Olympus E-3 User Manual

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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

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

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

Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting

gP. 56-58

Flash mode # gP. 72

Flash intensity control w

gP. 73

Metering G gP. 45

</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

Reset F + ISO gP. 33

j/k

ISO sensitivity ISO

gP. 49 j/k

Main dial

AF target P gP. 53

AF mode AF gP. 51

AE bracketing MODE + AF gP. 48

j/k

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

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

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

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

LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

AU TO

IS O

AUTO

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

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

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

Histogram gP. 117

Spot metering area gP. 46

Internal temperature warning gP. 119

My Mode gP. 44

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

[ 3 64 8x 2 7 36 , 1 /8 ]

1 0

’ 0 7. 12 . 1 6

2 1 :5 6

1 0 0- 00 1 5

1 5

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

[3648x2736,1/8]

’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

21:56

Protect gP. 86

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

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

Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).

Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3).

Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

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

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

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

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

Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the

camera and the rear cap from the lens

Rear cap

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 Remove the lens cap

(

3, 4)

Body cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2).

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).

CF card slot

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

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

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

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

CANCEL SELECT

NORM

AUTO

2 Use ac to select [Z],

then press d

’--.--.

CF/xD EDIT FILENAME

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

AUTO ENG.

NTSC

3 Use ac to select

[X], then press d

MD TIME

CANCEL

Y/M/D

4 Use ac to select [Y],

then press d

MD TIME

2007

CANCEL

Y/M/D

MENU button

5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are completely set

MD TIME

2007 12 01 14 00

CANCEL

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Y/M/D

6 Use ac to select the

date format

MD TIME

2007 12 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y/M/D

7 Press the i button

’07.12.01

14:01

CF/xD EDIT FILENAME

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

AUTO ENG.

NTSC

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

Preparations for shooting

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

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.

250

F5.6

3 8

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

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

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

S button

ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

YES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ip: [METERING]

Menu MENU[X][METERING]

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

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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

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

arge

Normal

i button

Sub dial

Main dial

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.

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CANCEL SELECT

Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

CANCEL

SELECT

: Press the MENU button to cancel the setting.

: Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.

: Press the i button to confirm your settings.

NORM

AUTO

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

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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

CANCEL SELECT

Tab The current setting

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is displayed

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

CANCEL SELECT

Function

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

METERING

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

/ISO

EXP/

CUSTOM

CANCEL SELECT

Tab

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).

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CANCEL SELECT

NORM

N N

AUTO

• 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

CANCEL SELECT

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

NORM

AUTO

OFF

0.0

S-AF

OFF

Using live view

250

F5.6

3 8

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture. Close the eyepiece shutter so the light entering through the viewfinder does not affect the exposure while shooting with live view. g“Eyepiece shutter” (P. 58)

1 Press the u button.

• The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The screen prompting you to close the eyepiece shutter is displayed.

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a

picture.

Focusing during live view

• When you press the shutter button all the way during live view, the focus is locked and a picture is taken. The image display on the monitor freezes as the mirror goes down during focusing.

• To focus in advance, hold down the AEL/AFL button and press the shutter button. When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. When the AF confirmation mark is blinking, the focus is not locked.

• When the AF mode is set to S-AF, the picture cannot be taken until the focus is locked.

• In MF mode, you can press the AEL/AFL button to activate the auto focus.

Shooting while changing the angle of the LCD monitor

You can change the angle of the LCD monitor on the camera. This enables you to shoot at an awkward angle while checking the subject’s composition on the LCD monitor.

• Slowly rotate the LCD monitor within the moveable range.

Eyepiece shutter lever

u button

250

250 F5.6

AEL/AFL button

F5.6

AF confirmation mark

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270°

Switching the information display

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

3 8

You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing

Information display on

+ Ruled lines display

250

Information display on

250250

F5.6

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250

Information display off

*1 Displayed when [FRAME ASSIST] is set. g“FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines

display)” (P. 95)

Enlarged display

*2 For operation in the enlarged display, refer to “Enlarged display operation”.

INFO

Information display on

F5.6

button repeatedly.

+ Histogram

250

F5.6

Enlarged display operation

It is possible to enlarge the subject for display. Enlarging the image during MF makes focus confirmation and adjustment easier.

