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Olympus 2 User Manual

Olympus 2
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Olympus 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOlympus
Model2
CategoryFilm Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

To an OM-2 Owner

Description of Controls

Camera Body Controls Overview

Details of essential controls located on the camera body.

Film Transport and Power Systems

Components related to film loading, advancement, and battery.

Accessory Mounts and Indicators

Sockets for accessories, indicators like battery check lamp.

Shooting and Exposure Adjustment Controls

Rings and dials for shutter speed, aperture, film speed, and compensation.

Film Advance and Counting Mechanisms

Lever for film advance and the exposure counter.

Lens Mounting and Release

Controls related to attaching and detaching lenses.

Specialty Shooting Controls

Controls for self-timer, rewind release, and depth-of-field preview.

On OM System

Mounting the Lens

Inserting the Batteries

Battery Check and Mirror Lock-Up

Loading the Film

Operating the Film Advance Lever

Exposure Counter

Setting the ASA Film Speed Dial

Aperture Ring and Manual Shutter Speed Ring

Setting the Selector Lever

Viewfinder

Focusing

Automatic Exposure Control

The Shutter Speed-Preferred System

Method for selecting shutter speed first in auto exposure.

Manual Exposure Control

Holding the Camera

Unloading the Camera

Making Multiple Exposures

Setting the Self-Timer

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation for Automatic Measurement

Exposure Compensation for Manual Measurement

Depth of Field

Depth of Field Scale

Preview Button

Infrared Photography

Camera Back Replacement

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

Flash Photography with the T32(or T20) Electronic Flash

Mounting and Initial Setup

Attaching the flash and setting the camera selector.

Exposure Confirmation and Basic Shooting

Using indicators and proceeding with basic shooting.

Flash Exposure Indicators and Limitations

Understanding flash exposure indicators and operational limits.

Bounce Flash

Close-Up Flash

Flash Photography with an Electronic Flash Unit Other Than the T32-T20

Flashbulb Photography

Motor Drive Photography

Winder 2 Operation

Care and Storage

Parts Handling Precautions

Important considerations when handling camera parts.

Questions & Answers

Film Advance and Shutter Release Issues

Troubleshooting film advance and shutter release problems.

Mirror Lock-Up and Viewfinder Issues

Diagnosing mirror lock-up and viewfinder problems.

Rewind, Film Speed, and Battery Queries

Film rewinding, ASA setting, and battery checks.

Exposure Modes and Speed Discrepancies

Exposure in OFF mode and auto exposure speed issues.

Viewfinder Cleaning and Self-Timer Function

Viewfinder dust removal and self-timer troubleshooting.

Flash Firing and Accessory Shoe Queries

Flash firing issues and accessory shoe electrical sensations.

The Most Important Feature of the OM-2-TTL Direct(OTF)Light Measuring

Advantageous Points of OTF Light Measuring

Highlights benefits of the OTF light measuring system.

OM System

Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group

Table of Interchangeable Lenses

Interchangeable Lens Group Units

Finder Group

Finder Group Units

Flash Photo Group

Flash Photo Group Units

Motor Drive Group

Motor Drive Group Units

Macrophotography Group

Macrophotography Group Units

Macrophotography Group Units

Phototechnical Group

Phototechnical Group Units

Photomicrography Group

Photomicrography Group Units

Main Specifications

System Overview and Camera Type

Overview of the OM System and camera type.

Shutter, Synchro, and Exposure Control Details

Details on shutter, synchro contact, and auto exposure control.

Metering, Film Speed, and Power Source

Information on metering range, film speed setting, and power source.

Film Advance, Motor Drive, and Self-Timer

Film advance methods, motor drive, and self-timer functions.

Camera Back and Dimensions/Weights

Camera back features and physical specifications.

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