Olympus C-755 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-750 Ultra Zoom

REFERENCE MANUAL

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Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.

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

DIGITAL CAMERA

C-750 Ultra Zoom

REFERENCE MANUAL

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.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the

right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

Telephone Number : 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.

11747-3157 U.S.A.

For customers in Canada

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

For customers in Europe

“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.

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).

Contents

Names of parts

P.4

P.10

Introduction of the camera’s functions

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.

Printing pictures

Troubleshooting and other information

Getting started

Using the menus

Shooting basics

Flash

Advanced shooting

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Playback

Useful functions

Print setting

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Glossary of terms

Index

P.17

P.32

P.42

P.55

P.67

P.99

P.116

P.137

P.163

P.174

P.195

P.197

P.201

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Getting started 17

Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . 20

Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Startup/Shutdown screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2 Using the menus 32

About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3 Shooting basics 42

Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents

If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4 Flash 55

Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

External flash (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the external flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using commercially available external flashes . . . . . . . . . 65

Compatible commercially available external flashes. . . . . 66

5 Advanced shooting 67

A/S/M mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Focusing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

AF MODE - Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus. . . . . 73

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark . 74

AF LOCK – Locking the focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Manual focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

MULTI METERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

AE LOCK - Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Contents

Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting

and AF sequential shooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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

ENLARGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Preset white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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

SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Histogram display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Contents

7 Playback 116

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

INDEX - Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

EDIT - Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

8 Useful functions 137

ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

CUSTOM BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Setting the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Using the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

SHORT CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Setting the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

MY MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Contents

Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 151

REC VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

SLEEP - Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

SHUTTER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

VOLUME - Playback Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

POWER ON/OFF SETUP

- Power on/off display/sound setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

VIDEO OUT - Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

9 Print setting 163

How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

10 Miscellaneous 174

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Modes and Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Contents

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.

Note

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

Reference pages describing details or associated information.

Names of parts

Camera

Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g

Shutter button g Mode dial g

Lens

P.46

P.42

Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver g

Flash g

P.53, 118, 119

P.55

Hot shoe g

Strap eyelet g

Microphone g

Speaker g

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

DC-IN jack g

Connector cover g

P.86, 87

P.63

P.17

P.97, 98, 130

P.156

P.128

P.20

P.20, 128

Names of parts

Viewfinder g

P.12, 30, 46

Diopter adjustment dial g

Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) g Erase button (S) g

Macro/Spot button (() g Print button (<) g

Flash lever g

Arrow pad (acbd) g OK/Menu button (e) Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) g Power switch g

Monitor g

P.12, 46

Battery compartment cover g Battery compartment lock g

P.30

P.135

P.165

P.55

P.79, 84

Flash mode button (#) g Protect button (0) g AEL/Custom button (x)

P.80, 82, 139

Rotation button (y) g Card cover g

Card access lamp g

P.32

P.24

P.18

P.86, 87

P.55

P.134

P.129

P.22

P.46

P.46, 117

Tripod socket

Names of parts

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

F2.8

Viewfinder and monitor indications

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“Information display” (P.150)

zzzz

Shooting modes

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Still picture Movie

Item Indications

Shooting modes P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J,

I, s

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Exposure compensation Exposure differential

Battery check e, f

Green lamp |

Flash stand-by Camera movement

-2.0 – +2.0

-3.0 – +3.0

# (Lights) # (Blinks)

warning/Flash charge

Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus

Noise reduction O

& %

F2.8

Ref. Page

P.42

P.69

P.68

P.105

P.70

P.15

P.47

P.57

P.84 P.85 P.77

P.113

Names of parts

Item Indications

Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1,

Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0

Drive o, j, i, k, BKT

Self-timer Remote control

Sound record R

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960,

SLOW1, #SLOW2

640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

AF target mark [ ]

Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining3036"

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering n

ISO ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

White Balance 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V

White balance

B C

B1 – B7, R1 – R7

compensation

Saturation T -5 – +5

Sharpness N -5 – +5

Contrast J -5 – +5

Memory gauge a, b, c, d

Ref. Page

P.55

P.62

P.89

P.86 P.87

P.97, 98

130

P.99

P.100

P.46

P.100

P.51

P.82

P.79

P.104

P.106

P.109

P.112

P.110

P.111

P.15

Names of parts

SQ1

1600

1200

zzzz

Playback mode

Still picture Movie

1600

SQ1

1200

Item Indications

Battery check e, f

Print reservation,

< × 10

Number of prints Movie

Sound record H

Protect 9

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960,

640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0

White Balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, V

ISO ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

Date and time '03.06.17 15:30

File number, Frame

FILE : 100 – 0030, 30 number Playing time/ total recording time

0"/20"

Ref. Page

P.15

P.165 P.122

P.97

P.134

P.99

P.100

P.68

P.69

P.105

P.106

P.104

P.28

P.159

Names of parts

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from

Note

those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

zzzz

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still

Battery check

F2.8

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.

