Olympus E-3 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
MANUAL
z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”
section in this manual.
z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Table of Contents P. 20
Camera
Hot shoe gP. 75, 77
Built-in flash gP. 73
LIGHT button gP. 14
Control panel
gP. 6, 27
WB (White balance) button
gP. 63
F (Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 46
ISO button
gP. 49
Shutter button
gP. 16, 34
Sub dial (k)
gP. 27-30
White balance sensor
gP. 64, 99
Preview button
gP. 45
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt
from entering the camera body.)
Mirror
#UP (Flash pop-up) button gP. 73
External flash connector gP. 77
# (Flash) button gP. 72
w (Flash intensity control) button
gP. 73
MODE button gP. 40-44
</Y/j (Remote control/Selftimer/Sequential shooting) button
gP. 56-58
AF button gP. 51
G (Metering) button gP. 45
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
gP. 85, 103
Strap eyelet gP. 10
VIDEO OUT jack
(VIDEO OUT)
gP. 84
USB connector
gP. 104, 108
DC-IN jack
gP. 125
Connector cover
Remote cable connector
gP. 123
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 57, 58
Lens release button gP. 12
Lens lock pin
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Basic guide
Eyecup gP. 124
Viewfinder gP. 5
LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 31
Eyepiece shutter lever
gP. 58
Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14
Illumination sensor
gP. 99
S (Erase) button
gP. 18, 87
INFO (Information display)
button gP. 32, 82
MENU button
gP. 29
Tripod socket
u (Live view) button
gP. 31
SSWF indicator
gP. 14, 121
Power switch
gP. 14
o (Image stabilizer) button
gP. 60
Battery compartment lock
gP. 11
q (Playback) button
gP. 18, 79
AEL/AFL button
gP. 47, 92
0 (Protect) button
gP. 86
Main dial (j)
gP. 27-30
Arrow pad (acbd)
gP. 29
i button gP. 29
< button gP. 92
P (AF target) button
gP. 53
Card cover
gP. 13
xD-Picture
Card slot
gP. 13
Eject button
gP. 13
CF card slot
gP. 13
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 110
Battery compartment cover
gP. 11
Card cover lock gP. 13
Names of parts and functions
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Direct buttons
You can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons.
g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
Shooting mode MODE
gP. 40-44
j
Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting
gP. 56-58
k
Flash mode # gP. 72
j
Flash intensity control w
gP. 73
k
Metering G gP. 45
k
</Y/j
Image stabilizer o gP. 60
j/k
White balance WB gP. 63
j/k
WB compensation WB + F
gP. 64
j/k
WB bracketing WB + MODE
gP. 66
j/k
Exposure compensation F
gP. 46
j/k
Sub dial
k
Reset F + ISO gP. 33
j/k
ISO sensitivity ISO
gP. 49
j/k
Main dial
j
AF target P gP. 53
k
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AF mode AF gP. 51
j
AE bracketing MODE + AF gP. 48
j/k
4
Viewfinder
AF target gP. 53
Spot metering area
gP. 46
Basic guide
Aperture value gP. 40-43
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Super FP flash
gP. 76
Metering mode
gP. 45
Shooting mode gP. 40-44
Number of storable
sequential pictures
gP. 56
Image stabilizer gP. 60
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
White balance
(Displayed when set
to a setting other than
auto white balance.)
