Olympus 88 User Manual

Taking Photographs
Set the mode dial at "P".
The will turn on in the viewfinder. If it
blinks the shutter will trip at 1/60 sec. or a
slower. In this case, use flash or mount the
camera on a tripod. (Lightly press the
shutter release if the viewfinder display
doesn't show. The display in the viewfinder
will remain on for 30 seconds.)
Focus on the focusing screen with the power
focus dial. *Do not touch the lens front part.
Look through the viewfinder
and aim the camera at your
subject.
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Olympus 88 Specifications

General

Film Format	35mm
Exposure Control	Automatic
Type	Compact
Flash	Built-in
Battery	2 x AA

Summary

Preparations for Taking Pictures

Loading the Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the camera.

Checking the Batteries

How to verify battery power and when to replace them.

Mounting the Lens

Step-by-step guide to attach a lens to the camera body.

Taking Photographs 1

Loading the Film

Procedure for inserting film into the camera for shooting.

Rewinding the Film

Automatic process for rewinding exposed film.

Taking Photographs II

Using the backlight control button

How to compensate exposure for subjects against bright backgrounds.

Using the self-timer

Instructions for using the self-timer function for delayed shots.

Using OM Lenses

Guidance on how to use conventional OM lenses with the camera.

Taking Photographs III (flash photography)

Using T-series Electronic Flashes

Guide for using T-series electronic flashes with the camera.

Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280

Instructions for using the Full-Synchro Flash F280.

Taking Photographs IV: Using the OM-88 with the Manual Adapter 2

Mounting the Manual Adapter 2

How to attach the Manual Adapter 2 to the camera.

Aperture-priority Auto Exposure

Using aperture-priority mode with the Manual Adapter 2.

Manual Exposure

How to set exposure manually using the adapter.

Bulb Exposure

Instructions for using the bulb exposure mode.

Using Conventional Auto Flash Units

To Take Better Photographs

Programmed Exposure

Explanation of the camera's programmed exposure control system.

Standard Program Diagram

Diagram illustrating the camera's standard program exposure settings.

Programmed Flash Control Diagram

Diagram explaining the programmed flash control.

TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering

Display in the Viewfinder

Using the Manual Adapter 2

Procedure for Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure

How to use aperture-priority mode with the Manual Adapter 2.

Procedure for Manual Exposure

How to use manual exposure mode with the Manual Adapter 2.

Using Aperture Effects

Demonstrates aperture effects on images.

Using Shutter Speed Effects

Demonstrates shutter speed effects on images.

OM-88 System

Notes on the OM-88 with Current OM System Units

Conventional OM Lenses

Care and Storage

Questions and Answers

Description of Controls

Specifications

Manual Adapter 2: Description of Controls

Manual Adapter 2 Specifications