Olympus zm2000qdk, OM-2 manual Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs

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THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHT MEASURING

Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs

	Light Sensor
Before shutter release	Position

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.)

In the automatic mode, the OM-2 measures the subject brightness very differently from any other automatic camera — faster and with much more accuracy. With the OM-2, light entering the lens is measured directly at the film plane by the sen-

Diagram of light path in OM-2

Before shutter release

The instant the shutter has been released

Light Sensor Position

sors at the precise moment the film is being ex- posed. When sufficient light has reached the film, the electronic brain senses the information and instantly closes the shutter.

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Contents Page To an OM-2 Owner Description of Controls Selector Lever Hot Shoe Socket Self-Timer Depth-of-Field Preview Button Table of Contents On OM System Inserting the Batteries Mounting the LensMount the Lens Battery Check and Mirror LOCK-UP Check the BatteriesMirror Lock-Up Loading the Film Exposure Counter Exposure CounterSetting the ASA Film Speed Dial When Setting ASAAperture Ring and Manual Shutter Speed Ring Aperture RingManual Shutter Speed Ring Setting the Selector Lever Viewfinder Focusing FocusOut of focus Automatic Exposure Control Aperture-Preferred SystemZoom lenses to 200mm 1/250 second or Shutter Speed-Preferred System Manual Exposure Control Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure ControlAperture-Preferred Manual Exposure Control If the Exposure Needle Does Not Center on the Index Holding the Camera Holding the Camera HorizontallyPutting the Camera into Operation Holding the Camera VerticallyUnloading the Camera Making Multiple Exposures Setting the SELF-TIMER Stopping the Self-timerExposure Compensation Exposure Compensation for Automatic Measurement Exposure Compensation for Manual Measurement Dark subject in bright backlightingBright subject in dark background Depth of Field Depth of Field Scale Preview Button Infrared Photography Camera Back Replacement Interchangeable Focusing Screens Flash Photography with the T32orT20 Electronic Flash Used Flash Photography with the T32 or T20 Electronic Flash TTL Centralized Control Flash operation Normal automaticBounce Flash CLOSE-UP Flash With Quick Auto Flashbulb Photography Motor Drive Photography Motor DriveAttaching the Motor Drive Release the shutter Winder 2 Operation WinderAttaching the Winder Taking the picturesCare and Storage GeneralParts Rewind knob rotate when I advance the film? Why cant I advance the film? Why wont the shutter release button move When I press it? Why cant I set the ASA film speed I need?Why doesnt the battery chamber cap fit? When should I check the batteries?What batteries should I use? How can I remove dust from inside the view- finder? Shoe?Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs Page Page OM System Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group Page Table of Interchangeable Lenses 16mm F3.5181mm 80mm 255mm 80mm Interchangeable Lens Group Units Lens HoodsCamera Body Cap Rear Lens Cap Front Lens Caps Adapter Ring 49 72mmGrey Finder Group Finder Group Units Finder Group Units For most lensesIs made automatically by the light supply Flash Photo Group Page Flash Photography System Chart Flash Photo Group Units Electronic Flash T32Electronic Flash T20 T10 Ring FlashTTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 T20/ OM-2 Combination Power Control Power Bounce Grip TTL Auto Cords T 0.3m, 0.6m, 2m, 5mGrip Cord Zoom Adapter T32Wide Adapter ND Filter Set T32Electronic Flash AC Adapters Electronic Flash AC AdapterLens Pouches 150/100 Compartment Case SOlympus PS200/PS200 Quick Page Motor Drive Group Page Chart of Motor Drive Group Winder 2 with M V Battery Holder 6V Power Pack18V Control Grip 1 with M V Battery Holder Motor Drive Group UnitsMotor Drive Group Units Macrophotography Group Chart of Macrophotography Group Macrophotography Group Units Telescopic Auto TubeAuto Extension Tubes 7, 14 Close-up Lens 49mm f=40cm Close-up Lens 55mm f=40cmFocusing Rail Focusing StageAuto Bellows Objective Lens Mount PM- MTobTTL Auto Cord T 0.3m, 0.6m, 2m, 5m Grip CordMacrophoto Stand B Adapter Macrophoto Stand Extension Bar VST-EDouble Cable Release Cable Release SR-11 Copy StandEpi-llluminators PM-LSD Trans-llluminator LSDLieberkuhn Reflector PM- LM38 LM20 Centering Mirror PM-ELCSSpare Bulb 6V 5A TB-1 Spare Bulb 6V 5A TP-1Adapter PM-EA Stage Plate 45 metal discPhototechnical Group Page Page Chart of Phototechnical Group Phototechnical Group Units For Pen FCable Release SR-11 Photomicrography Group Page Chart of Photomicrography Group Photomicrography Group Units Photomicrography Group Units Chart of Photographic Ranges Case Group Case Group Units Hard Case for OM BodySemi-Hard Case for OM Body with F1.8 or F1.4 Lens Pouch Soft Case for OM Body with F1.2Camera Holder for Case M Compartment Case MPartitioned Insert Chart of Case Group Main Specifications Film format 24mm x 36mmViewfinder magnification 0.92X at infinity with Main Specifications Dimensions and weightsWith F1.8 lens 136 x 83 x 81mm With F1.2 lens 136 x 83 x 97mmOlympus Corporation