Download Olympus OM-1 Operating Instructions

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER
The self-timer provides a method of
taking delayed action pictures allowing
you to get into your own photographs.
It is also ideal for macrophotography
when a cable release is not available.
To set the self-timer:
1) Rotate the self-timer lever counterclockwise until it stops (approximately
180°). Make sure the film has been
advanced properly.
2) Turn the start lever clockwise to
the vertical position to activate the
self-timer lever. The shutter will then
be released in approximately 12 seconds. You can adjust the delay time
between four and twelve seconds by
adjusting the lever as shown above.
If the film has not been advanced
properly, the timer lever will stop
halfway and the shutter will not fire.
To re-activate the timer, move the start
LOCKING UP THE MIRROR
lever counter-clockwise to stop the
timer lever, return the timer lever to
the starting position, and advance the
film. Then, turn the start lever again.
NOTE: If you do not reset the selftimer, the timer lever will begin moving
immediately after advancing the film
and the shutter will be released earlier
than expected.
You may set the self-timer lever either
before or after advancing the film.
Even after setting the lever, you can
release the shutter by pressing the
To minimize camera vibration in closeups,
reproduction
work,
macrophotography and photomicrography,
you can lock the instant return mirror
in the up position to eliminate mirror
shock. This is also handy in rapid
sequence shooting. To lock up the
mirror, compose and focus on your
subject and then turn the mirror lockup lever counter-clockwise until it
stops
(approximately
90°).
After
shooting, always return the lock-up
lever to its original position.
shutter release button. To stop the
self-timer during its operation, turn the
start lever counter-clockwise.
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NOTE: You can lock up the mirror at
any photographing stage — before or
after advancing the film. However, do
not carry the camera in direct sunlight
with the mirror locked up. This can
result in damage to the shutter curtains.