Olympus Camcorder iS 3 DLX User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your IS-3DLX, read this manual carefully

to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your IS-3DLX before taking

important photographs.

Loading the batteries ......................10

Checking the batteries................ 11

Points to remember .................... 12

Reset operation............................. 14

Names and functions of parts ......... 4

Viewfinder display/LCD panel ......... 6

PREPARATIONS

Attachingthestrap........................

Outline of operations ................

Loadingthefilm ......................................................................................................

Taking pictures .............................................................................

BASIC OPERATIONS

Unloadingthefilm.....................................................................................

Using the focus lock ................ 22

Flash photography .................... 23

Selftimer ...........................30

Macrophotography.................... 32

Using the exposure modes ............ 34

Flash photography in the manual

Using the drive modes .................... 47

Power focus .......................................... 52

Spot metering .................................

Zoomexposure ............................54

Autofocus beep ................................... 55

Remotecontrol(optional) ............... 56

Printingthedateandtime .................61

Correctingthedata...................... 62

ADDITIONAL

FUNCTIONS

exposuremode............................ 45

Exposure compensation..................... 46

Flash .................................... 63

Electronic flash G40 (optional) ......... 65

Effectsofzoomand itsadvantages .. 68

Autofocus (AF).................................. 70

Exposure ....................................... 72

Metering the amount of light ............. 74

Exposure compensation.................. 75

Film speed............................................... 75

Macro photography............................... 76

Panorama photography..................... 77

Accessories (optional)........................... 78

TAKING BETTER

PICTURES

Care and storage ........................................................................... 79

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 81

Questions and answers .................................................................................... 84

Specifications .............................................................................................. 85

Battery handling ...............................................................................................

CAMERA

MAINTENANCE

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Remote control sensor

(rear)

Hot shoe cover

Shutter release button

Shift dial

Power ON/OFF switch

Selects the flash, exposure

and drive modes. (The same

operation can also be

performed with the shift

buttons in the rear.)

Selftimer/remote

control button

Selects the shutter speed.

Flash

Remote control sensor

(front)

Flash release (See p. 23.)

Strap attachment stud

Zoom (T/W)buttons

AF illuminator

Also blinks when the selftimer

is activated.

(See p. 18.)

Become the focus buttons

in the PF mode.

PF button

Macro button

Viewfinder

(See p. 6.)

Spot button

(See p. 53.)

Film window

For confirmation of

film ISO speed

Exposure mode button

+/- button

Back cover

release

Drive mode button

Flash mode button

Mid-roll rewind

button

DateMODE,SETand

ADJUST buttons

Tripod socket

Battery compartment

cover

Shift buttons

Select the flash, exposure and drive modes.

(The same operation can also be performed

using the shift dial in the front)

Select the aperture setting.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Autofocus

Macro

Spot frame

Autofocus frame

Shutter speed

Aperture setting

Spot metering

Flash

Panorama marks*

*Optional IS/L PANORAMA

ADAPTER is required

Exposure compensation/

Manual exposure

LCD PANEL

Battery check

Shutter speed

Aperture setting

Flash modes:

Exposure modes:

Program auto-exposure/

ESP light metering

Aperture-preferred

auto-exposure

Shutter-speed-preferred

auto-exposure

Manual exposure

Sports

Portrait

Landscape

Night scene

Drive modes:

Auto flash

Auto-S flash

Fill-in flash

Exposure compensation

Exposure counter/Exposure

compensation level

Spot metering

Power focus (autofocus

override)

•Macro

Single-frame advance

Continuous-frameadvance

Selftimer/Remote control

Double exposure

ATTACHING THE STRAP

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load the film (p. 15).

Open the back cover (p. 15).

Load the batteries (p. 10).

Depress the shutter release

button halfway, making sure the

autofocus indicator in the

Place the autofocus frame on

the subject you want to focus on

(p. 19).

Press the zoom buttons to

determine the composition

(p. 18).

viewfinder lights and the

autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).

Make sure the exposure counter

Close the back cover (p. 17).

Turn the power switch ON

(p. 17).

on the LCD panel reads "

(p.17).

Open the back cover to remove

the rewound film (p. 21).

Depress the shutter release

button fully to take a picture

(p. 20).

When the film reaches the end, it

will automatically rewind (p. 21).

LOADINGTHEBATTERIES

Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).

Turn the lock screw on the

bottom of the camera

counterclockwise to

Insert the batteries as

shown and replace the

cover, turning the lock

screw clockwise.

open the battery cover.

The types of batteries that can be

used are also shown inside the battery

cover.

When replacing the batteries, make

sure to turn the power switch OFF

before unloading the batteries.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 80.

CHECKINGTHE BATTERIES

Turn the

power switch

ON.

Press the exposure

mode and +/-

buttons simultane-

ously to check the

batteries.

Batteries are OK.

The mark disappears

when the finger is

released from the

button.

Batteries are

low.

Have spares

handy.

Blinks

Lights

Batteries

should be

replaced

immediately.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Incorrect.

Correct.

Caution:

Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the

camera becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera

firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to

prevent the camera from shaking.

Keep your fingers away

from the lens, AF

illuminator and flash.

Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.

Keep the shutter

Depress the

shutter release

button fully.

release button

Cautions:

depressed halfway.

Press the shutter release

button gently.

Avoid shaking the

camera when pressing

the shutter release button

to prevent blurry pictures.

To lock the focus.

To release the

shutter and take

the picture.

Make sure

Note: When the autofocus

indicator doesn't light, the

shutter won't release.

(See p. 70.)

The image is clear, the

autofocus beep is heard,

and the autofocus indicator

lights in the viewfinder.

RESET OPERATION

Reset operation restores the standard shooting mode, for

worry-free photography that anyone can perform. Also use

this mode when you don't know what operation to perform.

Press the exposure mode and Standard Shooting Mode

+/- buttons simultaneously.

Exposure mode: Program Auto

(P)

Drive mode: Single (S)*

Lightmeteringmode:ESP

Flash mode: AUTO or AUTO-S

Exposure compensation: ±0

Focusing:AF

Autofocusbeep: On

* This mode won't be restored by performing

The camera will return to the

the reset operation once the Double

standard shooting mode, and

Exposure mode is activated and the first

shot is taken. (See p. 50.)

other set modes will be

canceled.

LOADING THE FILM

Push in the film cartridge

until it clicks.

Slide the back cover

release upward to open

the back cover.

Shutter curtains

Note: Use DX-coded film.

Caution: Do not touch the shutter

curtain, and do not press it with the

edge of film.

Pass the edge of the film

under the film guide, and

align the film leader with the

film loading indicator.

