User manual OLYMPUS IS-20 QD

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. [. . . ] CONVERTER 1. 7X is used, you can extend the telephoto range up to 180 mm. 28mm 75° 50mm 46° 110mm 22° 28mm F. 5. 6 Angle of view and depth of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases. view (wide angle), the greater the depth of 50mm F. CONVERTER 1. 7X 180mm 14° 110mm F. 5. 6 46 AUTOFOCUS (AF) Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown in on the next page, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases. Subjects with low contrast vertical lines Subjects that do not contain Subjects in excessively bright light focusing on something at the Use the focus lock by first same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of, and then aim at the subject. Use the focus lock first while holding the camera vertically. Then switch the camera to the horizontal position to take the photograph. Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of, and then aim at the subject. 47 Two subjects at different distances Subjects with repetitive patterns High-speed subjects at close range indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. 48 When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus focus although the autofocus When the subject locks out-of- indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. desired camera-to-subject Focus on another subject at the distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. EXPOSURE Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film, and is controlled by a combination of aperture size and shutter speed. The correct amount of light, called correct exposure, depends on the film speed (indicated on the film package, e. g. IS0100 The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes: programmed autoexposure and aperture-preferred autoexposure. With programmed auto exposure, the camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions. This lets you concentrate on composing your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time. With aperture-preferred auto, you select the desired F stop, and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed. Aperturepreferred auto gives more artistic freedom of expression and creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of the background. or. lSO-200). Program Chart (FULL AUTO) The following program chart is for 28mm wide-angle and 110mm telephoto focal lengths. According to the focal length, the camera's program itself changes. When the subject is brightly lit, the F stop and shutter speed change simultaneously. When the lighting is darker, the aperture remains wideopen and only the shutter speed changes to as slow as 2 sec. to match the available light (ISO 100). it will automatically fire in dark lighting or backlit conditions. The shutter speed will be fixed at 1/100-sec. p. 40), if the built-in flash has been flipped up, In the standard shooting mode (refer to 49 Portrait Mode In this mode, the camera chooses a wide aperture for a shallow depth of field. [. . . ] Auxiliary flash activation in low light. (Available at distances up to 5 m (16. 4 ft), determined under Olympus' test conditions. ) Focusing range -- 0. 75 m (2. 5 ft) ~ Viewfinder: Standard/panorama switchable single-lens reflex system, magnification ratio 0. 72 (at 50mm). Finder view-field -- 85% of actual view-field. Viewfinder information: Autofocus frame, spot frame, panorama frame, autofocus indicator, flash indicator 62 (3) Long Time (manual) Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. [. . . ]