Olympus OM-3Ti User manual

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS OM-3Ti. This durable, lightweight SLR camera incorporates
      titanium — a metal that's lighter than aluminum, yet six times stronger — in the camera body.  It is a
      single lens reflex camera with a mechanical shutter. Features include Multi Spot Metering, OTF Auto
     Flash and Super FP Flash Control System. Designed to facilitate serious photography with such
      professional-level techniques as daylight synchro-flash photography, the purpose of the OM-3Ti is to
     expand the sphere of creative photography. Before using the camera, we recommend that you read this
      instruction manual carefully, familiarizing yourself with the operating instructions so you can get the very
      best performance and service life from your new camera.



      Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-3Ti are carefully designed and their production and assembly is strictly
             controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system.  If any interchangeable lenses, flashes, or
            accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus cannot be responsible for poor results or damage
              of the OM-3Ti.





            Correct        Incorrect      Operation       Operation order       Automatic  operation       Attention




                Press lightly     Lamp on     Lamp blinking      Single beep      Continuous beep


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TABLE OF CONTENTS


< Preparation before Taking Pictures >                 < Taking Photographs (III) >
• Dioptric Correction                            5   — Flash Photography —
• Mounting the Lens                            7     • Taking OTF Auto Flash Photographs              39
• Loading the Batteries                          9     • Taking Daylight Synchro-Flash Photographs
• Checking the Batteries                         11       (Super FP Flash Mode)                       42
• Loading the Film                             13   < Taking Photographs (IV) >
• Setting the ISO Film Speed                     16   — Other Operations —
< Taking Photographs (I) >                                           • Exposure Compensation in the OTF
 — Center Weighted Average Light Metering —              Auto Flash Mode                            45
• Center-Weighted Average                                          • Bulb Exposure                               46
   Light Metering                              19     • Using the Viewfinder Illuminator                 47
• Rewinding the Film                           22     • Changing the Focusing Screen                  48
< Taking Photographs (II) >                                          • Changing the Camera Back                    49
 — Spot Metering —                                                  • Attaching the Grip                             50
• How to Use Spot Metering                     25
• How to Clear Spot Metering                    28
• How to Use the Multi-Spot Metering              29
• Highlight Control                              32
• Shadow Control                               35





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Dioptric Correction




       The OM-3Ti permits dioptric adjustment according to your eyesight.



          1Remove the body cap.





5

Pull out the diopter adjustment knob.
2





      Turn and adjust the knob so that the matscreen appears
      sharp.3





     Push the knob back in until  it locks.
4





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Remove the front lens cap. (Press in the mount tabs on
            the edges of the lens cap parallel with "OLYMPUS"). 3





Removing the Lens




            Press the lens release button and turn the lens counter-
            clockwise.





              Mounting of a third-party lens can damage the
              automatic clear button. This disables the spot
                  function.

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Loading the Batteries



      Do not use different types of batteries or new and old batteries at the same time. If you are not likely to use
         the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries before putting it away.


          1Remove the battery cover.





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Wipe  battery  surfaces  clean.  Make  sure  that +
      signs are facing upwards.2





     Use two SR44 silver oxide or LR44 alkaline manganese
       batteries or one CR-1/3N lithium battery.





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Checking the Batteries




       Always check the batteries after inserting new batteries, when shooting in cold weather, or if the camera has
         not been used for a long time.
          1 Press the BATTERY CHECK button.





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The battery check indicator lights and the camera beeps to
         tell you that the batteries have enough power. As the
      battery power weakens, the signals  will become2       intermittent then vanish completely when they are
      exhausted.





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3 Insert the film leader into the take-up spool.





     Wind the film and make sure the sprocket teeth catch
      both the upper and lower film perforations.4





     Take  up  the  slack  by  turning  the  rewind  crank
      clockwise.5





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6 Close the camera back until  it clicks into place.





                                                 Face the camera toward light and take two blind shots.
                                                       This will bring the film to the first frame.         7





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Setting the ISO Film Speed





                          Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the ISO speed
                appears in the window.  1





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2 Align the exposure line A with the index B.





                                                                                              If the exposure compensation dial does not turn to the desired ISO number,
                                                        set  it once at an intermediate value then repeat the procedure.





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< Taking Photographs (I) >
       — Center-Weighted Average Light Metering —

The OM-3Ti's exposure mode employs center-weighted average light metering. This meets a wide range of
shooting requirements.





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Center-Weighted Average Light Metering





                                                         Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder
                                                                      display.         1


         2 Focus on your subject.





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Set the bar graph tip to the fixed point between the arrows
       by adjusting the aperture and/or shutter speed rings
                                    Fixed point3




                                      Bar display


      The shutter speed you have set will be displayed in the
        viewfinder.
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5 Compose the shot and press the shutter release.





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When the subject is too bright, select a faster shutter
                                                            speed.





                                           When the subject is too dark, select a slower shutter
                                                           speed.





                                             The viewfinder display will go out after about 60 seconds. To turn the display back on
                                                          again, touch the shutter release button lightly.





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Rewinding the Film





            When the exposure counter indicates the end of your
                       roll of film.  1





               Push the "R" Rewind Release Button.
  2





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Fold out the rewind crank and wind  it until the film
                                                             tension is released.         3





                                             Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind
                                                 knob and remove the film.         4





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< Taking Photographs (II) >
             — Spot Metering —


The spot metering system of the OM-3Ti enables you to control the exposure as you like. It insures perfect
exposure of backlighted and high-contrast subjects and expands shooting possibilities for more creative
photography.





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