Shoot Shoot Shoot

a b c d

Before

shooting

(Gauge is off)

zzzz

Battery check

One picture

taken

(Lit)

More than two taken

(Lit)

1600 1200

SQ1

Memory gauge

Wait

No more pictures

can be taken

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

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.

(Goes off after a while)

Remaining power level: high

Lights (green)

Blinks (red)

Remaining power level: low Ready new batteries.

No indication

Remaining power level: exhausted Replace with new batteries.

How to use this manual

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

Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33).

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

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

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight.

Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring.

Thread one end of the strap (A) through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step

1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera.

Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows. Adjust the strap to the desired length.

Pull the strap through the stopper (B) to make sure it is fastened securely.

Attach the strap to the other eyelet following steps 3 to 5.

Stopper

Strap eyelet

Ring

Getting started

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

Note

• 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.

Loading the batteries

This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

Important

• CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged.

• Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

Getting started

• The lens is not extended.

Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ).

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B.

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.

When using AA (R6) batteries

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs

Battery alignment

The correct way to insert the AA (R6) batteries is indicated on the bottom of the camera.

• When using rechargeable AA (R6) batteries, charge them before use.

Loading the batteries

Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D.

• Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.

• Make sure the cover is closed securely.

Slide the battery compartment lock

from ) to =.

• If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, some of the internal settings may revert to the factory default

Note

settings.

Precautions when using batteries

The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15).

Getting started

Loading the batteries

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter

In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.

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CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable)

Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling.

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NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)

Getting started

Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, if the batteries are repeatedly recharged before they are completely exhausted, the working time will gradually be reduced.

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AA (R6) alkaline batteries

When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. When taking pictures, use the viewfinder and turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power.

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AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. An 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. 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.

AC wall outlet

Power plug

AC adapter

Connection cord plug

DC-IN jack (black)

Loading the batteries

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to

Note

use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.

• Do not remove or load the batteries 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 life of the batteries may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.

• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could shorten the life of the batteries.

• When the monitor is turned on.

• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.

• 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.

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

• Carefully read the AC adapter’s instructions before use.

Getting started

Inserting a card

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.

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.

Getting started

c Index area

You can write down the card’s contents.

d Contact area

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

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 – 256MB)

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use,

Note

be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP Formatting Cards” (P.148)

Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The viewfinder is off.

• The lens is not extended.

Open the card cover.

Card cover

Insert the card in the appropriate direction.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.

• The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end.

• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.

Close the card cover securely until it clicks.

Removing the card

Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

• The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.

Note

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

Inserting a card

Notch

Index area side

Card inserted correctly

Getting started

• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens.

• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while

Note

the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Power on/off

Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.

Getting started

Press the power switch.

• The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q. The viewfinder turns on.

• When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

TIPS

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode (except q). g

“SLEEP - Sleep Timer” (P.153)

Mode dial

Power on/off

Startup/Shutdown screen

You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that will be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.157) You can also adjust the volume of the sound. (P.156)

Startup/Shutdown screen

(Factory default setting)

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.

Note

Monitor indication Corrective action

There is no card in the camera or the card is not

NO CARD

CARD%SEtUP

POWER%OFF

FORMAt

SELECt

FORMAt

CAUtION ERASING%ALL

YES

inserted properly. →→→→ Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,

remove it and insert it again correctly.

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one.

→→→→ 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.

Getting started

Selecting a language

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Getting started

Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.

SETUP tab

Power switch

DRIVE

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

MODE MENU

ENGLISH

3 MIN

ON 3 MIN

ON ENGLISH

Press ac to select W, then press d.

Press ac to select a language, then press e.

Press e again to exit the menu.

To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

Selecting a language

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUtSCH

ESPAÑOL

SELECt

Power switch

button

ON ENGLISH

3 MIN

Getting started

Setting the date and time

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

'03.01.01

00.00

RESEt

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Getting started

Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.

Press ac to select X, then press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

SETUP tab

Power switch

Mode dial

Arrow pad

OK button

DRIVE

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

MY MODE SEtUP

CAMPIC

FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING

CARD

SEtUP

MODE MENU

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

RESEt

'03.01.01

00.00

Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

Press ac to set the year, then press d to move to the month setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press b.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

Press e.

• For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.

To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

Setting the date and time

Y M D

SELECt

Power switch

SEt

Getting started

button

• The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted.

Note

• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without batteries for approximately 1 hour. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Adjusting the viewfinder

2288 1712

To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera.

Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch.

• The camera and the viewfinder turn on.

Getting started

While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial.

Turn the dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly.

Viewfinder

Power switch

2288 1712

AF target mark

Mode dial

Diopter adjustment dial

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 so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Top view

Do not hold this part of the lens.

Getting started

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

Note

shutter button gently.

2 Using the menus

SLOW1

About the menus

When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mo de screens.

The top menu is displayed.

Press e.

Using the menus

• Take you directly to the setting screens.

• Display oper ational bu ttons at the bottom of the screen.

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

• The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than

“Setting the shortcut menu”

(P.143 )

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

hnq

AF BKt

Top menu

DRIVE

MODE MENU

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

MODE MENUSHORTCUT MENUS

• Lets you access the menu selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc.

• Categorizes the setti ngs into 4 tabs.

• Press display the associated menu items.

• There is no mode menu in mode.

Tab

to select a tab and

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

SLOW

SLOW1

How to use the menus

ON ENGLISH

ON 3 MIN

SLOW1

HQ AUtO

Press e to display the top menu. Press d.

Press ac to select a tab, then press d.

Top menu CAMERA tab

DRIVE

MODE MENU

DRIVE

CAMERA

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

PICTURE tab

CAM

PICtURE

SHARPNESS

CARDSEt

CONtRASt

Arrow pad

OK/Menu button

CARD tab

CAM PIC

CARD SEt

CARD%SEtUP

SETUP tab

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

SLEEP

ISO

SLOW

WB AUtO

ON ENGLISH

SEtUP

OFF

ON 3 MIN

SLOW1

Press b to

return to the tab selection screen. continued overleaf)

continued overleaf.

Using the menus

How to use the menus

SLOW1

Press ac to select an item, then press d.

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

Using the menus

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

The green frame moves to the selected item.

• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera

Note

• In the shooting modes, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter

• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set

Press acto select a setting. Press e to complete setting. Press

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

SLOW1

b or e

To return to select an item, press b

e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status.

AUtO

DRIVE

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

100 200 400

or e.

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

100 200 400

AUtO

DRIVE

and the settings performed.

button even when menus are displayed.

ALL RESET to OFF. g“ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings” (P.137)

Shortcut menus

zzzz

Shooting modes

h mode i j k l m

o r p P

n mode

modes

DRIVE

CARD SEtUP

DRIVE

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

DIGITAL ZOOM

Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 40x zoom.

Sets the image quality and resolution.

Still picture : TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.106

Sets the date and time. P.28

CARD SETUP

Formats a card. P.148

DRIVE

MODE MENU

(Factory default setting)

DIGItAL ZOOM

MODE MENU

P.89

P.54

P.99

Using the menus

Shortcut menus

zzzz

Playback mode

Still picture Movie

MOVIE PLAY

INFO

Using the menus

Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.121

MOVIE PLAY

MOVIE PLAYBACK

INDEX

EDIT Edits a movie. P.126

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.150

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

MODE MENU

Plays back movies.

Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.

INFO

MODE MENU

P.122

P.124

P.114

TIPS

• The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than hnq. g“Setting the shortcut menu” (P.143)

Mode Menus

SLOW1

The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

zzzz

Shooting modes

CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab

CAMERA tab

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

r1/2/3/4

#SLOW

NOISE REDUCTION

MULTI METERING

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

SLOW

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

Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 50, 100, 200 and 400.

Selects the shooting mode from A (Aperture priority shooting), S (Shutter priority shooting) and M (Manual shooting).

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

Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.

Selects from #SLOW1 (1st curtain),

SLOW1 (1st curtain with red-eye

reduction) and #SLOW2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization).

Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures.

Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness.

SLOW1

Using the menus

P.89

P.104

P.67

P.71

P.62

P.61

P.113

P.80

Mode Menus

DIGITAL ZOOM

FULLTIME AF

AF MODE

PANORAMA

Using the menus

2 IN 1

FUNCTION

AF AREA

INFO

R (still pictures)

R (movies)

PICTURE tab

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. P.110

Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 40x zoom.

Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway.

Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT).

Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 cm/1.2" from the subject.

Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.

Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD).

Changes the position of the AF target mark using the arrow pad.

Selects whether to display all the information such as shutter speed and white balance, or only the minimum information.

Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures.

Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures.

Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie.

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture: TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

Makes fine changes to the white balance.

P.54

P.73

P.72

P.85

P.92

P.94

P.96

P.74

P.150

P.114

P.97

P.98

P.99

P.106

P.109

Mode Menus

CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.111

SATURATION

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.148

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

W Selects a language for on-screen display. P.26

PW ON/OFF SETUP

REC VIEW

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P.153

MY MODE SETUP

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. P.159

PIXEL MAPPING

X Sets the date and time. P.28

m/ft

VIDEO OUT

SHORT CUT

CUSTOM BUTTON

SHUTTER SOUND

Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

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

Sets the picture and sound that come on when the power is turned on and off.

Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card.

Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode.

Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder.

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

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

Assigns frequently used functions as shortcut menus.

Assigns a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

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

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

P.112

P.137

P.157

P.152

P.145

P.160

P.151

P.161

P.162

P.142

P.139

P.154

P.155

Using the menus

Mode Menus

zzzz

Playback mode

PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab

Using the menus

∗1

PLAY tab

∗1

The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback.

∗2

EDIT tab

∗2

The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

PW ON/OFF SETUP

SCREEN SETUP

s Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.151

PLAY

CARDSEt EDIt

Adds sound to a still picture already taken.

Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.

Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.

Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card.

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

Selects a language for on-screen display.

Sets the picture and sound that come on when the power is turned on and off.

Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off.

P.130

P.131

P.132

P.136,

148

P.137

P.26

P.157

P.158

Mode Menus

X Sets the date and time. P.28

VIDEO OUT

VOLUME

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

Selects the number of frames in the index display.

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

Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON/OFF SETUP.

P.162

P.120

P.154

P.156

Using the menus

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes

The shooting modes include 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 shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.

Mode dial

Setting-related modes

Shooting basics

Playback mode gP.116

Shooting modes

Situation-related modes

h Full-auto shooting

Allows you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes.

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.

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 is not moving, enabling

Shooting modes

you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

k Landscape+Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

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.

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 h mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with the background underexposed and without details. 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.

Shooting basics

o Self-Portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.

Shooting modes

Setting-related modes

P Program shooting

Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually.

p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting

When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. g “A/S/M mode” (P.67).

A Aperture priority shooting

Shooting basics

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 increased “depth of field”, in which both the subject and the background are in focus. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P.68)

Aperture (F-number) is decreased.

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.69)

Aperture (F-number) is increased.

Shooting modes

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

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

M Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. 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.

g“Manual shooting” (P.70)

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” (P.145)

g“Using My Mode” (P.71)

n Movie record

Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. If R is set to ON, soud is recorded at the same time. g“Recording movies” (P.51)

• The available settings vary depending on the mode. g“Modes and Shooting Functions” (P.191)

Note

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

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

Mode dial

Set the mode dial to h i j k l m o r p P and press the power switch.

g“Power on/off” (P.24)

• The viewfinder turns on.

Shutter button

Mode dial

Flash lever

To shoot using the monitor,

Shooting basics

press f to turn the monitor on.

Decide the composition of the picture.

f button

Power switchPower switch

Card access lamp

1600 1200

SQ1

AF target mark

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.

Taking still pictures

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights (focus lock).

• The AF target mark moves to the focused position.

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

• # blinks to warn of camera movement. Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up. (P.55)

• When # lights after the flash has popped up, the flash is ready to fire. The flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed all the way.

Press the shutter button all the way

1600 1200

SQ1

#mark Green lamp

(fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

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

TIPS

The subject cannot be focused on.

g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.49)

The green lamp blinks.

→→→→ You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 7 cm/2.8"

(wide-angle) (1.2 m/3.9 ft. (telephoto)) away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 3 cm/

1.2" from the subject. (P.85)

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

locked. g“Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P.50)

# blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

→→→→ The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off.

To check the picture you have just taken immediately

→→→→ Set Rec View to ON. g“REC VIEW” (P.152)

F2.8

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Shooting basics

Note

To record sound with the picture

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

g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.97) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound” (P.130)

The viewfinder or monitor turns off automatically

→→→→ If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the viewfinder and

monitor turn off automatically. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on. g“SLEEP - Sleep Timer” (P.153)

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor

→→→→ Go to “Monitor brightness Adjustment” and adjust the brightness.

g“Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment” (P.151)

The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see

→→→→ Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines

(smears) to appear on the image in the viewfinder or 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“DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom” (P.54)

• 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 batteries are replaced or removed.

• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or 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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When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

Using the Focus Lock function

Mode dial

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.

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

Press the shutter button halfway

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AF target mark

until the green lamp lights.

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

• The AF target mark moves to the focused position.

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

Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

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Press the shutter button fully.

Shutter button

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.82)

Fix the focus position.

g“AF LOCK – Locking the focus” (P.75)

Shooting basics

Focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.72)

Subjects that are difficult to 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.77)

The 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

Subject without vertical lines

Subjects at different distances

Fast-moving subject The subject to be

focused on is not in the center of the frame.

Recording movies

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This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.

Mode dial

Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch.

g“Power on/off” (P.24)

• The viewfinder turns on.

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

Decide the composition of the picture.

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

Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• You can adjust the zoom during movie recording.

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

• During movie recording, N lights red.

