Power Focus photography, Zoom exposure | Olympus IS-1 guide

Table of contents

Description of controls (1)		2	Fill-in flash	40
Before you begin		5	Special effects	42
Loading the batteries		5	Exposure mode switching	42
Loading the film		7	Aperture-preferred auto mode	43
Unloading the film		10	Manual exposure mode	44
Reset	operation	12	Exposure compensation	46
Simple point & shoot photography		13	Power Focus photography	47
How to take pictures		13	Zoom exposure	48
Holding the camera		18	Manual flash operation	50
Auto flash photography		19	How to take better pictures
Camera functions and controls		21	(Zoom effects, Autofocus, Exposure,
Focus	lock	21	light measuring, Exposure compensation
Selftimer		22	and film speed, flash)	52
Spot	metering	24	How to attach the strap	64
Macro photography		26	Accessories	66
Continuous mode		28	Troubleshooting	68
Double exposure mode		29	Care and storage	70
Portrait zoom mode		31	Specifications	71
Night	scene mode	34	Description of controls (2)	73
Slow-synchro fill-in flash		35
Zoom memory mode		36
Auto-S flash photography		38

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Olympus IS-1 manual Power Focus photography, Zoom exposure, Manual flash operation Auto flash photography

Contents

Instructions Viewfinder Indicators Description of controls Zoom exposure Power Focus photographyManual 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 release Align 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 simultaneously How to take pictures Press part a to remove the lens cap Set power switch on Or Wide angle Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Frame in the center of the viewfinderPage 0 ft Macro mode the shooting range0 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 film Focus lock Selftimer On the LCD panel will blink Position the subject for spot metering within Spot meteringSpot 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 Half-length Full-length Size of Head-and-shoulder subject9.5 m Night scene mode Use this mode for night time shooting Slow-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 on Compose 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 While pressing the exposure Mode button Manual exposure modePress 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 mode Zoom 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 mm Angle of view and depth of field Autofocus AF Subjects that are difficult to focus Program chart Standard photography mode Automatic exposure modeExposure Night scene mode Program chart portrait modeFill-in flash Light metering Measuring the amount of lightSpot metering Exposure compensation and film speed Fixed proper exposureExposure compensation Film speed Flash strength FlashHigh Function Flash G40 Optional Normal slow-synchro TeIe macro Wide macro= 40 cm optional How to attach the strap Adjust the length of the strap as desired Accessories optional IS/L Lens A-28 Soft case a Troubleshooting Battery powerCamera does not work Displays disappeared while shooting Camera does not work in extremely cold weather Flash does not emitMy 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 panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec. delay Manual Description of controls LCD panel Olympus Corporation