250

F5.6

1 Use p to move the frame and press the i button.

• Area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.

• Press and hold the i button to return the shifted enlargement frame to the center.

2 Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to change the magnification (5×/7×/10×).

• Pressing the i button cancels enlarged display operation.

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TIPS

Checking the image stabilizer effect:

j Press and hold the o button. g“Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view” (P. 60)

Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations:

j See “LIVE VIEW BOOST” (gP. 95).

x Notes

• If there is a high-intensity light source within the screen, the image may be displayed darker but will be recorded normally.

• If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device rises causing images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored. Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time.

• Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop.

• The following functions are not available during live view. C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL]

Resetting to the factory default settings

Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2]. For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 134).

Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

1 Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2] to register and press d.

• If settings have already been registered, [SET] is displayed next to [RESET1]/[RESET2]. Selecting [SET] again overwrites the registered setting.

• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].

2 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

You can reset the camera to [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting or restore the factory default settings.

[RESET] : Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see

[RESET1]/[RESET2] : Resets to the registered settings.

Direct button F + ISO

• Holding down the F button and ISO button at the same time for 2 seconds performs

[RESET].

• While pressing two buttons at the same time, turn the dial to select the reset setting. Release the button to reset the settings.

“Menu directory” (gP. 135).

Basic camera operations

Viewfinder : RESET

: RESET1

: RESET2

Control panel

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

1 Select [RESET], [RESET1] , or [RESET2] and press

the i button.

2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

RESET1

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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Basic function guides

To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings below. You can take more satisfying pictures simply by familiarizing yourself with these basic camera functions.

Focus k Operating the shutter button

A picture can become out of focus when the focus in the picture is on the foreground, background, or other objects in

the picture instead of on the subject. To prevent out-of-

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focus pictures, be sure to focus on the subject you are trying to capture. The shutter button can be pressed halfway down (half-press) and all the way down (full press). Once you are able to operate the shutter button effectively, you can focus accurately even on moving subjects.

Halfway

down:

g“Shooting” (P. 16), “Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 55)

Even when the subject is in focus, the picture can become blurred if you move the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. This is called “camera shake”. Make sure how to properly hold the camera. The camera is particularly subject to shaking when using live view to take pictures while viewing the subject on the monitor. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer.

g“Holding the camera” (P. 17), “Image stabilizer” (P. 60)

In addition to incorrect focusing and camera shake, movement of the subject can also cause blurring of the picture. In this case, use a shutter speed that matches the motion of the subject. You can confirm the actual shutter speed and aperture on the displays of the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor by pressing the shutter button halfway.

g“Viewfinder” (P. 5), “Control panel” (P. 6), “Super control panel” (P. 7), “LCD monitor (Live view)” (P. 8)

All the way

down:

Brightness k Exposure compensation

The camera automatically determines the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness level. This is called auto exposure. However, you may not be able to capture the intended picture with auto exposure alone. In this case, you can increase or decrease the auto exposure setting. Increase the exposure to enhance the brightness of a summer beach or the whiteness of snow. Decrease the exposure when the area to be shot is brighter but smaller compared to its surrounding area. If you are unsure of how much exposure compensation is required, try taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures.

g“Exposure compensation” (P. 46), “AE bracketing” (P. 48)

Color k White balance

Besides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These types of lighting contain particular colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors. Even under the same sunlight, the colors in the picture differ depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of trees or buildings, and other factors. White balance automatically corrects the effects from these types of lighting and enables shooting with the right colors. You can usually obtain the right colors with the white balance set to [AUTO]. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, you may not be able to obtain the intended colors. In this case, change the setting accordingly.

g“Selecting the white balance” (P. 62)

Fluorescent light

Tungsten light Shade of tree

Convenient settings k Customizing functions

This camera is equipped with various shooting functions that can be customized for ease of use. For example, if you want to take several pictures of the same subject using the same settings, you can register those settings as My Mode for use at a later time. You can then easily load that registered My Mode and use it as the shooting mode. To focus on the subject and then recompose the shot, you can set [AEL/AFL] so that auto focus can be done by pressing the AEL/AFL button, and then you can lock the exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway. You can customize other camera operations, such as by changing the functions assigned to the dials and the < button and by changing the time that the direct buttons remain selected.

g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 93), “My Mode shooting” (P. 44), “AEL/AFL” (P. 92), “; FUNCTION” (P. 92), “BUTTON TIMER” (P. 94)

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A guide to functions for different subjects

This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject.

