User manual OLYMPUS IS-2

[. . . ] Before using your IS-2DLX, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to ge t accustomed to your IS-2DLX before taking important photographs. INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus IS-2DLX. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 35mm ~ 135mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting range. Full-fledged macro functions include Zoom Macro for subjects as close as 0. 6 m (2 ft), Super Macro for subjects as close as 0. 39 m (1. 3 ft), and 1:1 Macro* which captures life-size images of small subjects on film. [. . . ] This happens because the difference in brightness between that of the subject and the background is too great. When the Fill-In Flash is used in such a cases, the subject is lit brightly by the flash. This minimizes the difference in brightness Note: In the Super Macro and 1:1 Macro modes, the Electronic Flash G40 does not fire except in the Manual Exposure mode. 53 Direct Flash Multi Flash Normal Slow-Synchro (Curtain-1 Synchro) Bounce (with simultaneous use of the built-in flash) Follow-Synchro (Curtain-2 Synchro) 54 EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES In a zoom lens, the focal length is changed by moving part of the lens. In the case of the IS-2, any focal length between 35 mm and 135 mm can be selected. ·35 mm wide-angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is large, sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast can be taken. · 70 mm With the lens zoomed to 70 mm, subjects appear two times closer than when the lens is positioned at 35 mm. · 100 mm or more When the lens is set to the maximum focal length of 135 mm, magnification is approximately four times greater than at 35 mm, for genuine telephoto photography. As the telephoto power is increased, the perspective narrows and the depth of field becomes more shallow. The result is that objects in front of and behind your subject are more likely to be out of focus. This can be used to interesting effect on snapshots and portraits. Maximum telephoto lengths are particularly useful for taking pictures at sporting events and for nature photography, when you want to get closer to your subject without disturbing it. IS/L LENS A-28 H. Q. CONVERTER 0. 8X 55 ·The five pictures below are samples taken using the zoom lens. Notice the dimensions of the subject as the camera zooms in. The three pictures on the right were taken without changing the subject's size. Notice how the background and foreground tend to blur at increased focal lengths. · Be sure to hold the camera firmly, as pictures tend to blur more easily at longer focal lengths. 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). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater the depth of field. When the angle of view is narrow (telephoto), the depth of field decreases. use of lens (optional) ·ItThepossibleatoconverter converter lens for an even wider angle of view, is attach a or for additional telephoto power. · Instead of 35 mm, a wide-angle converter (0. 8X) enables you reduce the camera's focal length to 28 mm. · Instead of 135 mm, a telephoto converter (1. 5X) enables you to increase the camera's focal length to 200 mm. IS/L LENS A-200 H. Q. CONVERTER 1. 5X 56 AUTOFOCUS (AF) Difficult Subjects for Autofocus to Lock On Although the IS-2'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. [. . . ] bulb. Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection Sports, Portrait, Night-Scene), (2) Aperturepreferred AE, (3) Manual exposure. Exposure compensation: ±4 EV compensation possible (1/3 EV step). Exposure counter: Progressive type, displayed on LCD panel. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film (ISO 25, 32, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200. [. . . ]