Olympus IS-1 manual Specifications, Viewfinder information Autofocus frame, spot

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Specifications

Type: Full - automatic 35 mm autofocus single lens reflex camera with built-in 35 —135 mm

Zoom lens

Film Format: 35 mm standard DX coded film (24 mm x 36 mm)

tens: Olympus lens (filter available, filter diameter of 49 mm) 35 — 135 mm F4.5—F5.6, 16 elements in 15 groups with extraordinary dispersion glass

Shutter: Electronic control system vertical focal plain shutter

Shutter speed 1/2000 sec.—15 sec. bulb Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection system autofocus with focus lock, AF illuminator

automatically lights up in low light. Manual focusing available (power focus).

Focusing range: 1.2 m (3.9 ft) (infinity);

0.6m (2.0 ft)(infinity)

(in macro mode)

Viewfinder: Single lens reflex system, magnifica-

tion ratio 0.75 (at 50 mm), Finder view-field:

85% of actual view-field

Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot

frame, autofocus indicator, flash indicator (to be used as flash use warning), shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure compensa- tion/manual exposure indicator, spot metering indicator, power focus indicator

Light metering system: TTL light metering system ESP light metering, center,-weighted average light metering, spot metering

Exposure modes: (1) Program AE (2) Aperture - preferred AE (3) Manual exposure, (4) Night scene program AE (5) Portrait program AE

Exposure compensation: + / – 4 EV compensa-

tion possible (1/3 EV step)

Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel

Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for the next lower speed)

Film loading: Automatic loading (automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed)

Film advance: Automatic film winding, consecu- tive winding available, double exposure possible

Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activated at end of film, automatic rewind stop), rewind is possible at any point with rewind button

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Contents Instructions Viewfinder Indicators Description of controls Power Focus photography Zoom exposureManual flash operation Auto flash photography Symbols used in this manual Loading the batteries Page Loading the film Open the back cover by sliding the back cover releaseAlign the film leader with the film loading indicator Close the back cover Unloading the film Is displayed on the LCD panel while Reset operation Press the Mode button and + / button simultaneouslyHow to take pictures Press part a to remove the lens cap Set power switch onOr Wide angle Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Frame in the center of the viewfinderPage Macro mode the shooting range 0 ft0 ft 0.6 m 2.0 ft Holding the camera Auto flash photography Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture Auto flash range Color negative filmFocus lock Selftimer On the LCD panel will blink Spot metering Position the subject for spot metering withinSpot frame in the center of the viewfinder Modes Macro photography Button to select Telephoto macro 100 mmPage Continuous mode Double exposure mode Page Portrait zoom mode Press the shutter release button fully Size of Head-and-shoulder subject Half-length Full-length9.5 m Night scene mode Use this mode for night time shootingSlow-synchro fill-in flash Zoom memory mode Will blink on the LCD panel for 2.5 seconds, then disappear Auto-S flash photography Button until AUTO-S is displayed onCompose your shot and press the shutter release button fully Scene mode or Portrait zoom mode Fill-in flashPage Exposure mode switching Aperture-preferred auto mode Manual exposure mode While pressing the exposure Mode buttonPress the shift button to set M Manual Exposure mode + Slight overexposure Exposure compensation Power Focus photography Press the button again to cancel PF Power Focus modeZoom exposure Press the Zoom button to set the focal lengthPage Manual flash operation Aperture setting color negative film How to take better pictures Effects of zoom and its advantages 70 mmAngle of view and depth of field Autofocus AF Subjects that are difficult to focus Automatic exposure mode Program chart Standard photography modeExposure Program chart portrait mode Night scene modeFill-in flash Measuring the amount of light Light meteringSpot metering Exposure compensation and film speed Fixed proper exposureExposure compensation Film speedFlash Flash strengthHigh Function Flash G40 Optional Normal slow-synchro Wide macro TeIe macro= 40 cm optional How to attach the strap Adjust the length of the strap as desired Accessories optional IS/L Lens A-28Soft case a Troubleshooting Battery powerCamera does not work Displays disappeared while shootingFlash does not emit Camera does not work in extremely cold weatherMy photos look like the film is cracked Care and Storage Specifications Viewfinder information Autofocus frame, spotExposure compensation + / 4 EV compensa Exposure counter Progressive type, displayed on LCD panelSelftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay ManualDescription of controls LCD panel Olympus Corporation