To an OM-2 Owner The OM-2 is a unique 35mm single lens reflex, utilizing the Olympus TTL Direct (Off-the-Film) Light Measuring System for unprecedented accuracy of automatic exposure. In addition, it offers full manual exposure control at the flip of a lever switch. OM-2 has set a new standard for reliability and versatility in a compact SLR, to meet the demands of the professional and amateur alike, for standard as well as scientific and technical photography pursuits.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Film Take-Up Spool Viewfinder Eyepiece Frame Battery Check Lamp Refer to pages in parentheses for detailed explanations of each part. (P. 27) (P. 9, P 44) (P. 9) (P.58) (P.8) Rewind Shaft Film Chamber Film Guide Pins (2) Shutter Curtain Recordata Back Contact Dual Sprocket (P. 43) B LOCK Button Motor (P. 12) (P. 37, P. 40) Guide Pin Hole Battery (P. 7) Chamber Motor Drive Socket Cap Tripod Socket (P.37, P40) Motor Coupling Terminal (P.
Manual Shutter Speed Ring Lens Release Button FP and X Flash Synch Selector Flash Synchronization Socket Rewind Knob /Camera Back Release Rewind Crank (P. 12) (P.26) (P. 12, P.15, P.16, P. 17. P. 18, P. 35) (P. 7) Depth of Field Scale Aperture Ring (P.30, P.35) (P. 14) Focusing Ring (P.35) (P.26) Lens Mount Ring (P.20) Body Mount Ring (P. 11. P.23) (P.19, P.20, P.37, P.42, P.44) (P.9, P.20, P.
Rewind Release Lever Self-Timer Depth-of-Field Accessory Shoe 4 Shoulder Strap Eyelet (P.20, P.44) (P.21, P.44) (P. 25, P. 26.
TABLE OF CONTENTS On OM-2 To an OM-2 Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the Lens/Inserting the Batteries . Battery Check and Mirror Lock-Up . . . . . Holding the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Unloading the Camera/Making Multiple Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Exposure Compensation for Automatic Measurement . . . . . . . .
On OM System Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group . . . . . 51 Table of Interchangeable Lenses . . . . . . 53 Interchangeable Lens Group Units . . . . . . 55 Finder Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Finder Group Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Flashphoto Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Flashphoto Group Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Motor Drive Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Motor Drive Group Units . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Macrophotography Group . . . . . . . . . . .
INSERTING THE BATTERIES MOUNTING THE LENS Insert two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents) into the battery chamber. Mount the Lens. Align the red dots on the lens flange and the body mount ring. Turn the lens clockwise until the lens release button springs up and you will hear positive "click". CAUTION: Batteries should be always replaced as a pair. If battery polarity is incorrect, the camera does not function.
BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UP a point to switch off the selector lever when the camera is not used. By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK• RESET" position, you can check the batteries and/or unlock the mirror. Check the Batteries. Move the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET" position. The battery check lamp indicates battery condition as follows: The red lamp lights brightly — Battery voltage is sufficient. The red lamp flashes on and off — Batteries are very weak.
LOADING THE FILM Pull the rewind knob up Turn the advance lever so that the film perforations engage the sprocket teeth. Close the camera back until it clicks. and open the camera back. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber and push the rewind knob back. Make sure the selector lever is in the OFF position. Insert the film leader into NOTE: Fold out the rewind crank and rotate it clockwise slightly to remove any slack in the film.
OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCE LEVER EXPOSURE COUNTER Turn the advance lever to the right as far as it will go. The film can be advanced by one frame, in a single stroke or in multiple short strokes. Exposure Counter The exposure counter is indexed from "S" (Start) to 1, 2 ... up to 36 in even numbers and "E" (End). Whenever the camera back is opened, the exposure counter automatically returns to "S".
SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL Lift up the outer collar of the exposure compensation dial and rotate until the ASA speed for the film appears in the window. Once the setting has been made, turn the dial until the white line is aligned with the black index line on the pentaprism housing. The ASA film speed scale on the dial is mark- CAUTION: Make sure you align the white line ed from 12 to 1600.