gP. 62
AE lock gP. 47
Flash intensity control
gP. 73
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 56
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)
Auto bracket
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
ISO sensitivity value
gP. 49
Battery check
gP. 14
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Exposure compensation indicator
gP. 46
Names of parts and functions
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Control panel
AF mode
gP. 51
Auto bracket
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
Flash mode
gP. 70
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Sequential shooting gP. 56
Noise reduction gP. 69
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46
Metering mode
gP. 45
Record mode
gP. 61
White balance
gP. 62, 64
Picture mode (Monotone)
gP. 67
Battery check
gP. 14
Image stabilizer
gP. 60
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Self-timer gP. 57
Aperture value
gP. 40-43
Remote control
gP. 58
AF target
gP. 53
Number of storable still
pictures
gP. 133
Super control panel
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control
panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
My Mode gP. 44
Flash charging
gP. 73
Battery check gP. 14
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
Date gP. 15
2007. 12.16
Shutter speed gP. 40-43
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 73
RC mode m gP. 76
Super FP flash 1 gP. 76
Auto bracket 0
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
Image stabilizer H, I gP. 60
Noise reduction O gP. 69
AF illuminator T gP. 90
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 119
Aperture value
gP. 40-43
250 F5.6
+2.0
RC FP
BKT
NR
IS
AF1
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 46
Exposure level
gP. 43
Picture mode
gP. 67
Basic guide
Names of parts and functions
Card
gP. 124
AF mode gP. 51
AF target gP. 53
Flash intensity control gP. 73
Flash mode gP. 70
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 56-58
ISO sensitivity gP. 49
White balance,
White balance compensation
gP. 62, 64
arge
Normal
Record mode
gP. 61
Number of storable still pictures
gP. 133
Metering mode gP. 45
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
Color space
gP. 97
Sharpness N gP. 67
Contrast J gP. 67
Saturation T gP. 67
Gradation z gP. 68
B&W filter x gP. 67
Picture tone y gP. 67
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LCD monitor (Live view)
250
F5.6
+2.0
IS
WB
AU TO
IS O
AUTO
N
3 8
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to
use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 31)
Aperture value gP. 40-43
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Home position p gP. 55
RC mode q gP. 76
Flash intensity control r gP. 74
Super FP flash s gP. 76
Auto bracket t
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
AE lock u gP. 47
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
Battery check
gP. 14
250
250
Metering mode
gP. 45
Flash mode
gP. 70
Image stabilizer gP. 60
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging
completed)
F5.6
+2.0
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 46
AF confirmation mark
gP. 31, 55
AELBKTFPRCHP
1
IS
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
L
N
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Histogram
gP. 117
Spot metering area
gP. 46
Internal temperature warning
gP. 119
My Mode
gP. 44
8
AF target
gP. 53
Card
gP. 124
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 133
Record mode
gP. 61
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
Sequential shooting
gP. 56
Self-timer gP. 57
Remote control gP. 58
White balance
gP. 62
LCD monitor (Playback)
1 / 25 0 F 5 .6
+ 2 .0 4 5 m m
I S O 10 0
0 . 0
A : 0
WB : AUTO
G : 0
NATURAL
s R GB
N
[ 3 64 8x 2 7 36 , 1 /8 ]
x
1 0
’ 0 7. 12 . 1 6
2 1 :5 6
1 0 0- 00 1 5
1 5
N
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 82)
Record mode gP. 61
Battery check gP. 14
Focal distance gP. 126
(The focal distance is displayed in 1 mm
units.)
Shooting mode gP. 40-44
Basic guide
Card gP. 124
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 101
x
L
[3648x2736,1/8]
N
’07.12.16
100-0015
Single-frame playback information
File number
gP. 82
Date and time
gP. 15
AF target gP. 53
Histogram gP. 82
Metering mode gP. 45
White balance gP. 62
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Protect
gP. 86
15
Frame number
gP. 82
Aperture value gP. 40-43
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Exposure
compensation
gP. 46
+2.0 45mm
WB : AUTO
Shooting
information
Picture mode
gP. 67
White balance compensation
gP. 64
Flash intensity control gP. 73
ISO sensitivity gP. 49
250 F5.6
ISO 100
0.0
A: 0
G: 0
NATURAL
sRGB
Record mode
gP. 61
Color space
gP. 97
Names of parts and functions
L
N
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion
BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable
CD-ROM
battery
Warranty cardInstruction manualOLYMPUS Master 2
Attaching the strap
1
Thread the strap as
indicated by the
arrows (1, 2).
2
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely (3).
3
Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
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Preparing the battery
1 Charging the battery
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
2 Loading the battery
W
BCM-2 Lithium ion
charger
Align the battery with the arrow.
Remove the protection cap
from the battery.
AC cable
BLM-1 Lithium ion
battery
AC wall outlet
Basic guide
2
Battery compartment
cover
Battery compartment
lock
1
W
3
Direction
indicating mark
3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
compartment lock in the direction of E
Unloading the
battery
Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery. Turn
the camera upside-down
to remove the battery.
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
Battery lock
Preparations for shooting
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Attaching a lens to the camera
1 Remove the body cap from the
camera and the rear cap from the lens
Rear cap
1
2 Attach a lens to the camera
• Align the lens attachment mark
(red) on the camera with the
alignment mark (red) on the
lens, then insert the lens into
the camera’s body (1).
• Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you
hear it click (2).
Do not press the lens release
button.
Alignment mark (Red)
3
3 Remove the lens cap
(
3, 4)
Body cap
1
2
4
2
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
2
3
Lens cap
1
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Removing the lens from the
camera
While pressing the lens release button
(1), rotate the lens in the direction of
the arrow (2).
2
1
Lens release button
Loading the card
Basic guide
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the
card cover.
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go (2).
1
CF card slot
2
W mark
Removing the card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
• Press the eject button all the way in to
eject the card.
• Pull out the card.
xD-Picture Card
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the
card cover.
Insert the card until it is locked into place
(2).
Card cover
2
1
xD-Picture Card slot
Never open the card cover while the card
access lamp is blinking.
xD-Picture Card
• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
• Pull out the card.
Preparations for shooting
Eject button
Card access lamp
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Power on
1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON
• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.
LIGHT button
Turns the control panel
light on and off.
SSWF indicator
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s
diopter
Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in
accordance with your vision.
While looking through the viewfinder,
rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by
little.
When you can see the AF target clearly,
adjustment is complete.
Control panel
When the camera is
turned on, the battery
check is displayed on
the control panel.
Lit up (ready for use)
Blinks (charging required)
Power switch
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial AF target
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with
the images. The file name is also included with the date and time
information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using
the camera.
1 Press the MENU button
• The menu screen is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Arrow pad
acbd
Basic guide
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
NORM
N
AUTO
GO
2 Use ac to select [Z],
then press d
’--.--.
--
:
--
--
CF/xD
EDIT FILENAME
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT
CF
AUTO
ENG.
NTSC
GO
3 Use ac to select
[X], then press d
Y
MD TIME
CANCEL
Y/M/D
4 Use ac to select [Y],
then press d
Y
MD TIME
2007
CANCEL
Y/M/D
MENU button
5 Repeat this procedure until
the date and time are
completely set
Y
MD TIME
2007 12 01 14 00
CANCEL
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Y/M/D
GO
6 Use ac to select the
date format
Y
MD TIME
2007 12 01 14 00
CANCEL
Y/M/D
GO
7 Press the i button
’07.12.01
14:01
CF/xD
EDIT FILENAME
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT
CF
AUTO
ENG.
NTSC
GO
8 Press the MENU button
to exit
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Shooting
Viewfinder
Shutter button
1 Place the AF target on the
subject while viewing
through the viewfinder
2 Adjust the focus
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Viewfinder
AF target
Aperture
value
AF confirmation mark
• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF
target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
• The super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed.
Shutter speed
Control panel
Card access
lamp
3 Release the shutter
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Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
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F5.6
3 8
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Holding the camera
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens,
flash, and the white
balance sensor.
Basic guide
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Taking a picture
while viewing the
monitor
It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a
viewfinder and check the subject’s composition,
or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on
the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 31)
1 Press the u (live
view) button
• The subject is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
250
F5.6
250 F5.6
u button
L
N
38
When the camera stops operating
If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is
on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control
panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute
thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The
camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad,
etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 95), “SLEEP” (P. 94)
2 Press the shutter button
all the way down
• The picture is taken with the focus
adjusted.
Shutter button
Preparations for shooting
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Playback/Erasing
Playing back
images
Close-up
playback
Erasing images
Pressing the q button displays the last picture
taken.
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
q button
Displays the
previous frame
Arrow pad
Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Play back the image you want to erase and press the
S button.
Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to
erase.
frames back
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames ahead
Main dial
Displays the
next frame
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S button
ERASE
CANCEL SELECT
YES
NO
GO
Indications used in this manual
In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera.
In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camera.
The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the
operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Basic guide
x Notes
TIPS
g Reference pages describing details or related information.
To make the most of this manual
You can use the "Table of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 151) as well as the following
reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual
according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information.
