DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Refer to pages in parentheses for detailed explanations of each part.

Film Take-Up (P. 9, P 44)

Spool (P.58)

Viewfinder

Eyepiece Frame

Battery (P . 8)

Check Lamp

Rewind Shaft

Film Chamber

Motor (P. 37, P. 40)

Guide Pin Hole

Battery (P. 7)

Chamber

Motor Drive Socket Cap

Tripod Socket

(P.37, P40)

(P. 37)

(P. 27) Camera Back

Release Pin

(P. 9)

Camera Back

Pressure Plate

Recordata Back Contact

Dual Sprocket

B LOCK Button

(P. 12)

Motor Coupling Terminal

Manual Shutter

Speed Ring

Lens Release Button

FP and X Flash Synch Selector

Flash Synchronization Socket

Rewind Knob

/Camera Back Release

Rewind Crank

(P.9, P.20, P. 44)

Selector Lever

Hot Shoe Socket

(P. 12)

(P. 7)

(P.30, P.35)

(P.35)

(P.20)

(P. 8, P.15, P. 24, P44)

(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. 11)

(P. 10)

(P. 11)

Depth of Field Scale

Aperture Ring

Focusing Ring

Lens Mount Ring

Body Mount Ring

Exposure Copensation

Dial/Film Speed Dial

Shutter Release Button

/Cable Release Socket

Exposure Counter

(P. 10, P. 20)

ASA Film Speed

Window

Film Advance Lever

Memo Holder

Rewind Release Lever

Self-Timer

Depth-of-Field

Preview Button

(P.20, P.44)

(P.21, P.44)

(P. 25, P. 26.)

Accessory Shoe 4

Shoulder Strap Eyelet

Lens

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

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

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.

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- age is sufficient.

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

a point to switch off the selector lever when the

camera is not used.

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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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-up spool.

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.

OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCE

LEVER

EXPOSURE COUNTER

Turn the advance lever to the right as far as it will go. The film can be advanced by one frame, in a single stroke or in multiple short strokes.

NOTE: If the advance lever stops moving because you've shot the last remaining film frame while you are advancing the film, discontinue the film

advance and rewind the film. (Read pages 37~41

for motor drive shooting.)

Exposure Counter

The exposure counter is indexed from "S" (Start) to 1, 2 ... up to 36 in even numbers and "E" (End). Whenever the camera back is opened, the exposure counter automatically returns to "S".

Lift up the outer collar of the exposure com- pensation dial and rotate until the ASA speed for the film appears in the window.

The ASA film speed scale on the dial is mark-

ed from 12 to 1600. If you are not able to rotate the outer collar to the desired ASA in

one turn of the dial (only 3 stops can be rotated

in one turn of the dial), release the collar and turn the exposure compensation dial several click stops in the opposite direction from the ASA you are trying to set. Then, lift the outer collar again and continue turning to the desir-

ed ASA setting. NEVER FORCE THE DIAL

WHEN SETTING ASA.

Once the setting has been made, turn the dial until the white line is aligned with the black index line on the pentaprism housing.

CAUTION: Make sure you align the white line

with the black index line on the pentaprism after setting ASA.

THE MEMO

HOLDER

A memo holder pro- vided on the cam- era back accepts a

memo slip or the

end flap from most

35mm film packages

as a reminder of

ASA, exposure number, etc.

Aperture Ring

The opening (aperture) in the lens diaphragm is

marked in F stops on the aperture ring. The higher

the F number, the smaller the lens opening (less

light) and provides greater depth of field than lower F numbers (see page 25).

When setting the aperture ring, you may use either

the click-stop positions or any in-between settings

to obtain precise exposure control.

NOTE: All lenses in the OM System (except cer-

tain specialized lenses) provide fully automatic

diaphragm control allowing you to focus and

compose your picture with the lens fully open. The diaphragm will automatically close to the

pre-selected F stop at the moment of exposure.

And immediately re-open after exposure.

Manual Shutter Speed Ring

Shutter speeds engraved on the manual shutter

speed ring are used only for non-automatic cam- era operation. B indicates "bulb" at which set- ting the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is held down. The other engravings indicate fractions of a second; for ex- ample "T" for 1 second, "2" for 1/2 second .....

up to "1000" for 1 /1000 second. To set at "B",

rotate the ring while pressing the B LOCK but- ton at the lower left of the body mount.

Be careful that shutter speeds are set only at click stop positions. Make sure that the selector

lever is set at a click stop position.

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The selector lever on top of your camera has four

positions as follows (with click stops at

AUTO-OFF-MANUAL):

1)AUTO ??? Automatic exposure control; you preset the F stop and the camera automatical- ly sets shutter speed for proper exposure.

2)OFF ??? Camera turned completely off to avoid battery drain. Always store your camera with the selector lever in this position.

3)MANUAL ??? Zero-method exposure operation; set shutter speed and F stop for proper ex- posure (see page 17).

4)CHECK???RESET ??? Battery test position simul- taneously with release of mirror lock-up.

The three-position viewfinder control center

allows you to see the operating mode of your

camera without checking the position of the

selector lever.

NOTE: If you release the shutter with the selector lever at OFF in normal lighting condition, the built-in automatic exposure control is activated to take a properly-exposed picture, so as not to miss optimum exposure opportunity, at any mo-

ment. The difference between the automatic ex-

posures in the OFF position and the AUTO posi-

tion, however, is that the OFF mode exposure

stops in 1/30 sec. maximum to save battery ex- haustion, and the AUTO viewfinder scale does not appear.

In focus.

Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring in either direction until your subject appears sharpest. The split image will be vertically aligned in the central spot of the Focusing Screen or a shimmering effect of the microprism ring around

the central spot will disappear when critical focus-

ing has been achieved.

NOTE: You can determine the distance between the subject and the film plane by reading the dis-

tance scale on the focusing ring after setting criti-

cal focusing. The actual distance is indicated op- posite the red central index mark on the lens mount ring; the white scale indicates this distance in meters and the orange scale in feet.

(For Focusing Screen replacement read pages 28, 59 and 60).

Out of focus.

Microprism

Ring

Rangefinder

Spot

Matte Field

The Aperture-Preferred System

The aperture-preferred system is the most convenient and easy-to-use method of auto-

matic operation, particularly

outdoors when using 50mm or

wide-angle lenses. To use this system:

Set the selector lever to the "AUTO" position making sure that the lever "clicks" into place.

Set the F stop you wish to use on the lens

aperture ring.

The camera will automatically determine the shutter speed required for proper exposure and indicate that speed in the viewfinder. Then RE-

Red Zone

Blue Zone

LEASE THE SHUTTER.

NOTE: At shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second,

the possibility of camera movement during ex-

posure is increased. If the needle in the viewfinder

indicates a shutter speed in this area, turn the aperture ring to the left (so as to open the aper- ture).

For use of interchangeable lenses of various angles of view, refer to the data below to determine the

hand-held shutter speed and avoid blurry pictures:

Wide-angle and super wide-angle lenses ??? 1/30

second or faster. 50mm lenses ??? 1/60 second or faster. Telephoto and Zoom lenses to

100mm ??? 1/125 second or faster. Telephoto

and Zoom lenses to 200mm ??? 1/250 second or

faster. Super telephoto lenses of 300mm and up ??? 1/500 second or faster.

If the viewfinder needle enters the red zone

Warning against over-exposure. A shutter speed

faster than 1 /1000 second is required for pro- per exposure, but the shutter will be released at 1/1000 second. Since this is beyond the range of your OM-2 and an overexposed photo- graph would result, turn the lens aperture ring to a higher F stop until the meter needle moves out of the red zone.

If the viewfinder needle enters the blue "AUTO" zone Indication for long time ex- posure. A shutter speed longer than 1 second is required for proper exposure.

Your OM-2 provides for automatic exposures from 1 second to 120 seconds (with ASA 100 at normal temperature and humidity). If you wish to close the shutter during a long time exposure under AUTO operation, turn the selector lever to the OFF position, and the shutter closes.

CAUTION: Do not advance the film while the mirror is up during an automatic exposure,

or the mirror will lock up.

