Olympus IS-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

* Close t he back cover.—Use the window on the camera back to check thetype of film loaded.—The film will advance automatically and theexposure

*The camera automatically rewinds the filmwhen you reach the end of the roll.The final reading on the exposure counter beforerewinding may be more tha

is displayed on the LCD panel while thefilm is rewinding.*Open the back cover, and remove the filmcartridge from the camera.WARNING: Do not touch t

Reset operationIf you forget which mode you are in, the camera can be reset to automatically resumestandard shooting mode.Standard shooting mode:Expo

How to take pictures*Press part A to remove the lens cap.*Set power switch ON.—The lens will automatically adjust for wide angleshooting and standard

*While looking through the viewfinder, aim thecamera at the subject.*Use the zoom (T/W) button to adjust thesize of your subject in the frame (Telepho

autofocusframe*Position your subject within the autofocusframe in the center of the viewfinder.*Press the shutter release button halfway tofocus.—Wh

*When correct focus has been achieved(autofocus indicator has lit up), press theshutter release button fully. As soon as theshutter is released, the

— 17 —Shooting range: From 1.2 m (3.9 ft) tois from 0.6 m (2.0 ft) toIn Macro mode the shooting range0 m (0 ft) 1.2 m (3.9 ft)0 m (0 ft) 0.6 m (2.0 f

Hold the camera correctly and be careful notto block the AF illuminator or flash with thecamera strap or your fingers.Holding the cameraNOTE: The long

Viewfinder IndicatorsSpot frameAutofocus frameAutofocusPower focusShutter speedAperture settingExposure compensation /Manual exposureSpot meteri

Auto flash photographyFor shooting in dimly lit or strongly backlit locations.*When the in the viewfinder blinks,slide the flash switch to activat

Focal lengthISO 100ISO 200ISO 40035 mm0.6—4.6 m(2.0—15.1 ft)0.6 — 6.5 m(2.0—21.3 ft)0.6 — 9.2 m(2.0—30.2 ft)135 mm0.6 — 5 m(2.0— 16.4 ft)0.6 — 7.1

Focus lockUse focus lock when you want to position your subject outside the autofocus framelocated in the center of the viewfinder.*Position your su

Selftimer* Set the camera firmly in position. A tripod isrecommended.* Press the SELF button to activateselftimer mode.* Position your subject

* Press the shutter release button fully to startthe selftimer.The shutter will be released 12 seconds later.*To cancel the selftimer during operat

Spot meteringUse spot metering when you want to limit light metering to a particular area of thecomposition. Spot metering is useful when lighting is

* While keeping the shutter release buttonpressed halfway, change the position of yoursubject in the viewfinder to achieve thedesired composition.*

*Open the mode cover and press the MACRObutton to select Telephoto macro (100 mm)or Wide macro (40 mm) angle for yourmacro shot.*Press the shutter r

— A "W" will be displayed on the LCD panel nextto the if a wide angle (40 mm) macro isselected.—The camera will automatically adjust the le

Continuous modeUse Continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of pictures.*Open the mode cover and press the DRIVEbutton until "C" is disp

Description of controls (1)Hot shoe coverShift buttonShutter release buttonAF illuminatorPower switchSelftimer buttonFlash switchZoom buttonsStrap a

Double exposure modeUse Double exposure mode to combine two images on a single frame.*Open the mode cover and press the DRIVEbutton until "D.EXP.

"Compose your subject in the viewfinder andpress the shutter release button fully to takethe second exposure.*To cancel "D.EXP." mode

Portrait zoom modeUse this mode to take portrait shots even though the distance between the subject andthe camera changes. Exposure for this mode

—The zoom lens will automatically adjust forportrait-size picture composition and the "autofo-cus indicator" will light-up in the viewfin

— 33 —Changing the zoom ratio of portrait photographySince portrait zoom mode operates within a specific range, you can alter the composition ofyour

Use this mode for night time shooting.*Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECTbutton until is displayed on the LCD panel.*Press the shutter relea

Slow-synchro fill-in flashUse this mode to capture your subject and a dimly lit background, such as the sky atdusk, while properly lighting the fore

Zoom memory modeUse Zoom memory mode to program the zoom lens to adjust to the most frequentlyused focal length. Zoom memory mode can also be program

*Press the Z.MEMO button to memorize thedesired zoom position or desired Macro mode.*Press the Z.MEMO button to activate thenow memorized zoom positio

Auto-S flash photographyAuto-S flash significantly reduces "red-eye" phenomenon (when a subject's eyes appearred) in flash portrait

Table of contentsDescription of controls (1) ... 2Before you begin ... 5Loading the batteries ...

