Olympus CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom, 8080 Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-8080 Wide Zoom

REFERENCE MANUAL

Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.

Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your

new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

developmental stages and may differ from those of the actual product.

DIGITAL CAMERA

REFERENCE MANUAL

C-8080 Wide Zoom

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in Europe

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number :C-8080 Wide Zoom

RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name :OLYMPUS Responsible Party :Olympus America Inc. Address :2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Composition of the manual

Getting started

Using the buttons and menus

Shooting basics

Flash

Advanced shooting

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Playback

Customizing the camera

Camera Settings

Print setting (DPOF)

Direct printing (PictBridge)

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P.29

P.46

P.59

P.70

P.102

P.121

P.145

P.166

P.176

P.186

Introduction of the camera’s functions

Contents

Names of parts

P.4

P.9

Basic Photography

Advanced Photography

To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.

For playing back and editing pictures

Settings that make the camera easier to operate.

Specifications

Glossary of terms

P.221

P.223

Index

P.226

Miscellaneous

P.200

Troubleshooting and other information

Printing pictures

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Contents

Composition of the manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Getting started 16

Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Other ways to power the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Inserting a card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Switching cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning the power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Attaching the lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing the angle of the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2 Using the buttons and menus 29

Direct buttons and menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Direct buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Direct button basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Functions that can be set using the direct buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Menu basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Mode menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3 Shooting basics 46

Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) . . . 53

Subjects that are difficult to auto focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Using the optical zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4 Flash 59

Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

External flash (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using an Olympus external flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using a commercially available external flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Compatible external flashes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using the slave flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5 Advanced shooting 70

Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Using My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Focusing applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

AF MODE - Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

P-AF – Changing the auto focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Changing the position of the AF target mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AF illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Spot metering / Center-weighted metering

– Selecting the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing the position of the metering target mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Multi-metering

– Metering the exposure at more than one point MULTI . . . . . 83

AE Lock - Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Super macro shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Changing the time until remote control is activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

High speed, sequential and AF sequential

shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Guideline shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Shooting in black & white or sepia-tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

FRAME ASSIST

– Displaying vertical and horizontal lines to aid composition. . . . . . . . 99

Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 102

Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

RAW Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

3:2 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

ISO – Set-up appropriate sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Auto white balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Preset1 white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Preset2 white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Custom white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

White balance compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Saving a custom white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

HUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

SCENE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Histogram – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures

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7 Playback 121

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

QUICK VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Selecting the number of pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Creating an index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Editing a movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

INFO – Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Displaying guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Editing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

RAW editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Copying pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

8 Customizing the camera 145

ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately after shooting . . . . . . . . 147

Setting the button operation sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

SHUTTER SOUND – Setting the shutter sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

DIAL – Changing the function of the control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Setting the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Using the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

SHORT CUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Setting the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Using the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

CONTROL PANEL – Using the monitor as a control panel . . . . . . . . . . . 163

VOLUME – Adjusting the playback volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

9 Camera Settings 166

Formatting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Selecting a language for on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Setting the warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

SLEEP – Setting the time until the camera enters sleep mode . . . . . . . . 169

FILE NAME – Assigning a file name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

BATTERY SAVE

– Reducing battery consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

PIXEL MAPPING – Checking the image processing functions . . . . . . . . 172

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 173

Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

VIDEO OUT – Setting the video signal type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

USB setup – Setting the connection destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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10 Print setting (DPOF) 176

How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

11 Direct printing (PictBridge) 186

Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Printing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Easy printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

PRINT/MULTI PRINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

ALL PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Trim the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Miscellaneous 200

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

List of factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

List of items by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device

. . . 220

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Page 10

Names of parts

Camera

Lens

AF illuminator

gP.78

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

gP.89, 90

Microphone gP.100, 137

Shutter button gP.50

AF sensor

A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP.134

DC-IN jack gP.19

USB connector gP.187

Flash gP.59

Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/ <) gP.89, 90

Viewfinder gP.27

Control dial gP.31, 33, 150

QUICK VIEW button gP.122

OK/Menu button (e) gP.37

Arrow pad (acbd) gP.37, 121

Card button (CF xD) gP.23

Card cover gP.22

Card access lamp gP.50

Monitor

g P.28, 50

Erase button (S) gP.51, 143

AEL button (AEL) gP.85

Remote control receiver gP.90

Monitor button (f) gP.50

Connector cover g134, 187

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Names of parts

Battery compartment cover gP.18

Battery compartment lock gP.18

Power switch gP.25

Mode dial gP.25, 46

Zoom lever (WG/TU)

gP.57, 124, 125

Custom button (z) gP.154

Flash pop-up button gP.59 Strap eyelet * gP.16

Record mode button (K) gP.105

White balance button (WB) gP.109

Exposure compensation button (F)

gP.64, 108

Information display button (INFO)

gP.135

AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF)

gP.79, 87, 88

Protect button (0) gP.142

Flash mode button (#) gP.59 Rotation button (y) gP.123

Metering button (4) gP.81 Print button (<) gP.178

Diopter adjustment ring

gP.27

Speaker

Tripod socket

Strap eyelet *

gP.16

* The metal clip of the strap eyelet is

not shown in detail in the illustrations in this manual.

Hot shoe gP.65

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Names of parts

Viewfinder and monitor indications

(Shooting mode

Item Indication Ref. page

1 Shooting mode P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, J, I P. 4 6

2 Shutter speed 15" to 1/4000, BULB P.71

3 Aperture value F2.4 to F8.0 P.70

4 Exposure compensation

Exposure differential

–2.0 to +2.0 –3.0 to +3.0

P. 1 0 8

P. 7 2

5 Battery check e, f P. 1 4

6 Green lamp  P. 5 0

7 Flash stand-by

Camera movement warning/ Flash charge

Lights

Blinks

P.50, 59

8 Macro mode

Super macro mode Manual focus

& %

MF,

P. 8 7 P. 8 8 P. 7 9

9 Noise reduction O P. 1 1 8

F5.6

200

04:00

0.0

3264*2448

F5.6

0.0

1/1/200

200

Still picture

Movie

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Names of parts

10 Flash mode

, #, $, #SLOW1,

SLOW1,

SLOW2

P. 5 9

11 Flash intensity control w –2.0 to +2.0 P.64

12 Sequential shooting mode o, i, j, k, 7 P. 9 2

13 Self-timer

Remote control

P. 8 9 P. 9 0

14 Sound record R P.100,

101, 137

15 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.102

16 Resolution 3264 × 2448, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc. P.104

17 AF target mark

Metering target mark

[ ] P.50

P.81, 82

18 Number of storable still

pictures Remaining recording time

04:00

P. 1 0 4

P. 5 5

19 AE lock

AE memory

B C

P. 8 5

20 Metering mode 5, 4 P. 8 1

21 ISO ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 etc. P.107

22 White balance

, 3, 5, 4, w to z, 1,

CWB1 to CWB4,

P. 1 0 9

P.111

23 White balance compensation B1 to B7, R1 to R7 P.112

24 Scene modes i, l, m P. 11 7

Hue I –5 to +5 P.116

Saturation 6 –5 to +5 P.117

Sharpness N –5 to +5 P.114

Contrast J –5 to +5 P.115

26 Memory gauge a, b, c, d P. 1 4

27 Card [xD], [CF] P.23

Item Indication Ref. page

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Names of parts

(Playback mode

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set to ON are shown below. g “INFO – Displaying shooting information” (P.135)

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

Item Indication Ref. page

1 Battery check e, f P. 1 4

2 Card [xD], [CF] P.23

3 Print reservation/

number of prints Movie

<×10

P. 1 7 8 P. 1 2 8

4 Sound record H P.100,

101, 128

5Protect 9 P. 1 4 2

6 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.102

7 Resolution 3264 × 2448, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480,

320 × 240 etc.

P. 1 0 4

8 Aperture value F2.4 to F8.0 P.70

9 Shutter speed 8' to 1/4000 P.71

10 Exposure compensation –2.0 to +2.0 P.108 11 White balance WB AUTO, 2, 3, 5, 4, w to z, 1,

P. 1 0 9 P.111

12 ISO ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 etc. P.107

13 Date and time ’04. 4.17 15:30 P.168

14 File number

Playing time/Total recording time

FILE : 100 - 0030 00:00/00:36

P. 1 7 6 P. 1 2 8

'04.04.17 15:30

3264*2448

F5.6

1/200

0.0

'04.04.1

7 1 15:30

5:30

00:00/00:36

Still picture Movie

Note

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Names of parts

(Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

(Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

BATTERY EMPTY

is displayed.

