Olympus 88, Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...l Adapter 2 it also permits aperture priority automatic exposure and manual exposure to give you the possibility of creative visual expressions that are possible only with an SLR Anyone can enjoy taking pictures with it very easily not only simple snapshots but also highly sophisticated pictures Before using the camera please study this instruction manual carefully with the OM 88 in front of you s...

Page 3: ...ons for Taking Pictures LoadingtheBatteries CheckingtheBatteries Mounting the Lens Taking Photographs I LoadingtheFilm Taking Photographs Rewindingthe Film Taking Photographs II Using the backlight control button Using the self timer UsingOM Lenses Taking Photographs III flash photography Using T series Electronic Flashes T18 T20andT32 Using the Full Synchro Flash F280 Taking Photographs IV Using ...

Page 4: ...Preparations for Taking Pictures The OM 88 is designed primarily for use with Olympus AF Lenses and 50mm F2 0 PF Lens Regarding the instructions for use of conventional OM Lenses refer to page 17 3 ...

Page 5: ... the batteries in the correct direction and close the cover Loading the Batteries Do not use different kinds of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time If you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time remove the batteries Before changing the batteries set the mode dial at OFF 4 ...

Page 6: ...become intermittent Replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are completely exhausted the audible and visual signals do not operate at all Set the mode dial at CHECK Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries when shooting in cold weather or if the camera has not been used for a long lime Checking the Batteries 5 ...

Page 7: ...cap Align the red dots on the body and the lens as shown push in the lens and turn it slowly clockwise until it locks Do not touch the button Removing the Lens Press the lens release button Turn the lens until it stops Pull the lens forward to remove it from the camera body Remove the front lens cap 6 ...

Page 8: ...phs 1 The OM 88 is so designed to allow everyone to enjoy the fascinating world of SLR photography with ease This chapter explains its basic procedure how to take programmed exposure pictures see page 34 for details 7 ...

Page 9: ...Loading the Film Loading and film speed selection for DX film arc automatic Set the mode dial at P Make sure you are using a DX coded film This camera does not accept non DX coded films 8 ...

Page 10: ...release knob Avoiding direct sunlight inset the film cartridge Take care not to touch the shutter curtain with your finger or the film leader Align the film leader with the red mark and insert the sprocket teeth in the film perforations 9 ...

Page 11: ...k The camera will automatically advance the film and the exposure counter will show 1 When the film is incorrectly loaded the camera will warn you with audible and visual signals Reload the film Film type confirmation is possible through the film window in the camera back 10 ...

Page 12: ... this case use flash or mount the camera on a tripod Lightly press the shutter release if the viewfinder display doesn t show The display in the viewfinder will remain on for 30 seconds Focus on the focusing screen with the power focus dial Do not touch the lens front part Look through the viewfinder and aim the camera at your subject 11 ...

Page 13: ...ally advance for the next shot When the dial is turned to the right the lens When turned to the left the lens focuses on focuses on closer subjects farther subject The speed of the lens movement changes in accordance with a rotation speed of the dial 12 ...

Page 14: ...back and unload the film As soon as you open the camera back the exposure counter will return to S The film is completely rewound into the cartridge When the end of film is reached the motor whir stops midway and if the shutter release is depressed the camera will warn you with audible and visual signals Rewinding the Film Film rewinding is also automatic 13 ...

Page 15: ...designed primarily for use with Olympus AF Lens and 50mm F2 0 PF lens but you can also use conventional OM Lenses with it This chapter explains various functions which expand your picture taking possibilities and how to use OM Lenses 14 ...

Page 16: ... the main subject in the front will turn out dark While pressing the backlight control button depress the shutter release Backlight control does not function when film speed is set at ISO 25 The main subject will turn out beautifully exposed almost unaffected by the bright background 15 ...

Page 17: ...s on your subject with the power focus dial Audible and visual signals will let you know that the self timer has started The shutter will trip after 12 seconds the audible signal will change its tone two seconds before the shutter trips The self timer can be cancelled by pressing the self timer button again or switching the mode dial to OFF 16 ...

Page 18: ...es in the aperture priority auto exposure mode when the mode dial is set at P A or M See page 44 for details Mount the Lens Align the red dots and turn the lens slowly until it locks Example Choose your desired aperture Aperture ISO 100 Weather Lighting condition 17 ...

Page 19: ... by turning the power focus dial To dismount the lens press the button on the lens side hold it there and turn the lens until it detaches It is impossible to dismount it with the button on the camera side This button is designed for AF and PF lens With an OM Lens on the camera no display will appear in the viewfinder 18 ...

Page 20: ... without troublesome settings This chapter explains the procedure for shooting with these flash units especially with T18 If you are using other auto flash units refer to page 31 The following explanation is based on the use of Olympus AF Lenses and 50mm F2 0PF Lens Regarding the instructions for use of conventional OM Lenses refer to page 44 19 Taking Photographs III flash photography ...

Page 21: ... the flash onto the accesory shoe and secure with lock screw If you are using a T20 or T32 set the calculator panel so that full automatic control by OM 2 is displayed Turn on the power switch 20 Set the mode dial on the camera to P Sec page 36 for details ...

