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Olympus OM G User manual
User manual for Olympus OM G. 65 pages in French. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Brand
- Olympus
- Model / document
- Olympus OM G
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- French
- Pages
- 65
- File size
- 5.5 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Pleaseread this instruction manual carefully before
using the camera,so that you may be sure of taking
correctly exposed,properly focusedand beautifully
composedpicturesevery time you use yourOM-G.
We sincerelywish that your OM-G will become a
source of unending satisfactionfor you.
Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-G are carefully designed and theirproduction and assembly
is strictly controlled to enhance the unmatched performance of the system. lf any interchange-
able lenses, flashes, or accessories other than Olympus products are used, Olympus cannot be
responsible for poor results or damage of the OM-G.
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Veuillez lire attentivementce mode d'emploi avant
d'utiliser l'appareil.Ainsi, les photos que vous pren-
drez avec le OM-G seront toujours magnifiques.
Nous souhaitonsde tout coeurque cet appareilvous
satisfassetoujours.
Por favor, lea detenidamente estas instrucciones de
manejo antes de usar la cimarc, pr? que pueda to-
mar fotografias bellas y correctamente expuestas
con su OM-G Deseamos sinceramente que le sea
un motivo constante de satisfacci6n.
Note: Tous les 6l6ments de l'Olympus OM-G sont parfaitement sym6triques et leur production est
strictement contr6l6e afin que les performances in6galablesdu OM-G soient encore meilleures.
Si un objectif, flash ou autre accessoire non produit par Olympus mais pouvant €tre accoupl6
au boitier est mont6 sur le OM-G, pridre de prendre note du fait que nous ne donnons aucune
garantie quant au rdsultat.
Nota: Todas las unidades de la Olympus OM-G est6n disefradas sistemdticamente, y SU producci6n
est6 controlada estrictamente para que oftezcq un rendimiento sin par. Si utiliza objetivos
intercambiables, flashes u otros bccesorios que no sean de la marca Olympus por la inica raz5n
de que pueden montarse en la OM-G, debe tener cuidado ya que no podemos asegurar los re-
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Mounting and Detaching the Lens Accouplement et d6pose d'objectif
Montaje y desmontaiedel obietivo
Xruo
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Checking the Batteries Contr6le de charge des piles
Comprobaci6n de las pilasView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
Mise en place de la pellicule
Carga de la pelicula
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Focus on Your Subject Prise de vue automatique
Fotosrafia autom6ticaView original page 18Page 20 · Read text
Rewindingthe Film Rebobinagede la pellicule
Rebobinado de la pelicula
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END
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Controlling Depth of Field R6glagede profondeur de champ rpth of F
Empleo de la profundidad de campo
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ofFierdPreviewButton B:i#13?,:ffiLxl"t;.i'"TilflTi,ffu"!:Tl*n,@ @
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When the Background is too Dark Arridre-plan trop sombre
Cuando el fondo es demasiado oscuro
L\" t& , '
Apre utilisation, s'assurerque le cadran est retourn6 a sa position normale.
Despu6s del uso cerci6resede volver a poner el mando errel ajuste normal.
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Manual Exposure Control of Backlighting Exposition manuelle contre jour
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Contr6le d'exposition manuel dans le cas oi la luminosit6 du fond change
Control de exposici6nmanual en el casode que la luminosidad de fondo cambie
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Flash Photography Photographie au flash
Fotografia con flash
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E1ect ronic Flash T20
Power Bounce Glip 2
Electronic Flash T32
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Emploidu moteur et de I'enrouleur
Usingthe Motor Driveand Winder Empleo del accionamientomotorizado y del
bobinador
Motor Drive 1
M.1BV Control GriP 1
Motor Drive 1
M.15V Ni-Cd Control
Pack 1
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Detachingthe "Steady" Grip D6pose de la poign6e de stabilisation
C6mo desmontar la empufladura "steady"
Steady Grip Type 1 Steady Grip Type 2
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Care and Storage of the Camera Entretaenet rangement
Cuidado y conservaci6n de la c5mara
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Ouestionsand Answers
Q: The shutter release button will not move and I F5 is mounted on the camera or the preview
can't take the picture. Why? button is pressed with the diaphragm closed
A: The f ilm advance lever may not have been fully down beyond F5. There is nothing wrong with
advanced. the microprism. Use the matte area of thefocus-
O: Why can't I advance the film? ing screento focus.
A: The shutter may be cocked and ready to fire. O: I pressed the shutter release button with the
Try pressingthe shutter releasebutton. Or, all selector dial at the "OFF" position. ls the film
the available film exposures may have been properly exposed?
taken. Check the exposure counter. lf you feel A: Even at the "OFF" position, the camera's cir-
tension on the film advance lever, DO NOT cuits will be activated for a proper exposure.
