Olympus 4TI User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS OM-4T . This new SLR camera employs
titanium — a metal lighter and 6 times stronger than aluminum — in the construction
of the main part of the body. It is the world's first 35 mm single lens reflex camera
equipped with Multi Spot Metering and our new Full Synchro Flash System.
This camera has been designed to facilitate serious photography with professional-
level techniques including daylight synchro-flash photography, all with a minimum
of effort: Its aim is to expand the sphere of creative photography. We recommend
that before using the camera, you read this instruction manual carefully, confirming
the instructions on the camera so that you can get the very best performance and
servicelifefromyournewcamera.
Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-4T are carefully designed and their production and
assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. If any inter-
changeable lenses, flashes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus cannot
be responsible for poor results or damage of the OM-4T .
Correct
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Operation
Operation order
Automatic
operation
Two-step operation
Attention
Press lightly
Lamp on Lamp blinking Continuous
sound
Intermittent
sound
Reference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
< Preparations before Taking Pictures >
Dioptric Correction ............... 4
Mounting the Lens ................ 6
Loading the Batteries .............. 8
Checking the Batteries .............. 9
Loading the Film ................. 11
Setting the ISO Film Speed ........... 15
< Taking Photographs (I) >
—AutomaticExposure—
TTL Direct Light Metering ........... 18
Rewinding the Film ............... 22
< Taking Photographs (II) >
—AutomaticExposure—
How to Use the Spot Measurement ...... 25
How to Clear the Spot Metering ........ 28
How to Use the "Multi-Spot Measurement"
Mode ....................... 29
Highlight Control ................. 32
Shadow Control ................. 35
< Taking Photographs (III) >
—AutomaticExposure—
How to Use the Exposure Memory
Lock System .................. 39
< Taking Photographs (IV) >
—ManualExposure—
How to Take Picture on Center-
Weighted, Averaged Metering ......... 44
How to Use the Spot Measurement ...... 46
< Taking Photographs (V) >
— Flash Photography —
Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs
(Super FP Flash Mode) ............ 50
< Other Operations >
Using the Self-Timer ............... 55
Exposure Compensation ............. 56
Bulb Exposure .................. 57
How to Shoot when the Batteries
are Exhausted .................. 58
Using the Viewfinder Illuminator ....... 60
How to Turn Off the Beeper .......... 61
Changing the Focusing Screen ......... 62
Changing the Camera Back ........... 64
Attaching the Grip ................ 65
Handling Care ................... 66
Description of Controls ............. 68
Specifications ................... 72
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< Preparations before Taking Pictures >
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Dioptric Correction
The OM-4T permits dioptric adjustment according to your eyesight.
Remove the body cap.
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Pull out the diopter adjustment knob.
Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen
appears sharp.
Push the knob back in until it locks.
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Mounting the Lens
Remove the rear lens cap.
Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-
wise until it locks.
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Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mount
tabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with
"OLYMPUS").
Press the lens release button and turn the lens
counter-clockwise.
Removing the Lens:
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Loading the Batteries
Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time. If you are not
likely to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries before putting it away.
Remove the battery cover.
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Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +
signs are facing upwards.
Checking the Batteries
Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in cold weather, or if the
camera has not been used for a long time.
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