For information on the possible shooting functions:
g“Shooting guides” (P. 34)
For information on how to operate the camera:
g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
“Using the menu” (P. 29)
To search for a function from a list:
g“Menu directory” (P. 135)
“Index” (P. 151)
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
Preparations for shooting
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Table of Contents
Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2
Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................11
Camera .........................................................................................................2
Direct buttons ................................................................................................ 4
Viewfinder .....................................................................................................5
Control panel................................................................................................. 6
Super control panel ....................................................................................... 7
LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................8
LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................ 9
Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10
Preparing the battery................................................................................... 11
Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 12
Loading the card .........................................................................................13
Power on ..................................................................................................... 14
Setting the date/time ...................................................................................15
Shooting ...................................................................................................... 16
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................18
Indications used in this manual ................................................................... 19
1 Basic camera operations 26
Describes the basic operations of the camera.
Using the direct buttons............................................................................................... 27
Using the super control panel...................................................................................... 28
Using the menu ...........................................................................................................29
Using live view............................................................................................................. 31
Resetting to the factory default settings ......................................................................33
Switching the information display................................................................ 32
Enlarged display operation.......................................................................... 32
2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 34
Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.
Basic function guides................................................................................................... 34
A guide to functions for different subjects.................................................................... 36
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Focus k Operating the shutter button........................................................ 34
Brightness k Exposure compensation....................................................... 34
Color k White balance...............................................................................35
Convenient settings k Customizing functions ...........................................35
Taking landscape pictures ..........................................................................36
Taking flower pictures .................................................................................37
Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................38
3 Exposure 40
Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.
Program shooting ........................................................................................................40
Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................41
Shutter priority shooting............................................................................................... 42
Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................43
Bulb shooting...............................................................................................................44
My Mode shooting .......................................................................................................44
Under water wide/macro shooting ............................................................................... 44
Preview function ..........................................................................................................45
Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................45
Exposure compensation .............................................................................................. 46
AE lock ........................................................................................................................47
AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................48
ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................49
ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................50
4 Focusing and shooting functions 51
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.
AF mode selection.......................................................................................................51
AF target selection....................................................................................................... 53
Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................55
Sequential shooting ..................................................................................................... 56
Self-timer shooting....................................................................................................... 57
Remote control shooting.............................................................................................. 58
Anti-shock....................................................................................................................59
Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................60
S-AF (single AF).......................................................................................... 51
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................52
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................52
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................53
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ...................... 53
Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................55
Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view......................................60
5 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 61
Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.
Selecting the record mode........................................................................................... 61
Recording formats .......................................................................................61
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................62
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Selecting the white balance......................................................................................... 62
WB bracketing ............................................................................................................. 66
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................67
Gradation..................................................................................................................... 68
Noise reduction............................................................................................................ 69
Noise filter....................................................................................................................69
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................63
WB compensation ....................................................................................... 64
Setting the one-touch white balance ........................................................... 65
6 Flash shooting 70
Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.
Flash mode setting ...................................................................................................... 70
Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................73
Flash intensity control.................................................................................................. 73
Flash bracketing .......................................................................................................... 74
External flash shooting ................................................................................................ 74
Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................. 76
Using commercially available flashes.......................................................................... 77
Using the external electronic flash ..............................................................75
Super FP flash ............................................................................................76
Non-specified commercial flashes ..............................................................78
7 Playback functions 79
Describes the functions for image playback.
Single-frame/Close-up playback.................................................................................. 79
Light box display.......................................................................................................... 80
Index display/Calendar display.................................................................................... 81
Information display ......................................................................................................82
Slideshow .................................................................................................................... 83
Rotating images........................................................................................................... 83
Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................84
Editing still images....................................................................................................... 84
Copying images........................................................................................................... 85
Protecting images........................................................................................................ 86
Erasing images............................................................................................................ 87
8 Customizing your camera 90
Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.
