User manual OLYMPUS OM-3TI

[. . . ] This durable, lightweight SLR camera incorporates titanium -- a metal that's lighter than aluminum, yet six times stronger -- in the camera body. Features include Multi Spot Metering, OTF Auto Flash and Super FP Flash Control System. Designed to facilitate serious photography with such professional-level techniques as daylight synchro-flash photography, the purpose of the OM-3Ti is to expand the sphere of creative photography. Before using the camera, we recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully, familiarizing yourself with the operating instructions so you can get the very best performance and service life from your new camera. Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-3Ti are carefully designed and their production and assembly is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. [. . . ] As it is well balanced for daylight type color films that are most popular, the electronic flash is used for various 79 use sophisticated techniques such as bounce, diffuse, ultra close-ups, and multi-lamp flash with ease in a fully automatic mode. OTF AUTO FLASH OPERATION OF T-SERIES FLASH With a T-series flash on the camera, the flash mode will automatically switch according to the camera mode. If you take pictures in the auto mode, set the camera's mode lever to "TTL AUTO FLASH". When the green LED turns on in the viewfinder, the flash is ready for firing. Shoot using 1/60-sec. If you take pictures in the manual mode, set the camera's mode lever to "X" and select 1/60-sec. For more information, refer to the flash's instruction manual. <OTF AUTO FLASH MODE> ± exposure compensation possible. The required quantity of light is also adjusted depending on the amount of compensation. Lights up when the flash is fully charged; blinks on correct flash firing 80 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF T-SERIES FLASH Guide Number ISO 100m (ISO 100 ft. ) Electronic Flash T32 32 (104) Coverage Angle 53° vertical, Flash Duration 1/40, 000 -- Number of flashes 100 -- 500 with Dimensions (less batteries) Weight 81(H)x70(W)x 74° horizontal 1/1, 000 sec. AA-size alkaline batteries 104(D) mm Electronic Flash T20 20 (66) 28 (92) 40° vertical, 58° horizontal 1/40, 000-- 1/1, 000 sec. 1/40, 000-- 120--500 with AA-size alkaline batteries T28 Macro Single Flash 1 53° vertical, 74° horizontal 53° vertical 74° horizontal (Single) 80° 320 gr. 73(H) x 50(W) x T28 Macro Twin Flash 1 T10 Ring Flash 1 Single 28 (92) Twin 22 (72) 10 (33) 1/1, 000 sec. 73(H)x50(W)x 32(D) mm 210 gr. 86ø x18 mm 95 gr. 91ø X18. 5 mm alkaline batteries (T Power Control 1) 110gr. (Reflector 1: T8 Ring Flash 2 8 (26) 80° 1/40, 000-- 1/330 sec. 200ø x 32 mm 80 gr. ) (Reflector 2: 150ø x 32 mm, 40 gr. ) 81 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF F280 Guide number (ft. ) 28 [ISO 100 meters at Normal (92) OTF Flash] USING ELECTRONIC FLASHES OTHER THAN THE T-SERIES FLASH UNITS Mount the flash on the accessory shoe. If you are using a flash that has no direct contact, connect the flash synchro cord to the synchro terminal. If the flash has an AUTO/MANUAL switching device, set it to either AUTO or MANUAL. If you are using an auto flash, set the desired F stop on the flash unit and then set the aperture ring to this F stop. If you are using a manual flash, calculate the aperture by the following formula or using the flash's calculator panel and set it with the camera's aperture ring. (ISO 100m/ft. ) Aperture = Coverage angle Number of flashes Flash Duration 53° vertical, 74° horizontal 80 -- 6, 000 with AA-size alkaline batteries Super FP Flash mode: 1/25 sec. Normal OTF Flash mode: 1/40, 000 -- 1/1 , 000 sec. Dimensions Weight 110(H) x 68(W) x 71(D)mm 250 gr. (less batteries) Flash guide number Flash-to-subject distance (m/ft. ) 82 BOUNCE FLASH The T32 has an adjustable flash head that tilts as much as 90° up and 15° down. When combined with the Power Bounce Grip 2, angle can be adjusted up to 90° up, 20° down, 240° horizontally, and 60° to the camera side. Bounce flash is possible in the OTF Auto Flash mode with or without the Power Bounce Grip 2. Electronic Flash T32 Power Bounce Grip 2 83 84 SHOOTING WITH A MOTOR DRIVE Shooting with a motor drive is very exciting because it enables you to capture your subject in a critical moment by making several shots in a second. The high speed OM System motor drive has achieved an extremely compact and lightweight design to take full advantage of its ease of operation and high maneuverability. Motor Drive 2 is the 5-frames-persecond high speed motor drive with a built-in computer. It is equipped with an LCD display of the number of frames and the operating procedure and also permits motorized rewind when it is attached to the OM-3Ti. In addition, the Winder 2 is also available, which offers both single-frame exposures and sequential exposures on dial switching. [. . . ] Clean the lens only with a hand powered air blower, antistatic brush or lend tissue. NEVER rub the 102 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (3) lens surfaces with your finger, clothing or other abrasive material. Take care not to permit water to enter the camera when taking pictures in the rain or snow, especially near seawater spray. After use near the ocean, wipe Other cautions · The Recordata Backs 1 and 2 cannot be used. [. . . ]