Olympus iS-3 DLX manual To lock the focus, To release the shutter and take the picture, Make sure

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Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film.

Keep the shutter	Depress the
release button	shutter release
release button	shutter release	Cautions:
depressed halfway.	button fully.	Cautions:
		Press the shutter release
		button gently.
		Avoid shaking the
		camera when pressing
		the shutter release button
		to prevent blurry pictures.

To lock the focus.

Make sure

The image is clear, the autofocus beep is heard, and the autofocus indicator

lights in the viewfinder.

To release the shutter and take the picture.

Note: When the autofocus indicator doesn't light, the shutter won't release.

(See p. 70.)

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Contents Instructions Blinking Halfway DepressPreparations SelftimerPower ON/OFF switch Remote control sensor front AF illuminatorPF button Macro button Tripod socket Shift buttons Back cover releaseAuto flash Auto-S flash Fill-in flash Exposure compensation/ Manual exposureAttaching the Strap Outline of Operations Basic Shooting ProceduresLoad the batteries p Open the back cover p Depress the shutter release Close the back cover pButton fully to take a picture Loadingthebatteries Checkingthebatteries Turn the power switch onLights Hold the Camera Correctly Points to RememberTo release the shutter and take the picture To lock the focusMake sure Standard Shooting Mode Reset OperationSlide the back cover Loading the FilmRelease upward to open Back coverFilm loading indicator Close the back cover Turn the power switchFilm automatically advances to the first frame Turn the power Follow the procedure here to cover ordinary photographySwitch on Button to determine Composition Taking PicturesMax. wide-angle focal Length 35 mm Max. telephoto focal Length 180mmDepress the shutter Lock on, and when the subject is too closeRelease button halfway Unloading the Film Camera automatically rewinds the film when youRewinding the film before End of the roll Reach the end of a rollFrame, use the focus lock Usingthe Focus LockMake sure Autofocus frame Slide the flash release to Flash ModesFlip up the flash Press the flash button Release the flash button to engage the mode Flipped up, the camera When the flash isShould be used. Slide FlashAuto Flash Range Press the shutter release buttonPre-flashes are not emitted in the Sports mode Select the Auto-S mode ButtonFlip up the flash, Program Make sure the exposure Flip up the flash, Mode is set to PRelease button Mode. Press the shutterRemote control button SelftimerIs displayed on Focus and exposure will be lockedUse a tripod, etc., to hold the camera steady Press the macro button Macro PhotographyPress the zoom buttons to determine Composition There are seven exposure modes four with preset settings Usingthe Exposure ModesExposure Modes Buttons or shift dial How to Select the Exposure ModeSports Select the Sports mode to display on the LCD panelTo shoot fast-moving subjects Portrait Mode to display onSelect the Portrait ButtonLandscape Mode to display on Release buttonTo take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds Select the LandscapeNight Scene Mode to display on Button LCD panelShooting Night Scenes Free of Subjects Select the Night SceneEngage the Night Scene Mode. Flip up the flash. Press Shutter release buttonLarger aperture APERTURE-PREFERRED Auto aSmaller aperture 500-sec Slower shutter speed 60-secManual Exposure M Adjust the aperturePanel Display M on the LCDTurn the shift dial to Adjust the shutter Be displayed on SpeedExposure level will ViewfinderZoom Macro Table belowDistance While pressing the + Exposure CompensationSelecting the Drive Mode Usingthe Drive Modes DriveThere are two film-advance modes in addition to Drive ModesRelease the drive button While pressing the driveWhile the shutter release Continuous ShootingButton fully to take Double Exposure D.EXPFirst exposure Display D.EXP. onCannot be canceled after the first shot Power Focus Picture Spot MeteringThis exposure method is most effective when ZoomexposureButton depressed, press While keeping the zoomFully to take the picture Buttons again Control button to engage On the subject Remote Control mode Press the selftimer/remotePress Display Transmission is blocked by the converter Use selftimer outside this rangeViewfinder Cap Use the provided viewfinderCap to prevent light from entering the viewfinder Bulb Press the button on the remote controlPress the button on the remote control again Printing the Date and Time Press the Date Mode button again After setting the dataCorrecting the Data Make sure The data to be corrected is blinkingDistance between the xenon tube and tne FlashA reflective backing that are ideal for both wide Brightness between that of the subject ConditionsExposure mode to S Using the shift dial When shooting in the Shutter-Preferred Auto modeTurn the power switch Select 1/100-sec. or ON, set the camerasPress the shutter release button Multi Flash Advanced flash photography using the G40Follow-Synchro Built-in flashBe selected Mm wide-angle A zoom lens, the focal length is changed byAt 35 mm More than 100 mm Greater than at 35 mm, for genuine telephotoThat the camera is able to bring into focus. Angle of view and depth of fieldAutofocus AF Power focus to manually focus on SubjectSubjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain Vertical lines Light Use the focus lock by firstSet in advance Two subjects at different distancesFilm, and is controlled by a combination Standard photography mode refer to p , ifYour shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time Sense of motionShooting a subject with a night scene as its When shooting night scenes you may sometimesMost suitable exposure compensation for both On programmed data to properly compensate for Automatically when in the P Program modeSystem is automatically Wall, the exposure will be based on the average Proper exposure refers to the balance of lightFor the excessive brightness Film speed is indicated on the back of filmThis is a close-up lens that lets you fill the frame Function, which can fill the frame with an areaConverter can be used with the Aperture-Preferred Making it ideal for macro photography beginnersPanorama Photography Optional Grip Strap B Accessories OptionalCare and Storage Battery Handling See TroubleshootingContrast blue or black Camera closer to the subjectRewound film is still loaded Viewfinder lights Remove the filmCamera SymptomNot positioned on the subject Subject was backlitHow long will the batteries last? Questions and AnswersFrame, panorama marks, autofocus SpecificationsFt, Tele 1.2 ~ 7 m 3.9 ~ 23 ft with ISO Olympus OPTICALCO. Europa Gmbh

iS-3 DLX specifications

The Olympus iS-3 DLX is a compact and feature-rich film camera that stands out for its unique blend of advanced technology and user-friendly design. Launched in the mid-1990s, the iS-3 DLX was designed to cater to both amateur photographers and those seeking to venture into the world of photography with a reliable tool.

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