*Compose your shot and press the shutterrelease button fully.— The flash will emit a rapid series of pre-flashesbefore the main flash fires (refer to

Fill-in flashIn this mode, the flash always fires regardless of available light. Use this mode fordaylight shooting with backlit conditions to compe

*Open the mode cover and press the FLASHbutton until FILL-IN is displayed on theLCD panel.*Press the shutter release button halfway tofocus.*Press th

Exposure mode switching*While continuously pressing the exposureMODE button, pressing the shift buttonrepeatedly changes the exposure mode inthe fol

Aperture-preferred auto modeUse this mode to manually adjust the aperture setting. Light metering will be based oncenter-weighted average.*While press

Manual exposure modeLight metering will be based on a center-weighted average of the entire frame.*While pressing the exposure MODE button,press th

Press [>] for a slowershutter speedPress [<] for a fastershutter speed*While pressing + / – button, press the shiftbutton to set the sh

Exposure compensationThe exposure compensation levels can be set up to ±4EV with 1/3EV steps,(refer to p. 60)NOTE: During manual exposure, exposure

Power Focus photographyUse this mode to continue shooting without changing the focus or when the focusing is difficult.NOTE: AF function will be c

To create shots with a special movement effect.Zoom exposure*Open the mode cover and press the SUBJECTbutton to set Night scene mode.*Press the Zoom

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS IS-1. Please read this instructionmanual carefully before using the camera. We also recommend that you shootat

* Press the shutter release button halfway tofocus* Press either T (Telephoto) or W (Wide angle)on the zoom button while pressing the shutterrelease

Manual flash operationUse this mode for manual exposure while using a flash. For manual exposure photography,the flash becomes GN15 (ISO 100.m)/GN50

DistanceISO 100ISO 200ISO 4001.2—1.5 m(3.9—4.9 ft)FllF16F221.5 — 2 m(4.9—6.6 ft)F8FllF162 — 2.5 m(6.6—8.2 ft)F6.7F9.5F132.5 — 3.2 m(8.2—10.5 ft)F5.

How to take better pictures— 52 —

Effects of zoom and its advantagesA zoom is a lens with a focal length that changeswhen part of lens moves. In the case of the IS-1,any focal length

*The five pictures below are samples taken by a photographer usingthe zoom lens. Notice the dimensions of the subject as the camerazooms in. The thre

Autofocus (AF)The Autofocus (AF) mechanism automaticallyadjusts focus by measuring the distance-to-subject.Focusing is accomplished by a TTL (through-

Subjects that are difficult to focusAlthough the IS-1 can focus on almost anysubject, there are certain conditions, such as thoseshown in the illustr

ExposureAutomatic exposure modeExposure refers to the amount of the light whichstrikes the film and is controlled by a combina-tion of aperture si

Program chart (portrait mode)The chart shown below is a program chart forportrait mode.The shutter speed will automatically adjust upto 172000 second

Loading the batteries*Be sure the power switch is OFF.*Turn the lock screw on the bottom of cameracounter clockwise to open the battery cover.NOTE: I

Measuring the amount of lightLight meteringLight metering refers to measuring the brightnessof certain parts of a picture. The IS -1 employsthree mete

Exposure compensation and film speedFixed proper exposureProper exposure refers to the balance of lightand dark in a photo. When shooting a blackand

Flash*Flash strengthThe flash on the IS-1 uses a new exposure controlsystem. This flash system combines advantagesof both "flashmatic", em

Direct flashMulti flashNormal slow-synchro(Curtain-1 synchro)Bounce (with simultaneous use of built-in flash)Follow-synchro (Curtain-2 synchro)— 62 —

Macro photography*Wide macroWhen you try to take a picture of someone sittingright next to you, the camera may not be able tofocus properly. In this

How to attach the strap1. Insert the attaching portion of the strap into the guide hole as shown in theillustration.2. While pressing the top of the a

3. Adjust the length of the strap as desired.— 65 —

Electronic flash G40IS/L LENS A-28H.Q. CONVERTER 0.8 xIS/L LENS A-MACROH.Q. CONVERTER f=40cmIS/L LENS A-200H.Q. CONVERTER 1.5 ×Accessories (optio

Soft case ACarrying case AVariable dioptric adapter A–2~–4 0~–2 +2~0— 67 —

TroubleshootingBattery power*Battery life will last for about 25 rolls(24-exposure, half with flash). Less flashand zooming uses less battery power.We

*Switch power ON. *Press the mode button and the + / – buttonsimultaneously to check the remaining batterypower.*Nothing appears if batteries are OK.

The shutter will not release.*The camera may not be in focus. Checkfor the "autofocus indicator" in theviewfinder.*The shutter will not rel

Care and Storage*Use the camera within the recommended operat-ing temperature range of — 10°C (14°F) —+ 40°C (104°F).*Do not expose the camera to rap

SpecificationsType: Full - automatic 35 mm auto focus singlelens reflex camera with built-in 35 —135 mmZoom lensFilm Format: 35 mm standard DX coded

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delayFlash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable Power)flash system with dual emitting tubes. Manualactiv

Exposure mode buttonExposure compensation(+/-) buttonLCD panelMode coverBattery coverTripod socketViewfinderPF (Power Focus) buttonStrap attaching p

LCD panelProgram auto exposureAperture-preferred auto exposureManual exposureDouble exposurePortrait zoomShutter speedAperture settingPower focusExpo

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Loading the filmThis camera is designed to use DX-coded 35 mmfilm. DX coding, used by virtually all major filmmanufacturers, allows the camera to id

*Insert the film cartridge. Do not touch theshutter curtain with your finger or the filmleader when loading.* Align t he film leader with the fi