Power switch

Seconds remaining

Shutter button

Mode dial

Card access lamp

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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.

Recording movies

• Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it

Note

with your camera. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards” (P.148)

• When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g“DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom” (P.54)

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

Notes for recording movies over a long time

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

• A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P.124)

• If a single movie recording uses up all of the card’s memory, create

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space on the card by deleting the movie or downloading it to a PC.

Zoom

Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 40x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

Using the optical zoom

Mode dial

Push or pull the zoom lever.

Zoom lever

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

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

Zoom

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Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ DIGITAL ZOOM ÆÆÆÆ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Mode dial

Shooting basics

In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM ÆÆÆÆ ON, and press eeee.

Pull 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.

Zoom lever

Arrow pad

OK button

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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.

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

Note

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.

Mode dial

Push the flash lever up. (cccc)

• The flash pops up. (d)

Set the flash mode by repeatedly pressing #.

• The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below (when all modes are available).

Auto (Auto-flash)

#SLOW (Slow

synchronization)

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

• To prevent the flash from firing, press down on the top of the flash to retract it.

! (Red-eye

reduction flash)

#(Fill-in flash)

Flash mode button

SLOW

Shutter button

Flash

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Press the shutter button halfway.

• In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights.

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Flash working range

W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 1.2 m to 3.5 m (3.9 ft. to 11.5 ft.)

Function restrictions according to mode

Mode

Flash mode A S M

Auto

Flash

! # – #SLOW1 – #SLOW2 – HSLOW1 – $

9:Available, – :Not available, :Factory default setting

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TIPS

The # (flash standby) indication blinks.

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

Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash)

→→→→ When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed

locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly.

Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. T (max.) 1/320 sec.

• The flash does not fire in the following situations:

Note

In the movie record mode, during auto bracketing, during super-macro shooting, when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD, and 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.

• If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, do not use the flash.

Flash shooting

Flash

Flash shooting

zzzz

Auto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject.

zzzz

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.

The subject’s eyes appear red.

Flash

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

Note

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

zzzz

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.

Note

Flash shooting

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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, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a naturallooking twilight or night scene.

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is

Note

recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

zzzz

Slow Synchronization (#SLOW1 #SLOW2

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.

SLOW)

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 slow synchronization factory default setting is #SLOW1.

Flash

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2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2

With 2nd curtain, the flash 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:

M mode : 16 sec. P, A, S, m mode : 4 sec.

When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.

4sec.

rear curtain

4sec. 0

Flash

Shutter closes

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1

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.

1st curtain flash fires

Shutter fully opens

front curtain

Using the slow synchronization flash

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ #SLOW ÆÆÆÆ

SLOW1,

# and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

SLOW, #SLOW2,

Arrow pad

OK button

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

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SLOW

SLO W1

SLO W

SLO W 2

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. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÆÆÆÆ CAMERA ÆÆÆÆ w, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Flash

Press ac to select a setting.

a: Light emission is increased by 1/3EV

each time you press the button. (EV : Exposure Value)

c: Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV

each time you press the button.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast.

Note

CAMERA

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Arrow pad

OK button

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

SLOW

0.0

External flash (optional)

Using the external flash

Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-20 or FL-40 external flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera like the built-in flash. You cannot use the built-in flash and the external flash together.

Mode dial

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.

Turn on the external flash.

• When using the FL-20, set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO.

• When using the FL-40, the external flash begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. During communication, TTL-AUTO is displayed.

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

Shoe cover

Flash

External flash (optional)

Press # to set the flash mode.

g“Flash shooting” (P.55)

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

Note

Flash

External flash (optional)

Using commercially available external flashes

Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. (Unlike the FL-20 and FL-40, the amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes.) For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.

Mode dial

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.

Select M mode. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture.

g“Manual shooting” (P.70)

• 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.

Turn on the external flash.

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

Set the mode that automatically controls the amount of light emitted by the external flash. Also set the ISO sensitivity and aperture on the external flash to match the camera’s settings.

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

Flash

• 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

Note

to $ (off).

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

External flash (optional)

Compatible commercially available 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 sensitivity settings on the camera.

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

the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the

Flash

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. Generally, however, the auto F value and ISO value can only be adjusted 1 step and beyond that, exposure compensation cannot be made. (Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in external flash photography.)

(5) Use a flash which is capable of covering an illumination angle for a 38 mm

or larger lens when calculated for 35 mm film. 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, such as a ring flash, 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 the FL-20 or FL-40 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.

5 Advanced shooting

A/S/M mode

Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ A/S/M Æ A,

S or M, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

OK button

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

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S M

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Aperture priority shooting

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Mode dial

Select A mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)

Press ac to set the aperture value.

a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases.

If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.)

