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Olympus 35 SP User manual
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You are now the proud owner of an
Olympus 35SP - the f inest rangefinder 35mm
camera available today. The automatic exposure
system ensures trouble-free snap shotting, or by
switching to manual control you can enioy exciting
professional-stylephotography. The spot reading
system for backlight control brings you an entirely
new system of dual exposure control never before
found in a 35mm rangefinder camera.
The f lash system is integrated and automatic.
F itting the f lashgun into the accessory shoe
automatically activates the system and adfusts the
lens. Theie is manual f lash contro I too, if you
prefer it.
The high-speed needle-sharpZuiko lens anO the
high performance Seiko shutter add to making the
Olympus 35SP a masterpiece of camera crafting.
Read this instruction book thoroughly and careful-
ly and learn to use your 35SP well. Your efforts
will be amplv rewarded.
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O SPECIFICATIONS:
Format t 24 x 36 mm (35 mm roil f ilm),
Lens : G. Zuiko F/1.7 42 mm, 7 elements in S groups.
Shutter I Seiko programmed EE (electric eye) with built-in f lash-manual mechanism,
Exposure control : (Auto) EV5.5-EV17 (ASA 100) with shutter lock-up; 1/15_ 1/250 sec, (F1.7-F221,
(Manual) BV3-8V17; Bulb, 1-1 /SOO, full shutter speed range. F/stop scale F1.7_16; built_in
self-timer (9 sec,) X-synchro. with hot shoe.
Guide number range : 1O-8O (in meters); 32_260 (in feet), f lashmatic.
Viewfinder ! Rangefinder o.7x with bright frame and parallax corr€ction mark3; EV value Indicator.
Loading : EL system (easy loading procedure).
Film advance : Lever type single stroke advancing, preliminary lead angle 3o' ; advancing stroke angle 120";
self-cocking; double exposure preventive.
Film counter ! Exposure counting type; self-resetting.
Film rewinding i Crank system, rewind button setting,
Focusing : superimposed double image system; single-lens geared rangeflnder; direct advancing helicoid
s y s t e m ; d i s t a n c e s c a | e 0 . 8 5 m ( 2 . 8 f t ) _ i n f i n i t y ( o ) .
Exposure adiustment : Extra-sensitive cdS on the camera body, dual meter system for average and spot readings.
sensing cell : Singreceil with mercury battery px625, 1.3V or equivarent.
Angle of acceptance of average reading; 2Ol Angte of spot reading; 6o.
Film speed scale : AsA 25-8oo/DtN 15_3o.
Rear cover operation : Hinge type.
Accessory shoe : Cordless flash contact.
Filter : 49 mm screw-in type.
Size & weight 3 129 (width) x 76 (height) x 6l (depth) mm;600 grams.View original page 6Page 9 · Read text
@ HOW TO HANDLE EACH PART 6l lnsert the mercury batterY
To actuate the light meter, insert the mercury battery into the
battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
1) Fit a coin into the slot on the cover of the battery compartment
and turn the cover counter-clockwisefor removal.
2) Put in the battery, as illustratedabove, so that the (+) end of the
battery faces outward, and screw in the cover f irmly.
oThe light meter will ceaseto function properly when the battery
has been drained. Be sure to replacethe battery once a year or
sooner, dependingon frequency of use, in order to ensureproper
meter function.
o R e c o m m e n d a b l eb a t t e r V r e p l a c e m e n t si n c l u d e P X 6 2 5 , M a l l o r y
R M 6 2 5 R , E v e r e a d yE 6 2 5 , G . E . N o . 6 2 5 , N a t i o n a Ml - 1D , T o s h i b a
TH-MC, etc.
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--Open the rear cover. o Fjlnr spe_eC_!e!!!ns* f qob
Pull down the rear cover lock with your f ingernail, Look at the film speed setting knob on the upper
and the rear cover willopen by itself. At the same left side, which adjusts the light intensity to be
time, the film counter will return to the starting receivedat the sensingcetl. Move the small knob
position (S) automatically. with the tip of your f inger and set it to the rating
To close press the cover until it clicks. Be sure of your film. For instance, a film at ASAlO0.
that it is locked securely. ASA and DIN are the film ratings,and must be set
properly for correct exposures.