Lights (green)

(Goes off after a while)

Blinks (red)

Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: low

If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, charge the battery as soon as possible.

Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

F5.6

1/1/200

200

3264*2448

0.0

Battery check indication

Memory gauge

Before shooting

(Gauge is off)

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully lit) Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

One picture taken

(Lit)

Two or more taken

(Lit)

Shoot Shoot Shoot

Wait

abcd

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How to use this manual

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.

(Indications used in this manual

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

Reference pages describing details or associated information.

Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here.

The buttons for the function and their location are clearly illustrated.

This shows control dial operations.

Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “Menu basics” (P.38).

This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.

Note

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Getting started

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in

the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight.

2 Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper

and ring.

3 Thread the strap through the string loop

(attached to the lens cap in Step 1).

4 Thread the strap through the strap eyelet,

then back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows.

5 When you have decided how long you want the

strap to be, pull on the strap in the stopper A to make sure it is securely fastened.

6 Attach the strap to the other eyelet following

Steps 3 to 5.

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

Stopper

Ring

Strap eyelet

Note

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Getting started

Charging the battery

This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the instructions provided with the charger.

1 Plug the power cord into the charger.

2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a

household electrical outlet.

3 Remove the protection cap from the battery.

Place the battery on the charger, making sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

• Align the battery with the guideline on the charger ( ), and insert the battery into the charger as far as it goes.

• Meaning of the charge lamp indications:

Lights red : Charging Lights green : Charging is completed Blinks red : Charging failure

• The battery charges in approximately 5 hours. The charging time may differ according to the amount of power left in the battery.

• Use only the specified charger.

• The battery becomes warm during charging, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, you are recommended to carry a spare battery (sold separately) with you.

• Always secure the protection cap to the battery when carrying it or not being used to prevent short-circuiting of the battery terminals.

AC wall outlet

Protection cap

Charge lamp

Note

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Getting started

Loading the battery

This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is retracted.

2 Slide the battery compartment lock from

= to ) and open the battery compartment cover.

J Inserting a battery

3 Insert the battery, making sure that it is

correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

• The battery lock secures the battery when correctly loaded.

J Removing the battery

Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (A).

• The battery is ejected.

• Keeping your hand over the battery to stop it falling out, turn the camera right way up and remove the battery.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

5 Slide the battery compartment lock from

) to =.

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Battery lock

The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.14).

Battery level warning

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Loading the battery

Getting started

Other ways to power the camera

(AC adapter

The optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a PC or outputting images on a printer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

(Power battery holder

The optional power battery holder allows you to shoot for longer than when using the lithium ion battery. Be sure to remove the battery compartment cover pushing to the direction of the arrow when attaching the power battery holder to the camera. For more details, read the instructions provided with the power battery holder.

DC-IN jack (black)

AC wall outlet

Power plug

AC adapter

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Loading the battery

Getting started

TIPS

How to use the charger in another country

→ To use the charger in another country, equip the charger with an adapter

plug suited to the AC outlet in the intended region of use. Please ask your travel agency about which adapter plug to use.

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC or printer. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC or printer.

• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

• The battery consumption may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc.

• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This discourages the power to last longer.

• When the monitor is turned on.

• Repeated zoom adjustments.

• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on.

• When the camera is connected to a PC or printer.

• When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if a battery is loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge the battery in the camera.

• Carefully read the instructions for the AC adapter before use.

Note

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Getting started

Inserting a card

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, CompactFlash and Microdrive. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The xD-Picture Card can be used simultaneously with CompactFlash or Microdrive.

Card basics

The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. The following cards can be used. Read the instructions for the card carefully before use.

xD-Picture Card

• 16 MB to 512 MB

 Index area

You can write down the card’s contents.

 Contact area

Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.

CompactFlash (CF) (optional)

CompactFlash is a large-capacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards.

• The camera may not function normally with some types of CompactFlash cards.

Microdrive (optional)

You can use Microdrive that supports CF+Type II (CompactFlash expansion standard). Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Be sure to read the “Precautions for using Microdrive” (P.24).

• 340 MB Microdrive cannot be used.

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g “Formatting cards” (P.166)





Note

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Inserting a card

Getting started

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is retracted.

2 Open the card cover.

3 Insert a card.

xD-Picture Card

• Insert the card into the front slot, ensuring that it is not inserted diagonally.

• Insert the card as far as it will go until it clicks.

• If the card is inserted incorrectly oriented or it is inserted at an angle, the contact area may be damaged or the card may become jammed.

• If the card is not inserted fully, it may not be able to record data.

CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the rear slot, as shown.

• Set the eject button in the down position.

4 Close the card cover securely until it

clicks.

Removing the card

xD-Picture Card

• Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card will be ejected. Take hold of the card and pull it out.

Card cover

Notch

Eject button

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Note

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Inserting a card

Getting started

CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Set the eject button in the upright position.

• Press the eject button gently all the way in. The card will be ejected a short way.

• Take hold of the card and pull it out.

• Return the eject button to the down position before closing the card cover.

• Do not push the card in with a pen or similar hard or pointed object.

• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the battery while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Switching cards

The card currently in use is indicated in the viewfinder or on the monitor. Choose the card you want to record the picture on before taking the picture. The factory default setting is the xD-Picture Card. If only one card is inserted, that card is automatically selected. Card selection can also be made in Playback mode.

1 Press the card button repeatedly to select

the card you want to use.

• The indication alternates between the two slots.

[xD] : xD-Picture Card [CF] : CompactFlash or Microdrive

Eject button

Note

Card button

F5.6

1/1/200

200

3264*2448

0.0

Selected card

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Inserting a card

Getting started

(Precautions for using Microdrive

The following restrictions apply when using Microdrive. Read the instructions provided with your Microdrive. You are recommended to use an xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash card when taking important pictures.

Operating environment

Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. As it is a rotating recording medium, it is not as resistant to vibration or impact as the solid recording medium of other cards. When using Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or impact. (Special care is needed during recording and playback.)

• Do not bang the camera down on the table during recording.

• Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it on your shoulder.

• Do not use the camera where the ground is likely to vibrate, such as a construction site.

• Do not use the camera in the car while driving along a bumpy road etc., where the camera will be badly shaken.

Precautions regarding Microdrive

• Do not write on the label.

• Do not remove the label.

• Do not over-wrap labels.

• It is advisable to keep Microdrive in its case for storage or transportation.

• Microdrive may become hot if used for an extended period of time. Care should be taken when handling Microdrive.

• Do not take close to where there is strong magnetism.

• Do not apply strong pressure to the cover.

Camera operations

Using Microdrive may increase the battery consumption. To reduce consumption of the battery, observe the following.

• Whenever possible, refrain from using the monitor during shooting.

• Unless there is a particular need, remove the xD-Picture Card when using Microdrive.

• If nothing happens when the buttons are pressed, remove the battery, then put it back again.

• If you use Microdrive when the battery power is low, the camera may not turn on.

If CARD ERROR is displayed

• If no pictures can be recorded or downloaded, run SCANDISK on a PC. g “Error codes” (P.200)

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Getting started

Turning the power on/off

1 Press the catch on the lens cap in the

direction of the arrow and remove the lens cap.

2 Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with

the red line.

3 Press the power switch.

• The mode in which the camera turns on depends on the position of the mode dial. Shooting mode: The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The monitor turns on and the lens extends. Playback mode: The camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on. C mode: The menu is displayed on the monitor.

• You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off.

4 Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

TIPS

Setting the date and time

Pictures are saved with the date and time when they were taken. g “Setting the date and time” (P.168)

Selecting a language for on-screen display

You can select the language in which illustrations and explanations are displayed on the monitor. g “Selecting a language for on-screen display” (P.167)

Shooting mode gP.46

Use one of these positions when you want to take pictures.

Playback mode gP.121

Use this mode to view pictures you have taken on the monitor.

C mode gP.45

Use this mode to perform basic camera settings, such as date/time and beep sound. When the camera is turned on, the

mode menu is displayed on the monitor.

Mode dial

Power switch

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Turning the power on/off

Getting started

The viewfinder or monitor turned off

•

To reduce battery consumption, the lens retracts to the widest position and the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or zoom lever. You can select the length of time until the camera enters the sleep mode.

“SLEEP – Setting the time until the camera enters sleep mode” (P.169)

• To reduce battery consumption, the camera turns off automatically and the lens retracts after about 4 hours of non-operation. To resume operation, turn the camera on again.

• If the camera is subjected to strong vibration or impact while it is turned on, it may turn off momentarily and the date and other settings return to the factory default settings.