Page 22: ...ire Depress the shutter release The flash shooting range differs with the lens maximum aperture and shooting conditions For example when using T18 with a 50mm F1 8 lens a shooting range up to 7m 23 feet is possible with ISO 100 film Check for correct exposure blinks to indicate correct exposure No indicates under exposure 21 ...

Page 23: ...flash picturesIn the OTF auto mode However the super FPflash mode cannot be used Setthe mode dial on the camera to P See page 36 for details Turn on the power switch and be sure to set the mode switch to NORMAL Mount the F280 onto the accesory shoe and secure with the lock screw 22 ...

Page 24: ...o fire Depress the shutter release The flash shooting range differs with the maximum aperture and shooting conditions For example when using F280 with a 50mm F1 8 lens a shooting range up to 11m 36 feet is possible with ISO 100 film Check for correct exposure blinks to indicate correct exposure No indicates under exposure 23 ...

Page 25: ...e Manual Adapter 2 the OM S8 permits aperture priority auto exposure and manual exposure to develop it to a high grade SLR suited for creative photography This chapter explains mainly how to use the Manual Adapter 2 See page 39 If you are using conventional OM Lenses refer to page 44 24 ...

Page 26: ...Manual Adapter 2 Remove the Manual Adapter contact cover When the Manual Adapter is not mounted keep the contact cover on the camera Align the contacts mount the Manual Adapter 2 and tighten the screw with a coin 25 ...

Page 27: ...The will turn on in the viewfinder Example Lens used AF Zoom 35 70mm F3 5 4 5 Desired Aper ture F8 Align your desired aperture on the aperture setting dial with the indicated aperture F2 2 8 or 4 closest to the maximum aperture of the lens you are using 26 ...

Page 28: ...ter release If the mode dial is set at P pictures are taken in the programmed exposure mode If the mode dial is set at A the camera will take pictures in the aperture priority auto exposure mode regardless of where the shutter speed dial is set If you have set an aperture which is beyond the maximum or minimum aperture of the lens used the camera will choose the maximum or minimum aperture of that...

Page 29: ...dapter Align your desired aperture on the aperture setting dial with the indicated aperture closest to the maximum aperture of the lens you are using see page 26 In order to obtain correct exposure adjust the dial so that may turn on Under fluorescent lamp lighting either upper or lower part of may flash with the other turning on however a correct exposure can still be obtained 28 ...

Page 30: ...r turns on 0 5 1 5EV or blinks over 1 5EV your subject will be overexposed If the indicator turns on 0 5 1 5EV or blinks under 1 5EV your subject will be underexposed Focus the lens and depress the shutter release 29 ...

Page 31: ...et the shutter speed dial to B and depress and hold the shutter release The shutter will remain open while the shutter release is depressed The manual exposure indicator will not be displayed in the viewfinder 30 Bulb exposure ...

Page 32: ... aperture dial Example Lens Used AF ZOOM 35 70mm F 3 5 4 5 Set the mode dial at M Using conventional auto flash units If you use non dedicated conventional auto flash units other than T saries flashes and the F280 it is necessary to use a Manual Adapter 2 The flash will not fire without it when used with an AF lens 31 ...

Page 33: ...he shutter speed dial to X Turn on the flash s main switch make sure the flash is fully charged and shoot will not be activated in the viewfinder when used with non dedicated conventional auto flash units 32 ...

Page 34: ...mprove your pictures or refine your picture taking techniques it is important to understand your camera well The following pages have been compiled to help you use for more sophisticated techniques Please read them to master these techniques 33 ...

Page 35: ...uire photo knowledge and experience the photographer can concentrate his attention through the viewfinder To take pictures you need only mount an AF or PF Lens on the camera and set the mode dial at P Whether the subject is bright or dark the camera will always provide ideal exposure Even if you move suddenly from a dark place to a bright place the camera will immediately react to insure correct e...

Page 36: ...s AF or PF Lens is mounted on it The standard program diagram shows that while the aperture is fixed at the maximum aperture 1 8 with shutter of 1 60 sec or slower the aperture and shutter speed vary at a 45 slope with shutter speeds faster than 1 60 sec E Shutter speed E Aperture 35 ...

Page 37: ...f the subject it will take picture in the ordinary programmed exposure mode without firing the flash If it selects a shutter speed of 1 60 sec or slower the aperture will be automatically shifted 1 stop below the maximum aperture of the lens used and the shutter speed will be fixed at 1 80 sec The flash will then be controlled by the direct OTF method This method allows an easier operation of soph...

Page 38: ... it can quickly react to any changes of light during exposure it is convenient for shooting not only stationary objects but also fast moving objects It also simplifies macro photography which has been considered difficult with regard to exposure determinations Further in combination with T series flash units T18 T20 and T32 etc or an F280 it allows you to take flash pictures easily in a fully auto...

Page 39: ... on Correct exposure blinking signal Programmed mode turns on Camera shake warning blinks Auto mode turns on Camera shake warning blinks Manual mode Correct exposure turns on Overexposure 0 5 1 5EV over l 5EV Underexposure 0 5 1 5EV under l SEV turns on blinks turns on blinks 38 ...

