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Olympus OM-4 User Manual

Olympus OM-4
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Olympus OM-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film Format35mm
Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec
Viewfinder Coverage97%
Weight510 g (body only)
Dimensions136 x 84 x 50 mm
Lens MountOlympus OM mount
Exposure MeteringCenter-weighted, Spot
Exposure ModesManual, aperture-priority auto
Battery2x SR44 (silver oxide) or LR44 (alkaline)
Camera TypeSLR

Summary

Preparations before Taking Pictures

Mounting the Lens

Instructions for attaching a lens to the camera body.

Detaching the Lens

Step-by-step guide for removing a lens from the camera.

Inserting the Batteries

How to properly install batteries into the camera.

Checking the Batteries

Procedure for verifying the charge level of the camera batteries.

Loading the Film

Guide on how to load photographic film into the camera.

Setting the Exposure Counter to "1"

Process to reset the film exposure counter to the starting position.

Setting the ISO/ASA Film Speed

How to adjust the camera for the film's light sensitivity.

Basic Shooting Mode

TTL Direct Light Metering

Using the camera's through-the-lens light metering for exposure.

Rewinding the Film

Instructions for rewinding exposed film back into its canister.

What to Do when Overexposure Warning Appears?

Guidance on handling overexposure warnings from the camera.

What to Do when Shutter Speed is too Slow?

Advice for situations where the shutter speed is too slow.

Sophisticated Shooting Mode (Spot Metering)

How to Use the Spot Measurement

Detailed steps for utilizing the spot metering feature.

How to Use the "Multi-Spot measurement" Mode

Guide for employing the multi-spot metering technique.

How to Clear the Spot Metering

Procedure to cancel or reset the spot metering settings.

Highlight Control

Managing bright areas in the scene for exposure.

Shadow Control

Managing dark areas in the scene for exposure.

How to Use the Exposure Memory Lock System

Utilizing the system to lock exposure values.

How to Clear "Memory"

Steps to erase stored exposure values.

How to Use the Manual Exposure

Guide for setting exposure manually.

Other Operations

The Use of the Self-Timer

Instructions for using the camera's self-timer function.

Using the Viewfinder Illumination

How to activate and use the viewfinder display light.

Dioptric Correction

Adjusting the viewfinder for individual eyesight.

How to Turn off the Beeper

Procedure to disable the camera's audible beeps.

Attaching the Grip

Guide for securely attaching an optional camera grip.

OM System

Changing the Focusing Screen

Steps to replace the camera's focusing screen.

Changing the Camera Back

Procedure for removing and attaching different camera backs.

Attaching the Flash

How to connect and mount a flash unit.

Attaching the Motor Drive

Guide for connecting the motor drive unit to the camera.

Attaching the Winder

Instructions for mounting the film winder accessory.

Care and Storage of the Camera

Best practices for maintaining and storing the camera.

Description of Controls

Specifications

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