Olympus OM-77 AF Provozní pokyny

INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting an AF LensTo mount an OM lens, refer to page 37.Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap.19

23it locks. Do not touch the lens release buttonwhen mounting the lens.Remove the front lens cap.Removing the Lens:Press the lens release button and t

Taking Photographs IWith autofocus and programmed exposure, the OM77AF puts the fascinating world of SLRphotography at your fingertips; a perfect shot

Turning on the powerSlide the power switch ON.1Film speed and battery condition are shown for1.5 sec.OKBattery power below 50 %Change the batteries.Wh

Loading the FilmLoading and film-speed selection for DX film are automatic. Use only lSO 100 when using non-DX film.Make sure film is DX type.To open

3Avoiding direct sunlight, insert the film cartridge.Take care not to touch the shutter curtain withyour finger or the film leader.45Align the film le

The film is automatically wound on until the exposure counterreads 1.When the film is incorrectly loaded, blinks. Reload the film.Film type confirmati

Taking PhotographsPress the shutter release halfway to activate theviewfinder display.1(The display continues for 30 sec.)Frame your subject.2Do not t

Place your subject in the center of the autofocusframe.3Press the shutter release halfway to focus.4Under-exposurewarning:blinks.Over-exposurewarning:

5Press down on the shutter release.The film is automatically advanced one frame.In poor light conditions, the autofocus illuminatoris automatically ac

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus OM77AF. The OM77AF is a fully automatic SLRcamera which incorporates the very latest in photographic technology i

When battery power falls below 50 %, blinks after each shot, and charge time is increasedwhen using the Power Flash Grip 300; therefore, changing the

Rewinding the Film1Film rewind is also automatic.Confirm that you have reached the end of the film.R blinks.While sliding locking knob , press the rew

On completion of rewind, the shutter is released, flashes and theframe counter reads "0".Open the camera back and remove the film.The film i

Taking Photographs IIWith a Continuous AF mode, and a Program Shift that lets you choose at any time to shiftwithin the program in an aperture or shut

Taking a Continuous Series of ShotsContinuous focusing and shooting is especially useful whan shooting moving subjects. As soonas the subject is in fo

Using the Power FocusUseful when autofocusing on a subject is difficult. (Refer to page 51.)Press the AF/PF selection button to enter the"PF"

When the knob is shifted to the right, the lens focuses on closersubjects. When shifted to the left, the lens focuses on farthersubjects.Be sure not t

Light pressure: Fine adjustment.Firm pressure: High speed adjustment.When the subject within the focusing screen is infocus, press the shutter release

Using the Program ShiftAperture and shutter speed can be set freely while maintaining correct exposure.Press the AF/PF selection button to enter the A

Slide the shift knob.2PROGRAM blinks.Continue pressure on the knob until the desiredshutter speed/aperture combination appears in theviewfinder.28

Table of ContentsPreparations before Taking Pictures ... 3• Loading the Power Flash Grip 300Batteries ... 4• Loading the Power

Light pressure: 1/2-stop shifts.Firm pressure: Continuous change.Shutter speed increases.Shutter speed decreases.Faster shutter speeds will stop actio

Using the Focus Lock SystemPress the button to enter the /SINGLE mode.12Press the shutter release lightly, making sure thecenter subject is in focus (

3While pressing the shutter release lightly, changethe composition of the picture as you like.Press the release fully to take the photograph.431

Using the AE LockUseful for shooting against strong backlight. The AE and AF locks can be used together on thesame subject.12To eliminate extraneous l

3While continuing to hold in the AE lock button,change the composition of the photograph asdesired.4Still holding in the AE lock button, press theshut

Using the Reset ButtonPress the reset button.1. _ modes and any program shift will be cancelled and the mode set to PRO-GRAM, /SINGLE. 2. The lens wil

Using the Self-TimerThe camera should be fixed firmly, for example, on a tripod.Press the self-timer button. indicates self-timeractivation.Press the

2Press the shutter release fully to start the 12 sec.self-timer.blinks. (The shutter will fire in 12 seconds and the self-timer mode will be released.

Using an OM LensThe OM77AF switches to aperture-preferred auto mode. Autofocus is not available.1Align the red dots and rotate the lens until it locks

3Select an appropriate aperture.Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject.45Compose the shot and press the shutter release.38

Preparations before Taking Pictures3

6To detach the lens, press the ribbed button on theside of the lens and turn counter-clockwise until itis free.CAUTION: The lens cannot be removed by

Taking Photographs III (Flash Photography)With the Power Flash Grip 300 mounted, the OM77AF is the world's first autofocus SLR with abuilt-in fla

Using the Power Flash Grip 300Press the flash pop-up lever to release the flash andbegin charging.12back or the indicator in the viewfinder.41Check th

Press the shutter release.3Check the flash indicators. will blink to indicatecorrect exposure. does not appear if the subjectwas underexposed.442

Push in the flash reflector after use, and slide thepower switch OFF.5• Do not cover the flash reflector with your fingers.• The flash area is suffici

Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280A fully synchronized flash that is useful for fill-in flash photography as well as at night.Slide the F280 into the s

2Turn the power switch ON, and set the modeswitch to (OM-707/OM-77AF).A Super FP or Normal "OTF" Flash will be selectedautomatically dependi