Taking landscape pictures

This section describes how to take outdoor scenery pictures of forests, lakes and beaches in daylight.

Changing shooting mode

The proper shooting method varies depending on whether

you are trying to capture the silence of a still scene or the

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dynamism of a motion scene.

• To capture the depth of a forest, focus with a wider range of the image. Use A (aperture priority shooting) mode and close the aperture (increase the aperture value) as much as possible.

• To capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. To capture a flowing waterfall or river, shoot using a slow shutter speed.

Exposure compensation can be used even under different shooting modes. Check the image that you have shot and use + or – to adjust the exposure to obtain better results.

Changing white balance

The color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a lake reflecting nearby trees or a seashore surrounded by a coral reef. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. Change the setting for different situations, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.

Changing metering mode

Depending on the depth of the water and the direction of the sun, the brightness of the water can differ significantly in different areas of the same composition. There is also a difference in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees overlap each other. If you know which areas you want to emphasize the compensation in the image composition, you can change the metering mode. When set to [G] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. To emphasize a specific partial exposure in the composition, change the metering mode to [H] (center weighted metering) or [I] (spot metering), adjust the metering area to the locations that you want to adjust the exposure and then measure the exposure.

Changing saturation

There may be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using white balance or exposure compensation. In this case, you can change the [SATURATION] setting to achieve the desired color. The [SATURATION] setting includes two levels of high and low settings. When the setting is high, a vivid color is used.

g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 41), “Shutter priority shooting” (P. 42), “Changing the metering mode” (P. 45), “Exposure compensation” (P. 46), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 62), “[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color” (P. 67)

Taking flower pictures

The proper method for taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to capture, for example, a single flower, a field of blooming flowers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea.

Changing the AF sensitivity

You can narrow the range of focus, for example, so as to focus on a single flower petal or focus on a single flower in a field of flowers. The default setting enables the camera to focus on an area larger than the selected AF target, but depending on the [AF SENSITIVITY] setting, the camera may focus only on the selected AF target.

Changing white balance

There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to vivid ones. Depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may not be captured as seen. In this case, you can check the light conditions and change the white balance setting. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using the proper white balance. However, you can bring out subtle color shades more effectively by changing the setting according to shooting conditions, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.

Using exposure compensation

When shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a background as possible to bring out the shape and color of the flower. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation to – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the darker background.

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Changing shooting mode

The proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to emphasize a single flower or capture a field of flowers. To change the focus area, set the camera to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value.

• When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera focuses within a shorter range (with a shallow depth of field), emphasizing the subject against a blurred background.

• When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera focuses over a wider range (with more depth of field), producing a picture with both the foreground and background in focus.

You can use the preview function to confirm the changes in the

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depth of field when the aperture is changed.

Using live view

When using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system, it was necessary to wait until after taking the picture to check the results of the exposure compensation and white balance settings. With the live view function of this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to capture.

Changing lenses

When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto lens. With a telephoto lens, you take pictures in which subjects at different distances appear closer together, giving the impression of a more densely blooming flower field. Using the telescopic feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect, but it is easier to achieve this effect when the focal distance of the lens is longer, such as 150 mm or 200 mm, rather than 54 mm.

g“AF SENSITIVITY” (P. 90), “Aperture priority shooting” (P. 41), “Using live view” (P. 31), “Preview function” (P. 45), “Exposure compensation” (P. 46), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 62)

Taking night scene pictures

There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays.

Using a tripod

Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake. If a tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera shake. Even if the camera is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Therefore, it is recommended to use the remote control or self timer.

