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Thank you for choosing the Olympus OM-40 PROGRAM. This camera is equipped with a unique ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) metering system. By combining this metering mode with the automatic film speed setting mode and programmed exposure mode, anyone can take perfectly exposed pictures with ease. Before using the camera, please read this operation manual carefully through while checking with your camera to become familiar with this versatile SLR.

Note: All the components of the Olympus OM-40 PROGRAM 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-40 PROGRAM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

< Preparations before Taking Pictures > · Mounting the Lens - 11 · Loading the Batteries - 13 · Checking the Batteries - 14 ·Setting the Camera for Automatic Film Speed Setting 15 · Loading the Film 16 < Taking photographs (I) > Pictures with ESP Metering 204www.butkus.org · Rewind the Film 23  How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure

· < Taking Photographs (II) > · How to Take Aperture-Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures 26 · Manual Exposure 29 · Manual Film Speed Setting 31 · Exposure Compensation 33 < Other Operations > · Using the Self-Timer 35 · Bulb Exposure 37

<Preparations before Taking Pictures>

The Olympus OM-40 PROGRAM is basically designed for automatic film speed setting with

DX coded film.

Mounting the Lens

Remove the rear lens cap.    Remove the body cap.

 

Align the red dots and rotate the lens clock wise until it locks.     Remove the front lens cap.4www.butkus.org   Removing the Lens: Press the lens release button and turn the lens counter-clockwise

Loading the Batteries

Remove the battery cover. .   Wipe battery surfaces clean. Make sure that + signs are facing upwards. (battery type - SR44 / LR44, very common type batteries.  About $2 each)

Checking the Batteries
After inserting the batteries, always check as follows:

Rotate the mode selector dial to the "BATTERY CHECK" position   If the sound becomes intermittent or the LED blinks, replace batteries.

Setting the Camera for Automatic Film Speed Setting

Make sure the film you are using is marked ""DX"". If the film you are using is not marked ""DX"" refer to page 31.4www.butkus.org   Set the film speed dial to

Loading the Film

Pull up on the rewind knob to open the camera back.   Place the film cartridge in the film chamber. (Always load film in the shade.}

 

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.   Take up the slack by turning the rewind crank clockwise4www.butkus.org

 

Close the camera back until it clicks into place. Take two blank shots. This will bring the film to the first frame. Checking the type of film: The film check window in the camera back will allow you to check the type of film loaded in the camera.

< Taking Photographs (I) >

This chapter explains how to take programmed automatic exposure pictures with ESP metering.

In this mode, anyone can enjoy taking pictures with ease, even in difficult lighting conditions such as backlight.

How to Take Programmed Automatic Exposure Pictures with ESP Metering

Make sure the camera is set for the ESP meter Set the mode selector dial to the "PROGRAM" position.

 

Set the lens to its minimum aperture. Press the shatter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display.4www.butkus.org (A built-in battery conserves turns off the viewfinder display after 60 seconds.)

 

Focus on your subject. The mark will appear in the finder when ESP metering is adjusting the exposure.   Press the shutter release to take the picture.

Rewinding the Film

When the exposure counter indicates the end of your roll of film Push the ""R"" button.

 

Fold out the rewind crank and wind it until the film tension is released. Open the camera back by pulling up on the rewind knob and remove the film.4www.butkus.org

< Taking Photographs (II) >

This mode a; you to respond creatively to the photo situation l free selection the lens aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation settings. 

How to Take Aperture-Preferred Automatic Exposure Pictures

Set the mode selector dial to the "AUTO" position. Select the light metering mode. ESP Metering "OTF" Light Metering

 

Set the aperture. Basic aperture setting Press the shutter release lightly to activate the viewfinder display. Focus on your subject

 

Press the shutter release to take the photograph. If you see an overexposure warning signal (the number "1000" blinks), set the aperture to a larger number.4www.butkus.org If the shutter speed is too slow, set the aperture to smaller number to prevent camera shake.

Manual Exposure

Set the mode selector dial to the "MANUAL" position     Set the aperture

 

Select the shutter speed.       Focus, then press the shutter release. To Obtain the Proper Exposure: Set the shutter speed ring to the setting indicated in the viewfinder. ESP Metering  "OTF" Light Metering

Manual Film Speed Setting

Release the DX ISO AUTO SET mode. Lift up the outer collar and rotate until the desired ISO speed appears in the window.4www.butkus.org

 

Readjust the index line. If the film speed dial (exposure compensation dial) cannot be turned to the ISO number of the film used set it once at an intermediate value then repeat steps 2 to 3 until the desired ISO number is set.

Exposure Compensation

For exposure compensation, set the dial anywhere except at "DX ISO AUTO SET". When an exposure compensation is set, the indicator lights in the  viewfinder. · After shooting, return the dial to its original position.

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