OLYMPUS 35RC MANUAL
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1. s 3 51 3 94 5 02 6 76 21 98 88 08 n PS n esso 76 17 12 89 3 76 4 26 5 56 7 80 40 28 Pl p e Tw s 4 26 4 92 6 78 10 52 2 E E 3 88 5 07 6 07 9 24 18 26 gt A gt HOLDING CAMERA PROPERLY The camera must be held steady in order to take good pictures Slight movements may cause blurred pictures Practise until you become full accustomed to the feel of the camera Slowly depress the release button with the ball not the tip of your finger Be careful not to cover any part of the lens or the 005 sensing cell with your fingers or the case And don t forget to remove the lens cap You can hold the camera either vertically or horizontally as your composition requires When holding the camera vertically keep both elbows close to your body and support the camera firmly with the left arm pressing the camera against your forehead 5 or Ja REWINDING E When you have finished the entire roll of film carefully observe the film counter for the correct exposure count You may also feel some resistance in the film advance lever after you have finished the entire roll of film Never force the film beyond the last frame If you are uncertain whether you can get one extra picture or not do not take any chance and rewind the film immediately in order to prevent accidental exp2. EN 15 30 60 DS 250 500 45 11 OC 1 Composing the picture Looking luminous frame enclosed in a yellow border through the viewfinder you will see a This is called matter within Compose your picture so that the subject occupies the frame area as fully as possible For close up the bright this frame will frame Any be exposed on the film subject pictures within 1m 3 3ft compose the subject in the area enclosed by 3 small indices parallax correction marks in the frame 2 Focusing To focus use the bright rectangular section at the center of the viewfinder Looking through the viewfinder move the helical focus ring on the lens barrel until the double images within the small rectangle coincide and become clearly visible Now the subject is in focus The distance scale on the lens barrel is indicated in meters white color and in feet orange color A reading in feet or meters aligned with the center index red line represents the distance to the 23 subject DEPTH OF FIELD If the focus is set at a certain distance objects at determine distance to the subject and then locate that distance are most clearly photographed depth of field on the chart At the same time an area ahead and behind this To some extent you can control depth of field by distance is also in focus This area is called the your choice of shutter speed The slower the depth of field The larger t
3. cabon zinc or alkaline The number of flashes is 200 from set of fresh alkaline batteries Guide number 14 in meter or 45 in feet ASA 100 color temperature 5 800 kelvin It measures 31mm x 55mm x 64mm 1 1 4 x 2 1 8 x 1 1 2 and weights 75 grams 2 3 8 oz MEMO 36 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD TOKYO JAPAN 43 2 Matagaya 2 chome Shibuya ku Tokyo Japan Printed in Japan IE 35RC 0577 5MS
4. INSTRUCTIONS t 2 2 GREAT IMPORTANCE Be sure to use the Shutter Speed Numbers only when the Shutter Speed Dial clicks into position at the black index mark In the following cases of automatic exposure the Shutter Release Button is automatically locked and cannot be depressed i When it is either under exposure or over exposure 5 When the Shutter Speed Dial Is set to the B for bulb position c When no mercury battery is loaded When the F stop Ring is set to the Off position either in automatic or manual exposure MUY IMPORTANTE Verifique que los n meros de velocidad de obturador encastren en su tope frente indice negro Estando la c mer puesta en exposici n autom tica en los siguientes casos el dis parador queda autom ticamente trabado y no puede ser oprimido a caso de sobreexposici n o de subexposici DS b estando el dial de velocidad de obturador ajustado en posici n B pa e cuando no hay bater a a mercurio en la d estando el anillo de diafragma puesto en posici n OFF ya sea en puesta auto m tica o en puesta manual c You Can t Miss The Moment Either Automatic or Manu On automatic you just set the speed then the cam era determines the right aperture setting The shut ter release locks when the light is insufficient In flash photography the 35RC automatically deter mines the aperture opening as you focus In man ual operation shutter speed