Custom Menu 1 ........................................................................................................... 90
a AF/MF ..................................................................................................................... 90
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AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................ 90
FOCUS RING.............................................................................................. 90
C-AF LOCK ................................................................................................. 90
AF AREA POINTER....................................................................................90
AF SENSITIVITY......................................................................................... 90
P SET UP................................................................................................ 91
RESET LENS ..............................................................................................91
b BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................ 91
c RELEASE/j......................................................................................................... 94
d DISP/8/PC............................................................................................................ 94
e EXP/e/ISO .......................................................................................................... 96
f # CUSTOM............................................................................................................ 96
g K/COLOR/WB...................................................................................................... 97
h RECORD/ERASE ................................................................................................... 98
BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................91
DIAL ............................................................................................................91
AEL/AFL ......................................................................................................92
AEL/AFL MEMO.......................................................................................... 92
; FUNCTION........................................................................................... 92
MY MODE SETUP ...................................................................................... 93
BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................94
A........................................................................................................94
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................94
O fps....................................................................................................... 94
8................................................................................................................94
SLEEP......................................................................................................... 94
BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) .................................................................. 95
4 h TIMER (Auto power off).........................................................................95
USB MODE ................................................................................................. 95
LIVE VIEW BOOST..................................................................................... 95
FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display).........................................................95
EV STEP ..................................................................................................... 96
ISO STEP.................................................................................................... 96
ISO-AUTO SET ...........................................................................................96
ISO-AUTO ...................................................................................................96
AELMetering................................................................................................96
BULB TIMER............................................................................................... 96
#X-SYNC. .................................................................................................96
#SLOW LIMIT ............................................................................................96
w+F ......................................................................................................... 96
ALL >..................................................................................................... 97
COLOR SPACE ..........................................................................................97
SHADING COMP. ...................................................................................... 97
K SET....................................................................................................... 97
PIXEL COUNT ............................................................................................98
QUICK ERASE............................................................................................ 98
RAW+JPEG ERASE ...................................................................................98
FILE NAME .................................................................................................98
PRIORITY SET ...........................................................................................99
dpi SETTING ...............................................................................................99
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i K UTILITY ............................................................................................................ 99
Custom Menu 2 ........................................................................................................... 99
EXT. WB DETECT ...................................................................................... 99
CF/xD .......................................................................................................... 99
EDIT FILENAME ......................................................................................... 99
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)........................................................... 99
W (Changing the display language) ....................................................100
VIDEO OUT ..............................................................................................100
REC VIEW ................................................................................................100
FIRMWARE............................................................................................... 100
9 Printing 101
Describes how to print your pictures.
Print reservation (DPOF) ........................................................................................... 101
Direct printing (PictBridge)......................................................................................... 103
Print reservation ........................................................................................ 101
Single-frame reservation ........................................................................... 101
All-frame reservation ................................................................................. 102
Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................102
Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................104
Easy printing .............................................................................................104
Custom printing ......................................................................................... 105
10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 107
Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.
Flowchart ................................................................................................................... 107
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................107
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................108
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software................................................................... 109
Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................109
Viewing still images ................................................................................................... 111
To increase the number of languages ....................................................................... 111
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master .................. 112
What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................................... 107
Downloading and saving images ..............................................................109
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ........................................110
11 Shooting tips and maintenance 113
Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.
Shooting tips and information .................................................................................... 113
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Tips before you start taking pictures .........................................................113
Shooting tips .............................................................................................113
Additional shooting tips and information ...................................................116
Playback tips ............................................................................................. 117
Viewing pictures on a computer ................................................................ 118
Error codes ................................................................................................................ 118
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................121
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................121
Cleaning mode k Removing dust ............................................................122
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................122
12 Information 123
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.
Main optional accessories .........................................................................................123
Card basics................................................................................................................ 124
Battery and charger ................................................................................................... 125
AC adapter ................................................................................................................125
Using your charger abroad ........................................................................................ 126
Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................126
Program line diagram (P mode) ................................................................................128
Flash synchronization and shutter speed .................................................................. 129
Exposure warning display.......................................................................................... 129
Flash distance ...........................................................................................................130
Vignetting of the built-in flash when using an interchangeable lens .......................... 130
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ........................................................ 131
White balance color temperature............................................................................... 132
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................133
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting ............. 134
Menu directory...........................................................................................................135
Glossary ....................................................................................................................139
Specifications ............................................................................................................142
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 145
Index..........................................................................................................................151
Usable cards .............................................................................................124
Formatting the card ................................................................................... 125
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ...................................................... 126
ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications .......................................................... 127
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1 Basic camera operations
There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27
You can make the function settings by rotating the main dial or sub dial while pressing the
direct buttons assigned to a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing
the subject in the viewfinder and for quickly operating the camera while checking the settings
on the control panel.