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appears : The image is overexposed.

Press a to increase the aperture value.

Aperture range :Toward W: f2.8 to f8.0

• When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide angle, or 1/320 sec. in the

Note

maximum telephoto, and will not go slower.

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appears :The image is underexposed.

Press c to decrease the aperture value.

Toward T : f3.7 to f8.0

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Mode dial

Select S mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)

Press ac to set the shutter speed.

a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.)

Shutter speed

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appears : The image is overexposed.

Press a to set a faster shutter speed.

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appears :The image is underexposed.

Press c to set a slower shutter speed.

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Advanced shooting

Shutter speed range : 1 to 1/1000 sec.

• Shutter speeds that can be set differ according to the flash setting.

Note

Manual shooting

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Mode dial

Select M mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)

Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed.

d : The aperture value increases. b : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

AEL Custom button

Arrow pad

• When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +3.0 EV) between the exposure

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determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed.

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

• When you press x, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings.

Aperture value: f2.8 to f8.0 (W)

Shutter speed : 16 to 1/1000 sec.

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

Note

f3.7 to f8.0 (T)

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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. You can also save the settings you are currently using. You can create and save up to 4 different patterns. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.145)

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ MY MODE Æ MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 4, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•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 4 if no settings have been saved in them. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.145)

• Although the settings you are using can be saved, the saved zoom position may not be the same as the one being used.

Note

Arrow pad

OK button

Advanced shooting

Focusing applications

AF MODE - Changing the focus range

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

iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even

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

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when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF MODE Æ iESP or SPOT, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

NOISE REDUCtION

CAMERA

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AF MODE

Arrow pad

OK button

iESP

SPOt

•In h and n mode, the AF MODE is fixed at iESP and cannot be changed.

Note

Focusing applications

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus

FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ FULLTIME AF Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

• Battery life is reduced when FULLTIME AF is used.

Note

Arrow pad

OK button

NOISE REDUCtION

CAMERA

MULtI MEtERING DIGItAL ZOOM

FULLtIME AF

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AF MODE

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OFF

Focusing applications

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark

You can select the area you wan t to focus on b y changing the position of the AF target mark.

Mode dial

Set the AF MODE to SPOT.

g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.72)

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF AREA, and press d.

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

• The AF target mark at the center of the screen can be moved vertically or horizontally.

Take the picture.

• To restore the AF target mark to its original position (at the cente r), press e.

•Press e again to exit AF target mark selection mode.

• AF AREA is not available when the digital zoom is set to ON.

• The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved.

Note

Arrow pad

OK button

AF AREA

SELECt CANCEL

AF target mark

Focusing applications

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AF LOCK – Locking the focus

Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance en ables easy locking of the focus.

Mode dial

g“Setting the custom button” (P.140)

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and

x AEL/Custom button

press x.

• The focus is locked and the AF LOCK mark is displayed.

• To reset the AF LOCK, press x again to cancel the AF LOCK. Each time you press x, AF LOCK is alternately engaged and canceled.

When x is pressed When focus is locked

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AF LOCK

Shutter button

F2.8

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Press the shutter button fully.

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Focusing applications

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TIPS

How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY)

Æ Hold down x for more than 1

AF LOCK was canceled.

Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or

Æ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was

• The focus may be compromised by operating the zoom after setting

Note

Advanced shooting

• AF LOCK is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen.

AF MEMORY mark

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second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the

AF MEMORY

locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again.

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the mode dial after performing AF LOCK. AF LOCK will be canceled.

turned off.

the AF LOCK. Complete zoom operations before setting the AF LOCK.

Exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Focusing applications

MF AF

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MF AF

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Manual focus

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

Mode dial

Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF.

Arrow pad

OK button

MF AF

Press ac to set the focus distance.

• During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position.

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

• When the indicator is moved to less than 2 m (6.6 ft.), the display automatically switches to the 7 cm (2.8") to 2 m (6.6 ft.) display.

Hold down e for more than 1 second to save the setting.

• MF is displayed in red on the monitor.

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MF AF

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Focusing applications

MF AF

F2.8

Take the picture.

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

To cancel manual focus

Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen.

Press d to select AF, then press e.

• Manual focus is canceled.

TIPS

How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times

Æ The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform

focus lock.

Advanced shooting

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 e.

• The distance indicator is displayed.

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

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

Æ Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac while watching the

monitor.

• 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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MF AF

MF AFMF

Metering

There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject.

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

Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF

Multi-metering Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8

Spot metering

Mode dial

Select n or ( by repeatedly pressing (.

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

• ( is not available in manual focus mode. g“Manual focus” (P.77)

area separately.

target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.79

different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high contrast subject. gP.80

Macro/Spot button

(

Advanced shooting

Metering

F2.8

MULTI METERING

Mode dial

When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)

• If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.140)

Press ( repeatedly to set n.

g“Spot metering” (P.79)

Advanced shooting

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ MULTI METERING Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Position the AF target mark on the area you want to meter and press x. The brightness is metered at up to 8 different points.

• Multi-metering bar appears.

• Brightness meter readings are ignored after the 9th reading.

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

( Macro/Spot button

AEL/Custom button

Arrow pad

OK button

F2.8

Metering

F2.8

Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing

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.

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

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

TIPS

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

Æ After metering in step 4 , hold down x for more than 1

second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.

The multi-metering exposure is canceled.

Æ If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in

step 4, the multi-metering exposure is canceled.

F2.8

twice)

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 x.)

Advanced shooting

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, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.

Mode dial

When using the camera in the p mode, AE lock is not

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available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.67)

• If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.140)

Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press x.

• The exposure is memorized.

• If you want to lock a different exposure, press x again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press x , AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled.

x AEL/Custom button

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.

• The green lamp lights.

• AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter button fully.

• AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.

AE LOCK - Locking the exposure

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

During AE lock, AEL is displayed.

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

Note

TIPS

To save the locked metered value (exposure) after shooting (AE memory)

Æ After step 2 or 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C

appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.

AE lock was canceled.

Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing

AE lock. Doing so will c ancel A E lock.

Æ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was

turned off.

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

metering off. g“MULTI METERING” (P.80)

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

Exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Advanced shooting

Macro mode shooting

Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject. If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well (spot metering+macro mode). (P.79)

Normal shooting With the macro mode

Mode dial

Advanced shooting

Select & or ( by repeatedly pressing (.

• The selected mode is set.

• If no operation is performed for 3 seconds, the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

• You cannot select & and ( in manual focus mode. Set to AF.

g“Manual focus” (P.77)

( Macro/Spot button

Super macro mode shooting

This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ % Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

TIPS

The subject is in shadow

Æ When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become

conspicuous, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. If this happens, use the manual focus. g“Manual focus” (P.77)

• During super macro shooting, zoom is not available.

• During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You

Note

can use an external flash, but vignetting may occur. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Arrow pad

OK button

Advanced shooting

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.

Mode dial

Select Y by repeatedly pressing

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

Advanced shooting

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• 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 Z.

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

Self-timer/Remote

control button

Self-timer/ Remote control lamp

Shutter button

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

Note

Remote control shooting

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

Mode dial

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

Select < by repeatedly pressing Z.

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is autom atically exited.

• Y ou can operate the zoom on the camera using the remote control device. gP.88

Press the shutter button on the remote control device.

• The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for about 2 seconds before t aking the picture.

Self-timer/Remote

control button

Advanced shooting

Self-timer/ Remote control lamp (Remote control receiver)

Remote control shooting

TIPS

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

Æ 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.

Æ There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in

the remote control device’s instruction manual.

How to operate the zoom using the remote control device.

Æ Point the remote control device at the remote control receiver on

the camera. For zooming, press the W or T button on the remote control device. During operation, the self-timer/remote control lamp blinks.

How to cancel the remote control mode.

Æ The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after

shooting. Perform step 2 and set the mode to OFF.

Advanced shooting

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

Note

• 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.

• Read the remote control device’s instruction manual for information on playback by remote control device.

Sequential shooting

There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.

Drive mode

o : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.

(Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting)

j : Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame.

Approx. 8 frames at 1.3 frames/sec. (in HQ mode)

i : Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential

shooting. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting. 2 frames at 1.8 frames/sec.

k : Focus is individually locked for each frame. The AF sequential

shooting speed is slower than for normal sequential shooting.

BKT : g“Auto bracketing BKT” (P.90)

Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ

j, i or k, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

j i k

Advanced shooting

Arrow pad

OK button

Sequential shooting

Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

• During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and monitor.

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

SLOW

Auto bracketing BKT

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 when you start shooting. 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

Advanced shooting

-1.0 ±0.0 +1.0

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ BKT, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

AF BKt

Arrow pad

OK button

Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d.

Sequential shooting

BKt

CANCEL

SELECt

Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e.

•Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.

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 by releasing the shutter button.

• Auto bracketing is not possible in M mode.

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

Note

following situations:

– When the TIFF or SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE – When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON.

• The built-in flash and external flash do not fire in BKT mode.

• If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.

• 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.

• Since the shutter speed is set to max. 1/30 sec., exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject.

• To use the external flash during sequential shooting, set the external flash so that it fires for each frame.

Advanced shooting

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

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

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ PANORAMA, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The PANORAMA mode is set.