APERTURE RING AND MANUAL SHUTTER SPEED RING Aperture Ring The opening (aperture) in the lens diaphragm is marked in F stops on the aperture ring. The higher the F number, the smaller the lens opening (less light) and provides greater depth of field than lower F numbers (see page 25). When setting the aperture ring, you may use either the click-stop positions or any in-between settings to obtain precise exposure control.
SETTING THE SELECTOR LEVER VIEWFINDER AUTO OFF MANUAL The selector lever on top of your camera has four The positions allows you to see the operating mode of your as follows (with click stops at three-position viewfinder control center AUTO-OFF-MANUAL): camera without checking the position of the 1) AUTO — Automatic exposure control; you preset the F stop and the camera automatical- selector lever.
FOCUSING Out of focus. In focus. Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring in either direction until your subject appears sharpest. The split image will be vertically aligned in the central spot of the Focusing Screen or a shimmering effect of the microprism ring around Microprism Ring the central spot will disappear when critical focusing has been achieved.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL Red Zone Blue Zone LEASE THE SHUTTER. The Aperture-Preferred System NOTE: At shutter speeds slower than 1/60 second, The aperture-preferred system is the most convenient and easy-to-use method of automatic operation, particularly outdoors when using 50mm or the possibility of camera movement during exposure is increased. If the needle in the viewfinder indicates a shutter speed in this area, turn the aperture ring to the left (so as to open the aperture). wide-angle lenses.
faster. Super telephoto lenses of 300mm and up — 1/500 second or faster. If the viewfinder needle enters the red zone Warning against over-exposure. A shutter speed faster than 1 /1000 second is required for proper exposure, but the shutter will be released at 1/1000 second. Since this is beyond the range of your OM-2 and an overexposed photograph would result, turn the lens aperture ring to a higher F stop until the meter needle moves out of the red zone.
MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL Aperture-Preferred Manual Exposure Control Turn the aperture ring until the desired F stop is opposite the white index mark. Set the selector lever to "MANUAL", and the exposure index marks and the meter needle are visi- Look through the viewfinder and rotate the ble in the viewfinder. Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure Control shutter speed ring until the needle lines up as close as possible to the center of the index.
Exposure Meter Needle ASA 100 50mm F1.8 lens, fully opened 1/2 sec. ASA 100 50mm F1.4 lens, fully opened 1/2 sec. ASA 100 55mm F1.2 lens, fully opened 1/2 sec. Exposure Meter Index If the Exposure Needle Does Not Center on the Index If an exposure or a shutter speed is improperly selected, the exposure needle will not center on the index. Reset the shutter speed or F stop until the needle is centered.
HOLDING THE CAMERA Holding the Camera Vertically Proper camera handling is important in assuring the sharpest possible pictures. Holding the Camera Horizontally Keep both elbows close to the body, to steady the camera. Putting the Camera into Operation The aperture ring, focusing ring and shutter speed For vertical shooting, keep one elbow close to your body and press the camera tightly against your forehead.
UNLOADING THE CAMERA MAKING MULTIPLE EXPOSURES Should you wish to make more than one exposure on the same frame: Take up any slack in the film by slowly turning the rewind crank in a clockwise direction until it stops, then take the first exposure. Turn the rewind release lever counter-clockwise by about 90°. Hold both the rewind knob and rewind release lever to prevent them from turning and advance the film advance lever. The shutter will then be cocked for the next exposure without advancing the film.
SETTING THE SELF-TIMER Rotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwise Stopping the Self-timer so that the shutter can be released after an elapse of delay time between 4 sec. to 12 sec. To stop the self-timer during its operation, turn according to the lever setting as shown above. You may set the self-timer lever either before or after advancing the film. Turn the start lever clockwise to the vertical position to activate the self-timer lever. The shutter will then be released after the preset time.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION After compensation After compensation Before compensation When the most important area of the picture is much darker than the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield, etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main subject under-exposed. Alternatively, when taking a picture of a bright subject against a dark background the meter tends to read the darkest part Before compensation leaving the main subject over-exposed.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT If you wish to change the exposure setting automatically selected by the camera, use the exposure compensation dial and a compensation marker appears in the viewfinder. When the main subject is much darker than the general background or when strong light strikes the subject from behind or from the side, turn the dial to the (+) side. Turn the camera to the subject so that the subject fills most of the viewfinder, or move the camera toward the subject.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR MANUAL MEASUREMENT 1 Stop Over 1/2 Stop Over Correct Exposure 1/2 Stop Under 1 Stop Under Manual exposure can be compensated by adjusting the F stop or shutter speed. The exposure needle indicates over-exposure at the (+) side, or position and take the picture without changing this F stop/shutter speed combination even though the needle is not centered. under-exposure at the (—) side. NOTE: Over-exposure by + 1 stop renders a good result in such a case.
DEPTH OF FIELD (e.g. from F2.8 to F16) or getting farther away from your subject this depth of field can be increased. The table below shows that when the camera- to-subject distance is 3m, the depth of field at F16 ranges from 1.93m to 6.93m. As you press the preview button, looking through the viewfinder, you can ascertain the actual depth of field. Depth of Field Table (F1.8 & F1.450mm Lenses) Circle of least confusion 1 /30mm F16, 1/15 sec. F2, 1/1000 sec.
DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE PREVIEW BUTTON The double series of numbers engraved on the depth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8, and F16. Once you have focused on your subject, all objects within the distance range indicated on the lens distance scale between the marks for the F stop you have selected will have acceptable sharpness. For example, in the above picture, the camera-to-subject distance is 3m (10ft.) and the lens is set at F16.
INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA BACK REPLACEMENT The OLYMPUS OM System Lenses are provided The camera back of the OM-2 is fully interchanbe- with an infrared index mark engraved in red on the depth of field scale. able with the Recordata Back 2, 3 and 250 Film Back 1. To remove the camera back, push down on the release pin as shown. Do not remove the back unless necessary. The Recordata Back 2, 3 registers data such as date, number, alphabetical code, etc. directly on the picture.
INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS The OM System interchangeable focusing screens CAUTION: Although the above procedure can be provide you with the ultimate in focusing versa- done with fingers, it is recommended that you tility. Optional screens are available to suit virtually every picture-taking situation. The focusing screens come with a special tool. To remove the focusing screen: a) Detach the camera lens from the camera body.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32(or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH Electronic Flash T20 Electronic Flash T32 T32 calculator panel (blank side for TTL "OTF" Auto flash) The T32 and T20 are the world's first fully automatic electronic flash units. All their functions are controlled directly by the OM-2 to perform ex- tremely easy, yet highly accurate flash exposures. (See pp. 61~69 for further information on flash units.
Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2 and mount the T32 (or T20). Set the camera's selector lever to the "AUTO" position and switch on the T32 (or T20). A red lamp lights in the viewfinder when the T32 (or T20) capacitor is charged ready for shooting. Set the aperture ring to the f/stop you require, focus on the subject and release the shutter. NOTE: All f/stops on the camera lens can be used. NOTE: Mounting the T32 (or T20) on the accessory shoe automatically completes the "X" synchro circuit.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32 (or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH Light Blue If the lamp flickers: correct flash exposure has been made. If the lamp goes out: flash-to-subject distance is beyond the TTL AUTO working range. Open up the lens stop or move in closer to the subject. If the lamp stays lighted: correct exposure has been made by existing light, requiring no flash. 31 In case exposure must be achieved by flash illumination, turn the aperture ring until the meter needle points to 1/30 sec.
THE T32(T20)/OM-2 WAY—FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY COULDN'T BE SIMPLER AND MORE ACCURATE Ordinary electronic flash T32 (T20) and OM-2 unit and camera (TTL Centralized Control flash operation) (Normal automatic flash operation) Picture angle = Light measuring angle All required of the T32 (T20) is a flick of the on/ off switch. The rest is taken care by the OM-2.
