Olympus IS-1 Symbols used in this manual

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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS IS-1. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. We also recommend that you shoot at least one roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features.

Symbols used in this manual

Correct IncorrectOperation Order of operation Automatic operation

Attention

Press lightly

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

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Contents Instructions Viewfinder Indicators Description of controls Manual flash operation Auto flash photography Power Focus photographyZoom exposure Symbols used in this manual Loading the batteries Page Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release Loading the filmAlign the film leader with the film loading indicator Close the back cover Unloading the film Is displayed on the LCD panel while Press the Mode button and + / button simultaneously Reset operationPress part a to remove the lens cap Set power switch on How to take picturesOr Wide angle Frame in the center of the viewfinder Press the shutter release button halfway to focusPage 0 ft 0.6 m 2.0 ft Macro mode the shooting range0 ft Holding the camera Auto flash photography Auto flash range Color negative film Press the shutter release button fully to take the pictureFocus lock Selftimer On the LCD panel will blink Spot frame in the center of the viewfinder Spot meteringPosition the subject for spot metering within Modes Button to select Telephoto macro 100 mm Macro photographyPage Continuous mode Double exposure mode Page Portrait zoom mode Press the shutter release button fully 9.5 m Size of Head-and-shoulder subjectHalf-length Full-length Use this mode for night time shooting Night scene modeSlow-synchro fill-in flash Zoom memory mode Will blink on the LCD panel for 2.5 seconds, then disappear Button until AUTO-S is displayed on Auto-S flash photographyCompose your shot and press the shutter release button fully Fill-in flash Scene mode or Portrait zoom modePage Exposure mode switching Aperture-preferred auto mode Press the shift button to set M Manual Exposure mode Manual exposure modeWhile pressing the exposure Mode button + Slight overexposure Exposure compensation Press the button again to cancel PF Power Focus mode Power Focus photographyPress the Zoom button to set the focal length Zoom exposurePage Manual flash operation Aperture setting color negative film How to take better pictures 70 mm Effects of zoom and its advantagesAngle of view and depth of field Autofocus AF Subjects that are difficult to focus Exposure Automatic exposure modeProgram chart Standard photography mode Fill-in flash Program chart portrait modeNight scene mode Spot metering Measuring the amount of lightLight metering Fixed proper exposure Exposure compensation and film speedExposure compensation Film speedHigh Function Flash G40 Optional FlashFlash strength Normal slow-synchro = 40 cm optional Wide macroTeIe macro How to attach the strap Adjust the length of the strap as desired IS/L Lens A-28 Accessories optionalSoft case a Battery power TroubleshootingCamera does not work Displays disappeared while shootingMy photos look like the film is cracked Flash does not emitCamera does not work in extremely cold weather Care and Storage Viewfinder information Autofocus frame, spot SpecificationsExposure compensation + / 4 EV compensa Exposure counter Progressive type, displayed on LCD panelManual Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delayDescription of controls LCD panel Olympus Corporation