Loading the film | Olympus IS-1 specs

Loading the film

This camera is designed to use DX-coded 35 mm film. DX coding, used by virtually all major film manufacturers, allows the camera to identify and set the film speed automatically, (refer to pg. 60)

*Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release.

NOTE: Avoid direct light when loading the film.

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Olympus IS-1 manual Loading the film, Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release

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 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 0.6 m 2.0 ft Macro mode the shooting range0 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 Spot frame in the center of the viewfinder Spot meteringPosition the subject for spot metering within 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 9.5 m Size of Head-and-shoulder subjectHalf-length Full-length 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 Press the shift button to set M Manual Exposure mode Manual exposure modeWhile pressing the exposure Mode button + 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 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 Exposure compensation and film speed Fixed proper exposureExposure compensation Film speed High 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 Accessories optional IS/L Lens A-28 Soft case a Troubleshooting Battery powerCamera does not work Displays disappeared while shooting My photos look like the film is cracked Flash does not emitCamera does not work in extremely cold weather 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