Film loading indicator

Film guide

Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. If

not, push the cartridge down.

Close the back cover.

Turn the power switch

ON.

Make sure

The exposure counter on the LCD panel

reads

The film automatically

advances to the first frame.

Note: If blinks in the exposure

counter, reload the film.

TAKING PICTURES

Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photography.

Remove the lens cap,

and turn the power

switch ON.

While looking through the

viewfinder, press the zoom

button to determine the

composition.

Make sure

There are two zoom speeds. Press the

zoom button halfway for slow zooming

and fully for fast zooming.

The lens advances, and the

LCD panel lights.

Note: If no operation is made for approx. 30

seconds, the LCD panel goes out and will come on

again when the operation is resumed.

Position the autofocus

frame on your subject.

How to Use the Zoom

Buttons

Telephoto: Press the

button to zoom in.

Max. telephoto focal

length: 180mm

Wide-angle: Pressthe

button to zoom out.

Max. wide-angle focal

length: 35 mm

Autofocus frame

Working distance 1 2 m (3 9 ft) ~

Depress the shutter

release button halfway.

Depress the shutter release

button fully to take the picture.

The shutter releases and the film

automatically advances to the next

frame.

Make sure

The autofocus beep is heard and the

autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus.

It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to

lock on, and when the subject is too close.

Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter

won't release. (See p. 70.)

UNLOADING THE FILM

The camera automatically rewinds the film when you

reach the end of a roll.

Make sure the motor has stopped

Rewinding the film before

the end of the roll

and the

is blinking on the LCD

panel, before opening the back

cover and removing the film.

If the power is turned OFF while rewinding, operations

will stop. Rewind mode, however, is not canceled.

Rewinding will continue when the power switch is

turned ON again.

The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed

the number of exposures specified on the film.

After confirming that the power is ON,

press the mid-roll rewind button with the

tip of a ballpoint pen, or the like. Do not

use an instrument with a sharp tip.

USING THE FOCUS LOCK

When the main subject is not in the center of the Autofocus

frame, use the focus lock.

Reposition your subjects in the

Position the autofocus

picture frame while keeping

frame on your subject and

the shutter release button

press the shutter release

button halfway.

depressed halfway. Then press

the shutter release button fully.

Make sure

Autofocus frame

Note:

When the focus is locked, the

The autofocus beep is heard, and the

autofocus indicator lights in the

viewfinder.

exposure is also locked (AE lock).

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This camera has two flash tubes that are automatically selected and fired

according to the shooting conditions. There are also various flash modes that

can be selected to match your needs.

How to Select the Flash Mode

Flash Modes

Slide the flash release to

flip up the flash.

Mode

Function

Automatically fires in

low-light conditions.

(p. 26)

Significantly reduces

the phenomenon of

"red-eye" (when a subject's

eyes appear red). (p. 28)

Fires regardless of

available light. (p. 29)

Note: See p. 45 for flash photography in the Manual

Exposure mode.

Press the flash button.

While pressing the flash

button, select the mode using

the shift buttons or shift dial,

The available modes appear, and

blinks on the left of the mode currently

engaged.

Release the flash

button to engage the

mode.

Make sure

is blinking on the left of

the selected flash mode.

disappears, and the

engaged flash mode remains on the

LCD panel.

AUTO

Auto Flash

The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light.

When the flash is

flipped up, the camera

will start recharging the

flash.

When blinks in the

viewfinder, the flash

should be used. Slide

the flash release.

Make sure

AUTO lights on the LCD panel. When

the flash is recharged, in the viewfinder will light.

Note: The flash won't fire until

recharging is finished.

Press the shutter release

button.

Auto Flash Range*

(with color negative film)

Focal length

ISO 100

35mm

180mm

6.3 m (20.7 ft)

8.9 m (29.2 ft)

12.6m (41. 3 ft)

7 m (23 ft)

ISO 200

9.8m (32.2ft)

14 m (45.9 ft)

ISO 400

* The Auto Flash mode can be combined with

the Macro mode.

Note: The shutter speed is automatically set at 1/100-sec. when the flash fires. If the subject requires a faster

shutter speed, the flash won't fire.

AUTO-S

Red-Eye Reducing Flash

Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires,

significantly reducing the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes

appear red). This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre-flashes.

Flip up the flash, and

select the Auto-S mode.

Press the shutter release

button.

Notes:

The pre-flashes are not emitted in the Sports mode.

After pressing the shutter release button, hold the camera securely until the shutter has been released.

To cancel the Auto-S mode, select another mode following the procedure on page 23.

FILL-IN

Forced Activation

In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and background

can be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reflecting light into the subject's eyes.

Make sure the exposure

mode is set to P

(program).

Flip up the flash, and

select the FILL-IN Flash

mode. Press the shutter

release button.

In exposure modes

other than Program, the

FILL-IN Flash mode

cannot be engaged.

Note: The shutter

speed is automatically

set at 1/100-sec.

SELFTIMER

Press the selftimer/

Position the autofocus frame

on the subject. Press the

shutter release button half-

way to focus on the subject.

remote control button.

is displayed on the

LCDpanel.

Note: When the selftimer/remote control

The focus and exposure will

be locked.

Important: Do not press the shutter release

button while standing in front of the camera

as this may cause out-of-focus pictures.

button is pressed again,

will start

blinking, but the selftimer will operate in the

same manner as when lights.

Press the shutter

release button fully to

activate the selftimer.

Notes:

Use a tripod, etc., to hold the camera

steady.

The selftimer will be automatically

canceled after the shot.

To cancel the selftimer in the middle of

operation, press the selftimer button

again.

Important:

To prevent backlight from entering

through the viewfinder, do not move

your eye from the viewfinder when you

press the shutter release button.

The shutter will be released

12 seconds later.

Make sure

The viewfinder display disappears and the AF illuminator blinks during

the operation.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Close-up photography is possible at working distance of 0.6 m (2 ft) to , between focal

lengths of 35 mm and 120 mm.

Press the macro button.

Make sure

Note: When the lens is at a setting

greater than 120 mm, it will be

withdrawn to 120 mm automatically.

appears both in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Press the zoom buttons

to determine the

composition.

Note: To cancel the Macro mode, press

the macro button again.

USINGTHE EXPOSURE MODES

There are seven exposure modes: four with preset settings

for easy shooting in various common situations, and three

allowing you to select your own settings.

Forcreativeexpressionsmaking good useof

Exposure Modes

your experience:

Aperture-Preferred Auto (center-weighted average

Program Auto (ESP metering)

Standard exposure mode for ordinary shooting.

metering) (P. 41)

The aperture is set manually, and the camera

automatically controls the correct shutter speed.

