Olympus OM-1 Betriebsanleitung

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCE LEVERTHE EXPOSURE COUNTERIn one stroke the film advance lever:1) advances the film one full frame,2) advances the exposur

UNLOADING THE FILMWhen the entire roll of film has beenexposed (indicated by numbers 12, 20or 36 on the exposure counter depend-ing on film length), r

The length of time that light is allowedto strike the film is controlled by thefocal plane shutter. The shutter con-sists of two opaque "curta

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIALTHE METERING SYSTEMSetting the correct ASA film speed onthe camera is one of the most impor-tant factors in determining

SETTING THE EXPOSUREActivating the MeterThe OLYMPUS OM-1 metering systemis directly coupled to the shutter speedring, aperture ring and ASA film speed

Making Intentional Over- or Under-exposuresYou can make intentional over- orunder-exposures to meet special light-ing requirements (such as backligh

MicroprismRangefinder SpotMatte FieldFOCUSINGThe OLYMPUS OM-1 comes equippedwith the standard Focusing Screen 1-13 (microprism/split image-matte type

CHANGING THE LENSTo mount the lens, grasp the lensfirmly and align the red dots on thelens flange and the camera mount ring.Turn the lens clockwise un

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY/DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE/PREVIEW BUTTONThe OM System lenses are providedwith an infrared index mark engravedin red on the depth of

DEPTH OF FIELDDepth of field is the area of acceptablesharpness in front of and behind thesubject in focus. This depth is deter-mined by the F stop yo

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLSRefer to pages in parentheses for detailedexplanations of each part.Mirror Lock-up LeverRewind Release Lever(P. 29)Self-TimerP

19HOLDING THE CAMERAProper camera handling is important in assuringthe sharpest possible pictures.Holding the Camera HorizontallyKeep both elbows cl

INTERCHANGEABLEFOCUSING SCREENS(Handle with extreme care.)List of Optional FocusingScreensThe OM System interchangeable fo-cusing screens provide yo

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHYMotor Drive has many exciting re-creational, professional and scientificapplications including sports photo-graphy, action

OPERATION OF WINDER 1Attaching the Winder 1Remove the motor drive socket cap.Remove the motor drive socket capfrom the camera base plate by rotat-ing

OPERATION OF BASIC MOTOR DRIVE PACKAGEAttaching the Motor Drive 1Remove the motor drive socket cap.(See page 22, left column.)IMPORTANT:* Always s

Attaching the M. 15V Ni-Cd ControlPack 1Prior to use, the Control Pack should bechecked to insure that it has been ade-quately charged. If its charge

Using the M. 15V Ni-Cd Control Pack 1Slide the shutter release lock but-ton on the Control Pack to the unlockposition.* The button is provided to loc

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYElectronic flash or bulbs may be used tosoften shadows in daylight conditions aswell as to provide artificial illuminationwhen availa

Set the shutter speed ring to a shut-ter speed of 1/60 second or slower (allshutter speeds indicated in blue on theshutter speed ring).Set the F st

as follows:a. Reset the shutter speed to 1/60 sec-ond.b. Turn the aperture ring until the me-ter needle centers between the over- andunder-exposure in

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLSThe design of the OLYMPUS OM-1 lets you see every cameracontrol from the top.Shutter Speed RingLens Release ButtonFP and X Fla

SETTING THE SELF-TIMERLOCKING UP THE MIRRORThe self-timer provides a method oftaking delayed action pictures allowingyou to get into your own photogra

CHANGING THE CAMERA BACKThe camera back of the OM-1 is fullyinterchangeable with the RecordataBack 1 and 250 Film Back 1. To removethe camera back,

SOME QUESTIONS & ANSWERSQ: My camera is loaded with film butthe rewind knob doesn't rotate when Iadvance the film advance lever. Why?A: The

CARE AND STORAGEQ: When I touch the terminal contactof the Accessory Shoe 1 I feel current.Why?A: This is normal when a side-mounting type flash uni

ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUPOne of many advantages of the singlelens reflex type of camera is the largevariety of interchangeable lenses avail-abl

TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES(Specifications subjectto change withoutnotice.)TYPEFISHEYESUPER WIDEWIDESTANDARDZOOMTELEPHOTOSUPERTELEPHOTOSPECIAL USE

Compatible: The meter needle indicates proper expo-sures. In the combination marked with *, microprism,split-prism and edges of the finder darken.Comp

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITSFiltersIn general or many specialized photo-graphic fields, filters are essential to theeffective rendition of photog

MOTOR DRIVE GROUPDesigned specifically to match the OMcamera body, the Motor Drive Grouphas been reduced in size to enhance itsmaneuverability and

Film Take-Up SpoolViewfinder EyepieceRewind Shaft(P.8)Film ChamberFilm Guide Pins (2)Shutter Curtain(P.23)Guide Pin HoleBattery ChamberMotor Drive So

CHART OF MOTOR DRIVE GROUPDIOPTRIC CORRECTIONLENS 1M.15V Ni-Cd CONTROLPACK 1M.15V Ni-Cd CHARGER 1M.18V CONTROL GRIP 1M.REMOTE CORDS1.2m/5mM.6V POWER

MOTOR DRIVE UNITSWinder 1 (with M. 6V BatteryHolder 1)Fixed directly to the camera base tripodsocket, the Winder 1 functions integral-ly with the O