5. is opened the counter returns automatically toS ASA SETTING RING ASA Film Speed Setting Ring CdS Light Sensing ASA Film Speed Cell 1 0 Setting Window Depress ASA ring in the front of camera slightly 9 Make sure the ASA setting ring clicks into a and rotate it around the lens to select ASA or stop Do not use midway scale reading DIN rating for your film For perfect exposures Refer to the table below for your film speed the correct ASA or DIN film speed of your film When your film is ASA 40 DIN 17 set the must appear in the ASA setting window The ring to ASA 32 DIN 16 window is in the right side of the lens as viewed FILM SPEED COMPARISON TABLE from the front 16 SHUTTER SPEED DIAL An exposure meter is built into the 35RC You can get a correct exposure simply by setting the shutter speed dial The camera determines the right aper ture setting as you set the shutter speed The dial is on top of the camera It is numbered B 15 30 60 125 250 and 500 B means bulb exposure in which the shutter remains open all the time the shutter release button is depressed It is used for long ex posures in manual operation while 15 means 1 15 sec 30 equals 1 30 sec 500 1 500 sec 17 SHUTTER SPEED REFERENCE TABLE FOR BEGINNERS ES aca semua jai speeds 25 40 64 125 200 400 condition 15 17 19 22 24 27 T I eme ter 1 125 1 250 1
6. set to the center shutter release button might be locked blocking smooth loading when you load in a dark place e Open rear cover by pulling down rear cover 3 Insert film magazine onto rewind shaft lock 12 Insert film leader into one of the slits on Advance film until it is securely placed easy load take up spindle between film guide pins Make certain sprocket wheel engages in perforation in film properly before closing rear cover 13 Close rear cover lock Make sure it clicks Advance film by rotating film advance lever into place and depressing shutter release button alter After closing the rear cover lift up the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction of the Q stely Until No 1 appears in film exposure counter arrow until slight resistance is felt This will take window on top of camera up any slack in the cartridge 1 Advance the lever until it stops This will advance the film one frame Be sure you advance the lever all the way in a full stroke or several smaller strokes until it stops otherwise shutter will not operate 2 Release shutter After shutter is released film is ready for next advance 15 The film counter shows 5 1 2 4 and subsequent even numbers up to 36 The numbers 12 20 and 36 are in yellow color Each time the film is advanced the counter counts up the number of expo sures made which is marked by the orange color arrow We When the rear cover
7. the camera should need service bring it immediately to your dealer who is an OLYMPUS service agent 32 HANDY ACCESSORIES Use Olympus 43 5mm screw in type Eliminates undesirable ultra violet rays and gives clear pictures Also usable constantly for lens protection For black and white film Accentuates contrasts for example by darkening a blue sky and bringing white clouds into relief and produces three dimensional effects For black and white film skylight Like UV eliminates stray ultra violet rays and prevents pictures from assuming a bluish tone Usable for lens protection For color film for cloudy weather Designed for color photography prevents a bluish tone from entering pictures taken in cloudy or rainy weathe 820 for morning and evening Designed for color photo graphy prevents a vellow reddish tone from entering pic tures taken during morning or evening hours when red rays abound 33 Lens Hood This lens hood eliminates un desirable glare caused by the sun or other light source The hood can be put on the lens in reverse when the camera is in its case OLYMPUS PS200 The Olympus PS200 Electronic Flash operates on penlight batteries The Olympus PS200 can be used with such cameras as Olympus 35RC Olympus Trip 35 Pen EE 2 EES 2 and any other cameras with hot shoe contact Its power source is two 1 5V penlight batteries
8. 500 1 60 10 1 125 1 250 1 15 1 30 1 60 3A tur Be sure to use only the marked shutter speed numbers signalled when dial clicks into position at the black index mark As to the special use of the red number 30 refer to How to Use Flash at pages 29 30 You can set proper shutter speed either before or after film advance In automatic exposure you cannot release shutter if the dial is set to B loud Aa ioi F STOP RING a shmatic mark F stop numbers al OFF 284568 11 Auto exposure Cut off The F stop ring is on the lens barrel and bears black numbers 2 8 4 5 6 16 and 22 with three symbols A and OFF F stop numbers The larger the F stop number is the smaller the lens aperture is Also the F stop can use midway scale readings which the shutter speed dial or ASA setting ring cannot In manual exposure bring the most suitable number to the center red index line basing your choice on shooting conditions 18 The size of the lens aperture can be observed in the viewfinder Slightly depress the shutter release button and the pointer will appear on the scale to indicate the F stop number See page 19 Position A When you set the F stop ring to the A position the camera exposes automatically In this case the F stop number is also indicated by the pointer in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is slightly depress
9. ale E 60 EE dies Parallax correction mark Rangefinder pota ima lap when in focus Bright frame Pointer vum F stop scale Red zone 20 Shutter speed scale The needle is linked with the shutter speed dial which click stops at each number Your dialed number is indicated by the needle on upper scale e F stop indication scale In all cases automatic manual or flash exposure the pointer on the lower scale indicates the number as the shutter release button is depressed slightly Red zone When the pointer enters the red zone it warns for over or under exposure locking the shutter release button so the shutter cannot be released If this is because of over exposure or the subject is too bright increase the shutter speed If it is because of under exposure or the subject is too dark decrease the shutter speed if the shutter button locks due to under ex posure even when dial is set at 1 15 sec use flash if it locks due to over exposure even at 1 500 sec mount ND filter on lens to cut light intensity SOME MODIFICATIONS IN AUTOMATIC PHOTOGRAPHY If you wish intentionally to over or under expose your picture for special effects or due to back ground conditions you can realize your intention even in automatic photography by over or under rating the ASA setting on the camera Modification by this procedure may be desirable in special circu
10. and aperture setting combinations are at your discretion On either automatic or manual the easy to view double image coupled rangefinder gives you sharp crisp pictures And you can read your shutter and aperture settings in the viewfinder Olympus engi neering designed in a handy self timer Black and white or color your full frame 35mm Olympus 35RC will let you enjoy perfect photo graphy with every click of the shutter e Accessory Shoe Shutter Speed Dial Film Rewind Knob Film Rewind Crank Shutter Release Button Film Exposure Counter Rangefinder Window Self Timer Levere Shoulder Strap Ringe Guide Number Set ting Lever e F stop ring Focus ring ASA Film Speed Set CdS Light Sensing ting Window Cell qu ASA Film Speed Set ting Ring 9 Olympus Zuiko Lens Film Guide Pin 6 Flim Ativance Layer Viewfinder Eyepiec Film Take Up Spool Film Rewind Shat Film P Synchro Film Pressure Plate Termina Rear Cover ud Rear Cover J e Film Rewind Button Lok Film Compartmentg Im Guide Rai q Tripod Socket Mercury Battery J Film Advance Compartment Sprocket A ane 3 Specifications 5 Inserting Battery 6 Condensed Operating Instructions nra Loading Camere esee eere no scenes Operating Fil
11. ed Position Z 6 When you set the mark 4 to the center index you can take a flash picture Set the guide number printed on the flash bulb package before shutter is released See page 30 The lens aperture is automatically decided by focus on the subject Position OFF When you set the OFF position to the center battery circuit is cut off and shutter is locked Keep the camera in this state when not in use for longer periods to prevent battery exhaustion HOW TO SELECT gt The characteristics of 35RC will be fully appre ciated in auto exposure photography When you set the F stop ring to the mark A a proper lens aperture is automatically combined with your predetermined shutter speed for correct exposure In automatic exposure the shutter speed must be predetermined depending on shooting conditions and this shutter speed will automatically control the F stop for proper exposure See page 17 CORRECT EXPOSURE Both the shutter speed and F stop numbers can be observed in the viewfinder If you prefer however you can select manual exposure In manual exposure you can choose whatever combination of shutter speed and lens aperture you like Just set off the mark A from the center index and select a preferable combination of shutter speed and F stop number manually 19 In manual 3510 can be used without battery LOOKING THROUGH VIEWFINDER shutter speed sc
12. erly inserted If not check the polarity of the bat tery or try a fresh battery The battery should be replaced once a year When the camera is not in use rotate the F stop ring and set the OFF position to the center index CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Load the camera with a film See page 11 Set the proper ASA film speed The camera is already charged with the mer See page 16 cury battery See page 6 When using flash also be sure to set the proper guide number See page 30 3 Set the mark A of F stop ring to the 4 Set the shutter speed dial according to the central index See pages 18 19 subject to be photographed See page 17 Advance film and release shutter until No 1 Compose your picture and focus appears in exposure counter window See page 23 See page 15 Release shutter See page 27 After the entire roll of film is completely exposed depress the rewind button rewind film into magazine and remove See page 28 10 LOADING CAMERA The 35RC uses the standard 35mm film which is available anywhere The EL easy loading system assures you quick foolproof loading You can make 12 20 or 36 exposures on one roll of film Each picture is 24 x 36mm in full frame When you load the camera avoid the direct sunlight Turn F stop ring to bring the mark amp to the center index on the lens barrel If the mark is