When in dark places, lights and the unit fires in the Normal "OTF" Flash mode.In the Normal "OTF" Flash mode the working range is

5Check the flash emission.blinks to indicate correct exposure in the Normal "OTF" Flash mode.turns off to indicate under-exposure.In the Sup

Using the T20 and T32 Electronic FlashesCan be used In "OTF" AUTO flash mode.1Slide the unit into the shoe, secure it with thelock-screw, an

Loading the Power Flash Grip 300 BatteriesRemove the battery cover on the bottom of thegrip.Do not use different types of batteries, or new and old ba

3Check the charge indicator.lights up and the flash will fire when a shutterspeed slower than 1/100 sec. is required.The flash working distance varies

4Press the shutter release button.5Check for correct exposure.blinks to indicate correct exposure.No indicates under-exposure.50

Using a Conventional Auto FlashPress the button to enter the mode. Thecamera is set to f4 at 1/100 sec.The mode is not available when using theT20, T3

2Set the flash to work at f4.Press the button to cancel the mode after use.(Pressing the reset button also cancels themode.)352

• Auto flash units without an "F4" mode cannot be used.• If a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than f4 is used, slight under-exposure wi

To Take Better PhotographsThe following pages are presented to assist those who wish to improve their photographic tech-nique. Please read them carefu

Autofocus (AF)TTL "Zero-In" SystemAn exceptionally accurate TTL "Zero-In" elec-tronic focusing system, which works on the princi-p

Subject difficult for autofocusAlthough the OM77AF can focus in almost anysituation, there are certain conditions, illustratedbelow, in which it may b

ProgramThe OM77AF programs offer the optimum balancebetween aperture and shutter-speed settings toenable quick response to every photographic op-portu

Auto Program ShiftThe OM77AF has been programmed to automatical-ly select a program mode appropriate to the focallength of the lens to be used. There

2Insert the batteries in the correct directions andreplace the cover.To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob andpush down on the grip.4 LR03 (AAA

Manual Program ShiftWith the OM77AF, the photographer is free to selecta desired aperture or shutter speed with the assur-ance of a perfect exposure.

Power Flash Grip 300By using the Power Flash Grip 300, you are alwaysready for problem-free flash photography. With theflash reflector up, the unit wi

Full-Synchro Flash F280Combined with the F280, the OM77AF can syn-chronize with the flash unit at all shutter speeds,resulting in a flexible program t

T-Series FlashCombined with a T-Series flash (except the T-45),the OM77AF can be used for a variety of advancedflash techniques, bounce or diffused li

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering(Center-weighted, Averaged LightMetering)The OM77AF employs the famous TTL Direct"OTF" (Off-The-Fil

Viewfinder DisplayAutofocus FrameIn-Focus/Focus Impossible LED:Green LED: in-focusRed LED: autofocus is not possibleShutter Speed IndicatorAperture Se

LCD PanelThe OM77AF employs a large interactive LCD panelthat can "reply" to the photographers adjustmentswith information on the camera&apo

OM LensesWhile designed for a new series of Olympus AFlenses, the OM77AF can be used with non-AF OMlenses (although not in the AF mode), with theresul

OM AF SystemOM AF System Lenses OM AF System AccessoriesAF 50 mm F1.8 Full-Synchro Flash F280AF 28 mm F2.8 Power Flash Grip 300AF Zoom 35 - 70 mm F3.5

Notes on Using the OM77AF with Previous OM System Units• Auto Extension Tube 7/14/25 and Telescopic Auto Extension Tube 65-116 can be used only withOM

and and then push up until it locks.Note: Slide the power switch OFF when loading batteries or replacing the grip.6To replace the grip, align with th

Handling CareTake care in handling the camera.Do not use extra force.69

Storage CareBattery PrecautionsGuard against high temperatures and magneticfield.In case of malfunction, take the camera to your nearest Olympusservic

Questions and AnswersQ: What kind of batteries should I use?A: Use four LR03 (AAA) alkaline manganese bat-teries. Don't mix various kinds of batt

Q: Why doesn't the flash fire?A: There are two possible reasons. (1) Flash firingis automatically inhibited at shutter speedsfaster than 1/100 se

Description of Controls1. Pop-Up Flash6. Autofocus Illuminator5. Rubber Grip Section2. Power Flash Grip3003. Grip Lock Knob4. Lens Locking Button73

7. Self-Timer Button17. Flash Pop-Up Lever8. AF/PF Switching Button16. Shoulder Strap Eyelet15. Reset Button14. Shutter Release Button11. Hot Shoe13.

19. Camera BackRelease LockingButton 20. Eyepiece21. AE Lock Button22. Shift Knob (Power Focus/Program Shift)18. Camera BackRelease Knob23. Film Windo

76Main Specifications of the OM77AFType: Autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLRcamera.Film format: 24 x 36 mm.Lens mount: Olympus OM mount (designed forAF

77Viewfinder information: Type: LCD display, backillumination by LED.Contents: (1) Focus display. (2) Shutter speed/Aperture display. (3) Over/Under e

78Main Specifications of Power Grip 100System application: OM77AFType: Separable power-source grip.Power switch: After mounting, controlled bycamera&a

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of thegrip.Loading the Power Grip 100 Batteries12Insert the batteries in the correct directions andreplace the

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To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob andpush down on the grip.To replace the grip, align with the indicatorsand and then push up until it lock