* Specifications subject to change without notice.M.AC Control BoxAC transformer for use with householdcurrent. Incorporates a selector switchbetween

FINDER GROUP AND UNITSThe viewfinder is one of the most im-portant features of a single lens reflexcamera. Since every photographic sub-ject is turne

Focusing ScreensInterchangeable Focusing Screens areoften thought of as a luxury feature in35mm photography. Yet the StandardFocusing Screen 1-13 is

FLASHPHOTO GROUPFlash is your own private "sun" whenyou take pictures at night, indoors, ordaylight fill-in. At the moment of flash,you ca

CHART OF FLASH PHOTO GROUPREMOTE SENSOROLYMPUSPS200OLYMPUS PS200 QUICKQUICK AUTO 310TTLAUTOCORD 0.6mSYNCHRO CORD 5mLENS POUCH 200F.AC ADAPTERBOUN

FLASHPHOTO GROUP UNITSQuick Auto 310With a guide number of 34 (ASA 100,meters), this is the most powerful flashunit generally available, offering a wi

TABLE OF CONTENTSOn OM-1Description of Controls ... 1Specifications ... 5Short Course of Instructions ... 6Inserting the Battery ...

FLASHPHOTO GROUP UNITSAccessory Shoe 1, 2The Accessory Shoe 1 is screwed intothe hot shoe socket on the OM Body toprovide direct contact with the cli

Lens Pouch 200Accommodates the Quick Auto 310.Compartment Case SA hard shoulder case with two adjust-able partitions, to accommodate the OMBody, Quick

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUPDue to recent advances in macro-photography, it has become possible topry out patterns and colors of unsus-pected beauty in the

CHART OF MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUPMACRO PHOTOSTAND EXTENSIONBAR VST-EMOTOR DRIVE GROUPMACROPHOGRAPHICZUIKO MACRO20mm F3.5LIEBERKUHN REFLECTORPM-LM20EY

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY UNITSClose-up Lens 49mm f=40cmClose-up Lens 55mm f=40cmAvailable in both 49mm and 55mmdiameters to fit all suitable OM Systemlenses.

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY UNITSAuto BellowsA convenient, high performance bel-lows system, consisting of the bellowssection, focusing rail and focusingtripod m

Macrophoto Stand VST-1A rugged stand specially designed forclose-up and high magnification photo-graphy. Usable with various stage plates.Complete w

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY UNITSTrans-llluminator LSDThis unit is a universal type trans-il-luminator for use with the X-DE Trans-llluminator Base. When the Lie

Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-LM20Lieberkuhn Reflector PM-LM38These Reflectors are available for usewith the 20mm and 38mm MacroLenses. When used with the

SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications subject to change without notice.System:Camera Type:Film Format:Standard Lenses:Lens Mount:Minimum Focusing Distance:Len

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUPWhen the photographic magnificationdesired exceeds 10x magnification, itbecomes more difficult for the macro-photographic equi

CHART OF PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUPDIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENS 1OBJECTIVE LENS MOUNT PM MTobCABLE RELEASESR-IIMOTOR DRIVE GROUPOM-MOUNTPHOTOMICROADAPTER HP

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY UNITSOM-Mount Photomicro Adapter LConnects the OM Body to the micro-scope for low power magnification.OM-Mount Photomicro Adapter H

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY UNITSAuto-Photomicrographic SystemPM-10-AConsists of 17 units, including thePM-PBA, PM-CBA, etc.Automatic Exposure Body PM-PBAAutomat

CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGESGROUPSZUIKO INTERCHAGEABLELENS GROUPMACROPHOTOGRAPHYGROUPPHOTOMICROGRAPHYGROUPMACROPHOTOGRAPHYGROUPVARIED METHODSBASIC MET

PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUPAs a leading manufacturer of opticalinstruments, OLYMPUS has produceda wide variety of microscopes, medicaland measuring instrume

CHART OF PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUPCABLE RELEASE SR-II INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUPOM-MOUNT LENSADAPTER FOR PEN FPEN F, FV, FTFOCUSINGSCREENS 1-8 1-11FOCUS

PHOTOTECHNICAL UNITSRecordata Back 1Used as a replacement camera back ofthe OM Body, the Recordata Backmakes provision to imprint data suchas date, n

SHORT COURSE OF INSTRUCTIONSLoad the camera (see page 7).Make sure the battery has beenproperly inserted and that thecamera back is closed tightly.Loo

CASE GROUPCASE UNITSHowever ruggedly constructed, thecamera is essentially a precision instru-ment and should be kept away fromabrupt motions as muc

Compartment Case SA hard shoulder case with two adjust-able partitions. Holds OM Body, twointerchangeable lenses and filters; orQuick Auto 310, Bounce

COMPARTMENT CASE SCOMPARTMENT CASE MCOMPARTMENT CASE LMOTOR DRIVEPARTITIONED INSERT71

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The OLYMPUS OM-1 is supplied witha 1.35V mercury battery (JIS H-D type)to power its through-the-lens exposuremetering system. It will last approxi-ma

3. Attach the film end to the take-upspool.Draw out the film leader and insert itinto one of the slots in the film take-upspool. Make sure the film is