User manual OLYMPUS IS-30 DLX

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS · Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. · We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGHVOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3 MAIN FEATURES Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. Increased luminance capability enables extended-distance flash photography. [. . . ] In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking. · 160 mm telephoto (optional) When the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C160 H. Q. CONVERTER 1. 45X is used, you can extend the telephoto range up to 160 mm. · 210 mm telephoto (optional) When the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C210 H. Q. CONVERTER 1. 9X is used, you can extend the telephoto range up to 210 mm. 28 mm 75° 50 mm 46° 110 mm 22° 52 28 mm F. No. 5. 6 Angle of view and depth of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater the depth of field. When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases. 50 mm F. No. 5. 6 IS/L LENS C-160 H. Q. CONVERTER 1. 45X 160 mm 15° 210 mm 12° 110 mm F. No. 5. 6 53 AUTOFOCUS (AF) Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown in on the next page, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases. Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects in excessively bright light · Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of, and then aim at the subject. 54 · Use the focus lock first while holding the camera vertically. Then switch the camera to the horizontal position to take the photograph. · Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of, and then aim at the subject. Two subjects at different distances Subjects with repetitive patterns High-speed subjects at close range ·When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. ·When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. · Focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. 55 EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by a combination of aperture size and shutter speed. The correct amount of light, called correct exposure, depends on the film speed (indicated on the film package, e. g. , ISO 100 or ISO 200). The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes, programmed auto-exposure and aperturepreferred auto exposure. With programmed auto exposure, the camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions. This lets you concentrate on composing your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time. With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired F stop, and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed. Aperturepreferred auto gives more artistic freedom of expression and creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of the background. Programmed Chart (FULL AUTO) The following program chart is for 28 mm wideangle and 110 mm telephoto focal lengths. According to the focal length, the camera's program itself changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the F stop and shutter speed change simultaneously. When the lighting is darker, the aperture remains wide-open and only the shutter speed changes to as slow as 2 sec. [. . . ] (Available at distances up to 8 m (26. 2 ft), determined under Olympus test conditions. ) Focusing range -- 0. 75 m (2. 5 ft) ~ (infinity). Viewfinder: Standard/panorama switchable singlelens reflex system, magnification ratio 0. 72 (at 50 mm). Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot frame, panorama frame, autofocus indicator, flash indicator (to be used as flash warning), overexposure/underexposure indicator. Fuzzy logic ESP light metering, centerweighted average light metering, spot metering. [. . . ]