MODE

Shutter-Preferred Auto (center-weighted average

metering) (P. 42)

The shutter speed is set manually, and the camera

automatically controls the correct aperture.

Manual Exposure (center-weighted average

metering) (P. 43)

Both the aperture and shutter speed are set

manually.

For easy, effective shooting in various

common situations:

The modes are accessed in the order

shown

Sports (P. 36)

For fast-moving subjects.

Portrait (P. 37)

For pictures with blurred backgrounds for "portrait"

effect.

Landscape (P. 38)

For pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds.

Night Scene (P. 39)

For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in

the foreground.

How to Select the Exposure Mode

Release the mode

button to engage the

mode.

While pressing the

mode button, select the

mode using the shift

buttons or shift dial.

Make sure

The engaged exposure mode lights.

blinks to show the selected exposure

mode.

SPORTS

To shoot fast-moving subjects.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects both a faster shutter speed and

the Continuous Shooting mode. This results in increased clarity, and lets you

capture fast moving photo opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Select the Sports mode

to display on the LCD

panel.

As long as the shutter release

button is pressed, the shutter

will release continuously.

Notes:

In the Sports mode, for faster flash response, Auto-S pre-flashes will not be emitted.

The camera exposes a maximum of two frames per second.

PORTRAIT

To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect.

Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs. This is

especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting.

Press the shutter release

button.

Select the Portrait

mode to display on

theLCDpanel.

Note: The aperture is wide open.

LANDSCAPE

To take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds.

When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, both

the nearest and farthest objects are sharply in focus.

Press the shutter

release button.

Select the Landscape

mode to display on

the LCD panel.

Note: Set the lens at wide angle for

optimal results.

NIGHT SCENE

To shoot night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure compensation for shooting

night scenes free of subjects, and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground.

Shooting Night Scenes Free of Subjects

Press the shutter release

button.

Select the Night Scene

mode to display on

theLCDpanel.

Shooting Night Scenes with Subjects in the Foreground

(Slow-Synchro)

Engage the Night Scene

mode. Flip up the flash. Press

the shutter release button.

With Auto Flash

In the Auto Flash mode, only the subject

in the foreground can be shot.

Both the subject and background will be

perfectly exposed.

Note: Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations, the use of a tripod is

recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.

Shutter speeds in the Night Scene mode: Wide-angle: 3 sec. max. Telephoto: 4 sec. max. (With negative color film, ISO 100)

APERTURE-PREFERRED AUTO

The background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperture

setting. The shutter speed will be selected automatically.

Enter the Aperture-Preferred

Auto mode. Press the shift

buttons to adjust the

aperture setting.

Larger

aperture

F5.6

Smaller

aperture

Note: If the shutter speed indicator blinks,

F22

adjust the aperture until the shutter speed

Larger aperture settings will often give a blurred

background, and smaller aperture settings will give

a sharper background

lights steadily.

SHUTTER-PREFERRED AUTO

Subjects in motion can be captured by adjusting the shutter

speed. The aperture will be controlled automatically.

Enter the Shutter-Preferred S

Auto mode. Turn the shift dial

to adjust the shutter speed.

Slower shutter

speed

1/60-sec.

Faster shutter

speed

Note: If the aperture indicator blinks,

adjust the shutter speed until the aperture

indicator lights steadily.

1/500-sec.

When the shutter speed is set slower, fast-moving

subjects will be blurred, showing motion. When it's

set faster, fast-moving subjects will be frozen in

stop-motion.

MANUAL EXPOSURE

Both the shutter speed and aperture can be set as desired

to reflect your photographic intentions.

Press the shift button to

adjust the aperture.

Select the Manual

Exposure mode to

display M on the LCD

panel.

Note: Exposure compensation cannot be performed in the Manual Exposure mode.

Turn the shift dial to

adjust the shutter

speed.

The exposure level will

be displayed on the

LCD panel and inthe

viewfinder.

Blinks: Overexposed

Lights: Slightly overexposed

Lights: Correctly exposed

Lights: Slightly underexposed

Blinks: Underexposed

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE

Flip up the flash,

and set the shutter

speed to 1/100-

sec, or slower.

Set the aperture setting according to

the camera-to-subject distance in the

table below,

Aperture setting (color negative film)

Zoom Macro

Standard

Distance

0.8 ~ 1 ~

1.2 ~

1.5m

2 ~

2.5m

2.5 ~ 3.2 ~

3.2m 4m

0.6 ~

0.8m 1m

1.5 ~

1.2m

8.2 ~

10.5 ~

10.5ft 13.1ft

2.6 ~ 3.3 ~ 3.9 ~ 4.9 ~ 6.6 ~

2.0 ~

2.6ft

4.9ft

F11

F16

F22

8.2ft

3.3ft 3.9ft

6.6ft

ISO 50

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

F22 F16

F6.7

F13

F5.6

F22 F19

F11 F9.5 F6.7 F5.6

F13

F22 F19

F16

F9.5 F8

F11

F13

Calculation formula for ISO 100: Aperture setting = GN20 ÷ Distance (m)

Aperture setting = (GN66 ÷ Distance (ft)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The exposure compensation levels can

be set up to ±4EV in 1/3EV steps.

+2EV

±0EV

-2EV

While pressing the +/-

button, set the desired

compensation level using

the shift buttons or shift dial.

Make sure

The exposure level is displayed in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Note: While pressing the +/- button, the

exposure counter changes to the

compensation level display.

DRIVE

USINGTHE DRIVE MODES

There are two film-advance modes in addition to the

standard single-frame advance mode.

Selecting the Drive Mode

Drive Modes

Press the drive button.

Function

Display

Single

Standard single-frame

advance mode

Continuous Shooting

The camera releases the shutter

continuously while keeping

moving subjects in focus and

correctly exposed. (p. 49)

Double Exposure

You can combine two images

on a single frame. (p. 50)

The available modes appear, and

blinks on the left of the mode currently

engaged.

While pressing the drive

button, select the mode

using the shift buttons or shift

dial.

Release the drive button

to engage the mode.

Make sure

disappears, and the engaged drive

mode remains on the LCD panel.

is blinking on the left of the selected

drive mode.

CONT.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

The camera releases the shutter continuously while keeping

moving subjects in focus and correctly exposed.

While the shutter release

button is fully pressed,

the shutter releases

continuously.

Select the Continuous

Shooting mode to

display CONT. on the

LCDpanel.

Notes:

The camera exposes a maximum of approximately 2 frames per second.

When used in combination with the flash, the flash may not fire after the second

frame. The exposure will be adjusted automatically instead.

The autofocus beep will not function even when the subject is in focus.