If the card is not recognized (card check)

When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.

• All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.

Monitor indication Corrective action

NO CARD

There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. → Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and

insert it again.

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Replace the card with a new one or format the card. → Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press e. Replace

the card with a new one.

→ Format the card.

Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

Note

POWER%OFF

FORMAt

CARD%SEtUP

SELECt

Note

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Getting started

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight (visual acuity).

1 With the viewfinder off, press f to turn it

on.

2 Look through the viewfinder and slowly

turn the diopter adjustment ring.

3 Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the

AF target mark can be seen clearly.

When light shines directly on the lens, flare or ghosting may occur. To prevent this happening, attach a lens hood.

1 Fit the lens hood matching the lens hood

indicator ( ) with the indicator on the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the

arrow as far as it goes.

• The lens hood cannot be attached or detached when the lens cap is on.

• The lens cannot be retracted with the lens hood attached backwards.

Viewfinder

f button

Diopter adjustment ring

F5.6

1/1/200

200

3264*2448

0.0

AF target mark

Attaching the lens hood

Note

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Getting started

Holding the camera

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera in a position as shown in the illustration. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap away from the lens, flash and AF sensor.

• Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently.

• For the best results, hold camera at right position so that flash is positioned higher than the lens.

You can change the angle of the monitor. This is useful for taking low-angle shots where the viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.

1 Take hold of the monitor as shown in the

illustration and pull it out.

To take low-angle shots, position the monitor in the up position as shown.

• The monitor can be positioned in the down position at an angle of 45 degrees and in the up position at an angle of 22, 45 or 90 degrees.

• To take high-angle shots, position the monitor in the down position.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip Top view

Do not hold this part of the

lens.

Note

Changing the angle of the monitor

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Using the buttons and menus

2 Using the buttons and menus

Direct buttons and menus

This camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting and playback-related functions. The setting screens are displayed on the monitor when the direct buttons are pressed. Menus are also provided for selecting the various shooting and playback settings.

Functions that can be set using the direct buttons can also be set using the menus.

Ex 1: To select a metering mode

Using the direct button Using the menus

Press 4.Press e to display the menu, then select

MODE MENU – CAMERA tab – ESP/5.

• The setting screen is displayed on the monitor.

• Turn the control dial while holding down 4 to select a metering mode.

• Press ac to select a metering mode.

Arrow pad

Control dial

4 Metering button

OK button

ESP

MULtI

ESP

MULtIMEtERING

FLASH MODE

CARD PIC

CAMERA

ESP

AF/ /MF

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Direct buttons and menus

Using the buttons and menus

Ex 2: To select a flash mode

TIPS

Flash intensity control can be adjusted directly by turning the control dial while holding down w.

Using the direct button Using the menus

Press #.Press e to display the menu, then select

MODE MENU – CAMERA tab – FLASH MODE.

• The setting screen is displayed on the monitor.

• Turn the control dial while holding down # to select a flash mode.

• Use the arrow pad to select flash-related settings.

Press

Select FLASH MODE

Select w Select Q FLASH Select #SLOW

The same setting screen is displayed using the direct button or the MODE MENU.

Arrow pad

Control dial

OK button

# Flash mode button

FLASH MODE

AUtO

SLO W

SEt

CARD PIC

CAMERA

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH

SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH

SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

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Using the buttons and menus

Direct buttons

The direct buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Turning the control dial while holding down the direct button allows you to select menu options or change the values for the different functions. Certain function settings require the direct button to be pressed repeatedly.

Direct button basics

The procedure for making settings using the direct buttons and control dial is shown below. The setting screens are displayed on the monitor when pressing the direct button.

Ex: Using the

# (flash mode) button

1 Turn the control dial while holding

down # to select the flash mode.

• The setting screen is displayed on the monitor.

• At the moment you release your finger from the # button, the flash mode setting is made.

• If the operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can select further options.

2 Press e while holding down # to display

the menu. Release the direct button after the menu is displayed.

• The menu for changing the current settings for the various flash options is displayed.

3 Follow the operation guide to select the

item and option you want to change.

g For further details, see “Menu basics” (P.38).

Arrow pad

Control dial

OK button

# Flash mode button

FLASH MODE

AUtO

SLO W

SEt

Operation guide

FLASH MODE

AUtO

0.0

IN+

FLASH SLOW

SLOW1

SEt

SELECt

The icons displayed in the operation guide correspond to the arrow pad and e button.

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Direct buttons

Using the buttons and menus

TIPS

Further options may be available depending on the option you selected. If the operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can select further options.

Ex) When the Y/< (self-timer/remote control) button is used

Turn the control dial while holding down Y/< to change the setting.

If you select <, the operation guide is displayed.

Pressing e while holding down B displays the screen for selecting the time that remote control is activated.

OFF

SEt

Operation guide

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Direct buttons

Using the buttons and menus

Functions that can be set using the direct buttons

(Shooting mode



F (exposure compensation) button gP. 1 0 8

Changes the exposure compensation value.

Control dial



# (flash mode) button gP. 59

Selects a flash mode from auto, ! (red-eye reduction), # (fill-in flash), #SLOW (slow synchronization) and $ (flash off).

Control dial















Control dial







This means to turn the control dial while holding down the direct button to make function settings.

Control dial

+2.0

SEt

F5.6

1/1/200

200

The histogram display can be set. gP.119

You can select the various options available in FLASH MODE, w (flash intensity control), Q FLASH (external flash) and #SLOW (slow synchronization) mode. gP. 6 3

FLASH MODE

AUtO

SLO W

SEt

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Direct buttons

Using the buttons and menus





Press at the

same time

w (flash intensity control) buttons gP. 64

Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.

Control dial



AF/&/MF (AF/Macro/MF) button gP.79, 87, 88

Selects a focus mode from AF (auto-focus), & (macro), MF (manual focus), % (super macro) and %MF (super macro MF).

Control dial



4 (metering) button gP.81, 83

Selects a metering mode from ESP, spot metering (5), multi-metering (5MULTI) and center-weighted metering (4).

Control dial



B (self-timer/remote control) button gP.89, 90

Activates the self-timer or remote control function.

Control dial

0.0

AF/ /MF

SEt

MOVE

When the AF MODE is set to SPOT, the AF target mark can be moved. gP.77

You can select the various options available in FOCUS MODE, AF MODE, FULLTIME AF and P-AF mode. gP.74, 75, 76

ESP

MULtI

ESP

MOVE

When the metering mode is set to 5, the metering target can be moved. gP.8 2

OFF

SEt

When < is selected, you can set the time that remote control is activated. gP. 91

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Direct buttons

Using the buttons and menus



WB (white balance) button gP. 1 0 9

Selects a white balance setting from AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM and V (one-touch).

Control dial



K (record mode) button gP. 1 0 5

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ

Control dial



z (custom) button gP. 1 5 4

Activates the function registered on the custom button. See “Custom button” (P.154) for details of how to register a function and use the button.



QUICK VIEW button gP. 1 2 2

Displays the last picture taken on the monitor.



AEL (AE Lock) button gP.85

Fixes the exposure. The lock function is alternately activated and canceled each time you press the button.

PRESEt1

PRESEt2

CUStO M

AUtO

SEt

The screen for setting the selected white balance is displayed. gP.109-113

RAW

tIFF

SHQ

SQ1

SEt

The screen for setting the selected record mode is displayed. gP.105

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Direct buttons

Using the buttons and menus

(Playback mode



0 (protect) button gP. 1 4 2

Protects important pictures from accidental erasure.



INFO (information display) button gP. 1 3 5

Displays the shooting information and histogram.



y (rotation) button gP. 1 2 3

Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.



< (print) button gP. 1 7 8

Stores print reservation data on the card.



S (erase) button gP.143, 144

Erases a selected picture.











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Using the buttons and menus

Using the menus

There are two types of menu: the top menu which is the first screen that appears on the monitor when you turn on the camera and press e, and the MODE MENU which categorizes settings into tabs. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. When the mode dial is set to C, the MODE MENU is displayed instead of the top menu.

MODE MENU

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

MFAF

PIC

CAMERA

CARD

ISO

DIGItAL ZOOM

NOISE REDUCtION

FRAME ASSISt

FUNCtION

OFF

CARD PIC

CAMERA

• Take you directly to the setting screens.

• Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.

• The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU.

• You can change the shortcut menus in any mode other than nq modes. g “SHORT CUT” (P.157)

• Categorizes the settings into tabs.

• Displays the associated menu items when a tab is selected by pressing ac.

• Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

Tab

Top menu

Shortcut menus

• Setting the mode dial to C displays the MODE MENU.

• Setting the mode dial to P A S M r n m l j i and pressing e displays the top menu in the shooting mode.

• Setting the mode dial to q and pressing e displays the top menu in the playback mode.

Press e

MODE MENU

DIGItAL ZO O M

ISO

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Using the buttons and menus

Menu basics

This section explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. Setting the mode dial to C displays the screen in Step 2.

MODE MENU

DIGItAL ZO O M

ISO

CAM PIC

CARD

CARD%SEtUP

CAMPIC

CARD

NORMAL

ALL RESEt

DIAL

REC VIEW

SHUttER SOUND

BEEP

1 Press e to display the top

menu, then press d.

Top menu CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

E tab

2 Press ac to select

a tab, then press d.

Press b to return to the tab selection screen.

CARD

CAM

PICtURE

CONtRASt

SHARPNESS

SCENE MODES

AUtO

NORMAL

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

MFAF

PIC

CAMERA

CARD

OK/Menu button

Arrow pad

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Menu basics

Using the buttons and menus

• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.

• You can take pictures by pressing the shutter button in the shooting mode with the menu open.

• If you want to save the settings even if the camera turns off, set ALL RESET to OFF. g“ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings” (P.145)

CAMERA

4 Press ac to select a

setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu.

The green frame moves to the selected item.

b or e

3 Press ac to select the

item you want to set, then press d.

To return to select an item, press b or e.

ESP

MULtIMEtERING

FLASH MODE

CARD PIC

CAMERA

ESP

AF/ /MF

ESP

MULtIMEtERING

FLASH MODE

CARD PIC

CAMERA

ESP

AF/ /MF

CARD PIC

CAMERA

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

CARD PIC

CAMERA

ESP

AF/ /MF

Slider bar Displayed when there are more items on the next page.

While C is selected on the mode dial, turn the dial other than C to exit the MODE MENU.

Note

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Using the buttons and menus

Shortcut menus

(Shooting mode

TIPS

The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. You can change the shortcut menus in any mode except n and q modes. g “SHORT CUT” (P.157)

Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).

P. 92

Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie.

P.101

Selects the ISO value from AUTO or in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 400.

P. 1 0 7

Digitally enhances the maximum optical zoom.

P. 5 8

(Factory default setting)

n mode

(for movies)

P A S M r

m l j i mode

(for still pictures)

MODE MENU

DIGItAL ZO O M

ISO

MODE MENU

DIGItAL ZO O M

ISO

R (movies)

ISO

DIGITAL ZOOM

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Shortcut menus

Using the buttons and menus

(Playback mode (q)

Runs through all saved pictures one after another.

P.127

MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies.

P. 1 2 8

INDEX Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames.

P. 1 3 1

EDIT Edits a movie.

P. 1 3 2

Displays guidelines on the image.

P. 1 3 6

Copies pictures to and from cards. Lets you select whether to copy all frames or only a selected frame.

P. 1 4 1

Adds sound to a still picture already taken.

P. 1 3 7

MODE MENU

MOVIE PLAY

COPY

MODE MENU

For moviesFor still pictures

MOVIE PLAY

COPY

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Using the buttons and menus

Mode menus

The MODE MENU functions are divided into tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

TABS

CAMERA tab : regards picture taking. PICTURE tab: regards picture appearance. EDIT tab : regards editing picture already taken. CARD tab : regards memory card formatting, etc. E tab : regards customizing functions. SETUP tab : regards basic settings of the camera.

(Shooting mode (P A S M r n m l j i mode)

CAMERA tab

FLASH MODE

Selects flash-related settings. Sets the options available in flash mode, flash intensity control, external flash and slow synchronization.

P. 59

AF/&/MF

Sets the options available in focus mode, AF mode, fulltime AF and P-AF.

P.74,

75, 76

ESP/5

Selects a metering mode from ESP, spot metering, multimetering and center-weighted metering.

P. 81

Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).

P. 92

B Selects the self-timer or remote control function.

P.89,

ISO

Selects the ISO value from AUTO or in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 400.

P.107

DIGITAL ZOOM Digitally enhances the maximum optical zoom. P.58

NOISE REDUCTION

Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures.

P. 11 8

FUNCTION

Enables panorama and guideline shooting, and lets you take pictures in black & white or sepia tone.

P.95,

97, 98

FRAME ASSIST Displays lines as a guide for composing the picture. P.99

This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture.

P.100

MY MODE

Selects a mode to be activated when taking pictures in r mode.

P. 73

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

P. 11 9

FLASH MODE

AUtO

OFF

ESP

MFAF

PIC

CAMERA

CARD

CAMERA tab

CARD tab E tab

PICTURE tab

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Mode menus

Using the buttons and menus

PICTURE tab

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Also adjusts and saves the white balance.

P.109

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ

P.102

SCENE MODES

Lets you take pictures suited to the situation and the desired effect (I, L, m).

P. 11 7

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. P.114 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.115 HUE Adjusts the overall tint of the picture. P.116 SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint. P.117

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.166

E tab

ALL RESET

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

P.145

REC VIEW

Displays the picture on the monitor while recording it to a card.

P.147

BEEP

Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the volume.

P.148

SHUTTER SOUND

Sets the sound made when the shutter button is pressed and adjusts the volume.

P.149

DIAL

Changes the control dial, arrow pad and direct button functions.

P.150

EV STEP

Selects whether to set the shutter speed, aperture value and exposure compensation, etc. in 1/3EV steps or in 1/2EV steps.

P.153

CUSTOM BUTTON

Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

P.154

SHORT CUT

Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus.

P.157

MY MODE SETUP

Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode.

P.160

CONTROL PANEL

Displays the settings in the shooting mode on the monitor.

P.163

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Mode menus

Using the buttons and menus

(Playback mode (q)

EDIT tab

RAW DATA EDIT

Sets the image quality, white balance, etc. of pictures taken in RAW data format and saves them as new files.

P.140

Q Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. P.138 P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. P.139

COPY

Copies pictures to and from cards. Lets you select whether to copy all frames or only a selected frame.

P.141

* The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

Erases all image data stored on the card or formats a card.

P.144,

166

E tab

ALL RESET

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

P.145

BEEP

Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the volume.

P.148

VOLUME Adjusts the sound volume during playback. P.165 G Selects the number of frames in the index display. P.126

CARD

EDIt

RAW DAtA EDIt

COPY

(for still pictures)

CARD tab E tab

EDIT tab

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Mode menus

Using the buttons and menus

(C mode

E tab

ALL RESET

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

P.145

REC VIEW

Displays the picture on the monitor while recording it to a card.

P.147

BEEP

Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the volume.

P.148

SHUTTER SOUND

Sets the sound made when the shutter button is pressed and adjusts the volume.

P.149

DIAL

Changes the control dial, arrow pad and direct button functions.

P.150

EV STEP

Selects whether to set the shutter speed, aperture value and exposure compensation in 1/3EV steps or in 1/2EV steps.

P.153

CUSTOM BUTTON

Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

P.154

SHORT CUT

Lets you assign frequently used functions as shortcut menus.

P.157

MY MODE SETUP

Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode.

P.160

CONTROL PANEL

Displays the settings in the shooting mode on the monitor.

P.163

VOLUME Adjusts the sound volume during playback. P.165 G Selects the number of frames in the index display. P.126

SETUP tab W Selects a language for on-screen display. P.167

X Sets the date and time. P.168 8

Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume.

P.169

SLEEP

Sets the time from the moment the camera was last operated until it enters sleep mode.

P.169

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. P.170 BATTERY SAVE Turns the powersaving mode on and off. P.171

PIXEL MAPPING

Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

P.172

s Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. P.173

m/ft

Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus.

P.173

VIDEO OUT

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

P.174

AF ILLUMINATOR Turns on the AF illuminator to illuminate a dark subject. P.78

USB

Sets whether the camera is connected to a PC or a printer with the USB cable.

P.175

SETUP tab

E tab

NORMAL

SEt

ALL RESEt

DIAL

REC VIEW

SHUttER SOUND

BEEP

The functions assigned to the E tab in both shooting and playback modes can also be set from the E tab in C mode.

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Shooting basics

3 Shooting basics

Shooting mode

The shooting mode includes modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off.

Setting-related modes

P Program shooting

The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Other functions, such as flash mode and record mode, can be adjusted manually.

Program shift

Program shift allows you to change the combination of aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera without altering the exposure.

• Press ac to change the aperture value and the shutter speed that

determines an appropriate exposure.