Changing shooting mode

Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the brightness in the composition is not uniform. Start by using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take the picture. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to automatically select the shutter speed. When shooting a night scene, because the camera sets the exposure to match the dark areas which occupy a majority of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to -1 or -1.5. Use [REC VIEW] to check the image and adjust the aperture and exposure compensation as necessary. Image noise can easily occur when shooting at slow shutter speeds. In this case, set [NOISE

REDUCT.] to [ON] to reduce noise.

Using manual focus

In cases where you cannot use AF (auto focus) to focus on the subject because the subject is too dark or you cannot focus in time to take pictures, such as during a fireworks display, set the AF mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. To take pictures of night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see the lights of the night scene clearly. To take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus of the lens to infinite unless you are using a long focus lens. If you know the approximate distance to the subject, it is recommended that you focus on something that is at the same distance in advance.

g“Program shooting” (P. 40), “Aperture priority shooting” (P. 41), “Remote control shooting” (P. 58), “AF mode selection” (P. 51), “Noise reduction” (P. 69), “REC VIEW” (P. 100)

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3 Exposure

Program shooting

The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.

Direct button MODE + j[P]

• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel.

Shooting mode

MODE button

Exposure

Control panel

Program shift (

By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure. g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 128)

• The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the main dial (or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % on the viewfinder or control panel changes to P or turn off the power.

• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.

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TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning

display” (gP. 129).

When you want to change the shooting mode using only your right hand:

j You can change the shooting mode using the < button and dials. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Aperture value

Viewfinder

Program shift

Viewfinder

Aperture priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background representation. Before shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture. g“Preview function” (P. 45)

When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased

Direct button MODE + j[A]

• Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.

Viewfinder

Aperture value

Control panel



TIPS

To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:

j See “Preview function” (gP. 45).

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

Shutter speed is blinking:

j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning

display” (gP. 129).

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

Exposure

Shutter priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.

A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur.

Direct button MODE + j[S]

• Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed.

Exposure

Viewfinder

Shutter speed

Control panel



TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-

telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

The aperture value is blinking:

j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning

display” (gP. 129).

A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.

Slower shutter speed

Faster shutter speed

Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.

Direct button MODE + j[M]

To set the aperture value: Turn the main dial.

• The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type.

• The shutter speed can be set from 1/8000 to 60 sec.

• The exposure level indicator is displayed in M mode, showing the difference (ranging from

-3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera. If the exposure value exceeds ± 3 EV, the entire indicator blinks.

Noise in images

During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g“Noise reduction” (P. 69)

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

To switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial:

j You can switch the functions that are set with the main dial and sub dial. g“DIAL” (P. 91)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

To set the shutter speed: Turn the sub dial.

Underexposure

Overexposure

Optimum exposure

Exposure

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1) or remote control cable (RM-CB1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 59)

Direct button MODE + j[B]

• “buLb” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel.



TIPS

To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time:

j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 96)

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during

Exposure

exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 91)

x Notes

• The following functions are not available in A mode.

Image stabilizer/sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/flash bracket shooting

My Mode shooting

You can take pictures using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. This allows you to register two different combinations of camera settings to both [MY MODE1] and [MY MODE2]. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 93)

Direct button MODE + j[s]/[T]

Setting display

When P is assigned to s When S is assigned to T

Under water wide/macro shooting

This camera has optimal shooting settings for underwater shooting. I (under water wide) is suitable for shooting underwater landscapes, and H (under water macro) is suitable for shooting up close underwater. To shoot using under water wide or under water macro, you must set [; FUNCTION] to [I/H]. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

Direct button MODE + j[I]/[H]

Setting display

When set to I When set to H

x Notes

• To use the camera for underwater shooting, attach a commercially available underwater case.

• The following functions are not available in L mode. [CUSTOM RESET]/[PICTURE MODE]/[MY MODE SETUP]

Preview function

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value.

Press the preview button to use the preview function.

• You can also use the < button to use the preview function

(factory default setting).

• When [; FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

Preview button

Changing the metering mode

There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and three types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.

Direct button G + k

Super control panel ip: [METERING]

Menu MENU[X][METERING]

G button

Exposure

Setting display

Viewfinder

Control panel

MENU button

G : Digital ESP metering H : Center weighted averaging metering I : Spot metering IJ : Spot metering - highlight control IK : Spot metering - shadow control

i button

G Digital ESP metering

The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF.