D.EXP.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

You can expose two images on a single frame.

Select the Double

Exposure mode to

display D.EXP. on the

LCDpanel.

Press the shutter release

button fully to take the

first exposure.

Make sure

D.EXP. on the LCD panel will blink.

The film will not be advanced.

Take the second exposure.

The film will advance, and

the Double Exposure

mode will be canceled.

Note: The Double Exposure mode

cannot be canceled after the first shot

(See p. 14).

Power Focus

When the distance at which you want to shoot is predetermined, you

can set the focus in advance and wait until the photo opportunity

comes. Manual focusing is possible in this mode, so PF can also be used

when autofocusing isdifficult(seeP. 70).

When you want to wait until the photo

opportunity comes, focus on the subject first

by using autofocus. Then press the PF button.

After making sure

panel, press the shutter release button

when the photo opportunity comes.

is blinking on the LCD

Note: Manual focusing is possible using the

zoom buttons, but zooming cannot be

performed in the PF mode. To cancel the PF

mode, press the PF button again.

Note: There are two PF speeds, available for

manual focusing, functioning in the same

manner as the zoom.

SPOT METERING

In this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, such

as a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure.

Position the subject for

spot metering within the

spot frame, and press

the SPOT button.

Recompose the shot,

then press the shutter

release button to take

the picture.

Make sure

Notes:

will be

When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene

mode is engaged, the camera does not perform

spot metering.

displayed on the LCD

panel and in the

view/finder, and the

exposure is locked.

After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is

canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a

shot, press the SPOT button again.

ZOOMEXPOSURE

Using this mode, the film is exposed while zooming, resulting in intriguing

"streaked" images.

Select the Night Scene mode to

While pressing the shutter release

button halfway to keep the

subject in focus, press either W or

T on the zoom buttons.

display

on the LCD panel,

Set the focal length where you

want to start zooming.

Notes:

Note: The lens will not move until the

shutter release button is fully pressed.

This exposure method is most effective when the

focal length is set at either the maximum (180 mm)

or the minimum (35 mm) setting.

Use the flash when photographing a person.

AUTOFOCUS BEEP

When not required, the beep

can be overridden.

While keeping the zoom

button depressed, press

the shutter release button

fully to take the picture.

Press the drive and flash buttons

simultaneously to override the

beep. To reactivate it, press the

buttons again.

When overriding or reactivating the

beep, a confirmation beep is heard.

Note: When the power is switched off

and on again, the beep will be

functioning.

Note: If the shutter speed is faster than

1/3-sec., zoom exposure will

automatically be canceled, and the

camera will operate in the standard

Night Scene mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

(OPTIONAL)

The optional RC-100 Remote Control is required.

Position the autofocus frame

on the subject.

Press the selftimer/remote

control button to engage the

Remote Control mode.

Display

Lights

Press

Once

Twice

Thrice

Shutter will be:

Released 3 sec. later

Released right away

Canceled

Note: When there is no subject in the position

you want to focus on, first focus on an object

at the same distance as the desired position.

Then enter the PF mode, and recompose the

frame. (See page 52.)

Blinks

Goes out

Aim the remote control at the camera from within the range shown in

the illustrations below, and press the button. The shutter will be released

after the autofocus beep is heard and the AF illuminator blinks.

When releasing the shutter from in front of the

When releasing the shutter from behind the

camera:

Notes:

Use the remote control from behind the camera to prevent

the camera from shaking by pressing the shutter release

button when in macro photography or when the tele-

converter is mounted.

When using the remote control from behind the camera,

aim at the remote control sensor on the top of the grip.

Use selftimer outside this range.

When the IS/L B-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X is

mounted, the remote control may not work even

within the above range because the signal

transmission is blocked by the converter.

Important: After the shot(s), be sure to press the selftimer/remote control button again to cancel the

Remote Control mode.

Viewfinder Cap

Notes on the Remote Control:

The remote control may not work when

there is backlighting and when

autofocusingisdifficult(seep. 70).

Continuous shooting cannot be

performed when the remote control is

used.

Usethe provided viewfinder

cap to prevent light from

entering the viewfinder.

The shutter will not release using the

remote control when the remote

control's battery is exhausted.

The battery of the remote control

cannot be replaced. The service life is

approx. 5 years (variable with operating

conditions and environments).

CAUTIONS:

Keep the remote control out of the

reach of children. In case it is

swallowed, immediately consult a

physician.

Keep the remote control away from fire

and extreme heat. Never try to

disassemble it.

Notes:

Place the viewfinder cap securely on the

viewfinder.

When the viewfinder cap is not used, the

camera may not set the correct exposure or

may not focus on the subject.

Bulb

Press the button on the

remote control.

Select the Manual Exposure

mode to display M on the

LCDpanel,andsetthe

shutter speed to

The shutter will open.

Note: The selftimer/remote control

display remains on the LCD panel as

long as the shutter is open.

Press the button on the

remote control again.

The shutter will close.

Note: The shutter automatically closes

when the camera's batteries are

exhausted.

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME

There are five printing modes as shown below. Choose the

desired mode with the DATE MODE button.

Month mark

As the DATE MODE

Print mark

button is pressed, the

mode will switch in the

order shown below.

Blinks for 3 seconds after

the exposure to confirm

that the data is imprinted.

Year-month-day

Day-hour-minute

No data

Month-day-year

Day-Month-year

The data will be imprinted

when the shutter is

released.

DATE MODE button:

Switches the mode.

DATE SET button:

Chooses the data to be

changed.

DATE ADJUST button:

Changes the data.

CORRECTING THE DATA

Press the DATE MODE button to select the mode to be corrected.

After setting the data,

press the DATE MODE

button again.

Choose the data to be

changed by pressing the DATA

SET button. Change the data

with the DATE ADJUST button.

Make sure

The print mark is displayed.

The data to be corrected is blinking.

Note: For fine-tuning of the built-in clock to the beginning of a specified minute, press the DATE

ADJUST button when " : " is blinking.

FLASH

Flash Strength

is wasted because the light is spread over a wide

area. If this wasted light is concentrated on the

picture area, however, the working distance of the

flash will be increased. Solving this problem is

crucial to effective telephoto-flash photography.

The zoom flash system found in some cameras is

one solution to this problem. With this system, the

distance between the xenon tube — which is the

emission source of the flash — and the reflective

material behind it is varied according to the focal

length of the lens. When telephoto is used, the light

from the flash is condensed more intensely. (The

distance between the xenon tube and tne

The flash on the IS-3DLX employs a new exposure

control system that combines the advantages of

both "flashmatic," used in compact cameras, and

"auto flash," found in SLR cameras. Flashmatic

emits a full-strength flash while automatically

adjusting the aperture for proper exposure. This

system is effective in most cases. However, subjects

at extremely close range tend to be overexposed,

and the background too dark, because the

narrowest aperture setting has been selected. Auto

flash varies the amount of light emitted by the flash,

and sets the exposure by measuring reflected light.

Depending on the background, however, the wrong

exposure for the main subject can be selected. For

example, with a white background, the subject may

appear too dark due to the level of reflected light

received through the lens. The reverse is true for a

dark background.

condenser lens can be varied for the same result.)

So why does the IS-3DLX incorporate the dual-

strobe system? Because the dual-strobe system can

utilize the light more effectively while achieving more

uniform lighting than the zoom flash system is

capable of. The zoom flash system also cannot alter

the actual shapes of the reflector and the condenser

lens. In practice, these two factors greatly affect the

even distribution and condensing intensity of light

from the flash. The zoom flash sacrifices the

effective use of the light's intensity for even

distribution. To achieve both optimal condensing

intensity and even distribution, Olympus developed

the dual-strobe flash system with two sets of tubes

and a reflective backing that are ideal for both wide-

angle and telephoto photography. This makes a

powerful, versatile flash with GN 28(130 100·m)/

GN 92 (ISO 100·ft)possible.

The IS-3DLX adjusts both the aperture and flash

strength to give you perfect exposure every time,

taking into account the effect of the background

light and the distance to the subject.

Dual-Strobe Intelligent Flash

The flash of the IS-3DLX is distinguished by two

emission tubes. One of the most important functions

of a flash is to distribute light evenly throughout the

frame. When a zoom lens is used, the area that can

be lit by a single flash is determined by the wide-

angle focal length. When telephoto is used, the light

The lower tube is designed for telephoto

photography and offers GN 28 ~ 1.4 (ISO 100 ·m)/

GN 92 ~ 4.2 (ISO 100 ·ft). The upper tube is an

intelligent variable-power flash offering GN20-1.4

(IS0100· m)/GN 66 ~ 4.2(ISO 100·ft). When the

camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.2 m in the

Macro mode, the upper flash will automatically fire

to prevent the flash light from being obstructed by

the tip of the lens. The flash is also capable of

emitting minimal intensity for ideal macro

photography.

Even when the subject is backlit, the IS-3DLX can

shoot it at the correct exposure using ESP metering

or spot metering. However, this may wash out the

background. This happens because the difference

in brightness between that of the subject and the

background is too great. When the Fill-in Flash is

used in such a case, the subject is lit brightly by the

flash. This minimizes the difference in brightness

between the subject and the background, allowing

both to be shot clearly. This light is also reflected

from the subject's eyes (catch light effect), making

the picture lively.

Auto-S Flash

In this mode, the flash fires no matter what light is

available as long as the flash is flipped up. (Flash

emission in well-lit conditions is called daylight

synchro.)

The Auto-S Flash mode includes a series of pre-

flashes that reduces the phenomenon of red-eye, in

addition to the same functions as the Auto Flash

mode which prevent camera-shake and insufficient

lighting by automatically firing in dimly lit and dark

conditions when the flash is flipped up. The

phenomenon of red-eye is when subject's eyes

appear red in printed photographs. In this mode, the

camera will start emitting approximately 20 low-

power pre-flashes about a second before the

regular flash.

This contracts pupils, which are wide open in the

dark, significantly reducing red-eye. The pre-flashes

do not decrease the power of the main flash. The

red-eye reducing effect varies according to shooting

conditions.

Fill-in Flash

Fill-in refers to the auxiliary light that "fills in" areas of

the subject shadowed by the main light source.

Electronic Flash G40 (Optional)

The G40 is a dedicated flash for the IS Series (GN 40, ISO 10Om/GN 132,ISO 100•ft).

Refer to these pages when the G40 is to be used in the Shutter-Preferred Auto mode.

When shooting in the Shutter-Preferred Auto mode:

Select 1/100-sec. or

slower shutter speed

using the shift dial.

Turn the power switch

ON, set the camera's

exposure modetoS.

Note: The G40 won't fire at shutter speeds

faster than 1/100-sec.

Make sure The battery has been recharged.

Press the shutter release

button.

Note: When used together, the G40

fires full emission but the built-in flash is

compensated by -3EV.

Refer to the G40's manual for more

instructions.

Advanced flash photography using the G40

Normal Slow-Synchro

(Curtain-1 Synchro)

Multi Flash

Bounce photography uses

indirect lighting of subjects by

reflecting the flash off the ceiling

or wall. With straight flash

photography a strong shadow

often appears behind the

subject. By bouncing the flash,

you can obtain soft, well-

balanced lighting of the entire

subject. You can also use the

built-in flash together with the

G40 for additional affects.

Multi-flash emits the light

several times in one exposure.

With this flash mode, continuous

movement, such as a golf swing,

can be photographed

Bounce (with simultaneous use of

the built-in flash)

Follow-Synchro

(Curtain-2 Synchro)

sequentially in one frame. It's a

multiple exposure with flash.

With Follow-Synchro mode, the

flash fires at the final point of slow-

synchro. For example, the tail-

lights of a moving automobile can

be captured on film.

When the IS-3DLX is equipped

with the teleconverter lens (1.7X)

or the wide-converter (0.8X), the

built-in flash cannot be used. We

recommend you use the G40 for

such cases.

EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES

In a zoom lens, the focal length is changed by

moving part of the lens. In the case of the IS-3DLX,

any focal length between 35 mm and 180 mm can

be selected.

More than 100 mm

When the lens is set to the maximum focal length of

180 mm, magnification is approximately five times

greater than at 35 mm, for genuine telephoto

photography. As the telephoto power is increased,

the perspective narrows and the depth of field

becomes more shallow. The result is that objects in

front of and behind your subject are more likely to

be out of focus. This can be used to interesting

effect on snapshots and portraits.

35 mm wide-angle

Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of

field is large, sharp photographs with enhanced

perspective and contrast can be taken.

100 mm

With the lens zoomed to 100 mm, subjects appear

three times closer than when the lens is positioned

at 35 mm.

Maximum telephoto lengths are particularly useful

for taking pictures at sporting events and for nature

photography, when you want to get closer to your

subject without disturbing it.

IS/L LENS B-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X

The use of a converter lens (optional)

It is possible to attach a converter lens for an even

wider angle of view, or for additional telephoto

power.

The five pictures below are samples taken using

the zoom lens. Notice the dimensions of the subject

as the camera zooms in.

