User manual OLYMPUS STYLUS 150

[. . . ] 6 Loading the film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Taking pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 After shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unloading the film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Push the zoom lever to the "T" side for telephoto (105mm) or to the "W" side for wide angle (38mm). After about 4 minutes and 30 seconds of inactivity, the lens retracts and the LCD panel goes out. Position the autofocus marks on your subject. 9 Working Distance The distance to your subject is 0. 8 m (2. 6 ft) to infinity at 38 mm wide angle and 0. 6 m (2. 0 ft) to infinity at other focal lengths. If the green indicator blinks, the shutter cannot be released. Although the shutter will release when a subject is extremely close to the camera , the subject will be out of focus. In some cases, the autofocus may be unable to lock onto a subject. 2 Close-up Correction Picture area Picture area Autofocus marks 3 Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject. After making sure that the green lamp lights, press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture. After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame. Close-up correction marks At 0. 6 m (2. 0 ft) camera-to-subject distance At other camera-to-subject distance The picture area moves down so that it is inside the close-up correction marks in the viewfinder when the distance to your subject is 0. 6 m (2. 0 ft). Wide Multi-Autofocus System This camera uses a wide multiautofocus system that makes it easier for the focus to lock on the subject even if it's not in the center of the frame. 10 AFTER SHOOTING 1 Slide the lens barrier cover slightly towards direction 1. The lens will automatically start retracting, and the LCD panel will turn off. Make sure the lens has completely retracted; then close the lens barrier all the way. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Setting the Flash Mode This camera has six flash modes. Choose the mode that best suits the conditions and your requirements. How to select the mode Press the flash exposure button ( ). The mode switches in the order shown below. The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel. Mode display Exposure mode No display Auto Exposure Spot Metering Function Use this mode in ordinary situations. To precisely set the focus and exposure for each subject. 15 Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode. Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 4 seconds) is selected both in the Night Scene Flash and Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash modes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. This mode cannot be combined with the Spot Metering mode. Backlight To shoot a backlit subject. Compensation FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash Use this mode to take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing "red-eye. " Except for the preflashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. Infinity To shoot scenery through a window. Spot Metering Position the spot marks on the area where you want to measure the light. Press the shutter release button halfway; the green lamp lights and the focus and exposure are locked on that area. Reframe your subject and press the shutter release button all the way. Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode. Since a slow shutter speed (as low as 4 seconds) is selected both in the Night Scene Flash and Red-Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash modes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. [. . . ] Focusing: Multi-wide advanced combination autofocus system (max. Focusing range: 0. 6 m (2. 0 ft) ~ (infinity) at telephoto, 0. 8 m (2. 6 ft) ~ (infinity) at wide angle. Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control, 3-zone light metering. Auto exposure range: EV3 (F5. 6, 4sec) ~ EV16 (F10. 8, 1/570-sec) at wide angle, EV5 (F11. 3, 4-sec) ~ EV17 (F17, 1/430-sec) at telephoto. [. . . ]