The ASA scaleof 35SP is as foilows : 25 (32j
(40) s0 (64) (80) 1OO (125) (160) 2OO (250)
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o Operate the film advance lever. o Filr
"ouitil-*
1) Move the advance lever in a single stroke (preliminary lead angle 30"). The film counter shows
ln picture-taking, bring the lever to this position, as it facilitates the S (Start), 1, 2, 4, 6, and
next advancingmotion. subsequent even numbers
2l From this position, advance the lever until it stops, then the film is up to 36. Each time the
advancedone frame and the shutter releasecan be actuated (advancing film is advanced, the
stroke angle 120'). Be sure to advance the lever until it stops; other- counter moves one frame
wise it does not return to the starting position. Don't force it to and indicates at the point
return from the middle position of a stroke. of the orange color arrow
3) Squeezethe releasebutton gently; then the shutter is actuated and the mark the number of ex-
film can be advancedfor the next exposure. posures made.
When the rear cover is
opened after exposure of
the whole roll, the count-
er returns automatically
to S.
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. LoADING THE CAMERA
t Su, off A (F/stop 2 op.n the rear cover. f e u t t h e f i l m i n t o 4 u o t o a n o l e a d o u t
r i n g ) f r o m t h e c e n - Use an ordinary 35mm the film compart- t h e f i l m a l i t t l e w i t h
te r, f i l m r o l l o f 1 2 , 2 0 o r 3 6 ment. lf the cartridge t h e r i g h t h a n d w h i l e
l f n o t , s m o o t h l o a d i n g exposures. Be careful does not settle in the slightly pr essing the car -
i s s o m e t i m e s b l o c k e d loading should not be compartment com- tr idge with the left hand
b y t h e l o c k e d r e l e a s e done in direct sunlight. pletely, pressit in while and inser t the f ilm end
b o t t o n , w h i c h m a y b e slightly turn ing the into any of the six
c a u s e d b y t h e i n s u f - rewind knob clockwise gr ooves on the take- up
f i c i e n t b r i g h t n e s s i n t h e or counter-clockwise; spoo r .
e n v r r o n m e n t . then it clicks in easilY.
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'r.
,' T Close the rear cover. At this
point, for reassurance, lift
up the rewind crank and turn it in
the direction of the arrow lightly
until the film is tightened enough.
$ Advance the film so 6 nt this point, actu-
that the perforations ate the shutter and I Operate the advance lever and actuate the shutter. engage the sprocket advancethe film further
gear. When the f ilm is and advance the film Repeat this motion until the film counter shows
the nuniber 1. From this point, start taking insertedin, the film end further so that the per-
pictures. lf the rewind knob turns during the may run out of the forations on both sides
repeated motions, this shows that the film is being other side of the spool. engagewith the sprock- advanced properly. Even in that case, con- et gears.
For automatic. photography, reset the A of the tinue to advance the
F/stop ring at the center index. film.
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O HO'v"/TO SELECT THE CCRRECT EXPOSURE C Auto-exposure
1) Average light measurement
First, turn the F/stop ring to bring the mark A to
the center index. Second, turn the shutter speed
ring to bring the small window to the center,
through which the other mark A can be seen.
Once these two A's are aligned in the center, the
camera is set for automatic exposure.
Under the automatic exposure system, the opti-
mum combination of shutter speed with the
F/stop will be automatically selected in accord-
ance with the brightness of the subject. What is
better, the highly sensitive CdS meter makes
automatic exposurespossibleunder very dim con-
d i t i o n s ( E V 5 . 5 o r F 1 . 7 a t 1 1 1 5s e c . ) .
In very dark conditions, the shutter release
automatically locks and you cannot releasethe
shutter; change from automatic exposure system
to manual or f lashexposures, when this occurs.
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2) Spot light measurement with automatic
exposure
When the subject is illuminated from the opposite
side of the camera(i.e. backlight),for instancethe
subject is against a bright window or there is a
sharp contrast between the subject and the sur-
roundings, or a theatrical stagespot_lightedagainst
the background darkness, etc., you make spot
light measurement,and automatic exposure will
be available.
The Olympus 35Sp is the only EE camera that
can make spot light measurement.
Looking through the viewfinder, you can see an
area of overlapping images in the central part. Ave ra g e light m easur e Spot light m easur e
This area is the spot measurementarea. Fix the
subject of your spot measurement in this area,
then while keeping the spot reading button
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o Over-exposure warning zone
When the needle enters the red zone over EV17,
it warns over-exposures. In that case, the ND
f i l t e r i s h e l p f u l .
o Spot exposure zone
The bright rectangulararea in the center of the
viewf inder, where the double imagesare to match
with each other for focusing,is the area for your
spot measurement.