• Ps is displayed on the monitor in the program shift mode.

• To cancel the program shift mode, do one of the following:

• If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value was changed by pressing a, press c until Ps goes out.

• If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value was changed by pressing c, press a until Ps goes out.

• Change the mode to A, S, M, r or n.

Playback mode

Situation-related

modes

C mode

Setting-related modes

Shooting mode

Mode dial

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Shooting mode

Shooting basics

A Aperture priority shooting

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the subject and the background are in focus. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P.70)

S Shutter priority shooting

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. g“Shutter priority shooting” (P.71)

Aperture (F number) is decreased. Aperture (F number) is increased.

Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fastmoving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it were not moving.

Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.

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Shooting mode

Shooting basics

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential displayed on the monitor. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. Using bulb allows you to take pictures at the max of 8 min of long exposure.

g“Manual shooting” (P.72)

r My Mode

Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. g“MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode” (P.160) g“Using My Mode” (P.73)

n Movie record

This function allows you to record movies. The camera automatically determines the aperture and shutter speed. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. g“Recording movies” (P.55)

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Shooting mode

Shooting basics

Situation-related modes

m Night Scene shooting

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in P mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

l Landscape shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

j Sports shooting

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp as if it were not moving. It enables you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

i Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

• The available settings vary depending on the mode. g“List of items by

shooting mode” (P.217)

Note

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Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor.

1 Set the mode dial to P A S M r m l j

or i and turn the camera on.

g“Turning the power on/off” (P.25)

2 Compose the picture.

3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust

the focus.

• The AF target mark moves to the focus position.

• The shutter speed and aperture value automatically selected by the camera are displayed on the monitor (except in M mode).

• Monitor indications when the shutter button is pressed halfway are shown in the following table.

4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.

• You can check the picture you have taken by pressing the QUICK VIEW button. g

“QUICK VIEW” (P.122)

Indication Meaning

#mark

Lights

Flash stand-by. The flash fires when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

Blinks

If the flash has popped up: flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button and wait until the lamp goes off. If the flash is closed: camera movement warning. Press the flash pop-up button to open the flash.

Green

lamp

Lights

The picture is in focus or the exposure is locked.

Blinks

The picture is out of focus or the exposure is not locked. Also see TIPS on P.51.

Mode dial

Card access lamp

Mode dial

Viewfinder

f button

To take pictures with the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on.

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F5.6

1/1/200

200

AF target mark

#mark

Green lamp

Shutter button

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Taking still pictures

Shooting basics

(Canceling recording to the card

You can cancel recording to the card while the picture you have taken is being stored. Once recording to the card has been terminated, the picture will not be stored. You can cancel recording to the card when the picture was taken in RAW or TIFF record mode. g“Record mode” (P.102)

1 Press S while the picture you have taken

is being recorded to the card (while the card access lamp is blinking).

• The picture just taken is displayed on the monitor.

2 Press ac to select REC. START or REC.

CANCEL (CANCEL ONE or CANCEL ALL), then press e.

REC. START Recording to the card is resumed.

The picture displayed on the monitor is stored on the card.

REC. CANCEL The picture displayed on the

monitor is not stored on the card.

• REC. CANCEL is not displayed in sequential shooting mode or when several pictures are taken in succession. In this case, select CANCEL ONE or CANCEL ALL.

CANCEL ONE The picture displayed on the

monitor is erased without being stored on the card. All other pictures are stored on the card.

CANCEL ALL None of the pictures taken is

stored on the card.

TIPS

The subject cannot be focused on.

g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.53)

The green lamp blinks.

→ You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away

from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 5cm/(1.2") from the subject. g“Super macro shooting” (P.88)

→ Depending on the subject, the focus and exposure may not be locked.

g“Subjects that are difficult to auto focus on” (P.54)

Arrow pad

OK button

S Erase button

Card access lamp

REC. CANCEL

REC. StARt

SELECt

CANCEL ONE

CANCEL ALL

REC. CANCEL

REC. StARt

SELECt

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Taking still pictures

Shooting basics

To check the picture you have just taken immediately.

→ Set REC VIEW to ON. g“REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately

after shooting” (P.147)

To record sound when taking pictures.

→ You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON.

g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.100) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound” (P.137)

The viewfinder or monitor turned off.

→ The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and the viewfinder and

monitor turn off after about 3 minutes of non-operation. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on again. You can select the length of time until the camera enters the sleep mode. g“SLEEP – Setting the time until the camera enters sleep mode” (P.169)

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor.

→ Select s in the mode menu and adjust the brightness. g“Adjusting the

brightness of the monitor and viewfinder” (P.173)

The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.

→ When you point the camera lens toward a bright subject, smears (lines like

beams of light) may appear on the image in the viewfinder or on the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.

To check the area the camera is focusing on.

→ If you press f while pressing the shutter

button halfway, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. Pressing f once more returns the size to normal. This function is not available in the digital zoom range. g“Using the digital zoom” (P.58)

• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.

• Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is replaced or removed.

• Do not open the card cover, remove the battery or connect/disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

• When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.

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F5.6

1/1/200

200

Note

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Shooting basics

If correct focus cannot be obtained

When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock)

1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you

want to focus on.

• When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fastmoving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

2 Press the shutter button halfway and check

that the green lamp lights steadily.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights steadily.

• The AF target mark moves to the focus position.

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, reposition your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

3 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway,

recompose your shot.

4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

TIPS

The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure.

g“AE Lock - Locking the exposure” (P.85)

You want to focus on the center of the frame.

g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.74)

Mode dial

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1/1/200

200

AF target mark

Shutter button

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1/1/200

200

Green lamp

Shutter button

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If correct focus cannot be obtained

Shooting basics

Subjects that are difficult to auto focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g“Manual focus” (P.79)

Green lamp blinks: the subject cannot be brought into focus.

The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

Subject with low contrast Subject with an extremely

bright area in the center of the frame

Subjects at different distances

Fast-moving subject The subject to be

focused on is not in the center of the frame.

Subject without vertical lines

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Shooting basics

Recording movies

You can also record movies with this camera. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised.

1 Set the mode dial to n and turn the camera

on.

g“Turning the power on/off” (P.25)

• The remaining recording time on the card that you are using is displayed on the monitor.

2 Compose the picture.

• You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject.

3 Press the shutter button fully to start

recording.

• The focus and zoom are locked.

• During movie recording, N lights red.

4 Press the shutter button again to stop

recording.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.

• When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot the next movie. g“Movie Record Modes” (P.104)

Mode dial

Power switch

Shutter button

Mode dial

F5.6

200

04:00

Remaining recording time

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Recording movies

Shooting basics

TIPS

To keep your subject in focus all the time while shooting.

The auto focus does not operate during recording when R (movie) is set to ON. → Set R (movie) to OFF and FULLTIME AF to ON. g“FULLTIME AF - A

reliable time-saving way to focus” (P.75)

To use the zoom while shooting.

The optical zoom is not available during recording when R (movie) is set to ON.

→ Set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g“Using the digital zoom” (P.58) → Set R (movie) to OFF, and you can use the optical zoom while shooting.

g“Recording sound with movies” (P.101)

• Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it. g“Formatting cards” (P.166)

• When R is set to ON, the movie is recorded with the focus that was set when the shutter button was pressed in Step 3. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised.

•In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used.

Note

• Recording will continue until the card is full unless stopped by pressing the shutter button.

• A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P.130)

• If a single movie recording uses up all of the card’s memory, create space on the card by deleting the movie or downloading it to a PC.

Notes for recording movies over a long time

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Shooting basics

Zoom

Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 5× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 28 mm to 140 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 15×. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

Using the optical zoom

1 Turn the zoom lever.

Mode dial

Zoom lever

Wide-angle: Turn the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.

Telephoto: Turn the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.

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Zoom

Shooting basics

Using the digital zoom

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  DIGITAL ZOOM  ON, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

• If DIGITAL ZOOM is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to DIGITAL ZOOM. g“SHORT CUT” (P.157)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

1 In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM  ON, and press e. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward T.

• The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.

•In n mode, the maximum digital zoom magnification is 2.5×.

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

Zoom lever

Mode dial

3264*2448

1/1/200

200

F5.6

The cursor moves up and down on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification. The cursor turns orange when inside the digital zoom field.

Note

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Flash

4 Flash

Flash shooting

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control.

1 Press the flash pop-up button ().

• The flash pops up ().

2 Set the flash mode by turning the control

dial while holding down #.

• The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below. (The selectable flash modes may differ depending on the shooting mode.)