Be sure to hold the camera firmly or use a tripod,

as pictures tend to blur more easily at longer focal

lengths. Setting the shutter speed at 1/250-sec. or

faster is recommended.

Instead of 35 mm, a wide-angle converter (0.8X)

enables you to reduce the camera's focal length

to 28 mm.

Instead of 180 mm, a telephoto converter (17X)

enables you to increase the camera's focal length

to 300 mm.

Angle of view and depth of field

Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of

field (the distance in front of and behind the subject

that the camera is able to bring into focus). The

greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater

the depth of field. When the angle of view is

narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases.

IS/L LENS B-300 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus to Lock Onto

Although the IS-3DLX's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject,

there are certain conditions, suchas ~ shown below, where it may

not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown

below in

, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even

though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases.

Subjects with low contrast

Subjects that do not contain

vertical lines

Subjects in excessively bright

light

Use the focus lock by first

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject you

wish to take a picture of, and then

aim at the subject. Or use the

power focus to manually focus on

the subject.

Use the focus lock first while

holding the camera vertically.

Then switch the camera to the

horizontal position to take the

photograph. Or use the power

focus to manually focus on the

subject.

Use the focus lock by first

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject you

wish to take a picture of, and then

aim at the subject. Or use the

power focus to manually focus on

the subject.

High-speed subjects at close

range

Subjects with repetitive

patterns

Two subjects at different

distances

Focus on another subject at the

desired camera-to-subject

distance first. Switch the mode to

power focus, and shoot the

subject when it is at the distance

set in advance.

When the subject looks out-of-

focus although the autofocus

lamp lights, use the power focus

to manually focus on the subject.

When the subject looks out-of-

focus although the autofocus

lamp lights, use the power focus

to manually focus on the subject.

EXPOSURE

Program Chart (Standard Photography Mode)

Automatic Exposure Mode

Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes

the film, and is controlled by a combination of

aperture size and shutter speed. The correct

amount of light, called correct exposure, depends

on the film speed (indicated on the film package,

e.g. ISO 100 or ISO 200).

The following program chart is for 35mm wide-

angle and 180mm telephoto focal lengths.

According to the focal length, the camera's program

itself changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the F

stop and shutter speed change simultaneously.

When the lighting is darker, the aperture opens fully

and the shutter speed changes to match it.

In the standard photography mode (refer to p. 14), if

the built-in flash has been flipped up, it will

automatically fire in dark lighting conditions. The

shutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec.

The automatic exposure function automatically sets

the correct exposure. The IS-3000 employs three

types of automatic exposure modes: (1)

programmed auto-exposure, (2) aperture-preferred

auto-exposure, and (3) shutter-preferred auto-

exposure.

With programmed auto exposure, the camera

automatically selects the most suitable combination

of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting

conditions. This lets you concentrate on composing

your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right

time.

With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired

F stop, and the camera automatically selects the

correct shutter speed. Aperture-preferred auto

gives more artistic freedom of expression and

creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control

the blur of the background.

With shutter-preferred auto, you select the shutter

speed, and the camera automatically selects the F

stop. By changing the shutter speed, you can

freeze a fast-moving subject or blur it to convey a

sense of motion.

this mode. To shoot such high-speed action,

excellent timing is essential to take the photo at just

the right moment. This mode offers the optimal

combination of continuous shooting and autofocus

to maximize your timing for maximum results.

Portrait Mode

In this mode, the IS-3DLX chooses a wide aperture

for a short depth of field. This results in a softly

blurred subject background, against which your

subject stands out in sharp focus.

Landscape Mode

Night Scene Mode

This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both

the subject and the background or when you want

to shoot natural scenery with low contrast. The

camera automatically stops down the aperture to

make the range of focus as large as possible. In

shooting conditions for this mode, the subjects are

likely be at a distance of (infinity), so the

autofocus function in this mode starts from the

position.

When shooting night scenes you may sometimes

be disappointed with the result, usually because the

camera's automatic exposure function works on a

standard exposure ratio. In such situations a

professional photographer would adjust for

exposure compensation based on long experience,

or select the manual shooting mode.

The IS-3DLX's night scene mode will automatically

adjust the exposure compensation for attractive

night scene photography. For example, when

shooting a subject with a night scene as its

background, the use of the flash is often desirable.

Should that be the case, the camera performs the

most suitable exposure compensation for both the

subject and the background. Since the selected

shutter speed may be very slow (up to 4 seconds

with ISO 100 or 15 seconds with ISO 25), the

camera should be held firmly in position (with a

tripod for example) to prevent blurring.

Sports Mode

This mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photo

opportunities such as sports scenes and children at

play. A fast shutter speed is automatically selected

to "freeze" the action on film. However, the high

shutter speed is not the only important feature of

METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT

Light Metering

system is automatically

activated. When the

contrast between bright

and dark areas is not too

extreme outside the center

of the frame, this system

offers excellent results.

Light metering can measure the brightness of the

framed picture in various ways. The IS-3DLX

employs three metering systems: (1) ESP light

metering , (2) center-weighted average light

metering, and (3) spot metering. The IS-3DLX

allows you to select the light metering system most

suitable in any photographic situation.

Spot Metering

At the same time, the IS-3DLX uses TTL (through-

the-lens) light metering to automatically measure

the light that enters the lens. This allows you to

obtain very accurate light metering that is not

affected by changes in the distance between the

subject and the camera.

Spot metering (Fig. B) measures the brightness at

the center of the frame only. Because this metering

system calculates the correct exposure for only one

point, it is convenient when the subject is backlit or

the picture contains strong contrasts. When

shooting a subject in front of an extremely bright

background, you should use spot-metering on the

subject's face. To properly expose white objects,

use spot metering and then press the + side of the

exposure compensation button. To properly expose

black objects, use spot metering and then press the

- side of the exposure compensation button.

Spot metering can be

Fuzzy Logic ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light

Metering (Exposure Mode P)

ESP light metering measures the brightness of the

central portion and peripheral portion of the frame

separately in order to determine the proper

exposure. The calculation program used is based

on programmed data to properly compensate for

backlighting. ESP light metering is used

used in any of the P, A, S

or M exposure modes.

automatically when in the P (Program) mode.

Center-Weighted Average Light Metering

(Exposure Mode A or M)

Center-weighted average light metering is the most

widely used light metering system (Fig. A). This

system measures the light available throughout the

frame with special emphasis on the center of the

frame. When in A (Aperture-preferred), S (Shutter -

preferred) or M (Manual) mode, this light metering

EXPOSURE

FILM SPEED

COMPENSATION

Fixed Proper Exposure

Film Speed

Film speed is indicated on the back of film

packages. ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are the

most common. High-speed film (ISO 400), as

implied by its name, is for taking photos of fast-

moving subjects in action shots, for example.

