Olympus OM-2 - Manual (Page 46)

Q: What batteries should I use?
A: Use two 1.5V silver oxide batteries SR44
(Eveready EPX-76 or equivalents). Never
use 1.3V mercury batteries (though they
are the same size). (See page 7.)
Q: Why doesn't the battery chamber cap fit?
A: If you also own an OM-1, you may have the
caps mixed up. Although they look alike,
the OM-2 cap has "2" engraved inside.
Q: When should I check the batteries?
A: (1) When new batteries are inserted. (2)
After the camera hasn't been used for a long
time. (3) Before beginning a prolonged
period of use.
Q: Can film be properly exposed when the selec-
tor lever is in the "OFF" position?
A: The OM-2 is designed to always expose the
film 1/30 second or faster (ASA 100) with
the selector lever at the OFF position. If the
shutter is unintentionally released in darker
condition on "OFF" mode, the exposure
automatically stops in approx. 1/30 second
(ASA 100) to save unnecessary battery ex-
haustion.
Q: Can I set the shutter speed ring to any posi-
tion to take pictures on AUTO mode?
A: Any position except "B".
Q: Why is the automatic exposure shutter speed
much longer than indicated by the meter in
the viewfinder?
A: If film is not loaded, the shutter speed is
much longer than that indicated. If it is
necessary to obtain a correct reading with-
out actually taking a picture, insert a waste,
undeveloped film or the paper you find be-
hind the camera back at the purchase of your
OM-2, into the film position in the camera.
Q: Can I use the exposure compensation dial
when the selector lever is set at the "MAN-
UAL" position?
A: Yes. If the exposure compensation dial is
set for an intentional over- or under-ex-
posure, that over- or under-exposure will be
achieved when the shutter speed/F stop
combination centers the meter needle be-
tween the over- and under-exposure index
marks in the viewfinder. (See page 24.)
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