Olympus WINDER 2 User manual

To an OM-2 Owner
The OM-2 is a unique 35mm single lens reflex, utilizing the
Olympus TTL Direct (Off-the-Film) Light Measuring System
for unprecedented accuracy of automatic exposure.
In addition, it offers full manual exposure control at the
flip of a lever switch. OM-2 has set a new standard for relia-
bility and versatility in a compact SLR, to meetthe demands
of the professional and amateur alike, for standard as well
as scientific and technical photography pursuits.
OM-2 is part of the total Olympus OM System, enabling you
to capture life as it happens, from photomicrography to
astrophotography, from photojournalism to portraiture.
With its many system components, the OM-2 permits an in-
finite range of photographic capabilities ... a camera that
grows as your needs expand. To get the optimum results
from your OM-2, carefully study this Owner's Manual. It
is well worth your time, and will provide a sound basis for
years of fine OM-2 photographs.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
(P. 27)
(P. 9)
Rewind Shaft
Film Chamber
Film Guide
Pins (2)
Shutter Curtain
Motor
Guide Pin Hole
Battery
Chamber
Motor Drive Socket Cap
Tripod Socket
Camera Back
Camera Back
Pressure Plate
(P. 37)
Motor Coupling Terminal
Refer to pages in parentheses for detailed explanations of each part.
Film Take-Up
Spool
Viewfinder
Eyepiece Frame
Battery
Check Lamp
Recordata Back Contact
Dual Sprocket
B LOCK Button
(P. 12)
(P. 9, P 44)
(P.58)
(P.8)
(P. 43)
(P. 37, P. 40)
(P. 7)
(P.37, P40)
Release Pin
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Manual Shutter
Speed Ring
Lens Release Button
FP and X Flash Synch Selector
Flash Synchronization Socket
Rewind Knob
/Camera Back Release
Rewind Crank
Selector Lever
Hot Shoe Socket
Depth of Field Scale
Aperture Ring
Focusing Ring
Lens Mount Ring
Body Mount Ring
ExposureCopensation
Dial/Film Speed Dial
Shutter Release Button
/Cable Release Socket
Exposure Counter
(P. 10, P. 20)
(P. 11)
(P. 10)
(P. 11)
ASA Film Speed
Window
Film Advance Lever
Memo Holder
(P. 12)
(P. 7)
(P.30, P.35)
(P.35)
(P.20)
(P.26)
(P. 12, P.15, P.16,
P. 17. P. 18, P. 35)
(P. 14)
(P.26)
(P. 11. P.23)
(P.19, P.20, P.37,
P.42, P.44)
(P. 8, P.15, P. 24, P44)
(P.9, P.20,
P. 44)
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Rewind Release Lever
Accessory Shoe 4
Shoulder Strap Eyelet
Self-Timer
Depth-of-Field
Preview Button
Lens
(P.20, P.44)
(P.21, P.44)
(P. 25, P. 26.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
On OM-2
Toan OM-2 Owner ............... 1
Description of Controls ............ 2
Mounting the Lens/Inserting the Batteries . 7
Battery Check and Mirror Lock-Up ..... 8
Loading the Film ................ 9
Operating the Film Advance Lever/
Exposure Counter .............. 10
Setting the ASA Film Speed Dial ....... 11
Aperture Ring and Manual Shutter Speed
Ring ....................... 12
Setting the Selector Lever/Viewfinder .... 13,
Focusing ..................... 14
Automatic Exposure Control ......... 15
Manual Exposure Control ........... 17
Holding the Camera .............. 19
Unloading the Camera/Making Multiple
Exposures ................... 20
Setting the Self-Timer ............. 21
Exposure Compensation ............ 22
Exposure Compensation for Automatic
Measurement ................. 23
Exposure Compensation for Manual
Measurement ................. 24
Depth of Field ................. 25
Depth of Field Scale/Preview Button .... 26
Infrared Photography/Camera Back
Replacement ................. 27
Interchangeable Focusing Screens ...... 28
Flash Photography with the T32 (T20)
Electronic Flash ............... 29
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On OM System
The T32, (T20)/OM-2Way — Flash
Photography Couldn't Be Simpler and
More Accurate ................ 32
Bounce Flash .................. 33
Cloce-up Flash ................. 34
Flash Photography with an Electronic
Flash Unit ................... 35
Flash Bulb Photography ............ 36
Motor Drive Photography ........... 37
Winder 2 Operation .............. 40
Care and Storage ................ 42
Questions and Answers ............ 44
The Most Important Feature of the
OM-2 — TTL Direct (off-the-film) Light
Measuring ................... 47
Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group . . . . .
Table of Interchangeable Lenses ......
Interchangeable Lens Group Units ......
Finder Group ..................
Finder Group Units ..............
Flashphoto Group ...............
Flashphoto Group Units ............
Motor Drive Group ..................
Motor Drive Group Units ...........
Macrophotography Group ...........
Macrophotography Group Units .......
Phototechnical Group .............
Phototechnical Group Units .........
Photomicrography Group ...........
Photomicrography Group Units .......
Chart of Photographic Ranges ........
Case Group and Units .............
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55
57
58
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64
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76
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88
89
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95
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MOUNTING THE LENS
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
Mount the Lens.
Align the red dots on the lens flange and the body
mount ring. Turn the lens clockwise until the lens
release button springs up and you will hear posi-
tive "click".
Lens Removal
To detach the lens, press
down on the lens release
button and turn the lens
counter-clockwise. Always
attach the front and rear
lens caps when the lens is
removed from the body to
prevent any possibility of
damage.
Insert two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44
(Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents) into the bat-
tery chamber.
CAUTION: Batteries should be always replaced
as a pair. If battery polarity is incorrect, the cam-
era does not function.
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BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UP
a point to switch off the selector lever when the
camera is not used.
By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK•
RESET" position, you can check the batteries
and/or unlock the mirror.
Check the Batteries.
Move the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET"
position. The battery check lamp indicates bat-
tery condition as follows:
The red lamp lights brightly — Battery volt-
ageissufficient.
The red lamp flashes on and off — Batteries
are very weak. Fresh batteries are recommended.
The lamp does not light — Batteries are drain-
ed. Replace them.
NOTE: Silver oxide batteries will last approxi-
mately one year. To avoid battery drain, make it
Mirror Lock-Up
If the mirror is up, the field of view turns dark
through the viewfinder, and the film cannot be
advanced. This lock-up of the mirror occurs when
no batteries are loaded or batteries are deplet-
ed, or the film is advanced during exposure.
The mirror lock-up does not indicate any break-
down of the camera, but a built-in safety device
to prevent any trouble. Press the selector lever to
the "CHECK•RESET" position, and unlock the
mirror. In case , shooting can be resumed im-
mediately. In case , replace batteries.
CAUTION: You cannot unlock the mirror after
battery replacement, if you omit pressing the
selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET" position.
NOTE: When the mirror locks up, a battery drain
prevention device is activated to conserve power.
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LOADING THE FILM
Pull the rewind knob up
and open the camera back.
Insert a film cartridge into
the film chamber and push
the rewind knob back.
Insert the film leader into
one of the slots in the film
take-upspool.
Turn the advance lever so that the film perfora-
tions engage the sprocket teeth.
Close the camera back until it clicks.
Make sure the selector lever is in the OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE: Fold out the rewind crank and rotate it
clockwise slightly to remove any slack in the film.
Then if the rewind crank rotates as you turn the
advance lever, the film is properly advancing.
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