FORCE lT. Rewind the film. O: While I wa oBerating theWinder 2,the light in
O: My camera is loaded with film. Why doesn't the the viewfinder went out... Why?
rewind crank rotate when I advance the film? A: The light goes out in 90 sec. even if the selector
A: The film leader may not be inserted in the f ilm dial is in the "AUTO" position, in order to save
take-up spool and the f ilm is not advancing.Or the batteries from unnecessaryconsumption.
the film is loose in the cassetteand, although Touch the activator switch lightly and the
advancingproperly, there is not enough tension light will be reactivated.
to rotate the rewind crank. O: I forgot to return the selector dial to the "OF F"
O: Why doesn't the rewind crank rotate when I try position. Does this drain the batteries?
to advance the film and why is the field of view A: No, it doesn't. The camera switches itself off
dark and the image obscured? after 90 sec.evenwhen the dial is set at "AUTO".
A: Because the batteries are probably exhausted. Recommended, however, always make sure to
Use the battery check and dial. lf a beeping put it to the "OFF" position.
sound is not heard and the battery check light O: lf I return the self-time switch to its off posi-
does not light up, replacethe batteries. tion while the self-timer is in operation, what
O: A shadow appears which darkens a portion of will happen to the shutter?
the central microprism area of the viewfinder. A: The shutter will be releasedat that moment.
Why does this happen? After using the self-timer, make it a point to
A: This is an optical effect and is quite usual when return the self-timer switch to its off position.
a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than
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O: Why is the automatic exposure shutter speed
much longer than indicated by the meter in @ Wfren the temperature is extremely low.
the viewfinder? @ When you think batteriesmay be exhausted.
A: lf f ilm is not loaded, the shutter speed is much The alkaline-manganesebatteries (LR44)
longer than that indicated. lf it is necessaryto should last for about half a year and the silver
obtain a correct reading without actually taking oxide batteries (SR44) for about one year.
a picture, use the indicated shutter speed as a O: In extremely cold temperatures the battery
referencepoint. power dropped and the camera failed to operate
O: Why won't the rewind crank turn when I try properly. ls there any way I can continue shoot-
to rewind the film? ing?
A: The rewind release lever may not have been A: Remove the batteries f rom the camera and warm
rotated in the direction of the arrow. them in your hand or by placing them inside
O: ls infrared photography also possible with the your clothing. Reload the batteries and take
OM.G ? pictures with the selectordial set in the "OFF"
A: Yes, it is if you set the selectordial to the MAN- position.That will minimize power consumption
UAL position. Then take the following steps: although you can not see the viewf inder indica-
@ Focus without a f ilter. @ Move the focusing tion lights.
ring until the distance reading is opposite the o: How do I adjust the ASA setting?
infrared index mark. Mount your f ilter for in- A: Lift up and rotate the outer collar of the dial
frared photography, and proceed to take the until it stops, then releasethe collar and move
picture. both the collar and dial until the white line is
O: What batteries should I use? aligned with the black index on the pentaprism.
A: Usetwo 1 .5V alkaline-manganesebatteriesLR44 Repeat this procedure until you reach the ASA
(A76) or two silver oxide batteriesSR44 (Ever- speedyou need.
eady EPX-76 or equivalents).Batteriesof a dif- O: I took pictures with the aperture ring set at a
ferent type (e.9., 1.3V mercury batteries) can- halfway posataon between the f/stop numbers.
not be used, though they may be the same size. Was the film properly exposed?
O: When should I check the batteraes? A: Yes, you can use any in-betweensettingson the
A: O When new batteriesare inserted. aperture ring to obtain preciseexposure.
@ After the camera has been stored for a long
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O: How about in-between settings of the shutter other desiccant in the storage area. Do not store
speed dial in the manual mode? For example, the units near moth balls or similar volatile
between "125" and "25O". chemical materials to avoid the possibility of
A: In this case the film was still properly exposed damage to metal surfaces.
but at either 11125 sec. or 11250 sec. lt is re-
commended that you set the shutter speed ring
at a shutter speed index engraved on the cam-
era, not in between.
O: The viewf inder darkened and the camera stopped
functioning when I accidentally pressedtheshut-
ter releae button with the selector dial set in
the "BATTERY CHECK" position.
A: The mirror locked. Set the selector dial to
"AUTO" and the camera will function normal-
ly.
O: How do I clean the camera and lens?
A: Clean the camera using a clean, soft lintless
cotton cloth. Clean the lens only with a hand
powered air blower, antistatic brush or lens
tissue. NEVER rub the lens surfaceswith your
f inger, clothing or other abrasivematerial.
Take care not to permit water to enter the cam-
era when taking pictures in the rain or snow,
especially near seawater spray. After use near
the ocean, wipe the camera surfacesclean and
never leave salt residue on the camera.
Q: How do I store the camera?
A: Remove the camera from its case and store it
in a dry, well ventilated place. Protect against
excessmoisture by using packs of silica gel or
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