H Center weighted averaging metering

This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value.

I Spot metering

The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Use this mode when there is very strong backlight.

IJ Spot metering - highlight control

Exposure

When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering.

IK Spot metering - shadow control

When the overall background is dark, black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under-exposure, allowing accurate black reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering.

: Metering area

Exposure compensation

In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.

-2.0EV

Direct button F + j/k

±0 +2.0EV

F button

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0.

When set to 1/3 EV increments

When set to 1/2 EV increments

1/3 EV

• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, the indicator will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel. A red vw is displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator on the super control panel.

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TIPS

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j The EV step interval can be selected from 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

To adjust the exposure using only the dials:

j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. g“DIAL” (P. 91)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M and A modes.

1/2 EV

AE lock

The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.

Press the AEL/AFL button at the position where you wish to lock the metering values and the exposure will be locked. The exposure is locked while the AEL/AFL button is pressed. Now press the shutter button.

• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.

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TIPS

To lock the exposure:

j You can lock the metering result so that it is not canceled

when the AEL/AFL button is released. g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 92)

If you find it difficult to press the AEL/AFL button and shutter button at the same time:

j You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the

< button. g“A”(P.94)

To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:

j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure with the AE lock.

g“AELMetering” (P. 96)

AEL/AFL button

AE lock

Viewfinder

Exposure

AE bracketing

The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values). The pictures are taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted in – direction, and picture adjusted in + direction.

e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]

Exposure

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

Number of frames: 3 or 5

Direct button MODE + AFj/k

Menu MENU[X][AE BKT]

Setting display

Start shooting.

• In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed.

• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken.

• Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the control panel and 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.

-1.0EV +1.0EV±0

Viewfinder Control panel

Number of frames

EV step

Bracketing

Compensation range

• The exposure value for the next shot is displayed during shooting.

Number of frames

EV step

How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode

Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the following way:

P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed

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TIPS

To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated:

j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to

the exposure value you have compensated.

ISO sensitivity setting

The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance.

Direct button ISO + j/k

Super control panel ip: [ISO]

Menu MENU[W][ISO]

[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according

to the shooting conditions. For [ISO-AUTO SET], you can set the default (value normally used when the optimal exposure can be obtained) and upper limit (upper limit of ISO that automatically changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 96)

MENU button

[100 - 3200]: Fixed ISO sensitivity. [ISO STEP] can be changed to [1/3EV] or [1EV].

g“ISO STEP” (P. 96)

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

j ISO button

i button

Exposure

When set to [AUTO], the default value is displayed.

AUTO :

100 :

...

3200 :

...

• 125 and 1250 are displayed in the viewfinder as 120 and 1200, respectively.

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TIPS

To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:

j Normally, the AUTO setting is effective in P/A/S mode, but you can set it for use in other

shooting modes. g“ISO-AUTO” (P. 96)

Display after setting

Viewfinder Control panel

When set to AUTO, ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. For all other settings, ISO and the set value are displayed. When set to 2000 or a higher value, ISO blinks.

ISO bracketing

Exposure

The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value is set in 1/3 EV increments regardless of the ISO step setting.

Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[X][ISO BKT]

x Notes

• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with [ISO-AUTO SET].

When set to a setting other than AUTO, ISO is displayed. When set to 2000 or a higher value, ISO blinks.

4 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection

The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.

Direct button AF + j

Super control panel ip: [AF MODE]

Menu MENU[X][AF MODE]

AF button

MENU button

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

S-AF :

C-AF :

MF :

S-AF+MF :

C-AF+MF :

i button

S-AF (single AF)

Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.

• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus.

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TIPS

When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions:

j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light

conditions in the AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 90)

When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF:

j By registering [MF] to the < button, you can press the < button to switch to MF mode.

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

Viewfinder

AF confirmation mark

Focusing and shooting functions

When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus:

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 94).

To not light up the AF target in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus:

j The AF target in the viewfinder lights red when the subject is in focus. You can set the AF target

so as not to turn on. g“AF AREA POINTER” (P. 90)

C-AF (continuous AF)

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.

Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.