13. et the self timer lever either before or after advancing the film You can use the self timer at all the shutter speeds except B When the film has not been advanced securely or insufficient exposure is warned by the point er entering into the red zone the shutter cannot be actuated even if you operate the self timer CAMERA CARE Dust and moisture are primary harmful agents affecting your camera Be sure to store the camera in a dry well ventilated place making sure the shutter and self timer are free from tension Never drop the camera or give it any shock to jar its precision alignment The camera should not be left in a place 50 C 122 F or higher At temperatures reaching 15 C 5 F or lower warm the camera Do not leave the camera near the radio set TV or other strong magnets for any length of time Do not touch the lens with your finger If touched wipe it with a clean unstarched cotton cloth Fingerprints if not wiped off immediately will eventually be unremovable After using the camera on the beach be sure to wipe the surface of the camera with a soft cloth so that no salt or other corrosive substance will be left on it When you do not use the camera set the F stop ring to the OFF Position If the camera will not be used for a long time remove the mercury battery from the compartment Next time you use the camera put the battery in the compartment correctly after wiping it with a dry clean cloth If
14. he F stop number is shutter speed the larger the F stop number and the greater the depth of field thus the greater the depth of field For example assume you are shooting a subject 3 meters 10 ft away at F stop 16 From the chart you can see your depth of field will be 1 47m 4 85 ft to infinity In automatic exposure you can read off the F number from the scale in the viewfinder 25 Zuiko F2 8 f 42mm meter m rue 55 w wz sa T Urea Ima a EL 0 95 Los 1 29 Les 2 28 3 71 7 39 29 04 A ses oea 39655 5975 A A 0 97 1 09 1 33 172 2 42 4 09 9 14 122 03 55 AA mE SRI in A 1 00 ias 1 39 2 83 2 65 4 29 13 71 EP ELA teas gt gt 1 08 119 1 50 2 02 3 07 6 47 88 35 se A Ja ee A P PA s 1 29 1 66 2 32 3 06 inst E 1 27 1 49 3 10 6 76 A 2 9 el A A res lt 1 50 in 75 7 an A E Zuiko F2 8 f 42mm feet Ss rae a x T wu Pan Sa IEEE e 3 16 3 50 PER EE 12 40 21 28 Pl 7 88 pa 3 26 3 59 aan 5 74 13 72 28 06 186 65 sa 2725 A eee en THe 5 107 99 B 3 34 3 72 4 66 PET 16 14 35 06 A A sa a P 38 roe
15. m Advance Lever Film Exposure Counter 15 ASA Setting Ring 16 Shutter Speed Dial 7 F Stop Ring 18 How to Select Correct Exposure 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Looking Through Viewfinder 20 Some Modifications in Automatic Photography Composing and Focusing Depth of Field Holding Cam Rewinding How to Use Flash How to Use Self Timer Camera Care Accessories SPECIFICATIONS Format Lons Shutter Shutter Speed Flash Synchronization Guide Number Scal Viewfinder Exposure Meter Exposure Control Film Speed Scale EV Range ASA100 Film Loading Film Advance Film Counter Solf Timor Rear Cover Opening Size amp Weight 35 mm roll film 24 x 36mm full frame E Zuiko 42mm F2 8 5 elements in 4 groups Olympus Shutter B 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 X contact 10 to 40 in meter 32 to 130 in feet Flashmatic system Rangefinder 0 6x Shutter speed F stop indications parallax correction marks and red zone for insufficient exposure are all visible in the finder Ultra sensitive cadmium sulphide CdS type Angle of acceptance 43 Shutter speed preferred except B with shutter release lock for insufficient exposure Manual Shutter speed and F stop manually selecti ASA 25 800 DIN15 30 EV F28 1 15 18 F22 1 500 Double image coupled rangefinder Helicoid rotating Focus ra
16. mstances as suggested below Always be careful to reset the ASA film speed to its original value afterwards 1 Against the light When clear details should be particularly empha sized in your photograph taken against the light or a good deal of sky or sea water simply set the ASA to half the value of the original shooting from a dark place setting to over expose by one F stop equivalent 2 Against brightness shooting from a dark place When taking a picture facing a bright subject set the ASA scale to double the original ASA setting to under expose by one F stop equivalent 21 3 Daylight flash synchronization When you want to take a bright picture of a subject in shadow under broad daylight conditions a flash synchronization will help you In such a case determine exposure factors as follows Use an electronic flash Set the appropri ate guide number stop on the lens barrel by de pressing the guide number lever Next set the mark 4 to the center index bring the subject into focus Slightly depressing the shut ter release button read out the F stop number in dicated by the pointer in the viewfinder If the F stop is F5 6 for instance then reset the F stop ring to the mark A rotate the shutter speed dial so that the pointer stops at F5 6 on the scale when the release button is depressed slightly This is a daylight flash synchronization method with 35RC useful indoors or outdoors 22 COMPOSING AND FOCUSING
