Joel, you can get a free manual from OLY by calling 1-800-622-6372. Usually
takes
two weeks to get by mail.
Joel Wilcox wrote:
> Olympus Shooters:
>
> I just purchased a OM-2S, lacking a manual. Could someone help me understand
> some of the functions until I can get a manual of my own?
>
> 1) Aside from advancing the film, does the film advance level turn anything
> on or off? Unlike my OM-1, the level sort of "clicks" home. So I wondered.
>
> 2) How does one activate the spot meter function?
>
> 3) How does one use the timer?
>
> 4) Is the "red 1/60" a mechanical or manual shutter speed? It inactivates
> the meter. How long will the meter run before "going to sleep" if one does
> not lock?
>
> 5) My camera came with a 3v Duracell DL1/3N -- a lithium battery -- instead
> of 2 SR44's. I robbed another camera and got the proper batteries in.
> However, before doing so, I had a couple of instances in which while testing
> the meter and shutter the mirror would lock up and the shutter stick (as
> though the batteries had run out). The FAQ (for which kudos and appreciation
> to Mr. Hawkins!) notes that while the lithium powers the camera, voltage
> drops cause unsatisfactory results. Is my mirror/shutter lockup a probable
> result of one of these voltage drops?
>
> 6) What is the port or possibly terminal by the lock function? (I'm not
> referring to the lock button itself but to the 1/4" cap on what looks like
> an old-fashioned flash sync.)
>
> 7) On the front of the camera, on the side with the ASA dial, there is a
> button about where the mirror lockup on an OM-1 would be. What is it?
>
> 8) On the front on the other side, under the rewind crank, there is a
> five-prong terminal. What's that for?
>
> 9) When one uses the battery check, hears the sound, and sees the light, I
> assume that's good. What are the indicators when you need a battery change?
> How often do they recommend checking the battery?
>
> 10) I assume flash sync with 1/60 and below. Correct? I don't have the
> proper module yet for my Vivitar 4600 flash, so no TTL yet. In the meantime,
> can I just use manual setting, 1/60, and appropriate f-stop for flash? Can
> I also use auto setting with appropriate aperture?
>
> Lotta questions, sorry. Thanks in advance for any help. Private email
> welcome.
>
> Joel Wilcox
> jowilcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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