Olympus Pen FT User manual

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• Explanations are given on how to handle the various parts. Read
the explanations according to the leader numbers illustrated .
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You can take pictures simply in the following manner
1Load
the camera
(see page 15).
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2
Set the ASA rating
of your film (see
page 10). 3
Determine the exposure . (see page 18)
1) First set the sh utter speed, or
2) First set the Through·The·Lens number .

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Advance the film .
(see page 9) 5
Hold the camera
steady and com ·
pose your picture
(see page 20) 6
Set the focus
(see page 14). 7Press
the shutter
button quietly .
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Component parts: ,
Ca rrying stra p
rin g
Film
Film speed setting window
5 Lens release
button
button
Film rewind crank
photometer Film rewind knob
Rear cover release
Self timer lever
focus scale
~- --- I- -- Pre- view button
Lens
ns aperture scale ring
hrough - The-Lens number )

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Film advance lever
Synchroniz i ng socket Range finder Sprocket
(M & X contacts point)
Film rewind
shaft
Take-up spool
Rewind release button
Back cover
Film
Lens aperture scale ring (F number)
Film g uide rail
Shutter curtain
prongs
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Main features: " rc::::'9"'?
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Picture size
Lens
Lens
replacement
Shutter
Synchronizing
Viewfinder
Mirror
Loading
Film advancing
Film counter
Film rewinding
Focus adjustment
Exposure adjustment
Light measuring range:
Light acceptor
Power source
Film speed rating scale:
Self-timer
Rear cover operation
Size & weight
24x18mm
(with Fl_2 standard lens) H Zuiko Auto S, FL2, f=42mm,
(with FL4 standard lens) G Zuiko Auto S, FlA, f=40mm,
(with FL8 standard lens) F Zuiko Auto S, FL8 , f=38mm,
All lenses have fully automatic diaphragm and are marked on Through-
The .- Lens numbers and F-numbers_
Bayonet system ("Pen" mount)
Olympus rotary metal focal-plane shutter; B_ 1-1/500 sec_ (equaly cali-
brated) one-pivot non rotating shutter speed dial
All shutter speeds synchronization with M & X contacts point switch
Porroprism finder, magnification 0_8X (standard lens), with microprism
and special Fresnel lens
Horizontally opening shockless quick return mirror
EL (easy loading) system
I-stroke lever type with an advancing stroke angle of 150 degrees ,
self-cocking to prevent double advances and double exposures
Exposed counting , self-resetting type
Crank type rewind button setting system
Direct advancing helicoid system, minimum close-up distance 35cm
Through-The-Lens number system, both open and stopped-down aper ·
ture methods available
EV3-EV17 (ASA 100) with FL4 standard lens
Extra-large CdS meter , average light measurement method
Mercury battery (L3 volts)
ASA 25-400
Lever system (90 degrees) actuated in about 11 seconds
"Magic" locking hinge system
(with FL2 standard lens) 127 (W) x6 9_5 (H) x 77_5 (D) mm, 720 gr_
(with FL4 standard lens) 127 (W) x69.5 (H)x68 .5 (D) mm, 630 gr.
(with Fl.8 standard lens) 127 (Wlx69.5 (H) x62 .5 (D) mm, 600gr_

Fitting the mercury battery; IIIIIIII f29'"f1
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To actuate the light meter, insert the mercury
battery (1.3V) correctly into the battery com·
partment at the bottom of the camera.
The
battery is the power source for built·in
exposure meter.
1. Fit a coin into the slot on the cover of
the battery compartment and turn the cover
counter·clockwise for removal.
2.
Put in the battery, as illustrated, so
that the (+ ) end of the battery faces out ·
wards, and screw in the cover firmly .
When
the battery runs out , its performance
fails sharply and the meter ceases to function .
Take care
to replace the battery after about
one year of use.
Recommendable
batteries are replacement
National M· lD, Toshiba TH· Me, Mallory RM
625, Eveready E625, General No. 625, etc.
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1Opening the back cover: 20perating the film advance 3 Film counter:
lever: ------------------
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Lift the film rewind crank and
pull up the knob until it comes
to its first stop . At this point,
pull it up further; then the rear
cover opens automatically. To
close it , press the cover until it
clicks . To rewind the film (see
page 19)
or tighten the film (see
page 18),
turn the rewind crank
in the direction of the arrow .
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1. Move out the advance lever in
a single strok e (preliminary lead
angle 13 °). In picture taking , bring
the lever to this point, as it facio
litates the next advancing motion .
2.
From this point, advance the
lever until it stops, then the film is
advanced one frame and the shutter
release can be actuated (advancing
stroke angle 13]0). Be sure to ad·
vance the lever until it stops; other ·
wise it does not return to starting
position . Don't force it to return
from the middle position of a stroke .
3. Squeeze
the release button
gently ; then the shutter i~ actuated
and the film can be advanced for
the next exposure .
The film counter starts
from " S" and continues
through 72, counting by
4s . i. e. S, 1, 4, 8,12 ,
16 , etc .
Single frames are ad·
vance by the film ad·
vance lever but, due
to size, this is not in·
dicated on the film
counter.
The orange colored ar ·
row shows the number
of frames exposed.
When
the rear cover
is opened, the film
counter returns to "S "
automatically .