The Shutter Speed-Preferred System

Should you wish to select a shutter speed to meet a specific photographic situation (e.g., stopping fast action, eliminating camera movement or con- trolling depth-of-field), you may use a shutter speed-preferred method of automatic exposure control. To use this system:

Set the selector lever to the "AUTO" position. Look through the viewfinder and turn the aperture ring until the viewfinder needlepoints at the desired shutter speed.

Set the selector lever to "MANUAL", and the ex- posure index marks and

the meter needle are visi-

ble in the viewfinder.

Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure Control

Should you wish to preselect a shutter speed

turn the shutter speed ring until the desired speed is opposite the red reference dot on the

lens barrel (see page 12).

Look through the viewfinder and turn the aperture ring until the needle lines up in the center of the index. For fine exposure adjust- ment you can use any click-stop or inter- mediate F stop position.

Aperture-Preferred Manual Exposure Control

Turn the aperture ring until the desired F stop is opposite the white index mark.

Look through the viewfinder and rotate the

shutter speed ring until the needle lines up as close as possible to the center of the index.

Make sure that the shutter speed ring is clicked

into position and not between two settings. Make the final exposure adjustment by turning the aperture ring until the needle aligns exactly in the center of the index.

CAUTION: The shutter speed thus obtained should meet the other photographic conditions properly, especially at "B" where the shutter speed ring is not coupled with the exposure meter.

Exposure Meter Needle

Exposure Meter Index

If the Exposure Needle Does Not Center on the Index

If an exposure or a shutter speed is improperly selected, the exposure needle will not center on the index. Reset the shutter speed or F stop until the needle is centered.

You may use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright, or an electronic flash or flash bulb if the subject is too dark.

Light Measuring Range of the Exposure Meter

The measuring range is EV 1.5-EV17 (ASA 100, with F1.2 55mm lens). The list above summarizes the lowest measurable limits in dealing with ex- treme low light conditions.

CAUTION: If the aperture ring or shutter speed ring is turned below the limits in the list, with ex-

tremely low lighting or the selector lever OFF,

the needle sometimes moves, but the meter is not functioning.

Proper camera handling is important in assuring the sharpest possible pictures.

Holding the Camera Horizontally

Keep both elbows close to the body, to steady the camera.

Putting the Camera into Operation

The aperture ring, focusing ring and shutter speed

ring are so arranged as to enable one hand opera-

tion right up to the moment the shutter is released. Hold your breath at the moment of shutter release.

Transport the film advance lever with your right

thumb and squeeze the release button smoothly using the cushion, not the tip, of your index finger.

Holding the Camera Vertically

For vertical shooting, keep one elbow close to your body and press the camera tightly against your forehead.

NOTE: Steady yourself against any nearby sup-

port (such as a tree, fence, or wall) whenever pos-

sible.

NOTE: For telephotography, or slow shutter speed photography, it is recommended that you use a tripod and hold the camera steady with

your hands.

When the entire roll of film has been exposed re-

wind the film.

Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock- wise by about 90??.

Fold out the rewind crank and wind it in the direction of the arrow. While rewinding, you will feel tension on the crank. When the ten- sion stops and the crank turns freely, the film has been completely rewound back into the cartridge.

Open the camera back by pulling up on the

rewind knob and remove the film cartridge. Keep camera and film out of direct sunlight

while unloading.

Should you wish to make more than one exposure on the same frame:

Take up any slack in the film by slowly turn- ing the rewind crank in a clockwise direction

until it stops, then take the first exposure. Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock- wise by about 90??.

Hold both the rewind knob and rewind re- lease lever to prevent them from turning and advance the film advance lever. The shutter will then be cocked for the next exposure without advancing the film.

Press the shutter release button with a slow, steady squeeze.

The exposure counter will advance with each

exposure.

After completing the multiple exposures, put

the lens cap on the lens, advance the film, and

shoot a blank frame to avoid overlapping.

NOTE: You can make as many multiple exposure as you like by repeating the above procedure. With

each exposure on the same frame, the possibility of slippage is increased.

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Rotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwise

so that the shutter can be released after an elapse of delay time between 4 sec. to 12 sec.

according to the lever setting as shown above. You may set the self-timer lever either before or after advancing the film.

Turn the start lever clockwise to the vertical position to activate the self-timer lever. The shutter will then be released after the preset time.

Stopping the Self-timer

To stop the self-timer during its operation, turn

the start lever counter-clockwise. If you turn the

start lever clockwise again, the self-timer can re- sume its action.

NOTE: After setting the lever, you can release the shutter by pressing the shutter release button.

NOTE: If you do not reset the self-timer, the timer lever will begin moving immediately after advancing the film and the shutter will be releas- ed earlier than expected. If the film has not been

advanced fully, the timer lever will stop half-way. To re-activate the timer, move the start lever

counter-clockwise to stop the timer lever, return

the timer lever to the starting position, and ad-

vance the film. Then, turn the start lever again.

After compensation

Before compen- sation

When the most im-

portant area of the picture is much darker than the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield, etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main sub- ject under-exposed. Alternatively, when taking a picture of a bright subject against a dark back- ground the meter tends to read the darkest part

After compensation

Before compen- sation

leaving the main subject over-exposed. In these situations, proper exposure compensation helps you take fine pictures.

NOTE: With backlighting or sidelighting it's al- ways a good idea to use a lens hood to eliminate unwanted glare.

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If you wish to change the exposure setting auto- matically selected by the camera, use the exposure compensation dial and a compensation marker appears in the viewfinder.

When the main subject is much darker than the general background or when strong light strikes the subject from behind or from the side, turn the dial to the (+) side.

Turn the camera to the subject so that the subject fills most of the viewfinder, or move the camera toward the subject. After reading the shutter speed, return to the original position and rotate the compensation dial until the meter needle points at the read-out speed in the finder.

NOTE: In such a case it is recommended to turn the compensation dial to the + 1 side.

When taking a picture of a bright subject against a dark background (spotlightng, deep shadows, etc.), turn the compensation dial to the (???) side. Move forward until the subject fills as much of the viewfinder as possible, (with a zoom lens, you may be able to do this by zooming in on the sub- ject without chaning your positions). After noting the shutter speed indicated by the meter needle, return to your original position, recompose the picture, and turn the compensation dial until the shutter speed needle indicates the speed ob- tained from your close-up meter reading.

Manual exposure can be compensated by adjust- ing the F stop or shutter speed. The exposure needle indicates over-exposure at the (+) side, or

under-exposure at the (???) side.

Dark subject in bright backlighting

When the most important area of the picture is

much darker than the general picture area (strong

light hitting the main subject from behind or from

the side) the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main subject under-exposed. To compensate for this, move forward until the subject fills most of the

viewfinder picture area and set the F stop/shutter speed combination which centers the meter needle

between the index marks. Return to your original

position and take the picture without changing this F stop/shutter speed combination even though the needle is not centered.

NOTE: Over-exposure by + 1 stop renders a good result in such a case.

Bright subject in dark background

As previously mentioned, fill the viewfinder pic-

ture area with the subject as much as possible, and set correct light measurement. Return to your original position and expose for fine pictures.

CAUTION: After taking a picture using the com- pensation dial, be sure to return the dial to the

normal setting

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F16, 1/15 sec.

F2,1/1000sec.

Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject in focus. As you get closer to your subject or as you open your

lens (e.g. from F16 to F2.8) the depth of field becomes shallower. By stopping your lens down

(e.g. from F2.8 to F16) or getting farther away from your subject this depth of field can be in- creased.

The table below shows that when the camera-

to-subject distance is 3m, the depth of field at F16 ranges from 1.93m to 6.93m.

As you press the preview button, looking through the viewfinder, you can ascertain the actual depth

of field.

Depth of Field Table (F1.8 & F1.450mm Lenses) Circle of least confusion 1 /30mm

The double series of numbers engraved on the

depth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8, and F16. Once you have focused on your subject,

all objects within the distance range indicated on the lens distance scale between the marks for the F stop you have selected will have acceptable sharpness. For example, in the above picture, the camera-to-subject distance is 3m (10ft.) and the lens is set at F16. If you read the distance scale at the points opposite the engraved "16" on both

sides of the reference dot, you will find that the

depth of field is from 1.9m (6ft.) to 7m (23ft.).

