Symptom
The subjects' eyes
appear red in
printed pictures.
The subject was
within the frame of
the viewfinder, but
its edges are
missing on the print.
The film is
scratched.
The picture is
out of focus.
The picture is too
dark.
Cause
This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with
all cameras when a flash is used. It is
caused by light from the flash reflecting
off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-
eye varies depending on the individual
and the shooting conditions such as
ambient lighting. It is also more likely to
occur when using 135mm telephoto than
when using wide-angle focal lengths.
When a negative is enlarged, sometimes
the edge of the frame is not printed.
Sand or dust is lodged in the film path.
Film particles have accumulated inside
the camera.
The camera moved when the shutter
release button was pressed.
The viewfinder's autofocus frame was
not positioned on the subject.
The subject was out of the working
range of the flash.
The subject was backlit.
Remedy
© Use the Auto-S Flash mode to
significantly reduce red-eye
phenomenon.
Leave some room on the edges of
the frame when you compose
your shots.
Clean the film path while taking
care not to damage the shutter
curtains.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or Olympus service center.
Hold the camera correctly, and
press the shutter release button
gently.
Position the autofocus frame on
the subject, or use the focus lock.
Shoot within the working range
of the flash.
Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
See
p.28
p.12
p.22
p.27
p.29
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