Page 40: ...ect exposure You need only set the mode dial at A and select your desired aperture This mode provides for more creative composition by utilizing the depth of field control of a lens If you want a blurred background for example open up the aperture and if you want that your picture turns out sharp all the way to the background stop down the aperture Further if you use a T series flash T18 T20 or T3...

Page 41: ...checking correct exposure in the viewfinder You can enjoy various photographic effects such as blurred effects with slow shutter speeds action freezing effects with high shutter speeds and aperture effects depth of field effects for portraits on a blurred background When a T series flash T18 T20 or T32 etc or an F280 is used in the manual mode the direct OTF auto flash function is not available 40...

Page 42: ...the contrary if you want a sharp background stop down the aperture Using shutter speed effects If you want an action freezing effect on a fast moving object choose a faster shutter speed and if you want to express a sense of motion by a blurring effect choose a slower shutter speed 41 ...

Page 43: ...m F2 8 AF Zoom 35 70mm F3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 28 85mm F3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 35 105mm F3 5 4 5 AF Zoom 70 210mm F3 5 4 5 Manual Adapter 2 Electronic Flash T18 Full Synchro Flash F280 Recordata Back TTL Auto Cord F 0 6m Eyecup 2 Dioptric Correction Lens 2 with Eyecup 2 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 Case 42 ...

Page 44: ...uiko Reflex 500 mm F8 Zuiko 600 mm F6 5 Zuiko 1000 mm Fl 1 and Zuiko Shift 24 mm F3 5 35 mm F2 8 lenses all Motor Drive Group units the Auto Bellows TTL Auto Cord TO 3 0 6 2 5 m TTL Auto Multi Connector TTL Auto Connector T20 Slide Copier Roll Film Stage and Trans Illuminator Base X DE the Electronic Flash T45 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Recordata Backs for other OM cameras T10 Ring Flash 1 T...

Page 45: ... With an OM Lens on the camera you will not see the display in the viewfinder and the power focus system will not operate When using a T series flash or F280 and OM Lens If you do not use a Manual Adapter 2 the flash will fire in the OTF auto mode when the shutter speed is 1 60 sec or slower regardless of the position of the mode dial However you cannot see in the viewfinder that the flash will fi...

Page 46: ...not expose the camera to rain shower and water Do not put the used battery into fire and do not heat disas semble and short it Do not tighten the tripod screw too much Do not touch the shutter curtain Do not use an air spray to remove dust on it Do not touch on the DX read off contacts Do not allow fingers to contact the mirror 45 ...

Page 47: ...flash unit Do not put heavy object on the camera Do not put the camera in the extreme heat over 50 C or 122 F like inside the car under hot summer whether and in the extreme cold below 10 C or 14 Do not leave the camera near the magnetic fields like on the top of TV set or radio Avoid sudden temper ature changes 46 ...

Page 48: ...ou used up the film Check on the exposure counter If the film has been used up rewind it 2 The batteries have been exhausted Replace with new ones Q The display in the viewfinder turned off when I was shooting A The display will automatically turn off in 30 seconds because the OM 88 is designed to save power If you want to turn it on again depress the shutter release lightly Q Can I turn the rotar...

Page 49: ...e camera is used for a long time the film chamber may have fragments of film in it Do not forget to clean the camera Q If the camera is to be stored in a humid climate what can I do to prevent it from possible moisture damage A Remove the camera from its case and keep it in a polyethylene bag together with a desiccant Do not use desiccants containing moth repellents Caution If you use lenses flash...

Page 50: ...Description of Controls Battery Check Beeper Selftimer Battery Check Signal Backlight Control Button Lens Locking Button Manual Adapter Contact Cover 49 ...

Page 51: ...Power Focus Dial Self Timer Button Shutter Release Button Distance Scale window Mode Dial Hot Shoe Exposure Counter 50 ...

Page 52: ...Camera Back Release Knob Databack Contacts Film Window Tripod Socket Release Knob Battery Compartment Cover Rewind Button DX Code Reader Film Loading Indicator 51 ...

Page 53: ...ure with Manual Adapter Automatic switchover to aperture priority auto exposure with OM Lenses Programmed Automatic Exposure Control Electronic shutter with automatic control of aperture and shutter speed Light measuring range EV1 20 ISO 100 50mm F1 8 Backlight Compensation 1 5 EV with backlight control button Flash Control TTL Direct OTF auto flash when using T Series flashes and Full Synchro Fla...

Page 54: ...Manual Adapter 2 Description of Controls Mounting Screw Aperture Setting Dial Camera Back Release Knob Shutter Speed Setting Dial 53 ...

Page 55: ... direct contact Shutter Speed Setting By rotary dial Setting range X 1 80 sec B 2 1 2000 sec 1 step increments Automatic flash switch off with shutter speeds of 1 125 sec or faster in manual mode Aperture Setting By rotary dial Setting range F2 22 0 5 step increments Dimensions 26 W x 56 H x 33 D mm 1 x2 2 x 1 3 Height 18g 0 63oz 54 ...

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