• When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.

• The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus.

• The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or even if you change the composition of the picture, focusing is tried continuously.

• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not output after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus.

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TIPS

Focusing and shooting functions

The camera focuses on something passing in front of the subject:

j You can set the camera so as not to change the focus even if the distance to the subject

changes. g“C-AF LOCK” (P. 90)

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

Near

Focus ring

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TIPS

To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens

adjusts to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 90)

For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid):

j When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation

mark lights. When B is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at the center AF target.

)

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)

This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available.

• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway and AF is confirmed. You can also fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)

Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.

• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used.

• When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.

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TIPS

Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:

j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 92)

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.

AF target selection

This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode according to your subject and the composition. There are two AF target modes: All target AF mode, which uses AF at all AF targets, and Single target AF mode, which uses AF centering around one selected AF target.

BAll target AF mode

The camera automatically focuses on the subject in front of the camera from among the 11 AF targets. This is useful for shooting moving subjects or relying on the camera for focusing.

Focusing and shooting functions

MSingle target AF mode (o Small-single target AF mode)

The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is useful for accurately focusing on the subject after composing the shot. With M, you can focus using a range that is somewhat larger than one AF target, but you can only set the range within the AF target. When [SMALL] is selected for [AF SENSITIVITY], the setting display changes to o. g“AF SENSITIVITY” (P. 90)

NDynamic-single target AF mode

If the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera focuses using the adjacent AF target.

Selected AF target

Direct button P + k

• When the button is released, the currently selected AF

target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer to Step 2 in “Selecting the AF target position” (gP. 54) in the next section.

P button

Super control panel ip: [AF AREA]P

Focusing and shooting functions

• When M or N is set, you can turn the dial to select

the AF target.

Menu MENU[X][AF AREA]

• When M or N is set, you can select the AF target with p.

Selecting the AF target position

Select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode.

1 Press the P button and release your finger to enable selection of the AF target. 2 Use the main dial/sub dial or arrow pad to select

the AF target.

• Use the main dial to perform the same operation as

ac, and use the sub dial to perform the same operation as bd.

• You can change the operation of the dials and arrow pad

for selecting the AF target. g“P SET UP” (P. 91)

• Press the i button to return the position of the AF target

to the center.

+ k

MENU button

i button

Registering an AF target mode

You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting.

Registering

1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF

target position” (gP. 54), press the < button and F button at the same time.

• The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed.

• The home position cannot be registered when operated from a menu.

AF AREA

SELECT

Indicates that the AF target is being registered.

Shooting

To use this function, you must assign the [P HOME] function to the < button in advance.

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

1 Press the < button.

• The registered home position is selected. Press this button again to switch to the original AF target mode.

x Notes

• The AF sensitivity is not recorded when registering the home position.

Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained

The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the 11 AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.

1 Adjust the AF target with the subject to

be focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up.

• The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

• If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again.

• While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears.

Shutter button

Card access lamp

Focusing and shooting functions

AF target

e.g.) The camera focuses using the

center AF target.

2 While pressing the shutter button halfway,

move to the desired composition and press the button all the way.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is

Focusing and shooting functions

being stored on the card.

If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings

If the contrast of the subject is weak, such as when the lighting is insufficient or the subject cannot be seen clearly because of fog, the focus may not be achieved. Focus (focus lock) on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture.

AF confirmation mark

Sequential shooting

Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed

Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is

Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (g“O fps” (P. 94)) for as long as

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

• Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF).

x Notes

• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.

(normal shooting mode).

pressed (during JPEG).

the shutter button is pressed.

Number of sequential shots that can be taken

Setting method

Direct button </Y/j + k

Super control panel ip: [</Y/j]

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

</Y/j button

Single-frame shooting

Sequential shooting H :

Sequential shooting L :

12-second self-timer :

2-second self-timer :

Remote control :

2-second remote control :

• Anti-shock display:

A blinking display in the viewfinder or on the control panel and the D symbol on the super control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated.

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 56).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• A picture is taken.

• When Y12s is selected:

First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.

• When Y2s is selected :

The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the </Y/j

button.

