Olympus OM-2 Instructions

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL
Setting the correct ASA film speed on the camera is one of
the most important factors in obtaining properly exposed
pictures. To set the dial:
CD Lift up the outer collar of the exposu re compensation
dial and rotate until the ASA speed for the film appears
in
the window.
® The ASA film speed scale on the dial is marked from 12
to 1600. If you are not able to rotate the outer collar to
the desired ASA in one turn of the dial (only 3 stops
can
be rotated in one turn of the dial) , release the collar
and turn the exposure compensation dial several click
stops in the opposite !Jirecton from the ASA you are
trying to set. Then, lift the outer coliar again and con-
tinue turning to the desired ASA setting. Repeat this
procedure until the desired ASA can be seen in the dial
window. NEVER FORCE THE DIAL WHEN SETTING
ASA.
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® Once the setting has been made, turn the dial until tne
white line is aligned with the black index line on the
pentaprism housing.
CAUTION: Make sure you align the white
black index line on the pentaprism after
wise ASA setting cannot be correctly accorTlOliS~led
-THE MEMO HOLDER
A memo holder is provided on
the camera back . The holder
accepts a slip.of memoorthe
end flap from most 35mm
film packages as a reminderof
ASA , exposure number, etc.,
which can be inserted from
the bottom as shown in the photo . 't

Olympus OM-2 Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Olympus OM bayonet mount
Viewfinder Coverage	97%
Focusing Screen	Interchangeable
Dimensions	136 x 83 x 50 mm
Shutter Speeds	1 to 1/1000 sec
Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/60 second
Metering	Center-weighted
ISO Range	12 to 1600
Exposure Modes	Manual, Aperture Priority Auto
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Film Advance	Manual
Film Rewind	Manual
Flash Sync	1/60 second
Battery	2x 1.5V SR44 or LR44
Weight	520g
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter