Vivitar Automatic Fixed Mount Lens 55mm f2.8 Macro Instruction Manual

INSERTING THE BATTERIESRemove the cover of the battery chamber.Insert two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteriesLR44 (A76).Replace the cover.(NOTE)Two 1.5

(Attention)If no sound is heard and the light does not turnon, the batteries have not been correctly inserted,or their charge is exhausted. In this

LOADING THE FILMLoad the film.Open the camera back.(Never load or unloadthe camera in direct sun-light.)11

Insert the film leader in one of the slots of thetake-up spool.The film leader must not be excessively drawnout.(The film leader doesnot enter complet

The perforations of the film must engage withthe sprocket teeth. Make sure it is well tense,and close the backWind the film once.13

Take blank shots until the exposure countershows "1".(Ways of taking blank shots)This instance is not suit-able for taking blank shotssin

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEEDSet the ASA film speed.(The ASA film speed dial is set at ASA 100.)15

THE WAY TO AUTOMATIC PHOTOGRAPHYAll the problemsof exposure are electronically taken careby the OM-10.It is a single lens reflex camerawhich can be

Set the desired aperture.(Aperture guideline)Confirm that the camera is set at the "AUTO"position.Set the selector dial at the "ON"

The proper shutter speed lights up in the viewfinder.18

To an OM-10 OwnerWe appreciate very much that you have acquiredan OM-10, a camera designed to allow you to takegood pictures automatically and with th

TAKING PICTURES AUTOMATICALLYFocus.19

Out of focus.Correct focus.20

When holding the camerahorizontally, make sureto press your elbowsagainst your body.Have your elbow pressedagainst your body whenholding the camera ve

THE OM-10: DESIGNED TO SAVEBATTERY CONSUMPTIONthis light will go off automatically after 90 sec-onds, to prevent unnecessary battery consump-tion.<

when you are not going to take any more pictures. ends.Turn the rewind release lever when the filmMove the selector dial to the "OFF" positi

film.and unload theresistance.Open the backKeep rewinding the film until you feel no moreUNLOADING THE FILM24

THE USE OF THE SELF-TIMERClick the selector dial to the position "SELFTIMER".Press the shutter release button.A beeping sound is heard and

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUESThe various functions of the OM-10 andthe wide variety of lenses, flash, winder, andsystem accessories which can be used with i

CONTROLLING THE EXPOSUREWhen taking pictures in a place which is eithertoo dark or too bright, even if you follow theaperture guidelines given on page

When photograhing fast moving subjects, there isa marked tendency to obtain a blurred image ofthe subject. This can be made use of as a techni-que to

TABLE OF CONTENTSDescription of Controls ... 3Preparations beforeTaking Pictures . . . . 6 to 15Mounting and Detachingthe Lens ... 7Inserting

When shooting against the light, or if the subjectis standing before a window, the face tends to ap-pear dark on the image. In this case, use the ex-p

LONG EXPOSURESIndoors when it is dark, or when photographingat night, use the "BULB" setting and take thepictures by resorting to long exp

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYElectronicFlash T32ElectronicFlash T20The T32 and T20 electronic flash units specifi-cally designed for OM cameras provide artifi

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USING THE WINDER 2Fast moving subjects, such as in sports, car racing,and the like, make you wish to take pictures at afaster pace.The time spent wind

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FROM GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE USE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSESThe main characteristic of the single lens reflexcamera is the possibility of using a plu

Telephoto 200mm36

MAKING USE OF THE DEPTH OF FIELDWhen you have a subject in focus, there is a rangein the fore and the background which is clearlydefined in the pictur

< How to check the depth of field >The photograph is focused at a distance ofabout 4m (13 ft).In this case, if the aperture is set at F 4, thera

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLSRewind Release Lever(P. 23)(P. 10, P.25)Self-Timer/Battery Check LightSelf-Timer/Battery Check BeeperPreview Button(P. 39)Manua

MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROLWhen the optional Manual Adapter is attached tothe OM-10, it is possible to revert to manual ex-posure control. When photogr

Shutter-speed priority at 1/1000 sec.< When shutter-speed priority is advisable >Set the necessary shutter speed in the ManualAdapter.Turn the a

TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSESMC stands for multicoating.Picture image may be cut off slightly when OM-10 is used with the 600mm and 1000mm lenses.

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CARE AND STORAGE OF THE CAMERAGeneralDust and moisture are primary harmful agentsaffecting your camera. When you do not usethe camera, remove it from

only with an air brush, antistatic brush, or wipeit lightly with a camel hair brush or lens tissue.In EXTREME cares, use a clean, soft cottoncloth mo

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ : I can neither release the shutter even by press-ing the shutter release button, nor advancethe film. Why?A : Because no bat

last for about a half year, and the silveroxide batteries for about one year.When the temperature is extremely low.Q : I pressed the shutter release b

MAIN SPECIFICATIONSCamera type: 35mm single lens reflex camerawith electronic control automatic exposureand focal plane shutter.Image format: 24 x 36

ing is possible with the Olympus OM SystemWinder 2.Self-timer: Electronic self-timer with about 12second delay.Accessory shoe: Built-in type, with dir

The photo indicates OM-10 camera body with the 50mm F1.8 standard lens.Depth of Field ScaleAperture RingFocusing RingLens Mount RingExposureCompensati

Long Exposure(From page 30)For long exposure photography within 2 sec.(with ASA 100 film) however, you can takepictures on AUTO mode.Flash Photograph

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Tripod SocketWinder Coupling TerminalWinder Coupling SocketGuide Pin HoleBattery ChamberBody Mount Ring(P. 33)(P. 33)(P. 33)(P. 33)(P.9)Shutter Curtai

PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PICTURESThe OM-10's circuitsare powered by two 1.5V alkaline-manganese or silver oxide batteries.Without them, the shu

* If you have purchased an OM-10 in conjunctionwith a lens, the body cap and rear lens cap arenot provided.Remove the front lens cap.Remove the body c

Detach the lens.Mount the lens.8