However, there are also other advantages. With

high-speed film, such as ISO 400, it is possible to

take pictures in lower light. And the distance

covered by the flash will be greater.

Proper exposure refers to the balance of light and

dark in a photo. When shooting a black and white

wall, the exposure will be based on the average

ratio of black and white — thus the overall

exposure is set for gray. This is technically called

"fixed proper exposure." A good example of this is a

subject with a strongly lit background. The reason

the subject turns out dark is because there is more

brightness than darkness in the frame. Therefore,

the fixed proper exposure is based on the total level

of light in the photo, which is significantly brighter

than the subject. In the case of strong backlighting,

the exposure needs to be adjusted to compensate

for the excessive brightness.

Adjusting the exposure to accommodate lighting

conditions is called exposure compensation. When

ESP light metering is used, the camera

automatically evaluates the lighting situation and

compensates for the proper exposure, so manual

exposure compensation is not needed.

With this camera, we recommend the use of "DX"

film cartridges: ISO 25 ~ 5000. In the case of non-

DX-coded film, the camera will automatically be set

to film speed ISO 32.

Exposure Compensation

With the IS-3DLX, ±4EV exposure compensation in

1/3 EV steps is possible. + Compensation will make

a subject appear brighter, while - compensation will

make a subject appear darker. Under backlit

conditions you'll want to make your subject appear

brighter (+1 to +2EV). For shooting winter snow

scenes, you may want adjust the exposure for

additional definition (+2EV). Or, suppose your picture

is composed of a black wall, (-2EV) compensation

would most likely be appropriate.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Zoom Macro

IS/L LENS B- MACRO H.Q. CONVERTER

f=40cm (Optional)

The IS-3DLX's Macro mode enables you to shoot

subjects as close as 0.6 m (2 ft) when the focal

length is set from 35mm to 120mm. The autofocus

and built-in flash can also be used with this

This is a close-up lens that lets you fill the frame

with an area approx. 4.4 x 6.4 cm (1-3/4 x 2-5/8 in),

about the size of an ordinary business card. This

converter can be used with the Aperture-Preferred

Auto Exposure mode and the Manual Flash mode.

Autofocus also works when using this mode,

making it ideal for macro photography beginners.

function, which can fill the frame with an area of

approx. 12 x 18 cm (4-3/4 x 7-1/16 in) at a working

distance of 0.6m (2 ft) with the focal length set to

120mm. The picture area can be adjusted by

changing the focal length and working distance.

Zoom Macro at 120mm

Converter f=40cm at 180mm

PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPHY (OPTIONAL)

By mounting the optional IS/L PANORAMA ADAPTER inside the camera,

panorama pictures can be taken. Zoom in and out with the adapter

mounted to obtain various compositions. When the optional IS/L LENS

B-28 H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8X is used with the adapter, wide-angle

panorama photography is possible, adding extension and depth to

pictures.

Picture area is shown with

panorama marks as illustrated on

the left.

Panorama marks

Notes:

When the adapter is mounted, the entire roll of film must be shot as panorama-format pictures.

Panorama prints generally take longer to get processed than ordinary prints.

Availability of Panorama format film processing facilities varies according to area. Consult your

local film processor or camera dealer for details.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

IS/L LENS B-300

IS/L LENS B-28

Electronic Flash

G40

IS/L LENS

B-MACRO H.Q.

CONVERTER

f=40cm

H.Q. CONVERTER H.Q. CONVERTER

1.7X

0.8X

REMOTE CONTROL

RC-100

IS/L PANORAMA

ADAPTER

Grip Strap B

Variable Dioptric

Adapter A

CARE AND STORAGE

CAUTIONS

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F)

OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW

-10°C/14°F).

AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE

CHANGES AND HUMIDITY.

WARNING

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE

THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A

HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS.

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

TO THE CAMERA OR ITS CONTROLS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT

POINTS INSIDE THE CAMERA.

DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS,

THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN

THE CAMERA.

AVOID STRONG IMPACTS CAUSED

BY BUMPING OR DROPPING THE

CAMERA.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

WATER, SUCH AS FROM RAIN.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO

DUST AND SAND.

In case of malfunction, consult your nearest

Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.

BATTERY HANDLING

NOTES

Do not mix different types of batteries

or new and old batteries.

WARNINGS

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,

RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT

BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERIES

TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES.

KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE

REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD

SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A

DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES

(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TO

DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY

BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE

IN THIS CAMERA.

When the camera is not used for an

extended period of time, remove the

batteries.

Keep spare batteries on hand when

going on a long trip or to a cold area.

Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a

battery's terminals from making

electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe

both terminals before loading

batteries.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating Problems

Symptom

Cause

See

Remedy

The camera does

not work.

The power is OFF.

Set the power switch to ON.

Reload the batteries correctly.

Replace batteries with new ones.

Keep the camera warm while

using it.

p.17

p.10

p.11

The batteries are loaded incorrectly.

The batteries are exhausted.

The batteries are temporarily unable

to function.

The loaded film has been rewound.

The film is incorrectly loaded.

Load new film.

p.21

p.17

Reload the film.

The displays turn

off suddenly.

The LCD panel and viewfinder displays

turn off after approx. 30 sec. (5 min.

when the flash is flipped up) if the

camera is not used.

Press the shutter release button

halfway to turn on the displays.

p.18

The shutter speed

and aperture

setting blink.

When the light metering function of

the camera does not work correctly

because it's too dark, these indicators

start blinking. In the Manual Exposure

mode, ± also blinks.

p.26

Use the flash.

The subject cannot

be focused on.

When the subject is moving too fast,

the camera is being shaken, or the

subject is difficult for autofocus to lock

onto (refer to p.70), the autofocus

may not work.

p.70

p.22

Focus on the subject by using

the power focus, or by first

focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject.

p.32

p.52

The subject is closer than the camera's

minimum working distance.

Use the Macro mode.

Cancel the PF mode.

When the PF mode is engaged,

autofocus will not operate

even though the shutter release

button is pressed.

See

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The camera doesn't

focus on the subject

even though the AF

illuminator lights.

The autofocus may not work when the

subject is out of the AF illuminator's

workingdistance (approx. 1 .2 ~ 7 m/

3.9 ~ 23 ft) or when the subject has low

contrast (blue or black).

Use the power focus, or move the

camera closer to the subject.

p.52/70

The shutter doesn't

release even when

the shutter release

button is pressed.

The subject is not in focus.

Make sure the subject is in focus

and the autofocus indicator in the

viewfinder lights.

p.20

p.21

The rewound film is still loaded.