17. nge 0 9m 3 ft infinity Olympus easy loading system Lever type Advancing angle 150 in a single stroke or several smaller strokes Automatic shutter cocking Double exposure and double winding prevention Exposure counting type Automatic self reserting Rapid rewind crank Film release button on bottom of camera 1 35V mercury battery Eveready EPX625 Mallory PX625 or equivalent 1 pe Angle of operation 90 about 10 sec delay Hinge type Cordiess flash contact Olympus 43 5mm screw in type 109 x 70 x 50mm 4 1 4 x 23 4 x 1 15 16 410 grams 14 1 202 5 INSERTING BATTERY For correct camera operation the mercury battery must be properly inserted into the battery com partment at the bottom of the camera a Place a coin in the battery compartment chan nel rotate it counterclockwise until completely loose b Lift the compartment lid off c Insert a clean wiped mercury battery PX 625 1 35V or equivalent into the compartment ob serving correct polarity as illustrated left so that the end of battery faces outward Please look at the inside of the battery lid en graved with mark for correct matching symbol d Replace the lid by rotating screw clockwise To test the battery remove the lens cap set the red mark A to the central index red line and turning the camera toward a bright object depress the shutter release button If shutter is released the battery is prop
18. osure of the entire roll To rewind film after you have taken your last picture simply turn the camera over and depress the rewind button Then raise the rewind crank and rewind the film completely into its cassette You can easily determine that the film has been completely rewound by the sudden change of tension Next open the rear cover and remove the cassette Avoid doing this in sun or bright light The rewind button will automatically return to its Original position when the next roll of film is placed in the camera Do not open the rear cover until the exposed has been rewound 28 _ HOW TO USE FLASH In dark conditions make flash pictures with flash 1 bulbs or an electronic flash unit The Electronic Flash PS200 can be used without a cord al This 35RC flashmatic system will eliminate any trouble of exposure calculation Attach flash unit on camera Simply insert the PS 200 into accesso ry shoe at the top of camera where it connects auto matically to the shutter release me chanism When using ordinary flash guns or electronic flash insert the unit into accessory shoe and attach flash connecting plug into synchro ter minal of camera 2 Setting the shutter speed a When using flash bulb set the speed at 1 30 sec to obtain correct synchronization b When using electronic flash any shutter speed setting up to 1 500 sec is available Setting the guide number Using the flashmatic
19. system after you set the guide number the correct exposure is automatical ly calculated as you focus No more fumbling through lengthy calculations to find the proper mc Fistop 5 90 Setthemark Z onthe t gy 32 65 130 F stop ring to the m 10 20 40 center index de Referring to the calculator chart on the flash set the guide number You can also obtain the proper guide number by multiplying F stop number times distance For example if ASA 80 film is being used set the film speed on the calculator to ASA 80 and check the proper F stop number at a distance of 3m 10 ft If the calculator dial on the flash shows f4 5 set the guide number to 13 5 4 5x3m or 45 in case of feet If the exact guide number is not indicated on the camera use the closest number toit COMMENT You can select F stop manually without using the flashmatic mechanism if you wish In this case please refer to the instruc tions on your flash unit HOW TO USE SELF TIMER The 35RC has a built in self timer which enables you to take a picture of yourself without help from others Create a lot of happy photographic mementos by making effective use of the self timer 1 Set the self timer by turning the lever 90 de grees down until two red dots are aligned 2 Make certain the film has been advanced secure ly Press the shutter release button then the shut ter is actuated in about 10 seconds You may s
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