1
Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28
You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can
Basic camera operations
use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.
Setting on the menu P. 29
You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera
functions.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described
as follows in this manual.
• “+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
• “” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the metering mode
Direct button G + k
Super control panel ip: [METERING]
Menu MENU[X][METERING]
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Using the direct buttons
There are two ways to use the direct buttons.
While holding down a direct button, turn the
main dial or sub dial.
• Release the button to set the function.
• Some functions are set using only the main dial
(or sub dial).
• The three buttons next to the flash have two
functions each. Use the main dial to operate and
set the functions indicated above the buttons,
and use the sub dial to operate and set the
functions indicated to the side of the buttons.
After pressing two direct buttons at the same
time, turn the main dial or sub dial.
• When the buttons are pressed, the
corresponding function is selected. The function
remains selected for approximately 8 seconds.
You can turn the dial and set the function during
that time. If no operations are performed during
that time, the setting for that function is then set.
Sub dial
Main dial
1
Basic camera operations
Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel and super
control panel while you are setting a function. (The setting with the G/AF button is
shown in the screenshots.)
Viewfinder
Control panel Super control panel
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NR AF
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TIPS
If you find it difficult to turn the dial while holding down a direct button:
j The button may remain selected even after it is released. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 94)
For details on the functions that can be set with the direct buttons, refer to “Direct
buttons” (gP. 4).
Using the super control panel
1
Basic camera operations
Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting.
1 Press the INFO button to display the super
control panel on the LCD monitor.
• Press the INFO button again to turn off the super
control panel.
• Press the i button during live view to display the
super control panel.
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2 Press the i button.
• The cursor on the super control panel
lights.
ISO
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Normal
Cursor
The name of the selected
function is displayed.
NR AF
3 Use p to move the cursor to the
INFO button
p Arrow pad
function you want to set.
METERING
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Normal
i button
Sub dial
Main dial
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4 Use the main dial or sub dial to change the setting.
• Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated
at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct
menu to change the setting. After changing the setting,
press the i button to confirm your setting. If no
operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is
confirmed and the super control panel is displayed.
g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 94)
METERING
SELECT GO
Direct menu
For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to
“Super control panel” (gP. 7).
Using the menu
1 Press the MENU button.
• The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL
SELECT
GO
: Press the MENU button to cancel the setting.
MENU
: Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.
: Press the i button to confirm your settings.
OK
NORM
N
AUTO
GO
The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad
shown below.
t: a u: c 8: d 7: b
MENU button
p Arrow pad
i button
1
Basic camera operations
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2 Use ac to select a tab
and d to set an item.
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
1
CANCEL SELECT
Tab The current setting
Basic camera operations
z
is displayed
GO
OFF
0.0
S-AF
OFF
3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the
setting screen.
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
CANCEL SELECT
OFF
0.0
S-AF
OFF
z
GO
CANCEL SELECT
Function
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
METERING
GO
Types of tabs
W Sets shooting functions.
X Sets shooting functions.
q Sets playback functions.
Y Customizes shooting functions.
Depending on the function being
customized, the function is further
separated into 9 tabs (A to I).
Z Sets the basic functions of the
camera.
Screenshot of menu with the Y
tab selected
AF/MF
BUTTON/DIAL
RELEASE/
DISP/8/PC
e
/ISO
EXP/
CUSTOM
#
CANCEL SELECT
Tab
GO
4 Press the i button to confirm your settings.
• Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu.
Using the dials to select a menu
• In addition to using the arrow pad, you can also use the dials to select a function. Turn the
main dial to move the cursor vertically (the same as pressing ac), and turn the sub dial to
move the cursor horizontally (the same as pressing bd).
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
GO
k
NORM
N N
AUTO
j
• Selecting a function and rotating
the main dial automatically
changes the tab and allows you to
select a function on the next tab.
• You can change the operations of the main dial and sub dial. g“DIAL” (P. 91)
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu
directory” (gP. 135).
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT
j
METERING
RC MODE
AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK
CANCEL SELECT
z
NORM
AUTO
GO
OFF
0.0
S-AF
OFF
GO
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