BOUNCE FLASH The T32 flash surface can be tilted upward through Point the flash surface at the ceiling so that an angle of 90°, providing easy bounce TTL Auto flash. the subject is illuminated by soft reflected light.
CLOSE-UP FLASH Close-up in TTL Auto flash can be achieved simply by tilting the flash surface downward (up to 15°).
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN THE T32-T20 Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2. Mount the electronic flash on the accessory shoe. If your electronic flash unit does not have a direct contact "hot shoe", connect its synchronizing cable to the camera flash socket. Set the synchro terminal to "X" by aligning the red dot on the FP and X selector with the "X" indication alongside the flash socket. Set the ASA film speed on the flash unit. Set the shutter speed ring to 1/60 sec.
FLASHBULB PHOTOGRAPHY Determine the correct F stop for flash exposure by using the calculator dial, exposure chart or guide number formula. Set the aperture ring to this F stop. Plug the synchronizing cable leading from the flash unit into the camera flash socket, and then attach the flash unit to the camera.
MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Remote Control Jack Camera Coupling Terminal Shutter Release Guide Pin Socket Cap Storage Motor Drive 1 Clamping Screw Mounting Catch Grip Lock Shutter Release Motor Drive 1 The standard motor drive unit forms the heart of the Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-performance unit capable of high-speed sequence shooting at 5 frames per second, operating off various power units.
Attaching the M. 18V Control Grip 1 Remove the M.18V Battery Holder 1, insert twelve 1.5V penlight (AA) size batteries into the battery holder, and re-insert the battery holder into the Control Grip. Attaching the Motor Drive 1 Remove the motor drive socket cap from the camera base plate. Insert the motor drive guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn the clamping screw clockwise until the Motor Drive 1 is securely attached to the camera base plate.
MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Release the shutter. Photography with the Motor Drive Units Using the M. 18V Control Grip 1 Unlock the shutter release lock lever on the Control Grip. Turn the mode selector on the Control Grip to either "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE". Set the mode selector to the "OFF" position when the Motor Drive 1 is not in use. NOTE: You may use either the shutter release on the Control Grip 1 or the shutter release on the Motor Drive 1 to trigger the shutter.
WINDER 2 OPERATION Shutter Release Remote Control Jack Non-Slip Finger Grip Guide Pin Winder 2 The unit provides the OM cameras with automatic film winding capability for single-frame as well as sequential filming (max. 2.5 frames per second).
WINDER 2 OPERATION Attaching the Winder 2 Remove the motor drive socket cap. Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the Taking the pictures Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE" position. "OFF" position. Remove the M. 6V Battery Holder 1 from inside the winder, insert four 1.5V penlight (AA) Press the shutter release. NOTE: The removed motor drive cap can be stored in the socket cap storage positioned on the underside of the battery holder compartment.
CARE AND STORAGE General ceed 50°C (122°F). When you use the camera in temperatures under — 20°C (—4°F), it may sometimes fail to operate properly. To avoid Dust and moisture are harmful agents affecting your camera. Remove the camera from the case and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place making sure the shutter and self-timer are free from tension. Do not store the camera near moth balls this, warm the camera before use.
Avoid areas exposed to corrosive chemicals, radios, TV sets, or magnets. Avoid touching the surfaces of the lens. Clean only with an air blower, antistatic brush, or wipe Have all repairs performed by an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. You may send it it lightly with a camel hair brush or lens tissue. through the store where you bought your cam- cloth moistened with denatured alcohol. NEVER rub the lens surfaces with your finger, clothing, or other abrasive material.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: My camera is loaded with film. Why doesn't the rewind knob rotate when I advance the film? The film leader may not be inserted in the film take-up spool and the film is not advancing. (See page 9.) Why can't I advance the film? The shutter may be cocked and ready to fire. Try pressing the shutter release button. (See page 10.) Or, the film may be fully exposed. Check the exposure counter. If you feel tension on the film advance lever, DO NOT FORCE IT.
Q: A: Q: What batteries should I use? Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44 (Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Never use 1.3V mercury batteries (though they A: Q: are the same size). (See page 7.) Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Why doesn't the battery chamber cap fit? If you also own an OM-1, you may have the caps mixed up. Although they look alike, the OM-2 cap has "2" engraved inside. When should I check the batteries? (1) When new batteries are inserted. (2) After the camera hasn't been used for a long time.
Q: A: How can I remove dust from inside the viewfinder? After detaching the Focusing Screen, blow Q: A: away any dust with an air blower. Never Q: A: Q: A: wipe the screen surface with cloth or paper. (See page 28.) If this does not solve the problem, send your camera to an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. Is it normal for the microprism in the center of the viewfinder to "shimmer" and darken? Yes, when a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than F5.6 is mounted on the camera.
THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHT MEASURING Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs Before shutter release Diagram of light path in OM-2 Light Sensor Position Before shutter release Stray Light The instant the shutter has been released (A memory device controls the shutter speed, based on the light reading taken before actual exposure.
Shutter Speed at F1.2 Exposure range of OM-2 in automatic mode Exposure range of conventional AE SLRs Advantageous Points of Through-The-Lens Direct (off-the-film) Light Measuring Method 1. The OM-2 sensors respond instantly to changes in the light during exposure and feed back the information to the shutter control mechanism. 2. The sensors measure flash intensity as it builds up and cut off its light at the source when the correct exposure level is reached. (TTL Centralized Control Flash) 3.
OM SYSTEM The OM System is comprehensively arrayed to meet an ever-expanding universe of photographic conditions for any subjects from the stars to microorganisms. A full-scale system camera is distinguishable by some of the prerequisite characteristics as broadly mentioned below: • Interchangeability of focusing screens. • Adaptability to high speed motor drive photography. • A wide range of high quality system components, including interchangeable lenses.
ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP One of many advantages of the single lens reflex camera is the large variety of interchangeable lens- es available. The Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group (designed and manufactured by Olympus) comprises 33 lenses. Zuiko lenses have always enjoyed a high reputation in photographic circles — the most modern design technology and employment of newly developed optical glass have made possible a new series of innovative, high performance lenses.
TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES OPTICAL TYPE INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES ANGLE OF VIEW CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT-GROUP FISHEYE SUPER WIDE ZUIKO FISHEYE ZUIKO FISHEYE ZUIKO MC ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO WIDE STANDARD ZOOM TELEPHOTO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO SHIFT ZUIKO ZUIKO MC F2 F3.5 F2 F2.8 F2 F3.5 F2 F2.8 11–7 11–8 11–9 7–7 10–8 8–7 75° 75° 63° 63° 9–8 7–7 35mm F2.8 63° (83° at max shift) AUTO. 2.8-22 3.5-22 3.5-16 2-16 0.2 m (0 7) 0.2 m (0.7) 0.25m 0.8) 0.2 m 0.8) 3.5 16 2-16 2.
Built-in cates correct light readings. In the combination ——— 42mm 62mm 43.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITS Lens Hoods Lens hoods protect against extraneous light striking the lens and causing unwanted glare. Hoods for standard lenses are cover types and can be reversed to provide easy storage even when the camera is in the case. Five lens hoods are optionally available (see TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES on pp. 53-54).
Application Name Skylight (1A) Color Description Similar to UV filter. Eliminates ultraviolet rays. Rehaze and bluish tones in daylight photography. Colorless duces Effective with color film only. May be used at all times to protect the lens. Eliminates undesirable ultraviolet rays which cause dull, L39 (UV) Colorless flat pictures. Renders subject in clear detailed brilliance. May be used at all times to protect the lens. B. & W.
FINDER GROUP The viewfinder is one of the most important features of a single lens reflex camera. Since every photographic subject is turned into a visual image by means of the finder, a finder that is dark or difficult to look through is an obstacle to good photography. However enriched an SLR camera is with a wide range of interchangeable lenses, the SLR cannot be expected to fulfill its essential function without the provision for changing of focusing screens.
