Olympus OM-2S Operations Instructions

INSTRUCTIONSOLYMPUS

3 4Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.Wind the film once.CorrectIncorrectA-9

5 6Continue to advance the film till sprockets arecaught on both edges of the film.Take up the slack by turning the rewind crankclockwise.A-10

Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"7Close the camera back until it clicks into place.Face the camera toward light and take twoblind shots.1A

Setting the ISO Film Speed12Lift up the outer collar and rotate until theISO speed appears in the window.Align the exposure line with the indexA-12

OM-2SPROGRAM< Basic Shooting Mode >A-13

Programmed Exposure on TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)1 2Set the mode selector lever to the "PRO-GRA

B-103 4Press the shutter release slightly to turn on theviewfiner.(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-finder display after 90 sec.)Turn t

56Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-16

Rewinding the FilmWhen the exposure counter indicates the endof your roll of filmPush the "R" button.12A-17

34Fold out the rewind crank and wind it untilthe film tension is released.Open the camera back by pulling up on therewind knob and remove the film.A-1

Please read this instruction manual carefully before usingthe camera, so that you may be sure of taking correctlyexposed, properly focused and beautif

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering (Center-Weighted Averaging Method)12Set the mode selector lever to the "AUTO"position.Set the ap

34Press the shutter release slightly to turn on theviewfinder.(A built-in battery conserver turns off the view-finder display after 90 sec.)Turn the f

5 6Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-21

What to Do when Overexposure Warning Appears? What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow?Turn the aperturering to the higher F-numbers until the shut-t

OM-2SPROGRAM< Sophisticated Shooting Mode >A-23

How to Use the MANUAL/SPOT12Set the mode selector lever to the "MANUALSPOT" position.Align the microprism area with the area youwant to mea

3 4Set the bar graph tip to the fixedpoint between the arrows by adjust-ing the aperture and/or shutter speedrings.Frame the composition as you desir

Press the shutter release to take the picture.5 6A-26

Exposure Compensation How to Shoot when the Batteries are ExhaustedThe exposure compensation dialprovides ±2 stops adjustment in 1/3stop increments,

2 3Mechanical shutter speed of 1/60 sec.Press the shutter release to take the picture.A-28

TABLE OF CONTENTS< Preparations before Taking Pictures >• Mounting the Lens ...4• Detaching the Lens ...5• Ins

OM-2SPROGRAM< Other Operations>A-29

The Use of the Self-Timer12With the camera facing you, lift up on theself-timer lever, and turn it counter-clockwise (asindicated).Press the shutter

Using the Viewfinder Illuminator1 2Push the button if the viewfinder display istoo dark to read.The illuminator is limited to 10 sec. or untilyou tak

How to Turn Off the BeeperAttaching the GripIf you want to turn off the audible signal, liftup the lever and push it clockwise around towardsthe lens.

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Changing the Focusing Screen1 2Push up on the release catch, and the focusingscreen and its frame will unlock.Carefully remove the focusing screen us

Changing the Camera Back1 2Pull up on the rewindcrank to open the camera back.Recordata back 4 (optional)B-39A-36

Attaching the Electronic Flash1 2Electronic Flash T45TTL Auto Cord T2 (0.1m)B-31Connect the camera's TTLAuto Cord Socket to the base ofthe T45

1 2Electronic Flash T32 and T20 Slide the flash into the hot shoe.Tighten

OM-2SPROGRAM< Preparations before Taking Pictures >A-3

Attaching the Motor Drive or Winder12Motor Drive 2 / M.15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 2 Remove the motordrive cover.Insert the fastening screw of the Motor

12Winder 2A-40

Handling CareTake care in handling the camera.Do not apply excessive force.A-41

Storage Care Battery PrecautionGuard against high temperature and magnetic fields.In case of malfunction, take the camera toyour nearest Olympus ser

Description of ControlsFinder Light WindowSelf-Timer/ElectronicBeeper on-offLeverTTL Auto Cord SocketShoulder Strap EyeletLensLens Release ButtonGri

Accessory ShoeManual Shutter Speed RingRewind CrankRewind Knob/CameraBack ReleaseMode Selector LeverFlash Control ContactX ContactViewfinder Illuminat

Viewfinder Eyepiece FrameFilm Rewind ShaftSprocketFilm Take-up SpoolCamera Back Release PinCamera BackPressure PlateFilm Cartridge Pressure SpringReco

Lens Mount RingMotor Guide Pin HoleB Lock ButtonFlash Synchronization SocketBattery ChamberMotor Coupling SocketMotor Coupling TerminalsTripod Socket

SpecificationsType: TTL auto-exposure 35mm SLR cameraFilm Format: 24mm × 36mmLens Mount: Olympus OM mountShutter: Electronically controlled cloth foc

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Mounting the LensRemove the body and rear lens caps.Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mounttabs on the edges of the lens cap parallel with"

Detaching the Lens3Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock-wise until it locks.Press the lens release button and turn the lencounter-clockwise.A-

Inserting the Batteries21Remove the battery cover.Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that +signs are facing upwards.Correct IncorrectSR44 ( LR44)

Checking the Batteries2Press the mode selector lever to the "BAT-TERY CHECK" position.The audible and visual signals will tell you thatthe b

Loading the Film12Place the film cartridge in the film chamber.Pull up on the rewind knob to open the cam-era back.Tear off the top of thefilm box an