Olympus 88 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your purchase of an Olympus OM-88 . This newly developed automatic SLR camera
features an advanced power focus system, programmed exposure control and an automatic film handling
system to let you take beautiful pictures with ease. Further, if you use this new type of programmed SLR
camera with a Manual Adapter 2, it also permits aperture-priority automatic exposure and manual
exposure to give you the possibility of creative visual expressions that are possible only with an SLR.
Anyone can enjoy taking pictures with it very easily — not only simple snapshots, but also highly
sophisticated pictures. Before using the camera, please study this instruction manual carefully with the
OM-88 in front of you, so that you can get the very best performance and service life from your new
camera.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Using conventional auto flash units
To take better photographs: ................
Programmedexposure ....................
TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering
Display in the viewfinder .................
Usingthe Manual Adapter2 ............
OM-88 system.............................
Notes on the OM-88 with current
OM SystemUnits ..........................
Conventional OM Lenses ................
Care and Storage ...........................
Questions and Answers ...................
DescriptionofControls.................
Specifications .............................
Manual Adapter 2 Description of
Controls
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Manual Adapter 2 Specifications .....
Preparations
for Taking Pictures ...........
LoadingtheBatteries......................
CheckingtheBatteries....................
Mountingthe Lens ........................
Taking Photographs I .........................
LoadingtheFilm...........................
Taking Photographs .......................
RewindingtheFilm ........................
Taking Photographs II ........................
Using the backlight control button .....
Using the self-timer ........................
UsingOM Lenses ..........................
Taking Photographs III
(flash photography)
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Using T-series Electronic Flashes
(T18, T20andT32) ........................
Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280 ....
Taking Photographs IV
Using the OM-88 with the Manual
Adapter
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Mounting the Manual Adapter 2 .......
Aperture-priority auto exposure ........
Manualexposure...........................
Bulb exposure ...............................
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Preparations for Taking Pictures
The OM-88 is designed primarily for use with Olympus AF Lenses and 50mm
F2.0 PF Lens. (Regarding the instructions for use of conventional OM Lenses, refer
to page 17.)
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Open the battery compartment cover by
sliding the knob in the lower part of the grip. 4 LR03 (AAA) batteries
Inset the batteries in the correct direction
and close the cover.
LoadingtheBatteries
Do not use different kinds of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time. If
you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries. Before changing the batteries, set the mode dial at "OFF".
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The audible and visual signals will tell you
that the batteries have enough power.
As the battery power weakens, both the
audible and visual signals become
intermittent. Replace the batteries as soon as
possible.
(When the batteries are completely
exhausted the audible and visual signals do
not operate at all.)
Set the mode dial at "CHECK".
Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in cold
weather, or if the camera has not been used for a long lime.
Checking the Batteries
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Mounting the Lens
(if you are using an OM lens, refer to page 17.)
Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap.
Align the red dots on the body and the lens
as shown, push in the lens and turn it slowly
clockwise until it locks. (Do not touch the
button ).
Removing the Lens:
Press the lens release button.
Turn the lens until it stops.
Pull the lens forward to remove it from
the camera body.
Remove the front lens cap.
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Taking Photographs 1
The OM-88 is so designed to allow everyone to enjoy the fascinating world of SLR
photography with ease. This chapter explains its basic procedure how to take
programmed exposure pictures (see page 34 for details).
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Loading the Film
Loading and film-speed selection for DX film arc automatic.
Set the mode dial at "P".
Make sure you are using a DX coded film,
This camera does not accept non-DX
coded films.
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Open the camera back by sliding the release
knob.
Avoiding direct sunlight, inset the film
cartridge.
Take care not to touch the shutter curtain
with your finger or the film leader.
Align the film leader with the red mark and
insert the sprocket teeth in the film
perforations.
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