After you compose your spot measuring subject,
releasethe shutter while keeping the spot reading
button pressed in, and you will obtain correct
exposure for the subject in the automatic photo-
graphy.
In the manual photography, you must obtain an
EV value.Pressthespot readingbutton to read the
correct EV value on the EV scale,which has to
be transmitted to the window on the shutter ring.
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o Manual exposure
When you wish to select a combination of the 1 )
shutter speed with the F/stop to determine
exposure,or to use the self-timer,use the manual
system, instead of the automatic. For this
purpose, the light meter in the viewfinder is
provided.
ln manual operation, the shutter speed is of
predom inant irnportance.
2 l 1) Shutter speed must be determined f irst to
meet various factors of the subject. For
instance, indoors or in dark places,a proper
shutter speed will be 1115 or 1/30 sec.,while
outdoors or in bright places, 11125 or 1l2SO
3) sec.
2) With the camera facing to the subject, read the
EV value on the scalethrough the viewf inder.
3) Turn the F/stop ring until you f ind the same
EV value through the small window of the
shutter speed ring.
This is allthat is requiredfor correct exposure.
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4) When you need to take a picture by a spot light measurement,keep the spot reading button depressed,read the value indicated by the meter on the EV scale, and then follow the same procedure as described in the preceedingclauses. 5) ln case you want to alter the combination of shutter speed and diaphragm aperture with the exposure unchanged, depending upon the con- ditions of the subject, it may be needed to quicken the shutter speed, or stop down the diaphragm. Hold the shutter speedand F/stop rings together, and turn them clockwise or counter- clockwise, until you can select a preferableshutter speed or F/stop, while keeping the EV number indicatedin the small window. The characteristicsof the manual exposurewill be fully appreciatedin such casesas when intentional- ly unbalanced exposures, aiming at an artistic effect, or prolonged, blurred exposures for ex- pressingspeedinessof moving subjects or smaller F/stop intended for deeper effect of scenery.View original page 20
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. Composing the picture and focusing
o How to compose your picture. o How to bring the subject into focus.
When looking through the viewf inder, you see a Focusing is done by the bright rectangularsection
luminous f rame of light, This is calledthe "bright at the center of the viewf inder.
frame". Any subject coming within this frame is While looking through the viewfinder, move the
actually exposed on the film. Compose your helicoid lever up and down until the double
picture so that the subjectoccupiesthe f rame area images within the small rectangle coincide and
a s f u l l y a s p o s s i b l e , become clearly visible. Now the subject is in focus.
In the close-uppictures within the 1.5m distance, The distance scale is indicated in meters (white
bring the subject inside the parallax correction color) and feet (orange color). Any reading
marKs. aligned to the center index representsthe distance
to the subject.
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O Depth of field
lf the focus is set at a certain distance, objects infinity (ml. All the objects between 1.48m and
at that distance are most clearly photographed. infinity will be sharp in your picture so that it is
At the same time, some vicinity of the distance not necessaryto make readjustment within this
is also in focus. This latitude is called the depth of range.
f ield. The smaller the aperturestop is, the greater For automatic photography, you can understand
the depth of focus. the necessaryF/stop number by referring the EV
For taking a picture, you are supposedto set the number shown in the light meter window to the
distance at 3 meters, and the F/stop at 16, for table of the EE working range.(p.15).
instance. In that case, if you look at the table You can stop down to F 1 6 for manual, and
you can see that the depth of f ield is 1.48m- F22l1l25O sec.) for automatic.
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o Holding the camera properly
The camera must be held steady in order to take
good pictures. Shaking leadsto unsharp pictures.
Practiseuntil you become fully accustomedto the
feel of the camera.
Squeezethe releasebutton with the ball, not with
the tip, of your f inger.
DO NOT conceaf any part of the lens or the CdS
sensingcell with your f ingersor the case.
You can hold the camera either vertically or
horizontally as your composition requires.
@ When holding the camera horizontally, keep
both elbows close to your body.
@ When holding the camera vertically,keep the
right elbow close to your body and support the
camera firmly with the left arm, pressing the
cameraback on your forehead.