Remove the film.

The flash doesn't fire

The battery has not been recharged.

The shutter speed is set at faster

than 1/100-sec. (except in the Manual

Exposure and Portrait modes).

Wait until

lights.

p.26

p.29

Set the flash mode to one other

than Fill-in.

The zooming speed

does not get faster

even when the

zoom button is fully

depressed.

As the batteries get exhausted, the

fast zooming speed becomes slower,

and the difference between the fast

and slow zooming speeds becomes

smaller.

Check the batteries on the LCD

panel. If the display blinks, replace

the batteries.

p.11

Problems with Printed Pictures

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

See

p.28

The subjects' eyes

This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with

all cameras when a flash is used. It is

caused by light from the flash reflecting

off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-

eye varies depending on the individual

and the shooting conditions such as

ambient lighting. It is also more likely to

occur when using 135mm telephoto than

when using wide-angle focal lengths.

Use the Auto-S Flash mode to

significantly reduce red-eye

phenomenon.

appear red in

printed pictures.

The subject was

within the frame of

the viewfinder, but

its edges are

Leave some room on the edges of

the frame when you compose

your shots.

When a negative is enlarged, sometimes

the edge of the frame is not printed.

missing on the print.

The film is

scratched.

Clean the film path while taking

care not to damage the shutter

curtains.

Sand or dust is lodged in the film path.

Film particles have accumulated inside

the camera.

Consult your nearest Olympus

dealer or Olympus service center.

The picture is

out of focus.

The camera moved when the shutter

release button was pressed.

Hold the camera correctly, and

press the shutter release button

gently.

Position the autofocus frame on

the subject, or use the focus lock.

p.12

p.22

The viewfinder's autofocus frame was

not positioned on the subject.

p.27

p.29

The picture is too

dark.

The subject was out of the working

range of the flash.

The subject was backlit.

Shoot within the working range

of the flash.

Set the flash to Fill-In mode.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How long will the batteries last?

Q:When does the camera measure

and set the exposure?

A: Two new 3V lithium batteries will

last for roughly 20 rolls of 24-

A: When the shutter release button is

pressed halfway, the camera

measures both the exposure and

the focus and then locks them as

long as the shutter release button

remains halfway depressed. In the

Spot Metering mode, the exposure

is locked when the spot button is

pressed.

exposure film on which the flash

was used on half of all the shots

(determined under Olympus test

conditions). If you do not use the

flash and zoom very often, the

batteries will last much longer.

Q:How should I store the camera?

A: Cameras are susceptible to

damage caused by dust, moisture,

and salt. Wipe and dry the camera

thoroughly before storing it. After

using it at the beach, wipe it with a

cloth that has been moistened

with fresh water and then wrung

out. Do not use mothballs.

Q:How should I clean the lens?

A: Wipe the lens gently with lens

cleaning tissue that has been

moistened with a small amount of

lens cleaning fluid.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Fully automatic 35mm autofocus

single-lens reflex camera with built-in

35mm ~ 180mm zoom lens.

Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film

(24 X 36mm)

Lens: Olympus lens (filter available, 55mm filter

diameter) 35mm ~ 180mm F4.5 ~ 5.6, 16

elements in 15 groups (5-group zoom

construction) with extraordinary dispersion

(ED) glass at third element in the first zoom

lens group.

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal

plain shutter. Shutter speed 1/2000-sec. ~

15-sec. bulb.

Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection

system autofocus with focus lock, AF

illuminator automatically lights up in low

light. Autofocus beep available. Manual

focusing available (power focus). Focusing

range —1.2m (3.9 ft) ~ ; 0.6 m (2 ft) ~

in Macro mode at 35 ~ 120 mm.

Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex system,

magnification ratio 0.75 (at 50mm). Finder

view-field — 85% of actual view-field.

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot

frame, panorama marks, autofocus

indicator, flash indicator (to be used as

flash warning), shutter speed, aperture

setting, spot metering, macro, exposure

compensation (manual exposure).

Light metering system: TTL light metering

system — Fuzzy logic ESP light metering,

center-weighted average light metering,

spot metering.

Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (Standard,

Sports, Portrait, Night-Scene, Landscape),

(2) Aperture-preferred AE, (3) Shutter-

Preferred AE, (4) Manual exposure.

Exposure compensation: ±4 EV compensation

possible (1/3 EV step).

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed

on LCD panel.

Film speed range: Automatic setting with

DX-coded film (ISO 25 ~ 5000).

Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically

advances to first frame when camera back

is closed).

Film advance: Automatic film winding,

consecutive winding max. 2 frames/sec.

(in PF mode, under Olympus test

same as Auto otherwise), Fill-in (forced

activation), Manual.

conditions), double exposure possible.

Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic

rewind activated at end of film, automatic

rewind stop). Rewind is possible at any

point with rewind button.

Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel.

Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries

(CR123A or DL123A) (replaceable).

Dimensions: 122(W) X 93(H) X 173(D) mm

(4.8 X 3.7 X 6.8 in) (excluding protrusions).

Weight: 960 g (33.9 oz) (without batteries).

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12-sec.

delay.

Remote control (optional): Infrared remote

control unit, 3-sec/0-sec. delay

switchable).

DATE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Imprinting direction: Data imprinted from

behind film in bottom left of picture.

Data coding: Year-month-day, day-hour-

minute, no data, month-day-year and day-

month-year.

Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power)

flash system with dual light emitting tubes.

Manual activating system, recycling time of

about 5 sec. (at normal temperature). Light

emission, Automatic; ISO 100 · m of GN 28

/ ISO 100·ft of GN 92, Manual; ISO 100 ·

m of GN 20/ISO 100 · ft of GN 66

Flash range: Wide — 1.2 ~ 6.3 m (3.9 ~ 20.7

ft), Tele — 1.2 ~ 7 m (3.9 ~ 23 ft) with ISO

100 negative color film; Wide — 1.2 ~

12.6m (3.9~41.3 ft), Tele — 1.2 ~ 14m

External indication of data: Data display on

LCD panel.

Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2019.

Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries

(CR123A or DL123A) in camera.

(3.9 45.9 ft) with ISO 400 negative color

Specifications are subject to change without

any notice or obligation on the part of the

manufacturer.

film. Flash available in Macro mode.

Flash modes, Auto (automatic flash activation

in low-light), Auto-S (red-eye reducing,

OLYMPUSOPTICALCO.,LTD.

San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel.03-3340-2211

OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Crossways Park, Woodbury, New York 11797-2087, U.S.A. Tel. 516-364-3000

OLYMPUS OPTICALCO. (EUROPA) GMBH.

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(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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