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

• # lights when the flash is ready to fire.

4 Press the shutter button fully to take the

picture.

Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.8 – 5.8 m (2.6 – 19 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.2 – 4.0 m (0.7 – 13.1 ft.)

Mode dial





Flash pop-up button

Control dial

# Flash mode button

FLASH MODE

AUtO

SLO W

SEt

Auto (Auto-flash)

(Red-eye reduction flash)

(Fill-in flash)

(Flash off)

SLOW (Slow synchronization)

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F5.6

1/1/200

200

#mark

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Flash shooting

Flash

TIPS

The # (flash charging) indication blinks.

→ The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off.

Shutter speed when using the flash (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash).

→ When # lights, the flash fires automatically but the shutter speed locks at a

level at which camera movement is not likely to occur. The level at which the shutter speed locks changes depending on the zoom position.

•AUTO, !, # and H SLOW are not available in S and M modes.

• The flash does not fire in the following situations:

In n mode, during sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7), during super macro shooting, during panorama shooting.

• The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor.

• When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, vignetting may occur. To take flash pictures, use an external flash.

(Auto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

(Red-eye reduction flash (!)

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. T (max.) 1/125 sec.

Note

The subject’s eyes appear red.

Note

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Flash shooting

Flash

(Fill-in flash (#)

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

• The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

(Flash off ($)

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Besides setting the mode to $, flash does not fire when it is closed.

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

(Slow synchronization (#SLOW1 #SLOW2 HSLOW1)

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. In S and M modes, the flash fires at the selected shutter speed.

1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1

Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. The factory default setting for slow synchronization is # SLOW1.

Note

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Flash shooting

Flash

2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2

The 2nd curtain fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode:

A, S, M mode : 15 sec. (Bulb shot is available in M mode.) P, m, l, j, i mode : 4 sec.

1st curtain with red-eye reduction H SLOW1

This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red-eye phenomenon. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but 1st curtain with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red-eye phenomenon at the same time. 2nd curtain with red-eye reduction is not available.

rear curtain

2nd curtain flash fires

Shutter closes

1st curtain flash fires

front curtain

Shutter fully opens

When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.

4 sec.

4 sec. 0

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Flash

Using the slow synchronization flash

1 Press e while holding down #.

2 Press ac to select #SLOW, then press

3 Press ac to select #SLOW1, HSLOW

or #SLOW2, then press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

# Flash mode button

SELECt

FLASH MODE

FLASH

SLOW

SLOW1

SLOW2

SLO W

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Flash

Flash intensity control

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired.

1 Adjust the brightness by turning the control

dial while holding down # and F at the same time.

TIPS

• The flash intensity can be set in 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps. g“EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153)

• The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is faster than 1/300.

Mode dial

Control dial

# Flash mode button

F Exposure compensation button

Turning to the left decreases the light emission. Min. setting is –2.0.

Turning to the right increases the light emission. Max. setting is +2.0.

0.0

Note

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Flash

External flash (optional)

Using an Olympus external flash

Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. If the external flash is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the built-in flash and external flash to function together. The external flash is mounted on the camera by attaching it to the hot shoe on the top of the camera. To use the external flash together with the built-in flash, the FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB02 bracket cable (optional) are required.

This section explains how to use the FL-20 when attached to the hot shoe.

1 Slide the shoe cover off in the direction of

the arrow and attach the external flash.

• For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it on the camera when you have finished using the external flash.

Mode dial

Shoe cover

Hot shoe

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External flash (optional)

Flash

2 Press e while holding down #. 3 Press ac to select Q FLASH, then

press d.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

To use the external flash only

→ Select Q, then press e.

To use the external flash together with the built-in flash, use Olumpus flash bracket and the bracket cable (both optional).

→ Select IN+Q, then press e.

4 Turn on the external flash.

• Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO.

• Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.

5 Select the flash mode by turning the control dial while holding

down #.

g“Flash shooting” (P.59)

• If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itself.

• When the built-in flash and the external flash are used together, the built-in flash is used as the compensating light source. This means that if the amount of light from the external flash is insufficient (beyond its working range), the resulting pictures may be underexposed.

SLAVE

SELECt

FLASH MODE

FLASH

SLOW

IN+

Note

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External flash (optional)

Flash

Using a commercially available external flash

Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page. The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. If the external flash gets in the way of the built-in flash when the flash pop-up button is pressed, use a flash bracket.

1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe

and connect it to the camera.

• For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash.

2 Select M mode. Adjust the shutter speed

and aperture.

g“Manual shooting” (P.72)

• Remember that a slow shutter speed can produce blurred images. For the best results, we recommend that you set the shutter speed from 1/200 to 1/300 seconds.

3 Turn on the external flash.

• Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.

4 Set the mode that automatically controls the amount of light

emitted by the external flash. Also set ISO and aperture on the external flash to match the camera’s settings.

• Refer to the user’s manual for the external flash to select the mode.

• The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The

external flash will fire even when the camera’s flash mode is set to $ (off).

• Confirm in advance that the external flash you are using is synchronized with the camera.

Mode dial

Note

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External flash (optional)

Flash

Compatible external flashes

When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions.

(1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro

terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash’s synchro terminal.

(2) Some flashes available on the market have the polarity of the synchro

terminal reversed. In this case, even if the flash is connected, it will not fire. Contact the manufacturer of the flash for more information.

(3) Exposures when using an external flash require that adjustments be made

on the external flash unit. If an external flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO settings on the camera.

(4) Even if the auto F value and ISO of the external flash are set to the same

conditions as those on the camera, depending on the photographic conditions, it is possible that the correct exposure may not be obtained anyway. In such a case, adjust the auto F value or ISO value on the external flash unit or calculate the distance in the manual mode and use it that way.

(5) Use a flash whose illuminating angle covers the angle of view of the lens.

However, in close-up photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the image may not expose correctly. The ideal is to have a wide angle adapter to fit on the flash and spread the illumination angle so it is wider.

(6) Use a flash unit with a flash time of 1/200 sec. or less when using the flash

at full strength. For devices with a long flash time, a portion of the light emitted will not contribute to the exposure.

(7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional

communications functions other than an Olympus FL series flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry. Do not use such a device.

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External flash (optional)

Flash

Using the slave flash mode

This setting is for when using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash. The amount of light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels. The flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if a high emission level is set.

AUTO, ! : The setting is automatically changed to # (Fill-in flash). HSLOW : The setting is automatically changed to # SLOW1.

1 Press e while holding down #.

Select Q FLASH  SLAVE, and press d.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

3 Press ac to select an emission level from

1 to 10, then press e.

Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

# Flash mode button

SLAVE

SELECt

FLASH MODE

FLASH

SLOW

IN+

SLAVE FLASH

SELECt

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Advanced shooting

5 Advanced shooting

Aperture priority shooting

1 Turn the control dial to set the aperture

value.

• You can change the adjustment range for the

aperture. g“EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153)

• If the aperture value is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (If the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting is suitable for the conditions.)

• When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode or the fill-in flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide angle, or 1/125 sec. in the maximum telephoto angle, and will not go slower.

Mode dial

Control dial

Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number).

Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number).

F2.4

3264*2448

F2.4

1/1/4000

4000

1515"

3264*2448



appears: The image is overexposed. Turn the control dial to the right to increase the aperture value.

Aperture range: Toward W: f2.4 to f8.0, Toward T: f3.5 to f8.0



appears: The image is underexposed. Turn the control dial to the left to reduce the aperture value.

Aperture value

Note

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Advanced shooting

Shutter priority shooting

1 Turn the control dial to set the shutter

speed.

• You can change the adjustment range for the

shutter speed. g“EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153)

• If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (If the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting is suitable for the conditions.)

TIPS

Shutter speed indication

The actual shutter speed differs from the shutter speed displayed on the monitor. The actual shutter speed range of the camera is 16 to 1/4000 sec., but the speed is displayed in the range of 15" to 1/4000 on the monitor.

• To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

Mode dial

Control dial

Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed.

Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed.

1/1/50

3264*2448

F2.4

1/1/50

F8.0



appears: The image is overexposed. Turn the control dial to the right to set the shutter speed faster.

Shutter speed range : 15" to 1/4000



appears: The image is underexposed. Turn the control dial to the left to set the shutter speed slower.

Shutter speed

Note

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Advanced shooting

Manual shooting

1 Set the aperture by turning the control dial

while holding down F.

•

You can change the adjustment range for the aperture and the shutter speed.

“EV STEP –

Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153)

Turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.