When you wish to see which objects fall within

the acceptable zone of sharpness (depth of field),

press the preview button on your lens. The dia- phragm of the lens will stop down to the preset

F stop enabling you to see the depth of field in the viewfinder.

CAUTION: If you jerk the preview button while depressing the shutter release button halfway

down the shutter might be released.

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The OLYMPUS OM System Lenses are provided

with an infrared index mark engraved in red on the depth of field scale.

When shooting with infrared film, focus normally on your subject without the red filter on and read

the subject distance on the distance scales. Then,

turn the focusing ring to the right until the dis- tance reading is opposite the infrared index mark. Your lens will then be in focus for average in- frared photography. Shoot with the red filter on. In the above picture, the red index is set at infinity.

CAUTION: Due to special light gathering require- ments of infrared films, it is recommended that you follow the film manufacturer's recommenda- tions regarding exposure.

The camera back of the OM-2 is fully interchanbe-

able with the Recordata Back 2, 3 and 250 Film

Back 1. To remove the camera back, push down on the release pin as shown. Do not remove the back unless necessary.

The Recordata Back 2, 3 registers data such as date, number, alphabetical code, etc. directly on the picture.

The 250 Film Back 1 is designed for winder or

motor drive shooting; it accepts a bulk loaded magazine of 250 frames.

The OM System interchangeable focusing screens

provide you with the ultimate in focusing versa-

tility. Optional screens are available to suit virtual- ly every picture-taking situation. The focusing screens come with a special tool. To remove the

focusing screen:

a)Detach the camera lens from the camera body.

b)Use the special tool provided to push up on the release catch underneath the top ledge of the mirror box (see the photo above). This allows the screen and screen frame to drop down.

c)Remove the screen from inside the camera by gripping the tip of the screen with the tool as shown.

CAUTION: Although the above procedure can be

done with fingers, it is recommended that you

use the special tool supplied. Changing focusing

screens is a procedure to be exercised with great

care. Trying to change a screen with your fingers can result in fingerprints and costly damage to the surface of the screen, the prism, or the mirror. Should this occur, cleaning or repair MUST be handled by an authorized service center. Such

damage is not covered by the product warranty.

d)To install the screen, fit it into the frame and push the frame upward gently until it clicks into place. Gently shake the camera body to make sure the screen is held securely in place.

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Electronic Flash T32

Electronic Flash T20

Attach the Acces- sory Shoe 4 to the OM-2 and mount the T32 (or T20).

Set the camera's se- lector lever to the "AUTO" position and switch on the T32 (or T20).

NOTE: Mounting the T32 (or T20) on the acces- sory shoe automatically completes the "X" syn- chro circuit. It is not necessary to set the X and FP flash selector to "X".

A red lamp lights in the viewfinder when the T32 (or T20) capacitor is charged ready for shooting.

Set the aperture ring to the f/stop you require, focus on the subject and release the shutter.

NOTE: All f/stops on the camera lens can be

used.

If the lamp flickers: correct flash exposure has been made.

If the lamp goes out: flash-to-subject dis-

tance is beyond the TTL AUTO working

range. Open up the lens stop or move in closer to the subject.

If the lamp stays lighted: correct exposure has been made by existing light, requiring no flash.

Light Blue

In case exposure must be achieved by flash illumi- nation, turn the aperture ring until the meter

needle points to 1/30 sec. or slower, and shoot.

NOTE: The OM-2 incorporates an incorrect flash prevention system. If the shutter speed is faster than the flash synchronizing range, the electronic flash will not fire when you press the shutter re- lease button.

Picture angle

= Light measuring angle

All required of the T32 (T20) is a flick of the on/ off switch. The rest is taken care by the OM-2. The dial settings required of conventional "auto" flash units ??? ASA film speed setting, aperture setting, flash mode switching, exposure compensation ??? are not needed with the T32 (T20).

Unlike conventional auto flash units which re- gulate flash emission by an independent light sen- sor, the T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-

in SBC light sensors, so that flash acceptance angle

always coincides with the picture angle of the camera lens.

The OM-2 shutter automatically closes at the

instant the flash exposure has been completed.

Picture angle

Light measuring angle

eliminating camera shake. Correct exposure can be confirmed without taking your eye off the viewfinder.

By the incorporation of an incorrect flash pre- vention system, the electronic flash will not fire if the shutter speed is faster than the synchroniz- ing range.

Special techniques such as diffused lighting are made easy, obviating complicated compensa- tions and guesswork.

Usable flash-to-subject distance range is greatly expanded - from 18cm (F22) to 26m (F1.2) with a guide number of 32 (ASA 100, meters). (From 0.6 ft. to 86 ft. with a guide number of 104 at ASA 100.).

The T32 flash surface can be tilted upward through

an angle of 90??, providing easy bounce TTL Auto flash.

Point the flash surface at the ceiling so that

the subject is illuminated by soft reflected

light.

Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2.

Mount the electronic flash on the accessory shoe.

If your electronic flash unit does not have a direct contact "hot shoe", connect its syn- chronizing cable to the camera flash socket.

Set the synchro terminal to "X" by aligning the red dot on the FP and X selector with the "X" indication alongside the flash socket.

NOTE: Mounting the electronic flash unit on the accessory shoe automatically completes the "X"

synchro circuit. However, there are some flash

units which do not fire unless the selector is set to "X".

[With Quick Auto 310]

The Quick Auto 310/OM-2N (not OM-2)

combination cannot perform the TTL

("OTF") Auto flash. Use it in the Normal Auto or Manual flash mode.

Set the camera's selector lever to "MANUAL".

Set the ASA film speed on the flash unit.

Set the shutter speed ring to 1/60 sec. or slow- er.

Set the flash unit to the automatic or manual setting.

Set the desired F stop on the flash unit (in the case of auto mode), and then set the aperture ring to this F stop. In the case of manual mode, F stop can be determined by using the follow- ing formula:

Plug the synchronizing cable leading from the flash unit into the camera flash socket, and then attach the flash unit to the camera.

Select the proper synchro setting from the table below according to the type of bulb be- ing used, and align the red dot on the X and FP flash selector with the "X" or "FP" in- dication alongside the flash socket.

CAUTION: With the clip-on type "FP" class flash

unit, the synchronizing cable must be used to

connect the unit and the camera.

Select the proper shutter speed from the table

below, and set the shutter speed ring accord- ingly.

Determine the correct F stop for flash exposure by using the calculator dial, exposure chart or guide number formula. Set the aperture ring to this F stop.

Motor Drive 1

The standard motor drive unit forms the heart of the Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-per- formance unit capable of high-speed sequence shooting at 5 frames per second, operating off various power units. Can be switched to the

"single" mode of operation, winding film at a high speed of 0.16 second per frame.

Remote Control Jack

Shutter Release

Lock Lever

M. 18V Control Grip 1

Attaching the Motor Drive 1

Remove the motor drive socket cap from the camera base plate.

Insert the motor drive guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until the Motor Drive 1 is securely attached to the camera base plate.

Attaching the M. 18V Control Grip 1

Remove the M.18V Battery Holder 1, insert twelve 1.5V penlight (AA) size batteries into the battery holder, and re-insert the battery holder into the Control Grip.

Align the red index line, and push the control

grip forward until it snaps into the front of the motor drive.

NOTE: A flat-type rechargeable power source,

the M. 1 5V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1, is also available.

Photography with the Motor Drive Units Using the M. 18V Control Grip 1

Unlock the shutter release lock lever on the Control Grip.

Turn the mode selector on the Control Grip to either "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE". Set the mode selector to the "OFF" position when the Motor Drive 1 is not in use.

NOTE: In either mode, automatic exposure con-

trol is possible in the full range of shutter speeds,

and manual exposure is possible from 1 second to

1/1000 second.

Release the shutter.

NOTE: You may use either the shutter release on the Control Grip 1 or the shutter release on the Motor Drive 1 to trigger the shutter.

Attaching the Winder 2

Remove the motor drive socket cap.

Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the

"OFF" position.

Remove the M. 6V Battery Holder 1 from in- side the winder, insert four 1.5V penlight (AA)

size batteries into the battery holder, and put it back into the compartment. Insert the guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base

plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until the Winder 2 is securely attached to the cam-

era base plate.

Taking the pictures

Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE" position.

Press the shutter release.

NOTE: The removed motor drive cap can be

stored in the socket cap storage positioned on the

underside of the battery holder compartment.

General

Dust and moisture are harmful agents affecting your camera. Remove the camera from the case

and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place mak- ing sure the shutter and self-timer are free from tension. Do not store the camera near moth balls

or similar volatile chemical materials to avoid

the possibility of damage to metal surfaces. When storing the camera for a long period of

time, remove the battery. Wipe battery surfaces with a dry cotton cloth before re-inserting into

the camera.

Avoid dropping or hitting the camera.

Never store the camera where temperatures ex-

ceed 50??C (122??F). When you use the camera in temperatures under ???20??C (???4??F), it may sometimes fail to operate properly. To avoid

this, warm the camera before use. Protect against

excess moisture by using packs of silica gel or

other desiccant in the storage area.

After use near the ocean, wipe the camera sur-

faces clean with a soft cloth; never leave salt on the camera. (Salt may be airborne near the

ocean and collect on the camera even though it

has not been in direct contact with water.) Avoid excessive tightening when mounting on

a tripod.

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Avoid areas exposed to corrosive chemicals, radios, TV sets, or magnets.

Have all repairs performed by an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. You may send it

through the store where you bought your cam-

era or directly to an Olympus Service Center.

Parts

Do not press the shutter release button at random.

Do not touch any part that moves at high speed

such as the shutter, instant return mirror, dia- phragm, etc.

Avoid touching the surfaces of the lens. Clean only with an air blower, antistatic brush, or wipe

it lightly with a camel hair brush or lens tissue.

In EXTREME cases, use a clean, soft cotton

cloth moistened with denatured alcohol. NEV- ER rub the lens surfaces with your finger, cloth- ing, or other abrasive material.

If dust or fingerprints collect on the mirror,

focusing screen, or prism, take the camera to an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. It needs

professional attention.

Q:My camera is loaded with film. Why doesn't

the rewind knob rotate when I advance the film?

A:The film leader may not be inserted in the film take-up spool and the film is not ad- vancing. (See page 9.)

Q:Why can't I advance the film?

A:The shutter may be cocked and ready to fire. Try pressing the shutter release button. (See page 10.)

Or, the film may be fully exposed. Check the exposure counter. If you feel tension on the film advance lever, DO NOT FORCE IT. Re- wind the film. (See page 20.) Or the self- timer lever is not securely in its upright posi- tion, reset and release the self-timer. (See

page 21.)

Q:Why won't the shutter release button move

when I press it?

A:The film advance lever may not have been

fully advanced. (See page 9.)

Q:I can't advance the film nor release the shut- ter, and the viewfinder is totally dark. Why?

A:The mirror is locked up because the batteries are depleted or the film was advanced in the middle of an automatic exposure. Press the selector lever to the "CHECK???RESET"posi- tion to unlock the mirror. (See page 8.) Two batteries should be replaced as a pair if they are depleted.

Q:Why won't the rewind crank turn when I try

to rewind the film?

A:The rewind release lever may not be rotated in the arrow direction until it aligns with the

"OM-2" marking. (See page 20.)

Q:Why can't I set the ASA film speed I need?

A:At the most, 3 stops can be advanced in a single stroke of the dial. If you require more stops, lift up and rotate the outer collar of

the dial until it stops; then release the collar and reverse the collar and dial together until the white line is aligned with the black index on the pentaprism. Repeat this procedure until you reach the ASA speed you need. (See page 11.)

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Q:What batteries should I use?

A:Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Never

use 1.3V mercury batteries (though they

are the same size). (See page 7.)

Q:Why doesn't the battery chamber cap fit?

A: If you also own an OM-1, you may have the caps mixed up. Although they look alike, the OM-2 cap has "2" engraved inside.

Q:When should I check the batteries?

A:(1) When new batteries are inserted. (2) After the camera hasn't been used for a long time. (3) Before beginning a prolonged period of use.

Q:Can film be properly exposed when the selec-

tor lever is in the "OFF" position?

A:The OM-2 is designed to always expose the film 1/30 second or faster (ASA 100) with the selector lever at the OFF position. If the shutter is unintentionally released in darker condition on "OFF" mode, the exposure automatically stops in approx. 1/30 second (ASA 100) to save unnecessary battery ex-

haustion.

Q:Can I set the shutter speed ring to any posi-

tion to take pictures on AUTO mode?

A:Any position except "B".

Q:Why is the automatic exposure shutter speed

much longer than indicated by the meter in the viewfinder?

A:If film is not loaded, the shutter speed is much longer than that indicated. If it is necessary to obtain a correct reading with- out actually taking a picture, insert a waste, undeveloped film or the paper you find be- hind the camera back at the purchase of your

OM-2, into the film position in the camera.

Q:Can I use the exposure compensation dial when the selector lever is set at the "MAN- UAL" position?

A:Yes. If the exposure compensation dial is set for an intentional over- or under-ex- posure, that over- or under-exposure will be achieved when the shutter speed/F stop combination centers the meter needle be- tween the over- and under-exposure index marks in the viewfinder. (See page 24.)

Q:How can I remove dust from inside the view- finder?

A:After detaching the Focusing Screen, blow away any dust with an air blower. Never wipe the screen surface with cloth or paper.

(See page 28.) If this does not solve the pro- blem, send your camera to an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center.

Q:Is it normal for the microprism in the center of the viewfinder to "shimmer" and darken?

A:Yes, when a lens with a maximum aperture

smaller than F5.6 is mounted on the camera. It also happens with other lenses when the depth of field preview button is pressed.

Q:Why does the self-timer stop halfway with- out releasing the shutter?

A:The lever will stop without releasing the shut- ter if the film has not been fully advanced. Reset the self-timer and make sure the film

is fully advanced. The self-timer lever moves freely because you forget to turn the start lever after you set the self-timer lever. (See

page 21.)

Q:Can I operate the camera without the motor

drive socket cap in place?

A:No. Light will enter the camera body through

this hole, fogging the film. Also, dust and dirt may enter, causing a camera malfunc-

tion.

Q:Why doesn't my electronic flash unit fire when I release the shutter?

A:If the shutter speed is 1 /125 second or faster in conjunction with the electronic flash T32 or T20, the built-in incorrect flash prevention

system does not permit flashing. Confirm the shutter speed. (See page 31.)

Q: Why do I feel a small electrical shock when I touch the terminal contact of the accessory shoe?

A:This is normal when using a side-mounting type flash. When using flash that is not con- nected to the accessory shoe, remove or cover the shoe.

Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs

Stray

Light

The instant the shutter has been released

(A memory device controls the shutter speed, based on the light reading taken before actual exposure.)

In the automatic mode, the OM-2 measures the subject brightness very differently from any other automatic camera ??? faster and with much more accuracy. With the OM-2, light entering the lens is measured directly at the film plane by the sen-

Diagram of light path in OM-2

Before shutter release

The instant the shutter has been released

Light Sensor Position

sors at the precise moment the film is being ex- posed. When sufficient light has reached the film, the electronic brain senses the information and instantly closes the shutter.

AE SLRs

Advantageous Points of Through-The-Lens Direct

(off-the-film) Light Measuring Method

1.The OM-2 sensors respond instantly to changes in the light during exposure and feed back the information to the shutter control mechanism.

2.The sensors measure flash intensity as it builds up and cut off its light at the source when the correct exposure level is reached. (TTL Cen- tralized Control Flash)

3.Even during 5-frame-per-second motor drive operation, this Method insures correct ex-

be automatically exposed for up to 120 sec- onds at F1.2.

5.The Method excludes all possibilities of stray light leaking through the camera eyepiece and affecting the exposure reading.

6.The Method gives correct exposures even when the clear-field type focusing screen is in use.

MAX.

LENGTH

DIAMETER

82mm 102mm 59mm

42mm 62mm

43.5mm 60mm

31mm 59mm

48mm 60mm

31mm 59mm

43mm 60mm

31mm 59mm

42mm 60mm 33mm 59mm

58mm 68mm

47mm 65mm

39mm 60mm

31mm 59mm

40mm 60mm

74mm 67mm 63mm 196mm 70mm

48mm 60mm 48mm 50mm 80mm 61mm

73mm 60mm 124mrn 80mm 127mm 67mm 105mm 62mm

181mm 80mm 255mm 80mm

377mm 110mm

662mm 110mm

20mm 32mm

28mm 43mm

33mm 59mm 47mm 60mm

HOOD

?????????

?????????

4972mm Screw-in

55mm Slide-on

49mm Screw-in

55mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in

55mm Screw-in

51mm Slide-on

49mm Slide-on

57mm Slide-on

51mm Slide-on

51mm Slide-on

??????

60mm Slide-on

Built-in

Built-in

49mm Screw-in

49mm Screw-in

Built-in

Built-in

Built-in

Built in

Built-in

Built-in

Built-in

Built-in

BuiIt-in

??????

??????

??????

57mm Slide-on

FILTER

Built-in

Built-in

72mm

55mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

49mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

49mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

49mm

55mm

49mm

72mm

55mm

49mm

72mm

72mm

100mm

100mm

21mm Slide-on

32mm Slide-on

49mm

55mm

Compatible : The meter needle indi-

cates correct light read-

ings. In the combination

marked with *, micro- prism, split-prism and edges of the finder will darken.

Compatible: The meter in the OM-1 and OM-2 (on MANUAL)

cannot be used. On AUTO, the OM-2 makes correct exposures, but the meter needle does not indicate correct

shutter speeds.

(Specifications subject to change without notice.)

Lens Hoods

Lens hoods protect against ex- traneous light striking the lens and causing unwanted glare. Hoods for standard lenses are cover types and can be reversed to provide easy storage even when the camera is in the case. Five lens hoods are optionally available (see TABLE OF IN-

TERCHANGEABLE LENSES on pp. 53-54).

Camera Body Cap

Rear Lens Cap

Front Lens Caps

(49mm, 55mm, 72mm and 100mm in diameter)

Adapter Ring 49 72mm

A lens hood/filter mount for the 18mm F3.5 lens.

Filters

Filters are essential to the effec- tive rendition of photographic

subjects. In controlling contrast

and eliminating unwanted haze in black and white photography, the use of the correct filter often means the difference between a good photograph and a great one. In color, where the balancing of the light with the film emulsion is absolutely necessary for cor-

rect color, conversion and light

balancing filters are the only ef-

fective way of achieving the de-

sired results.

* Be careful not to use two filters simultaneously in order to avoid unintentional cut in the per- iphery of a photograph.

(See the table of various filters

on the opposite page.)

Application Name Color

Description

Similar to UV filter. Eliminates ultraviolet rays. Re- duces haze and bluish tones in daylight photography. Effective with color film only. May be used at all times

to protect the lens.

Eliminates undesirable ultraviolet rays which cause dull, flat pictures. Renders subject in clear detailed brilliance. May be used at all times to protect the lens.

Reduces the quantity of light entering the lens to 1/2 or 1/4 of the original intensity. For use in extremely bright conditions when you wish to maintain a wide aperture.

Enables you to take pictures through glass or water without reflections. Will darken the sky in black-and- white photographs without altering other color values in the picture, and renders blue skies darker when used with color film. Reflections are reduced to provide better texture surface detail.

Accentuates contrast, darkens blue skies. Very effective

in daylight scenes where the sky is part of subject mat- ter. Heightens the effect of white clouds. Usefull in copying documents where line copy is blue or black on light background.

Absorbs a wider range of wavelengths from UV to dark green than the Y2. Makes a superb rendition of the tex- ture of outdoor subjects, and indoors. It brings but

detail in objects yellow, brown. Used with infrared film.

Used as contrast filter to create darkened sky or in copy-

ing. Also used to penetrate haze in landscape photo- graphy for stronger contrast than an O2 filter. Used with infrared film.

For use when taking color pictures in cloudy or rainy weather. Reduces bluish tone.

Designed for use when taking color pictures in early

morning or late evening hours when red rays are pre- dominant.

Diameter

49mm 55mm 72mm 100mm

Varimagni Finder

This unique and exclusive unit for the OM System combines the two functions of angle finder and magnifier, incorporating 9 lens elements and a reflector. It fits over the camera's eyepiece,

and can be adjusted for indi-

vidual eyesight. Its eyepiece tube

is rotatable through 360??, for

use in low level and 90?? angled shots. The two-stage, one-touch switching system offers both a 1.2x magnification image cover- ing the whole screen, and a 2.5x enlargement of the central por- tion for critical focusing. For photomicrographic use, insert the Eyecoupler between the carp- era and Varimagni Finder.

Eyecup 1

Attached by sliding over the OM Body eyepiece. Its rubber hood prevents stray light from entering through the eyepiece, an essen- tial requirement in light measur- ing. The Eyecup 1 is provided with a slot for Dioptric Correc- tion Lenses.

Eyecoupler

Connects the Varimagni Finder to the OM Body for photomicro- micrography. It also ensures full

coverage of the bright viewfinder

field for use of the Eyecup 1 in conjunction with the Motor Drive 250 Film Back.

Focusing Screen 1

Interchangeable Focusing Screens are often thought of as a luxury feature in 35mm photography. Yet the Standard Focusing

Screen 1-13 is often inconvenient

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or difficult to use, and, in some circumstances it is quite unsatis- factory. With super-telephoto lenses for instance, the micro-

prism becomes excessively dark.

With the high magnifications of macrophotography and photo- micrography, it is impossible to focus.

The feature of each Focusing Screen is listed on pp. 59???60.

Dioptric Correction Lens 1

Available in 8 diopter correc- tions: + 2, +1,0 (for hypermetro- pia); -1, -2, -3, -4, -5 (for myopia). Used to match the photographer's vision, and espe- cially necessary in fine focusing for high magnification. Fits into the Eyecup 1.

1-1

Microprism-matte

type

(for most lenses)

1-2

Microprism-matte

type

(for standard & telephoto lenses)

1-3

Split image-mane type

(for most lenses)

1-4

All matte type

(for most lenses)

1-5

Microprism -clear

field type

(forwideangle& standard lenses)

1-6

Microprism-clear

field type

(for standard & telephoto lenses)

1-7 Microprism-clear field type

(for super telephoto lenses)

Standard type, suitable for general photography. Fast and accurate

focusing is done on the central microprism spot as well as on the sur- rounding matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the microprism darkens and focusing must be made on the matte area. The meter needle indicates proper exposures.

Suitable for general photography in conjunction with a standard or telephoto lens. Focusing is done on the microprism spot as well as on the matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F8 or slower is used, the microprism spot darkens. The meter needle indicates prop- er exposures.

Suitable for general photography ensuring critical focusing, and ideal

for photographers who prefer the split-field and coincidence type focusing. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.6 or slower is used, the split prism darkens. The meter needle indicates proper ex- posures.

Suitable for general photography and ideal for photographers who prefer a view field free from microprism or split prism and for those who are accustomed to focus using matte area. Also suitable for super telephoto photography and close-up photography in conjunction with macro lenses and Auto Bellows. The meter needle indicates

proper exposures.

This transparent screen provides an exceptionally bright finder image. Highly suitable for snapshots using wide angle lenses. The lack of matte surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained. The meter needle does not indicate proper exposures, because its movement varies depending on the lenses used.

This screen provides an extremely bright finder image. Focusing is done on the microprism spot. The lack of matte surface means depth of-field effects cannot be ascertained and the meter needle does not indicate proper exposures.

Developed primarily for use with super telephoto lenses, this clear field screen provides an extremely bright finder image. The micro-

prism spot remains bright even with a lens whose maximum speed is

11. The lack of matte surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be ascertained, the meter needle does not indicate proper exposures.

Electronic Flash T32

The T32 is the center of the

modular OM Flashphoto system.

Used alone on the camera, the built-in bounce mechanism

allows the flash surface to be tilted 90?? up and 15?? down. This angle range can be further ex- tended when the T32 is slipped into the Power Bounce Grip 2.

Operates on four 1.5V AA (self- contained) or C batteries (inside bounce grip) including Ni-Cd, or AC house current. 104 x 81 x

70mm (4.1"x3.2"x 2.8"),320g.

(11.3 oz.) less batteries.

Electronic Flash T20

Extremely compact and light-

weight. Like its sister unit T32,

the T20 is an energy-saving, fully automatic system flash unit capa-

ble of TTL Auto, normal Auto and manual flash and provides the flash charge/correct exposure indication in the OM camera viewfinder (but with no built- in bounce mechanism). Operates

on two 1.5V AA (self-contained) or four 1.5V C (inside bounce grip) including Ni-Cd, or AC house current. 77 x 68 x 57mm

(3" x 2.7" x 2.2"), 160g. (5.6

oz.) less batteries.

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T10 Ring Flash 1

Designed principally for use with

the OM System macro lenses, this unit provides full and even flash

illumination at working distances

far closer than possible with other flash units. Operates in

conjunction with the T Power

Control 1.

Ring Cross Filter POL

A cross-polarizing filter which minimizes direct reflections from the T10 Ring Flash 1 for highly reflective subject matters.

TTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/ OM-2 Combination

The T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-in SBC light sensors. The sensors read the build-up of light from the T32 (T20) which passes through the taking lens to reach the film surface, letting the electronic brain of the camera cut off the flash emission when the correct exposure has been made.

On conventional auto flash units, the auto sensor is built into the flash unit. The sensor regulates flash emission independently of the camera. While normal auto flash units can also give a correct ex- posure, they are far less versatile and convenient in use. Their drawbacks include:

The need to set film speed and lens aperture on both the camera and the flash unit, which leads to exposure errors caused by mistaken film speed and/or aperture alignment. With the T32 (T20)/ OM-2 combination, once these values have been set on the camera there is no need to reset them on the flash unit.

Restrictions on the f-number that can be used. With the T32 (T20)/OM-2, f-number can be selected freely because the light is measured

through the camera lens.

Inability to change the light measuring angle of the sensor according to the taking angle of the chosen lens. With the T32 (T20)/OM-2, light measuring angle always coincides with the picture

angle of the taking lens.

Restricted close-up range and incompatibility

with extension tubes, etc. With the T32 (T20)/ OM-2, close-up and diffused flash photography can be made easily. As the exposure is calculated inside the camera, the methods of using the flash unit are entirely unrestricted.

T Power Control 1

A compact power unit for the

T10 Ring Flash which mounts via accessary shoe to the top of the OM body. Offers TTL Direct "OTF" auto operation or manual flash (GN 10andGN 4, ASA 100 in meters). Powered by 4 AA size batteries or optional AC Adapter

3.

Calculator panel for 50mm lens Calculator Panel for 1:1

Macro 80mm lens Calculator Panel for Macro

135mm lens

Fitted on to the back of the

T10 Power Control 1 to provide easy-to-read distance/magnifica- tion/aperture exposure tables. The plate for 50mm lens comes equipped with the T10; other two types are optionally avail- able.

TTL Auto Multi Connector

Allows multiple flash units (T32s or T20s) to be combined with the camera (OM-2N, or OM-2 in TTL Auto; OM-1N in manual mode) via TTL Auto Cords for simultaneous flash photography.

TTL Auto Connector T20

Allows the T20 to perform off- camera flash via the TTL Auto

Cord T when the Power Bounce Grip 2 is not used (i.e., hand-held or tripod mounted).

TTL Auto Cords T 0.3m,

0.6m, 2m, 5m

Links the T32 and T20 elec- tronic flash units with the OM body when used separate from the camera. In addition to the 0.6 meter spiral cord, 0.3m, 2m and 5m cords are available.

M. Grip Cord

Connects the remote shutter re- lease on the Power Bounce Grip 2 for operation with the Motor Drive 1 or Winder 2 units.

Power Bounce Grip 2

An auxiliary power unit which converts the T32 and T20 elec- tronic flash units into grip-type units. The grip head may be angled in all directions ??? 90?? up and 20?? down, 240?? to the left, 60?? to the right ??? for maximum versatility in bounce and close-up flash. Grip section houses four 1.5V C size bat- teries.

Zoom Adapter T32

Offers concentrated flash beam

with the T32 Electronic Flash sufficient for telephoto lenses 135mm and longer.

for reducing the light intensity

without affecting color and contrast.

Electronic Flash AC Adapters

Enables operation of the T10

Ring Flash 1 and its modelling

lamp on AC current.

Electronic Flash AC

Adapter 2

Plugged into an AC wall outlet,

this unit supplies a virtually un-

limited number of economical

flashes with the T32 (or T20).

Lens Pouches 150/100

The Lens Pouch 150 (100) is also suitable for carrying the T32 (T20) electronic flash unit, on its own.

Compartment Case S

A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions to accom- modate the OM Body, T32 (or T20), bounce grip and bracket.

OLYMPUS PS200/PS200

Quick

These manual flash units are for use with cameras with a hot shoe mount, have the guide number

of 14 (in meters) or 45 (in feet)

at ASA 100 and a constant flash duration of 1/1000 sec. and de- liver approx. 200 flashes. The

PS200 operates on two 1.5V AA batteries (recycling time ap- prox. 7 sec.) and the PS200 Quick on four AA batteries (2~

3 sec.). PS200: 31 x 55 x 64mm

(1.2" x 2.2" x 2.5"), 75g. (2.6 oz.) less batteries. PS200 Quick:

32 x 73 x 71mm (1.3" x 2.9" x

2,8"), 95g. (3.4 oz.) less bat- teries.

Winder 2 (with M. 6V Battery

Holder 1)

Attached directly to the camera

base, the Winder 2 performs single frame as well as sequential

shooting (2.5 fps).

Operating on 4 self-contained AA Alkaline batteries, it is capa-

ble of powering approx. 50 rolls

of 36-exposure film.

Size: 130 X 64 X 98mm (5.12 X 2.52 X 3.86 in.). Weight: 290g (10.2 oz.) (less batteries).

M. 6V Power Pack 1

This pocketable power unit (4 AA batteries) connects to the

Motor Drive 1

The basic motor drive unit that forms the foundation of the group. Attached directly to the camera base together with the

power supply. It is capable of

single frame shooting and se- quential filming of 5 frames per second.

Size: 116 X 82 X 66mm (4.57 X 3.23 X 2.59 in.). Weight: 210g (7.4 oz.).

Winder 2 via a 1.2m cord. Warm- ed by photographer's body heat, permits operation in tempera- tures as low as???10?? C (14?? F).

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M.18V Control Grip 1 (with

M. 18V Battery Holder 1)

A power supply that accepts 12 AA batteries. Can be attached

quickly to the Motor Drive 1.

Size: 136 X 87 X 32mm. Weight:

160g (less batteries).

M. 15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1

This is a flat-type rechargeable power unit equipped with a built- in Ni-Cd battery to power the Motor Drive 1.

Size: 129 X 35 X 67mm. Weight: 260g.

M.AC Control Box

AC transformer for use with household current. Incorporates a selector switch between single- frame and sequential exposure operation, a terminal for the re- lay cord and an intervalomejer.

M. 15V Ni-Cd Charger 1

This AC adapter is necessary to charge the M. 15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1.

250 Film Back 1;250 Film

Magazine

Used with the Motor Drive 1 or Winder 2 for roll films up to 250 exposures. Two Magazines are necessary.

Relay Cords 1.2m and 10m

Extension cords between the

Motor Drive 1 and the power source for remote control.

250 Film Loader

Used in the darkroom for load- ing the 250 Film Magazine from 33m (100 ft.) bulk film rolls.

Compartment Case L

Partitioned Insert

Can be slung over the shoulder or carried by hand. If used with an optionally available partition- ed insert, the Case L accommo-

dates motor drive equipment.

M. Remote Cords 1.2m/5m

To be fitted into the remote control jack of the Motor Drive

1 and Winder.

Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116

Featuring automatic diaphragm

linkage and offering continuous

extension from 65mm???116mm, it allows you to vary magnifica- tions and subject area freely

making macrophoto work as

easy as snapshots. Subject area

extends to 72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9") when used in conjunc- tion with the 135mm macro lens, and runs all the way from 72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9") to 36mm x 24mm (1.4" x 0.9") in conjunction with the 1 : 1 Macro 80mm lens.

Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14

and 25

Each of these bayonet mount tubes fits between the OM Body and the lens, featuring automatic diaphragm linkage. Available in extensions of 7mm, 14mm and 25mm, and can be used in 7

different combinations in total

to give a variety of magnifica-

tions. Another set of these

extension tubes of the sam sizes

without the automatic dia-

phragm linkage is also available.

For magnifications 0.5x and higher however, the 50mm macro tenses are recommended for superior resolution.

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Close-up Lens 49mm f=40cm Close-up Lens 55mm f=40cm

These attachment lenses thread directly over the standard lenses or 50mm macro lens, permit- ting magnification increase with- out affecting automatic dia-

phragm action. The close-up lens

49mm is used with the 50mm F1.8 and F1.4 standard and 50mm macro lenses; the close- up lens 55mm with the 55mm F1.2 standard lens.

Close-up Lens 80mm Macro

For use with the MC 1 : 1 Macro 80mm lens to extend magnifica-

tions with the Telescopic Auto

Tube from 1x to 2x.

Auto Bellows

A basic unit extending your close-up and macrophotographic capabilities. Provided with the preset aperture diaphragm lever to stop down the lens opening

of various OM lenses at the mo-

ment of exposure in conjunc-

tion with the double cable re- lease.

Objective Lens Mount PM-

MTob

This objective mount enables you to mount the Zuiko Macro 20mm and 38mm to the Auto Bellows.

Focusing Rail

This is used with the Focusing Stage and connects to a tripod, the Copy Stand, or Macrophoto Stand B Adapter, so that the camera can be smoothly moved

along the Rail, allowing you to

focus and compose as desired.

Focusing Stage

Allows you to mount the cam- era body on the Focusing Rail or Auto Bellows. When used with the Rail, you can change the camera position for fast and smooth focusing and composing.

Slide Copier

For use in conjunction with the Auto Bellows to produce dupli- cates from frame-mounted slides or strip slides. The 1:1 Macro 80 mm is recommended for best re-

sult with the Slide Copier.

Roll Film Stage

Attached to the Slide Copier to hold long roll films for duplica- tion.

Power Bounce Grip 2

Converts the T32 (or T20) into a grip type electronic flash unit. Consists of a bracket section and a grip section which contains 4 C batteries to provide a power- ful supplementary power source.

The bounce head can be angled 90?? up, 20?? down, 60?? right and 240?? left allowing free choice of bounce and close-up flash photo- graphy. Electrical connection with the camera is made via the TTL Auto Cord T and TTL Auto Connector.

TTL Auto Cord T 0.3m, 0.6m,

2m, 5m

Used for off-camera flash opera- tion (e.g., bounce flash, multi- unit flash). Available in 4 dif-

ferent lengths.

M. Grip Cord

Connects the Motor Drive 1 (or Winder) with the shutter release incorporated in the bounce grip for comfortable motor-driven

flash photography.

Electronic Flash AC Adapters

Enables operation of the T10 Ring Flash 1 and its modelling lamp on AC current.

6V Power Pack 2

An auxiliary power source unit for the modelling lamp of the T10 Ring Flash or winder units. Powered by four D size batteries.

Electronic Flash AC Adapter 2

Macrophoto Stand VST-1

A rugged stand specially design-

ed for close-up and high magni- fication photography. Usable with various stage plates. Com- plete with a round frosted plate

(black at back) for incident light, and a pair of stage clips.

Macrophoto Stand B Adapter

For use with the Macrophoto Stand, to support the Auto Bel- lows or Focusing Rail on the

Stand.

Macrophoto Stand Extension

Bar VST-E

Extends the height of the Macro- photo Stand. Length: 7.5cm (2.95").

Trans-llluminator Base X-DE

Indispensable for holding the

Macrophoto Stand VST-1 for magnified photographs. Suppli- ed with a built-in 100V 20W illuminator with a mirror, and a pair of wooden handrests for ease of operation. Can be used with various stage plates and filters.

When used with the Lieberkuhn Reflector, it is convenient to re- place the reflector mirror with the Centering Mirror PM-ELCS.

Double Cable Release

Attached to the Auto Bellows and camera shutter release but- ton, to activate them simultane- ously.

Cable Release SR-11

Copy Stand

A standard type stand, 48 x 44

cm, for general close-up and copy photography. Two additional lights can be attached to the top of the 80cm high stanchion. Fine adjustment for the camera height and a locking device are pro- vided.

Handy Copy Stand

A four-legged stand for close-up and copy photography. The leg length is adjustable to three po- sitions.

Lighting Set

Complete with two units, each consisting of a base and light

arm. Max. intensity: 500W.

Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2

This pair of illuminators offers vertical illumination essential to macrophotography. The height of the illuminator is adjustable on the tall pillar, suitable to over- stage or substage illumination. When used with the Trans-illumi-

nator Base X-DE, the Illuminator supplies transmitted light. Focus- ing is adjustable by shifting the bulb filament. A 6V to 8V varia- ble transformer is provided.

Eight filters are available in vari- ous sizes, including color, black and white, neutral density, etc. for transparent or translucent subjects.

Trans-llluminator LSD

This unit is a universal type trans- illuminator for use with the X- DE Trans-llluminator Base. When the Lieberkuhn Reflector is add- ed, vertical light is also available.

A 6V, 30W bulb is built-in. The

condenser travels 18mm by rack and pinion for converging, di- verging and parallel adjustments

of light. Complete with trans- former and square filter 60 x 45C. Provided with a filter hold-

er for attachment of various

OLYMPUS filters, round and square.

Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-

LM38

Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-

LM20

These reflectors are available for use with the 20mm and 38mm

Macro Lenses. When used with

the LSD Trans-llluminator, they make it possible to take photo- graphs with excellent penetra-

tion and lack of shadows.

Centering Mirror PM-ELCS

For use with these PM-EL units for accurate centration or for use with the Trans-llluminator Base X-DE.

Incident Illuminator Mirror

Housings PM-EL80, PM-

EL38and PM-EL20

These units are used with OLYMPUS Macro Lenses in con- junction with the Epi-lllumina- tor PM-LSD2 or Macrophoto- graphic Equipment PMT-35 to illuminate macrophotographic

objects with incident light. They are effective when shadowless pictures are desired.

Spare Bulb 6V 5A TB-1

(for PM-LSD2 & LSD)

Spare Bulb 6V 5A TP-1

(for PMT-35)

Adapter PM-EA

Accepts the photosensitive probe

of the EMM-7 Exposure Meter in conjunction with the PMT-35 or

Auto Bellows.

Stage Glasses (Clear, frosted &

black)

Stage Plate 45 (metal disc,

black)

Stage Plate 28 (metal disc,

black)

Glass Shade Stage Plate

Supplied with two stage inserts;

compatible with the Lieberkuhn Reflector. The center port ac-

cepts the stage insert on which a subject is placed.

Mechanical Stage FM

This stage is used to mount sub-

jects on the 28mm stage plate.

The subject travels vertically and

horizontally by precise adjust- ments with a vernier.

Filters

Round filters are used with the PM-LSD2 and LSD, while square

filters used with the LSD only. They are available for color tem-

perature compensation, mono-

chromatic, neutral density, diffu-

sion, heat absorbing and inter-

ference filtration.

Recordata Back 3

This unit replaces the standard camera back to automatically record the date (year-month- day) or the time (day-hour-mi- nute) on the film simultaneous- ly with the exposure, or blank as desired. Data display on the liquid crystal panel.

Recordata Back 2

The Back fits on the OM body and imprints data in the lower right corner of the picture. The data comprises numerical and al-

phabetical symbols for year,

month, day or other information in 4 dial coding. Can be used for

OM-Mount Astroscope

Adapter

Permits astrophotography by the OM Body attached to tele- scope by means of the 36.5mm diam., pitch 1mm and pitch 0.75mm threads. It enables di- rect objective photography and high magnification photography through the telescope eyepiece.

highspeed sequence photography with the Motor Drive or Winder units, and flash photography. Imprinting can be prevented, if

required, by simply setting the

selector switch OFF.

88

OM-Mount Lens Adapter

for Pen F

Connects the OLYMPUS PEN

F, FT and FV cameras to the

OM System Interchangeable

Lenses and other units.

Double Cable Release

Used with the Auto Bellows.

Cable Release SR-11

OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter L

Connects the OM Body to the microscope for low power mag- nification.

OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter H

Connects the OM Body to the Photomicrographic System PM- 10, automatic or manual, or Macrophotographic Unit PMT- 35 for high power magnification.

