<Jeff asked:
< the only real quesions I have are about the z memo button. Is its only
function to set a predetermined focal length? Also, in the portrait mode are
the 1 - 2 and
3 numbers telling the camera how many people are in the picture? At that
point does the camera take over and zoom to where "sees" the right
composition? >>
Jeff,
Three hits on the SUBJECT button will call up the word MEMO on the panel.
This allows the choice of your preferred focal length and the camera will
automatically go there when you turn the camera on. You put the zoom where
you'll want it and then press the Z. MEMO button. The word MEMO will blink
for a while and then disappear. You can then turn it off and it'll be stored
in memory. You just turn on the camera and then hit the Z.MEMO button to
return to your setting. You can also preset in the two built-in macro modes
in the same manner..bring up MEMO, get into the chosen macro mode, then hit
Z.MEMO to lock it in.
Either of thess are grerat if you find you use a particular setting often.
<<<Also, in the portrait mode are the 1 - 2 and
3 numbers telling the camera how many people are in the picture? At that
point does the camera take over and zoom to where "sees" the right
composition? >>
Good try! but not quite. But you get a A for trying! :=) Pressing SUBJECT
once, you'll get the head and shoulders and a "2". This gives you a preset
70mm focal length (6-22 feet). if you set the zoom to T (telefoto setting)
the focal length will be about 100mm 4-13ft)...the LCD panel will show you a
"1". If the rocker is set to W (wide-angle) the lens will readjust back to
70mm. Hit it once more to get a focal length of 40mm (8-31ft). The LCD should
say a "3" at this setting. So, 1 is 100mm, 2 is 70mm, and 3 is 40mm.
The ESP exposure system selects a short depth-of-field to make your portrait
subject stand out against a slightly blurred background.
Also, play with the Night Scene Mode (two hits on the subject button...you'll
get a moon and stars on the panel) The shutter stays open as long as 25
seconds so you must use your tripod....and the metering sytem will
automatically under-expose by one stop for a more realistic look.
You GOTTA Get a book for this camera!! I also had trouble getting one, so
look in eBay for the next month for a HOVE Foto Book called The "Complete
Olympus User's Guide to the IS-1, IS-2, IS-3" by Ian Aston. Great book, great
pictures, a must. I found one on eBay for $9.00. Check used book sites too.
Too many goodies on this camera to try to wing it!
Yours,
Susan Steele
Virignia USA
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