• When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0 EV) between the two exposures is displayed. One is the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed, and the other is the exposure level considered optimal by the camera.

• If the exposure differential appears in red in the viewfinder or on the monitor, it indicates that the exposure differential is less than –3.0 EV or more than +3.0 EV.

• When you press the AEL (AE Lock) button, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating the current exposure differential.

Aperture value : f2.4 to f8.0 Shutter speed : 15" to 1/4000

TIPS

To take long exposure (bulb) shots

1 Turn the control dial to the left to set the shutter speed to BULB. 2 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down.

• The maximum bulb length is 8 minutes.

• Using the remote control prevents camera from shaking due to pressing the shutter by finger.

• You can connect a remote cable (sold separately) with the power battery holder (also sold separately).

• To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

Control dial

F Exposure compensation button

Mode dial

Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number).

Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number).

Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed.

Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed.

3264*2448

1/200

200

4.0

Exposure differential

1/200

200

4.0

Note

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Advanced shooting

Using My Mode

When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. By setting the mode dial to r, you can select whether to use one of the 8 customized My Mode settings that you have saved.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  MY MODE  MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 8, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• Only the settings in MY MODE 1 have already been saved. You cannot select MY MODE 2 to MY MODE 8 if no settings have been saved in them. g“MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode” (P.160)

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

CANCELGOSELECt

MY MODE1

MY MODE2 MY MODE3 MY MODE4

MY MODE SEtUP

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Advanced shooting

Focusing applications

AF MODE - Changing the focus range

This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject.

iESP Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is

possible. The AF target mark moves to the focus position.

SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.

1 Press e while holding down AF/&/MF.

•In MF or %MF mode, the menu is not displayed when e is pressed.

2 Press ac to select AF MODE, then

press d.

3 Press ac to select iESP or SPOT, then

press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• If you select SPOT for the AF MODE, P-AF is automatically set to OFF. g“P-AF – Changing the auto focus mode” (P.76)

•In n mode, the AF MODE is fixed to iESP. The setting cannot be changed.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

iESP

SPOt

AF MODE

FULLtIME AF

P-A F

SELECt

FOCUS MODE

Note

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus

Focusing is performed repeatedly without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots.

1 Press e while holding down AF/&/MF.

•In MF or %MF mode, the menu is not displayed when e is pressed.

2 Press ac to select FULLTIME AF, then

press d.

3 Press ac to select ON or OFF, then

press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

•In n mode, FULLTIME AF does not operate when R (movie) is set to ON.

• Battery consumption increases when FULLTIME AF is used.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

OFF

AF MODE

FULLtIME AF

P-A F

SELECt

FOCUS MODE

Note

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

P-AF – Changing the auto focus mode

For auto focusing, this camera is equipped with a contrast detection system measured by CCD and a phase difference detection system measured by AF sensor. You can select whether to use only the contrast detection system or to use the contrast detection system in conjunction with the phase difference detection system.

OFF The camera focuses on the subject using

only the contrast detection system.

ON The camera focuses on the subject using both the contrast detection

system and the phase difference detection system. Focusing is performed faster than when OFF is selected.

1 Press e while holding down AF/&/MF.

•In MF or %MF mode, the menu is not displayed when e is pressed.

2 Press ac to select P-AF, then press d. 3 Press ac to select ON or OFF, then

press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• When the subject is within 80 cm (2.6 ft.) of the camera, the camera focuses using only the contrast detection system.

• Focusing may take some time if P-AF is set to ON when a conversion lens or underwater housing is attached to the camera.

•In n mode, P-AF is fixed to OFF. The setting cannot be changed.

AF sensor

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

OFF

AF MODE

FULLtIME AF

P-A F

SELECt

FOCUS MODE

Note

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

Changing the position of the AF target mark

This function lets you select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark.

1 Set the AF mode to SPOT.

g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.74)

2 Hold down AF/&/MF and use the arrow pad

to move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on.

•In MF or %MF mode, the AF target mark does not

move when the arrow pad is pressed.

3 Take the picture.

•

To restore the AF target mark to its original position (in the center), press

while holding down

AF/&/MF

on the right screen.

• Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the AF target to the center position.

• The AF target mark cannot be moved when the digital zoom is on.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

F5.6

1/1/200

200

MOVE

CANCEL

AF target mark

Note

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

AF illuminator

The AF illuminator allows the auto focus to focus on dark subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON. To turn the AF illuminator off, follow the procedure below.

1 Select SETUP  AF ILLUMINATOR  OFF,

and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

• Even when the AF illuminator is lit, the auto focus may still not be able to focus properly on subjects within 80 cm (2.6 ft.) of the camera.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF illuminator

Note

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

Manual focus

If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down

AF/&/MF and select MF.

• When you release your finger from the AF/&/MF

button, the distance indicator is displayed on the monitor.

2 Press ac to set the focus.

• During operation, the area in the middle is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is correct.

• The distance indicator on the left of the monitor is for reference only.

• When the indicator is moved to less than 0.8 m (2.6 ft.), the display automatically switches to the 20 cm (8") to 80 cm (2.6 ft.) display.

3 Take the picture.

• The focus is locked at the distance you have set.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

SEt

AF/ /MF

3264*2448

F5.6

1/1/200

200

3264*2448

F5.6

1/1/200

200

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Focusing applications

Advanced shooting

TIPS

How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance

→ Decide the focus in Step 2, then press e. The focus is locked and MF

appears in red on the monitor.

To fix the focus at the same distance as the focus lock position

1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and

press the shutter button halfway.

2 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press AF/&/MF.

• The distance indicator is displayed.

• MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when you performed focus lock.

• Set to AF to return to auto focus.

Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is not possible at ).

→ Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac.

How to take pictures very close to the subject

→ In super macro MF mode, pictures as close as 5cm from the subject can be

taken with manual focus. Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select %MF. g“Super macro shooting” (P.88)

• When the digital zoom is set to ×2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on is not enlarged.

• If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform setting again.

Note

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Advanced shooting

Metering

There are four ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose.

Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding

area separately.

Spot metering (5) Exposure is determined by metering within the

metering target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. g P.81

Multi-metering (5MULTI)

Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high contrast subject. g P.83

Center-weighted metering (4)

Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. This method is used when you do not want to let the brightness of the surrounding area affect the picture. g P.81

Spot metering / Center-weighted metering – Selecting the metering area

1 Turn the control dial while holding down 4

and select 5 or 4.

Mode dial

Control dial

4 Metering button

ESP

MULtI

ESP

MOVE

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Metering

Advanced shooting

Changing the position of the metering target mark

When the metering mode is set to SPOT, you can select the metering area by moving the position of the target mark.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down 4

to select n.

2 Hold down 4 and use the arrow pad to

move the metering target mark to the area you want to meter.

3 Take the picture.

• To restore the metering target mark to its original

position (in the center), press e while holding down 4 in Step 2.

• Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the metering target to the center position.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

Control dial

4 Metering button

ESP

MULtI

ESP

MOVE

F5.6

1/1/200

200

CANCEL

Metering target mark

3264*2448

F5.6

1/1/200

200

Note

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Metering

Advanced shooting

Multi-metering – Metering the exposure at more than one point MULTI

1 Turn the control dial while holding down 4

and select 5MULTI.

2 Position the AF target mark on the area you

want to meter and press the AEL (AE Lock) button. The brightness is metered at up to 8 different points.

• The multi-metering bar appears.

• Additional metering is ignored after the 8th reading.

• To perform metering again, press the AEL button for more than 1 second to display C. Press the AEL button again to cancel the metering values.

Mode dial

Control dial

4 Metering button

ESP

MULtI

AEL button

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TIPS

To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)

→ After metering in Step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second.

C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the

AEL button again to cancel the AE memory.

The multi-metering exposure is canceled.

→ If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in Step 2,

the multi-metering exposure is canceled.

Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing the AEL button twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added.

The average for the 2 metering points. The average is always shown at the center of the bar.

Indicates how much the present exposure you are metering differs from the average exposure value. The present exposure can be fixed by pressing the shutter button halfway. (The present exposure is not added to the average value unless you press the AEL button.)

The reading when the AEL button was pressed. Z indicates the number of times you have pressed the button. Z indicates the difference between the metered and average readings.

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When Z moves more than ±3 from the center of the bar (the average reading), red X Y appear.

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AE Lock - Locking the exposure

This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject. Recompose your shot so that not much sky is in the frame, and then press the AEL button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sky in the frame and take the picture.

1 Compose the picture where you want to

lock the metered value (exposure), then press the AEL button.

• The metered value is saved.