FINDER GROUP UNITS Varimagni Finder This unique and exclusive unit for the OM System combines the two functions of angle finder and magnifier, incorporating 9 lens elements and a reflector. It fits over the camera's eyepiece, and can be adjusted for individual eyesight. Its eyepiece tube Eyecup 1 Attached by sliding over the OM Body eyepiece. Its rubber hood prevents stray light from entering through the eyepiece, an essential requirement in light measuring.
FINDER GROUP UNITS TYPE FEATURES SCREEN Standard type, suitable for general photography. Fast and accurate 1-1 Microprism-matte type (for most lenses) 1-2 Microprism-matte type (for standard & telephoto lenses) 1-3 Split image-mane type (for most lenses) 1-4 All matte type (for most lenses) focusing is done on the central microprism spot as well as on the surrounding matte area. When a lens with a maximum speed of F5.
TYPE 1-8 All matte type (for telephoto lenses & astronomical telescopes) 1-9 Clear field type (for endoscopic photography) SCREEN FEATURES This screen is ideal for use with super telephoto tenses of 300mm or more in focal length, or for astrophotography. The extreme fineness of the matte surface permits outstanding field definition. More accurate focusing may be achieved by the use of the Varimagni Finder. Designed for use with OLYMPUS fiberoptic endoscopes.
FLASH PHOTO GROUP Flash is your own private "sun" when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors for daylight fill-in. At the moment of flash, you can even catch the movement of subjects that your own eyes are unable to follow. At present the OM System Flashphoto Group renders choice of 5 different flash units, including the Electronic Flash T32 and T20.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM CHART MOTOR DRIVE BOUNCE FLASH MULTIUNIT FLASH 63 REMOTE CONTROL FLASH CLIP-ON FLASH
FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS Electronic Flash T32 Electronic Flash T20 T10 Ring Flash 1 compact and light- Designed principally for use with modular OM Flashphoto system. weight. Like its sister unit T32, Used alone on the camera, the built-in bounce mechanism the T20 is an energy-saving, fully automatic system flash unit capa- the OM System macro lenses, this unit provides full and even flash allows the flash surface to be tilted 90° up and 15° down.
FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS TTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/ OM-2 Combination The T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-in SBC light sensors. The sensors read the build-up of light from the T32 (T20) which passes through the taking lens to reach the film surface, letting the electronic brain of the camera cut off the flash emission when the correct exposure has been made. On conventional auto flash units, the auto sensor is built into the flash unit.
T Power Control 1 A compact power unit for the T10 Ring Flash which mounts via accessary shoe to the top of the OM body. Offers TTL Direct "OTF" auto operation or manual flash (GN 10andGN 4, ASA 100 in meters). Powered by 4 AA size batteries or optional AC Adapter 3. Calculator panel for 50mm lens Calculator Panel for 1:1 Macro 80mm lens Calculator Panel for Macro 135mm lens Fitted on to the back of the T10 Power Control 1 to provide easy-to-read distance/magnification/aperture exposure tables.
FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS TTL Auto Cords T 0.3m, 0.6m, 2m, 5m Links the T32 and T20 electronic flash units with the OM body when used separate from the camera. In addition to the 0.6 meter spiral cord, 0.3m, 2m and 5m cords are available. Power Bounce Grip 2 An auxiliary power unit which converts the T32 and T20 electronic flash units into grip-type units.
Color Filter Set T32 Wide AdapterND Filter Set T32 For special effects flash. Ring Flash 1 and its modelling Special neutral density filters for the T32 Electronic Flash for reducing the light intensity without affecting contrast. color Electronic Flash AC Adapters Enables operation of the T10 lamp on AC current. and Electronic Flash AC Adapter 2 Plugged into an AC wall outlet, this unit supplies a virtually unlimited number of economical flashes with the T32 (or T20).
FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS Lens Pouches 150/100 The Lens Pouch 150 (100) is also suitable for carrying the T32 (T20) electronic flash unit, on its own. Compartment Case S A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions to accommodate the OM Body, T32 (or T20), bounce grip and bracket. OLYMPUS PS200/PS200 Quick These manual flash units are for use with cameras with a hot shoe mount, have the guide number of 14 (in meters) or 45 (in feet) at ASA 100 and a constant flash duration of 1/1000 sec.
MOTOR DRIVE GROUP The attraction of the motor drive is its ability to capture fleeting phenomena which exceed the capabilities of human response. Tailored perfectly to match the OM camera body, each unit of the Motor Drive Group has been reduced in size to enhance its maneuverability and ease of operation. The basic motor drive package (Motor Drive 1 + M. 18V Control Grip 1,or Motor Drive 1 + M.
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MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS Winder 2 (with M. 6V Battery Holder 1) Attached directly to the camera base, the Winder 2 performs single frame as well as sequential shooting (2.5 fps). Motor Drive 1 The basic motor drive unit that forms the foundation of the group. Attached directly to the camera base together with the power supply. It is capable of single frame shooting and sequential filming of 5 frames per second. Operating on 4 self-contained AA Alkaline batteries, it is capable of powering approx.
MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS M.AC Control Box AC transformer for use with household current. Incorporates a selector switch between singleframe and sequential exposure operation, a terminal for the relay cord and an intervalomejer. 250 Film Back 1;250 Film Magazine Used with the Motor Drive 1 or Winder 2 for roll films up to 250 exposures. Two Magazines are necessary. 250 Film Loader Used in the darkroom for loading the 250 Film Magazine from 33m (100 ft.) bulk film rolls.
MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Due to recent advances in macrophotography, it has become possible to discover patterns and colors of unsuspected beauty in the minutiae of nature. A fast growing number of scientists and amateurs are taking the opportunity to explore the living world around them to new depths.
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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116 Featuring automatic diaphragm linkage and offering continuous extension from 65mm—116mm, it allows you to vary magnifications and subject area freely making macrophoto work as easy as snapshots. Subject area Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14 and 25 Each of these bayonet mount tubes fits between the OM Body and the lens, featuring automatic diaphragm linkage.
Auto Bellows Focusing Rail A basic unit extending your close-up and macrophotographic capabilities. Provided with the preset aperture diaphragm lever to stop down the lens opening This is used with the Focusing Stage and connects to a tripod, the Copy Stand, or Macrophoto Stand B Adapter, so that the camera can be smoothly moved of various OM lenses at the moment of exposure in conjunction with the double cable release.
Power Bounce Grip 2 Converts the T32 (or T20) into a grip type electronic flash unit. Consists of a bracket section and a grip section which contains 4 C batteries to provide a powerful supplementary power source. The bounce head can be angled 90° up, 20° down, 60° right and 240° left allowing free choice of bounce and close-up flash photography. Electrical connection with the camera is made via the TTL Auto Cord T and TTL Auto Connector. TTL Auto Cord T 0.3m, 0.
MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Macrophoto Stand VST-1 Trans-llluminator Base X-DE Copy Stand A rugged stand specially design- Indispensable the A standard type stand, 48 x 44 ed for close-up and high magnification photography. Usable with various stage plates. Complete with a round frosted plate (black at back) for incident light, and a pair of stage clips. Macrophoto Stand VST-1 for magnified photographs.
Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2 This pair of illuminators offers vertical illumination essential to macrophotography. The height of the illuminator is adjustable on the tall pillar, suitable to overstage or substage illumination. When used with the Trans-illumi- nator Base X-DE, the Illuminator supplies transmitted light. Focusing is adjustable by shifting the bulb filament. A 6V to 8V variable transformer is provided.
MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Incident Illuminator Mirror Housings PM-EL80, PMEL38and PM-EL20 These units are used with OLYMPUS Macro Lenses in conjunction with the Epi-llluminator PM-LSD2 or Macrophotographic Equipment PMT-35 to illuminate macrophotographic Stage Glasses (Clear, frosted & black) Stage Plate 45 (metal disc, black) Stage Plate 28 (metal disc, black) Mechanical Stage FM This stage is used to mount sub- jects on the 28mm stage plate.
PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP As a leading manufacturer of optical instruments in various fields of modern life, OLYMPUS provided the OM System with a wide variety of Phototechnical units, many of which can be used to successfully document your valuable achievements in photographs. This group includes a microscope adapter for use with an operation microscope, an astroscope adapter to explore the mysteries of space and stars in conjunction with a telescope, etc., mostly capable of attaching on the OM body.
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PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP UNITS Recordata Back 3 This unit replaces the standard camera back to automatically record the date (year-monthday) or the time (day-hour-minute) on the film simultaneously with the exposure, or blank as desired. Data display on the liquid crystal panel. OM-Mount Astroscope Adapter Permits astrophotography by the OM Body attached to telescope by means of the 36.5mm diam., pitch 1mm and pitch 0.75mm threads.
PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP When the photographic magnification desired exceeds 10x, it becomes more difficult for the macrophotographic equipment alone to obtain excellent pictures. A sophisticated array of photomicrography accessories with a microscope as the central figure is required. The exciting vision of looking at the microscopic world through a microscope can be recorded by the OM-2. OLYMPUS has an outstanding reputation for manufacturing precision microscopes used by scientists throughout the world.
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PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS OM-Mount Photomicro Adapter L Connects the OM Body to the microscope for low power magnification. 35mm SLR Camera Adapter Eyepiece Adapter PM-AOG-3, PM-D35S PM-ADP, PM-ADF Used with OM-Mount Photo- micro Adapter H to attach the OM Body to the PM-PBA or PM- PBM (see page 93). Used to connect a microscope to the OM-Mount Photomicro Adapter L.
PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Manual Photomicrographic System PM-10-AD Consists of 17 units, including the PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc. Automatic Exposure Body PM-PBS Automatically determines curate exposure time. ac- Automatic Exposure Control Box PM-CBAD Used with the Automatic Exposure Body PM-PBS, to regulate color temperatures control, reciprocity failure, etc. System PM-10-M This is a popular manual version of the PM-10, consisting of 8 units.
CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES GROUPS PROFESSIONAL METHODS ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP COMPOSITE METHODS MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP 94
CASE GROUP The Case Group includes a large variety of cases that the OM Body and other components fit properly. Compartment cases are specially made of tough synthetic leather, designed to perfectly accommodate camera bodies, lenses, motor drive, electronic flash CASE GROUP UNITS Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4 Hard Case for OM Body with F1.2 Accommodates the OM Body with respective standard lens. Semi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.
Compartment Case S A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions. Holds OM Body with two interchangeable lenses and filters, or with Electronic Flash T32 and Bounce Grip. Camera Holder for Case M Besides the camera holder provided with the Case M, one more camera holder is attachable on the right or left wall of the case as preferred. These holders can hold two camera bodies simultaneously. Compartment Case M A soft shoulder case with parti- tions and two pockets.
CHART OF CASE GROUP Compartment Case S Compartment Case M Compartment Case L 97 Motor Drive Partitioned Insert
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS System: OLYMPUS OM System. Camera type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex with automatic exposure control electronic focal plane shutter. Film format: 24mm x 36mm. Lens mount: OLYMPUS OM Mount, bayonet type; rotation angle 70°, flange back focus distance 46mm. Shutter: Focal plane shutter, automatic exposure control from 120 seconds to 1 /1,000 second (ASA 100, F1.2, at normal temperature and humidity). Manual exposure: B, 1—1/1,000 sec., ring mounted control.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS (with T-series Electronic Flash mounted). Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type (without lock-up). Film loading: OLYMPUS easy loading. Manual film advance: Lever type with 150° angle for one long or several short strokes, pre-ad- vance angle 30°, self-cocking, double advance and double exposure prevention. Motor drive advance: With Motor Drive 1 unit attached, single frame and continuous advance at speed of 5-frame per second (at exposures above 1/500 sec.
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