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o Rewind the film When the whole roll has been exposed, rewind the film. To determine whether the whole roll has been exposed or not, check the film counter. lt will show the number 12 (in the case of '|'2 exposure roll), 20 (20 exposure roll) or 36 (36 exposureroll). To rewind the film, first, press in the rewind button at the bottom of the camera; second, lift up the rewind crank and turn the crank in the direction of the arrow. While the f ilm is being rewound, the crank is tight, but when the film is rolled up and the film end leaves the take-up spool, the crank suddenly turns freely; third, the film thus rewound is taken out in a place free from direct sunlight. The recessedrewind button will return its former position at the next winding stroke. Towards the end of the roll of film in use the advance lever may meet resistanceand refuse to move half way through the advancingstroke. This meansthat all the film is used up. Do not attempt to force the lever,or you will damagethe camera and tear the film. Pressthe rewind button and you can then complete the winding stroke.View original page 26
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O H O W T O U S E F L A S H
In dark conditions make f lash pictures with f lash
Attach the f lash gun to the camera:b u l b s o r a n e l e c t r o n i cf l a s hu n i t . 1
The compact style Pen F lash CL can be used a ) Simply insert the Pen Flash CL into the
w i t h o u t a c o r d . accessoryshoe (with built-in cordlesscontact)
The f lashmaticsystem will eliminate any trouble at the top of the camera; where it connects
of exposuremeasurement. automaticallyto the shutter diaphragmmecha-
n t s m ,
b) When using-ordinary f lash guns or electronic
f lash, insert the unit into the accessoryshoe
and attach f lash connecting plug into the syn-
chronizingsocket of the camera.
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O H O W T O U S E S E L F - T I M E R Give the camera the care it deserves:
The built-in self-timeris useful not only for group Dust and moisture are enemiesof your camera.
pictures in which the photographer wishes to Be sure to store the camera in a dry and well-
appear,but also for close-rangeand copying work. ventilated place.
2 . Don't touch the lens with your finger. lf
The self-timer can be used at all shutter speeds touched, wipe it with a clean unstarched
except B and automatic exposure. Without cotton cloth. Fingerprints, if not wiped off
advancingthe f ilm, you can never set the timer. immediately,will eventuallynot be removable.
1. Cock the shutter by advancingthe film wind 3. After using the camera on the beach, be sure
lever. Then select the proper shutter speed to wipe the surface of the camera with a soft
and F/stop. cloth so that no salt or other corrosive
2 . Set the self-timing lever by pushing in the substancewill be left on it.
direction of the, arrow till it comes to a stop. 4. Don't leave the camera near the radio set,
? Pressthe shutter releaseand in 9 secondsthe TV or other strong magnets for a long time.
shutterwill be released. 5 . When you don't use the camerafor a long time,
remove the mercury battery from the compart-
ment. Next time you use the camera, put the
battery in the compartment correctly, after
wiping it with a dried clean cloth.
6. lf the camera should need service, bring it
immediately to your dealer, who is an
OLYMPUS serviceagent.
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o HANDY ACCESSORIES
o Filters
U s e 4 9 m m s c r e w - i n
f ilt e rs w h i c h a r e f r e e -
l y a v a i l a b l e .
o 35SP Lens Hood
T h i s l e n s h o o d e l i m i -
n a te s u n d e sira b le O OLYMPUS PS1OOG
glare caused by the The Olympus PSlO0 G E lectronic F lash operates on
su n o r o th e r lig h t penlight batteries and AC house current. The
s o u rce . Th e h o o d Olympus PS100 G can be used with such cameras
c a n b e p u t o n tn e as Olympus 35RC, Olympus Trip 35, 35SP, Pen
lens in reverse, when EE-z, EES-2, EED, and any other cameras with
t h e ca me ra is p u t hot shoe contact. lts power source is two 1.5V
I n a ca se . penlight batteries, cabon/zinc or alkaline or AC
Flash CL: household current 10O-120V or 22O-24OV. The
This compact mic- number of flashes is 20O from set of fresh alkaline
roflash unit can be batteries. Guide number 14 in meter or 45 in feet
used with two types (ASA 100) color temperature 6,0000 keluin.
of b u lbs , A G - 1 a n d It measures 86mm x 59mm x 29mm (3 3/8" x
A G . 3N. 2 318" x 7 118"1 and weighs 120 grams (4 oz,l
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