• If you want to lock a different exposure, press the AEL button again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press the AEL button, AE lock is engaged and canceled repeatedly.

2 Position the AF target mark on the subject

you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.

• The green lamp lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully.

• AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.

Mode dial

AEL button

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TIPS

To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory)

→ After setting AE lock in Step 1, or after pressing the shutter button halfway

in Step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the AEL button again to cancel the AE memory.

AE lock was canceled.

→ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock.

Doing so will cancel AE lock.

→ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.

• AE lock is not available when multi-metering is enabled. Set the metering

method to ESP, 5 or 4. g“Metering” (P.81)

• AE lock is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

• AE lock is not available when the control panel is displayed on the screen.

g“CONTROL PANEL – Using the monitor as a control panel” (P.163)

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Macro mode shooting

Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.)). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down

AF/&/MF and select &.

• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved.

Normal shooting Macro shooting

Mode dial

Control dial

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

AF/ /MF

SEt

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Super macro shooting

In super macro mode, pictures can be taken as close as 5cm (2.0") from the subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4.8 cm × 3.6 cm (1.9" × 1.4") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the zoom cannot be used.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down

AF/&/MF and select %.

(Super macro MF

When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become noticeable, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. Set the camera to super macro MF and use manual focus.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select

%MF.

2 When you release your finger from the AF/&/MF button, the

distance indicator is displayed on the monitor.

• During operation, the area in the middle is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is correct.

3 Press ac to adjust the focus.

•Pressing e locks the focus position and appears in red on the monitor.

• During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You can use an external flash, but vignetting may occur. Display the recorded image on the monitor to check it.

Mode dial

Control dial

AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button

AF/ /MF

SEt

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Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

1 Turn the control dial while holding down

B and select Y.

2 Press the shutter button fully to start self-

timer shooting.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure.

• The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

• To stop shooting while in n mode, press the shutter button fully again.

• To cancel the self-timer, press B.

• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

• If self-timer shooting is attempted in sequential shooting mode, the camera shoots 5 frames at most, regardless of the setting.

Mode dial

Control dial

B Self-timer/ Remote control button

OFF

Self-timer/ Remote control lamp

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Remote control shooting

Shooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want to take a picture of yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera.

1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.

2 Turn the control dial while holding down

B and select <.

3 Point the remote control device at the

remote control receiver on the camera.

4 Press the shutter button on the remote control device.

• The focus and exposure are locked and the self-timer/remote control lamp blinks before taking the picture.

• You can set the time until the picture is taken. g“Changing the time until remote control is activated” (P.91)

• To shoot in bulb mode, press and hold down the shutter button on the remote control device. g“Manual shooting” (P.72)

Mode dial

Control dial

B Self-timer/ Remote control button

OFF

SEt

Self-timer/ Remote control lamp

Remote control receiver

(

16.4ft

)

(

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TIPS

The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device.

→ The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to

the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again.

→ The battery in the remote control device is running low. Replace with a new

battery. g“How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device” (P.220)

How to cancel the remote control mode.

→ The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting.

Perform Step 2 and set the mode to OFF.

• If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective signal distance may be reduced or shooting may not take place.

• To shoot sequential shots using the remote control device, press and hold the shutter button on the remote control device. If the camera does not receive the remote control signal properly, sequential shooting may stop.

Changing the time until remote control is activated

You can select the time from when the shutter button on the remote control device is pressed until the picture is taken.

AUTO The picture is taken immediately the shutter button on the remote

control device is pressed.

3 SEC The picture is taken approximately 3 seconds after the shutter

button on the remote control device is pressed.

1 Press e while holding down B.

•In Y mode, the menu is not displayed when e is

pressed.

2 Press ac to select AUTO or 3 SEC, then

press e.

Note

Arrow pad

OK button

B Self-timer/Remote contr ol button

3 SEC

AUtO

SELECt

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Sequential shooting

There are 4 sequential shooting modes: high speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Except for auto bracketing, the exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.

Sequential shooting mode

o Shoots one frame at a time when the shutter button is

pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting)

i Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal

sequential shooting. Approx. 5 frames at 1.6 frames/sec.

j The focus is locked at the first frame. The sequential

shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting. Approx. 17 frames (in HQ mode) can be taken in sequence.

k Adjusts the focus 1 frame at a time. The AF sequential

shooting speed is slower than normal sequential shooting.

7 g“Auto bracketing” (P.93)

High speed, sequential and AF sequential shooting

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  j  i, j or k, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

• If j is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut

menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to j. g“SHORT CUT” (P.157)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

2 Take the picture.

• The camera will take pictures in sequence until you stop holding down the button.

ijk

Mode dial

FLASH MODE

CARD PIC

CAMERA

ESP

BKt

AF/ /MF

Arrow pad

OK button

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Auto bracketing

Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.

Ex : When BKT is set to ±1.0 ×3

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  j  BKT, and press d.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

2 Select the exposure. Press ac to select

±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d.

• When the exposure adjustment is set to 1/2 EV steps, select from ±0.5, ±1.0 and ±1.5. g“EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153)

3 Select the number of pictures. Press ac

to select ×3 or ×5, then press e.

• In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only ×3 is available.

•Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.

4 Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time to stop holding down the shutter button.

–1.0 0.0 +1.0

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

BKt

SEt

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• Sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is not possible in the

following situations:

• When the record mode is set to TIFF

• When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON

• j and k are not available when the record mode is set to RAW.

• In sequential shooting mode (i, j, k, 7), the built-in flash does not fire. The external flash does not fire in 7 mode.

• Auto bracket shooting is not available in M mode.

• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max. except in S and M mode, exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera movement.

• For auto bracketing in modes other than S mode, shooting is automatically set to 1/30 sec. if the shutter speed was other than 1/30 sec. for an exposure differential of 0.

• If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains.

• In Auto bracket shooting, if available space on the card does not exceed the number of set pictures, the next picture may not be taken.

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Panorama shooting

You can take advantage of PANORAMA shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. PANORAMA shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  FUNCTION  PANORAMA, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

• The PANORAMA mode is set.

2 Use the arrow pad to choose the direction

in which you want the pictures connected.

: Connects the pictures from left to right.

: Connects the pictures from right to left.

a : Connects the pictures from bottom to top. c : Connects the pictures from top to bottom.

3 Take pictures so that the edges overlap.

• Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.

• You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

Connecting pictures from

bottom to top

Connecting pictures from left to

right

Keeping the area in the frame at the edge of the screen in mind, position the camera so that the same area appears in the frame for the next picture. Compose the picture so that the section that appeared at the right edge of the previous picture (or the left edge if you are connecting pictures from right to left) appears at the left edge of the next picture (or the right edge if you are connecting pictures from right to left).

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• When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark appears.

4 Press e to exit PANORAMA shooting.

• The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode.

• The PANORAMA mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

• During PANORAMA shooting, the flash, sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) and program shift modes are not available.

• Images are saved in JPEG format when PANORAMA shooting is performed in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change.

• PANORAMA shooting is not available when the record mode is set to RAW.

• If the mode dial is operated during PANORAMA shooting, the camera cancels the PANORAMA mode and returns to normal shooting.

• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.

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Guideline shooting

This function displays a silhouette of guideline on the monitor to help you compose your pictures. Select the type of guideline best suited to your purpose.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  FUNCTION  8, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

2 Press ac to select the guidelines, then take the picture.

3 Press e to exit guideline shooting.

• The guidelines on the screen disappear and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode.

TIPS

• You can display the guidelines in the playback mode too.

g“Displaying guidelines” (P.136)

• The guidelines do not appear on the resulting picture.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

CANCEL

SELECt

CANCEL

SELECt

Horizontal position

Vertical position

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Shooting in black & white or sepia-tone

This setting lets you add special effects to pictures.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  FUNCTION  BLACK & WHITE or SEPIA, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• White balance, white balance compensation, hue and saturation cannot be used in black & white or sepia shooting.

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

ISO

DIGItAL ZOOM

NOISE REDUCtION

FRAME ASSISt

FUNCtION

PANORAMA

OFF

BLACK&WHItE

SEPIA

CARD PIC

CAMERA

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FRAME ASSIST – Displaying vertical and horizontal lines to aid composition

This setting displays a vertical and horizontal lines on the monitor to help you compose your pictures.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU 

CAMERA  FRAME ASSIST  ON or OFF, and press e.

g“Menu basics” (P.38)

•Press e again to exit the menu. The vertical and

horizontal lines are displayed on the monitor.

• The frame is not displayed in the following cases.

During panorama or guideline shooting

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

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