Olympus iS-3 DLX manual Table below, Zoom Macro, Distance

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE

Flip up the flash, and set the shutter speed to 1/100- sec, or slower.

Set the aperture setting according to the camera-to-subject distance in the

table below,

Aperture setting (color negative film)

 

Zoom Macro

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distance

0.6 ~

0.8

~

1 ~

1.2 ~

1.5 ~

2 ~

2.5 ~

3.2 ~

 

0.8m

1m

 

1.2m

1.5m

2m

2.5m

3.2m

4m

 

2.0 ~

2.6

~

3.3 ~

3.9 ~

4.9 ~

6.6 ~

8.2 ~

10.5 ~

 

2.6ft

3.3ft

3.9ft

4.9ft

6.6ft

8.2ft

10.5ft

13.1ft

ISO 50

F22

F16

F13

F11

F8

F6.7

F5.6

_

ISO 100

 

F22

F19

F16

F11

F9.5

F6.7

F5.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISO 200

-

-

 

-

F22

F16

F13

F9.5

F8

ISO 400

-

-

 

-

-

F22

F19

F13

F11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calculation formula for ISO 100: Aperture setting = GN20 ÷ Distance (m) Aperture setting = (GN66 ÷ Distance (ft)

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Contents Instructions Blinking Halfway DepressPreparations SelftimerRemote control sensor front AF illuminator Power ON/OFF switchPF button Macro button Tripod socket Shift buttons Back cover releaseAuto flash Auto-S flash Fill-in flash Exposure compensation/ Manual exposureAttaching the Strap Basic Shooting Procedures Outline of OperationsLoad the batteries p Open the back cover p Close the back cover p Depress the shutter releaseButton fully to take a picture Loadingthebatteries Turn the power switch on CheckingthebatteriesLights Hold the Camera Correctly Points to RememberTo lock the focus To release the shutter and take the pictureMake sure Standard Shooting Mode Reset OperationSlide the back cover Loading the FilmRelease upward to open Back coverFilm loading indicator Turn the power switch Close the back coverFilm 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 180mmLock on, and when the subject is too close Depress the shutterRelease button halfway Unloading the Film Camera automatically rewinds the film when youRewinding the film before End of the roll Reach the end of a rollUsingthe Focus Lock Frame, use the focus lockMake sure Autofocus frame Flash Modes Slide the flash release toFlip 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 buttonSelect the Auto-S mode Button Pre-flashes are not emitted in the Sports modeFlip 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 Usingthe Exposure Modes There are seven exposure modes four with preset settingsExposure Modes Buttons or shift dial How to Select the Exposure ModeSelect the Sports mode to display on the LCD panel SportsTo 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 buttonAPERTURE-PREFERRED Auto a Larger apertureSmaller 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 ViewfinderTable below Zoom MacroDistance 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 ZoomexposureWhile keeping the zoom Button depressed, pressFully to take the picture Buttons again Press the selftimer/remote Control button to engage On the subject Remote Control modePress Display Transmission is blocked by the converter Use selftimer outside this rangeUse the provided viewfinder Viewfinder CapCap 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 blinkingFlash Distance between the xenon tube and tneA 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 motionWhen shooting night scenes you may sometimes Shooting a subject with a night scene as itsMost suitable exposure compensation for both Automatically when in the P Program mode On programmed data to properly compensate forSystem 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

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