Arrow pad

Use the arrow pad to choose at

Advanced shooting

which edge you want to connect the pictures.

d : The next picture is connected at the

right edge

b : The next picture is connected at the

left edge

a : The next picture is connected at the

top

c : The next picture is connected at the

bottom

Connects pictures from left to

OK button

right

Connects pictures from

bottom to top

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.

• 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.

The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with the left edge of the next picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you are connecting pictures from right to left).

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

Press e to finish 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 CAMEDIAbrand cards.

Note

• Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode. You are recommended to use SQ mode for panorama shooting.

• During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not available.

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

• 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.

Advanced shooting

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

F2.8

1600 1200

F2.8

1600 1200

This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture.

Picture when played

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ 2 IN 1, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set.

Advanced shooting

Take the first shot.

• The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.

1600 1200

Take the second shot.

• The subject will be positioned on the right in the combined picture.

• The BUSY bar is displayed during processing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the mode menu.

1600 1200

Image when shot

back

Arrow pad

OK button

F2.8

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available.

Note

• To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved.

• Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode.

• If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled.

Advanced shooting

FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures

This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available.

BLACK & WHITE SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white

BLACK BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with white letters on a black

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD are

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not available in n mode.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Takes pictures in black and white.

background emphasized to make them easier to read.

Arrow pad

OK button

CAMERA

PANORAMA

2 IN 1

FUNCtION

CARDSEt PIC

AF AREA

TIPS

Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD.

Æ Use exposure compensation. g“Exposure compensation”

(P.105)

• When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash is automatically set to off.

Note

•WB, > and SATURATION cannot be used in Function shooting.

OFF

BLACK & WHItE

SEPIA

WHItE BOARD

BLACK BOARD

Recording sound with still pictures

Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ R Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record.

• The BUSY bar is displayed during recording.

Shutter button

Arrow pad

OK button

Microphone

Advanced shooting

TIPS

• H appears on all still pictures and movies that have recorded

sound. During playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted. g“VOLUME - Playback Volume” (P.156)

• Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also

be changed. g“Recording sound” (P.130)

Recording sound with movies

• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly.

Note

• It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording.

• Sound recording is not possible in the following cases:

the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (j, i, k, BKT)

• Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc.

Recording sound with movies

Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie.

Mode dial

In the top menu, select MODE

Advanced shooting

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ R Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Recording starts at the same time as shooting.

Arrow pad

OK button

• When R is set to ON, the optical zoom position is locked during movie recording. If you wish to use the zoom during movie

Note

recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. If R is set to OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording.

• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly.

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate.

Record

mode

TIFF

SHQ

SQ1 SQ2

Description Quality File size

The highest quality mode. As the images are saved as uncompressed data, this is the best mode for printing or image-processing on a PC. This mode has different resolutions to choose from, depending on your purpose. Selecting lets you print the entire image without losing its borders - almost the same image size as that used by photo labs.

A high quality mode using the JPEG format. Because the compression rate is very low, high quality can be maintained. Selecting

3:2

losing its borders - almost the same image size as that used by photo labs. The ENLARGE SIZE function is useful when printing on large-format paper.

A high quality mode with medium compression. Because the compression rate is higher than SHQ, file sizes are smaller, so more images can be saved to a card. Like SHQ, resolution can be changed by using

3:2

The most compressed modes. For each resolution, you can choose HIGH (to reduce noise) or NORMAL (to save more images). Select the best setting for your purpose (printing, Internet pages, etc.).

3:2

lets you print the entire image without

or the ENLARGE SIZE function.

Clearer

Normal

Larger

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Smaller

Olympus C-755 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Names of parts

Camera

Viewfinder and monitor indications

How to use this manual

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

Loading the batteries

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter

Inserting a card

Card basics

Removing the card

Power on/off

Startup/Shutdown screen

If the card is not recognized (card check)

Selecting a language

Setting the date and time

Adjusting the viewfinder

Holding the camera

2 Using the menus

About the menus

How to use the menus

Shortcut menus

Mode Menus

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes

Taking still pictures

If correct focus cannot be obtained

Using the Focus Lock function

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Recording movies

Zoom

Using the optical zoom

DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom

4 Flash

Flash shooting

Using the slow synchronization flash

Flash intensity control

External flash (optional)

Using the external flash

Using commercially available external flashes

Compatible commercially available external flashes

5 Advanced shooting

A/S/M mode

Aperture priority shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Using My Mode

Focusing applications

AF MODE - Changing the focus range

FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark

AF LOCK – Locking the focus

Manual focus

Metering

Spot metering

MULTI METERING

AE LOCK - Locking the exposure

Macro mode shooting

Super macro mode shooting

Self-timer shooting

Remote control shooting

Sequential shooting

Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures

Recording sound with still pictures

Recording sound with movies

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode