Olympus OM-2 User Manual

LOADING THE FILMPull the rewind knob upand open the camera back.Insert a film cartridge intothe film chamber and pushthe rewind knob back.Insert the f

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS(with T-series Electronic Flash mounted).Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type (with-out lock-up).Film loading: OLYMPUS easy

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OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCELEVEREXPOSURE COUNTERTurn the advance lever to the right as far as it willgo. The film can be advanced by one frame, in asin

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIALLift up the outer collar of the exposure com-pensation dial and rotate until the ASA speedfor the film appears in the

APERTURE RING AND MANUAL SHUTTER SPEED RINGAperture RingThe opening (aperture) in the lens diaphragm ismarked in F stops on the aperture ring. The hi

SETTING THE SELECTOR LEVERThe selector lever on top of your camera has fourpositions as follows (with click stops atAUTO-OFF-MANUAL):1) AUTO — Automa

FOCUSINGLook through the viewfinder and turn the focusingring in either direction until your subject appearssharpest. The split image will be vertical

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROLThe Aperture-Preferred SystemThe aperture-preferred systemis the most convenient andeasy-to-use method of auto-matic operat

faster. Super telephoto lenses of 300mm andup — 1/500 second or faster.If the viewfinder needle enters the red zoneWarning against over-exposure. A

MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROLSet the selector lever to"MANUAL", and the ex-posure index marks andthe meter needle are visi-ble in the viewfinder.

Exposure Meter NeedleExposure Meter IndexIf the Exposure Needle Does Not Center on theIndexIf an exposure or a shutter speed is improperlyselected, t

To an OM-2 OwnerThe OM-2 is a unique 35mm single lens reflex, utilizing theOlympus TTL Direct (Off-the-Film) Light Measuring Systemfor unprecedented a

HOLDING THE CAMERAProper camera handling is important in assuringthe sharpest possible pictures.Holding the Camera HorizontallyKeep both elbows clos

UNLOADING THE CAMERAWhen the entire roll of film has been exposed re-wind the film.Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock-wise by about 90°.Fol

SETTING THE SELF-TIMERRotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwiseso that the shutter can be released after anelapse of delay time between 4 sec. to

EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONBefore compen-sationWhen the most im-portant area of the picture is much darker thanthe general picture area (blue sky, snowfie

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENTIf you wish to change the exposure setting auto-matically selected by the camera, use the exposurecompe

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR MANUAL MEASUREMENT1 Stop Over1/2 Stop OverCorrect Exposure1/2 Stop Under1 Stop UnderManual exposure can be compensated by a

DEPTH OF FIELDF16, 1/15 sec.F2, 1/1000 sec.Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpnessin front of and behind the subject in focus. Asyou get cl

DEPTH OF FIELD SCALEPREVIEW BUTTONThe double series of numbers engraved on thedepth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8,and F16. Once you have

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHYCAMERA BACK REPLACEMENTThe OLYMPUS OM System Lenses are providedwith an infrared index mark engraved in red onthe depth of field

INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENSThe OM System interchangeable focusing screensprovide you with the ultimate in focusing versa-tility. Optional scree

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS(P. 27)(P. 9)Rewind ShaftFilm ChamberFilm GuidePins (2)Shutter CurtainMotorGuide Pin HoleBatteryChamberMotor Drive Socket CapTr

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32(or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASHElectronic Flash T20Electronic Flash T32T32 calculator panel (blank side for TTL "OTF&q

Attach the Acces-sory Shoe 4 to theOM-2 and mount theT32 (or T20).Set the camera's se-lector lever to the"AUTO" positionand switch on

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32 (or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASHLight BlueIf the lamp flickers: correct flash exposurehas been made.If the lamp goes out: fl

THE T32(T20)/OM-2 WAY—FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYCOULDN'T BE SIMPLER AND MORE ACCURATET32 (T20) and OM-2(TTL Centralized Controlflash operation)Picture ang

BOUNCE FLASHThe T32 flash surface can be tilted upward throughan angle of 90°, providing easy bounce TTL Autoflash.Point the flash surface at the cei

CLOSE-UP FLASHClose-up in TTL Auto flash can be achieved sim-ply by tilting the flash surface downward (up to15°).34

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN THE T32-T20Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2.Mount the electronic flash on the acc

FLASHBULB PHOTOGRAPHYPlug the synchronizing cable leading from theflash unit into the camera flash socket, andthen attach the flash unit to the came

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHYMotor Drive 1The standard motor drive unit forms the heart ofthe Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-per-formance unit capa

Attaching the Motor Drive 1Remove the motor drive socket cap from thecamera base plate.Insert the motor drive guide pin into the guidepin hole on the

Manual ShutterSpeed RingLens Release ButtonFP and X Flash Synch SelectorFlash Synchronization SocketRewind Knob/Camera Back ReleaseRewind CrankSelect

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography with the Motor Drive UnitsUsing the M. 18V Control Grip 1Unlock the shutter release lock lever on theControl Grip.

WINDER 2 OPERATIONShutter ReleaseRemote Control JackNon-Slip Finger GripGuide PinWinder 2The unit provides the OM cameras with automaticfilm winding

WINDER 2 OPERATIONAttaching the Winder 2Remove the motor drive socket cap.Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the"OFF" position.Remove

CARE AND STORAGEGeneralDust and moisture are harmful agents affectingyour camera. Remove the camera from the caseand store it in a dry, well-ventilat

Avoid areas exposed to corrosive chemicals,radios, TV sets, or magnets.Have all repairs performed by an authorizedOLYMPUS Service Center. You may se

QUESTIONS & ANSWERSQ: My camera is loaded with film. Why doesn'tthe rewind knob rotate when I advance thefilm?A: The film leader may not be

Q: What batteries should I use?A: Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44(Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Neveruse 1.3V mercury batteries (though

Q: How can I remove dust from inside the view-finder?A: After detaching the Focusing Screen, blowaway any dust with an air blower. Neverwipe the sc

THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHTDiagram of light path in conventional SLRs Diagram of light path in OM-2Before shutter rele

Exposure range of OM-2 in automatic modeShutter Speed at F1.2Exposure range of conventionalAE SLRsAdvantageous Points of Through-The-Lens Direct(off-t

Rewind Release LeverAccessory Shoe 4Shoulder Strap EyeletSelf-TimerDepth-of-FieldPreview ButtonLens(P.20, P.44)(P.21, P.44)(P. 25, P. 26.)4

OM SYSTEMThe OM System is comprehensively arrayed tomeet an ever-expanding universe of photographicconditions for any subjects from the stars to micr

ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUPOne of many advantages of the single lens reflexcamera is the large variety of interchangeable lens-es available. The

TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSESTYPEFISHEYESUPER WIDEWIDESTANDARDZOOMTELEPHOTOSUPERTELEPHOTOSPECIAL USEINTERCHANGEABLE LENSESZUIKO FISHEYEZUIKO FISHEYE

LENGTH82mm42mm43.5mm31mm48mm31mm43mm31mm42mm33mm58mm47mm39mm31mm40mm74mm196mm48mm48mm80mm73mm124mrn127mm105mm181mm255mm377mm662mm20mm28mm33mm47mmMAX.D

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITSLens HoodsLens hoods protect against ex-traneous light striking the lensand causing unwanted glare.Hoods for standar

ApplicationB. & W.andColorB. & W.ColorNameSkylight(1A)L39 (UV)ND2ND4Polariz-ing filterPOLY48 (Y2)056 (02)R6CMR1)A4 (81C)B4 (82C)ColorColorless

FINDER GROUPThe viewfinder is one of the most important fea-tures of a single lens reflex camera. Since everyphotographic subject is turned into a v

FINDER GROUP UNITSVarimagni FinderThis unique and exclusive unitfor the OM System combinesthe two functions of angle finderand magnifier, incorporatin

TABLE OF CONTENTSOn OM-2To an OM-2 Owner ... 1Description of Controls ... 2Mounting the Lens/Inserting the Batteries . 7Battery

FINDER GROUP UNITSTYPE1-1Microprism-mattetype(for most lenses)1-2Microprism-mattetype(for standard &telephoto lenses)1-3Split image-manetype(for

TYPE1-8All matte type(for telephoto lenses &astronomical telescopes)1-9Clear field type(for endoscopicphotography)1-10Checker-mattetype(for Shift

FLASH PHOTO GROUPFlash is your own private "sun" when you takepictures at night, indoors, or outdoors for day-light fill-in. At the moment

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM CHARTMOTOR DRIVEBOUNCE FLASHMULTI-UNITFLASHREMOTE CONTROLFLASHCLIP-ONFLASH63

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITSElectronic Flash T32The T32 is the center of themodular OM Flashphoto system.Used alone on the camera, thebuilt-in bounce mec

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITSTTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/OM-2 CombinationThe T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-inSBC light sensors

T Power Control 1A compact power unit for theT10 Ring Flash which mountsvia accessary shoe to the top ofthe OM body. Offers TTL Direct"OTF"

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITSTTL Auto Cords T 0.3m,0.6m, 2m, 5mLinks the T32 and T20 elec-tronic flash units with the OMbody when used separate fromthe

Wide Adapter-ND Filter Set T32Special neutral density filtersfor the T32 Electronic Flashfor reducing the light intensitywithout affecting color and

On OM SystemThe T32, (T20)/OM-2 Way — FlashPhotography Couldn't Be Simpler andMore Accurate ... 32Bounce Flash ...

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITSLens Pouches 150/100The Lens Pouch 150 (100) isalso suitable for carrying the T32(T20) electronic flash unit, onits own.Compar

MOTOR DRIVE GROUPThe attraction of the motor drive is its ability tocapture fleeting phenomena which exceed thecapabilities of human response. Tail

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MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITSWinder 2 (with M. 6V BatteryHolder 1)Attached directly to the camerabase, the Winder 2 performssingle frame as well as sequenti

MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITSM.AC Control BoxAC transformer for use withhousehold current. Incorporatesa selector switch between single-frame and sequentia

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUPDue to recent advances in macrophotography, ithas become possible to discover patterns andcolors of unsuspected beauty in the m

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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITSTelescopic Auto Tube 65-116Featuring automatic diaphragmlinkage and offering continuousextension from 65mm—116mm,it allow

MOUNTING THE LENSINSERTING THE BATTERIESMount the Lens.Align the red dots on the lens flange and the bodymount ring. Turn the lens clockwise until the

Auto BellowsA basic unit extending yourclose-up and macrophotographiccapabilities. Provided with thepreset aperture diaphragm leverto stop down the l

Power Bounce Grip 2Converts the T32 (or T20) intoa grip type electronic flash unit.Consists of a bracket section anda grip section which contains4 C

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITSMacrophoto Stand VST-1A rugged stand specially design-ed for close-up and high magni-fication photography. Usablewith var

Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2This pair of illuminators offersvertical illumination essential tomacrophotography. The heightof the illuminator is adjustab

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITSIncident Illuminator MirrorHousings PM-EL80, PM-EL38and PM-EL20These units are used withOLYMPUS Macro Lenses in con-junct

PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUPAs a leading manufacturer of optical instrumentsin various fields of modern life, OLYMPUS pro-vided the OM System with a wide vari

CHART OF PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP87

PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP UNITSRecordata Back 3This unit replaces the standardcamera back to automaticallyrecord the date (year-month-day) or the time (da

BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UPa point to switch off the selector lever when thecamera is not used.By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUPWhen the photographic magnification desired ex-ceeds 10x, it becomes more difficult for the macro-photographic equipment alone t

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PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITSOM-Mount PhotomicroAdapter LConnects the OM Body to themicroscope for low power mag-nification.OM-Mount PhotomicroAdapter

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITSSystem PM-10-ADConsists of 17 units, includingthe PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc.Automatic Exposure BodyPM-PBSAutomatically determi

CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGESPROFESSIONAL METHODSCOMPOSITE METHODSGROUPSZUIKOINTERCHANGEABLELENS GROUPMACROPHOTOGRAPHYGROUPPHOTOMICROGRAPHYGROUPMACROPH

CASE GROUPCASE GROUP UNITSThe Case Group includes a largevariety of cases that the OMBody and other components fitproperly.Compartment cases are speci

Compartment Case SA hard shoulder case with twoadjustable partitions. Holds OMBody with two interchangeablelenses and filters, or with Elec-tronic Fla

CHART OF CASE GROUPCompartment Case SCompartment Case MCompartment Case LMotor DrivePartitioned Insert97

MAIN SPECIFICATIONSSystem: OLYMPUS OM System.Camera type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex with auto-matic exposure control electronic focal planeshutter.Film