35mm SLR Camera Adapter

PM-D35S

Used with OM-Mount Photo-

micro Adapter H to attach the

OM Body to the PM-PBA or PM-

PBM (see page 93).

Photomicrographic Support-

ing Stand PM-PSS

This unit is a massive stand to virtually end the major cause of lost photomicrographs at high magnification due to vibration. Supports the entire camera weight, isolating it from the

microscope.

92

Eyepiece Adapter PM-AOG-3,

PM-ADP, PM-ADF

Used to connect a microscope to the OM-Mount Photomicro

Adapter L. Each Adapter desig- nates OLYMPUS microscope eyepieces, as follows; PM-ADG- 3 for G eyepieces, PM-ADP for P eyepieces and PM-ADF for FK

photo eyepieces.

Light Shield Tube PM-SDM

Designed for use with the Auto Bellows and Objective Lens Mount PM-MTob. Assures ex- cellent images when used with FK photo eyepieces at the bel- lows length of 111mm (4.4"), free of shutter vibration.

System PM-10-AD

Consists of 17 units, including

the PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc.

Automatic Exposure Body

PM-PBS

Automatically determines ac- curate exposure time.

Automatic Exposure Control

Box PM-CBAD

Used with the Automatic Expo- sure Body PM-PBS, to regulate color temperatures control, re- ciprocity failure, etc.

Manual Photomicrographic

System PM-10-M

This is a popular manual version of the PM-10, consisting of 8 units.

Manual Exposure Body

PM-PBM

Photomicrographic Exposure

Meter EMM-7

The EMM-7 assures accurate con- trol of both exposure and color temperature in photomicro- graphy. Provided with exposure and color temperature probes, and color-compensating filters.

5X Magnifier

For use with the Screen Viewer for magnifying any part of the subject area and focusing ac- curately.

Focusing Telescope PM-VS

For use with objectives 4x and up in conjunction with the Auto- matic or Manual Exposure Body.

Focusing Magnifier FT

Used to magnify the image ob- tained by the Focusing Tele- scope.

CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES

PROFESSIONAL METHODS

COMPOSITE METHODS

94

GROUPS

ZUIKO

INTERCHANGEABLE

LENS GROUP

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY

GROUP

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP

The Case Group includes a large variety of cases that the OM Body and other components fit properly.

Compartment cases are specially made of tough synthetic leather, designed to perfectly accom- modate camera bodies, lenses, motor drive, electronic flash

units, etc. The adjustable parti-

tions can be rearranged in the case to suit the photographer's individual requirements. Soft,

hard and semi-hard cases fit the

OM Body and standard lenses, with a choice of carrying straps.

Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.8 or F1.4

Hard Case for OM Body

with F1.2

Accommodates the OM Body with respective standard lens.

Semi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4

Lens Pouch 100

Made of fine leather to contain a single 100mm lens or smaller lens or Electronic Flash T20.

Lens Pouch 150

Lens Pouch 200

A fine leather container for a

Semi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.2

Soft Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4

Accommodates the OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4 50mm lens.

Soft Case for OM Body with F1.2

200mm telephoto lens, zoom lens, or smaller. Also holds the main body of Electronic Flash T32.

Lens Pouch 300

Accommodates 300mm and 180 mm telephoto lenses.

Various Shoulder Straps

Compartment Case S

A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions. Holds OM

Body with two interchangeable

lenses and filters, or with Elec- tronic Flash T32 and Bounce Grip.

Camera Holder for Case M

Besides the camera holder pro- vided with the Case M, one more camera holder is attacha- ble on the right or left wall of the case as preferred. These holders can hold two camera bodies simultaneously.

Compartment Case M

A soft shoulder case with parti-

tions and two pockets. Holds

OM Body, three interchangeable lenses and various auxiliary equipment including electronic flash. It also accommodates clothing and toiletry for travel- ling, in addition to photographic

equipment, permitting camera and lenses to be taken out freely. Removable partitions are pro- vided to hold cameras and lenses in position safely without their individual cases, permitting quick lens changing on the cam-

era inside the case.

Compartment Case L

A hard shoulder or hand-carried case with two adjustable parti- tions. Holds two OM Bodies, two interchangeable lenses (in- cluding 300mm telephoto lens), electronic flash, large format camera, and other equipment.

Partitioned Insert

When inserted into the Compart- ment Case L, this unit supports the assembly of the Motor Drive Units. The 250 Film Back 1 and interchangeable lenses can be stored together with the OM Body.

System: OLYMPUS OM System.

Camera type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex with auto- matic exposure control electronic focal plane

shutter.

Film format: 24mm x 36mm.

Lens mount: OLYMPUS OM Mount, bayonet

type; rotation angle 70??, flange back focus distance 46mm.

Shutter: Focal plane shutter, automatic exposure

control from 120 seconds to 1 /1,000 second

(ASA 100, F1.2, at normal temperature and humidity). Manual exposure: B, 1???1/1,000

sec., ring mounted control.

Synchro: FR-X switch type contact, incorr.ect flash prevention. (Accessory shoe mount for

X contact)

Automatic exposure control: Aperture-preferred automatic exposure control electronic shutter

type. TTL Direct (off-the-film) Light Measur-

ing System. Measuring range: EV-6.5 to EV18 (at ASA 100 with F1.2 lens).

Exposure range: Shutter speeds from 120 sec. to

1/1,000 sec, (at normal temperatures and humidities). Light sensors: 2 SBC sensors.

Large exposure compensation dial: ??2EV

(within the ASA film speed range). Automatic flash exposure: Direct contacts for TTL Auto Flash (full automatic flash with T32, T20 or T10 electronic flash).

Manual exposure: TTL type. Measuring system:

Full aperture center-weighted metering. Meas-

uring range: EV1.5-EV17 (ASA 100 with

F1.2 standard lens). Light sensors: 2 CdS sen- sors.

Zero-method with needle visible in viewfinder. Film speed setting: ASA 12???1600, set by lifting

and rotating film speed dial.

Auto/Manual selection: By selector lever.

Power source: Two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalent).

Battery check: 3-stage battery check lamp (light

emitting diode) indicates full voltage, deplet-

ed charge, and exhaustion of batteries. Shut- ter lock to limit drainage.

Mirror unlock: Mirror lock-up can be released

simultaneously with battery check.

Viewfinder: Pentaprism type wide-vision finder.

Focusing screens: Wide selection of interchange- able screens.

Supplied with Focusing Screen 1???13 (micro- prism split image matter type).

Finder view-field: 97% of actual picture field.

Viewfinder magnification: 0.92X at infinity with

50mm- lens.

Apparent field of view: Vertical 23??30', horizon- tal 35??.

Indicators in viewfinder: 3-stage selector lever. (Auto: Shutter speed indicator. ??? Manual: ex- posure index. ??? Off: nothing). Exposure com- pensation marker. Charge/Auto check lamp

98

(with T-series Electronic Flash mounted).

Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type (with- out lock-up).

Film loading: OLYMPUS easy loading.

Manual film advance: Lever type with 150?? angle for one long or several short strokes, pre-ad-

vance angle 30??, self-cocking, double advance and double exposure prevention.

Motor drive advance: With Motor Drive 1 unit at- tached, single frame and continuous advance

at speed of 5-frame per second (at exposures above 1/500 sec., with fresh batteries and at

normal temperature and humidity).

Exposure counter: Progressive type with auto- matic reset.

Film rewind: Crank type, with rewind release lever

setting, automatic return.

Self-timer: 4???12 second delay lever type with

180?? maximum angle; can be stopped and re- set after actuation.

Camera back: Removable hinge type, with memo

holder.

Interchangeable with Recordata Backs 2, 3

and 250 Film Back 1.

Hot shoe socket: OLYMPUS special Accessory. Shoe 4 supplied.

Dimensions and weights:

Body only: 136 x 83 x 50mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 1.97") 520g (18.3 oz)

With F1.8 lens: 136 x 83 x 81mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.19") 690g (24.3 oz)

With F1.4 lens: 136 x 83 x 89mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.50") 750g (26.5 oz)

With F1.2 lens: 136 x 83 x 97mm

(5.35" x 3.27" x 3.82") 830g (29.3 oz)