Self-timer lamp

Focusing and shooting functions

x Notes

• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Eyepiece shutter

When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter to block the viewfinder so that light does not enter the viewfinder and change the exposure. Lift the eyepiece shutter lever.

Eyepiece shutter lever

Remote control shooting

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter

button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the

Focusing and shooting functions

optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 56).

Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control.

• When <0s is selected :

The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.

• When <2s is selected :

The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.

Transmitted signal effective area

Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as shown below. When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is shining on the remote control receiver, or when fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves are nearby, it could narrow the effective area.

Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

Remote control

Remote control receiver

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TIPS

The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed:

j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful

lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.

j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera. Move

the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.

j There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control’s manual.

To cancel the remote control shooting mode:

j The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Press the </Y/j button

to set to [o] (single-frame shooting), etc.

To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode:

j The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control shooting mode.

x Notes

• The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.

• Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken.

• Zoom is not available on the remote control.

Bulb shooting with the remote control

Set the shooting mode to [A]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 44)

Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 96) elapses, the shutter closes automatically.

Press the T button to close the shutter.

Anti-shock

You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. This feature can be useful in astrophotography and microscope photography or other photographic situations where a very slow shutter speed is used, and camera vibration needs to be kept to a minimum.

Focusing and shooting functions

1 MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select from 1 to 30 seconds for the time after the mirror is raised until the shutter

is released and press the i button.

3 Anti-shock is added to the shooting functions individually (single-frame shooting,

sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, and remote control shooting). For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 56).

Image stabilizer

250

F5.6

3 8

You can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification.

OFF Image stabilizer is off. I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on. I.S. 2 This is used when panning in the horizontal direction to achieve a blurred background.

The horizontal image stabilizer is turned off, and only the vertical image stabilizer is activated.

1 Press and release the o button, and then use the

dial to make the setting.

Setting display

Viewfinder

Focusing and shooting functions

Control panel

Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view

You can hold down the o button during live view to see the effect of the image stabilizer on the monitor. While in that position, you can press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

• When [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], pressing

and holding the o button activates the image stabilizer ([I.S. 1]).

• Either releasing the o button or holding down the o

button for several seconds turns off the image stabilizer.

x Notes

• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF].

• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilization function of either the lens or the camera.

• Turning off the camera initializes the image stabilizer function. The camera will vibrate for this operation, but this is not a malfunction.

•A red H displayed on the monitor indicates the failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center.

: OFF

: I.S. 1

: I.S. 2

o button

250

F5.6

Green: Image stabilizer active Red : Image stabilizer failure

5 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.).

Recording formats

JPEG

For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data) will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less clarity when played back.

Image with a high pixel count

Image with a low pixel count

Image becomes clearer

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Compression rate

F (Fine)

1/4

(Normal)

1/8

B (Basic)

1/12

Application

Select for the print size

For small-sized prints and use on a web site

Number of pixels increases

Number of

pixels

Y (Large) 3648 × 2736 YSF YF YN YB

X (Middle)

W (Small)

Pixel

count

3200 × 2400

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

1024 × 768

640 × 480

SF (Super

Fine) 1/2.7

XSF XF XN XB2560 × 1920

WSF WF WN WB

RAW

This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. It is possible to edit images taken with the record mode set to RAW data using this camera. g“Editing still images” (P. 84)

Selecting the record mode

JPEG

For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 97) You can select X or W for the image size and select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 98)

RAW+JPEG

Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture.

RAW

Records the image in RAW data format.

e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF/YN/XN/WN are registered RAW : RAW JPEG : YF/YN/XN/WN RAW+JPEG : RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/RAW+WN

Super control panel ip: [K]

Menu MENU[W][K]

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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TIPS

To quickly set the record mode:

j By setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the dial

while pressing the < button to change the record mode. Each time you press the < button, you can easily switch between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)

To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures for each record mode:

j “Record mode and file size/number of storable still

pictures” (gP. 133)

CANCEL SELECT

arge

Normal

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

RAW

Selecting the white balance

Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.

Auto white balance [AUTO]

This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance accordingly. Use this mode for general use.

Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][w][x][y][n]

8 different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting.

Custom white balance [CWB]

You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 132). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 63)

One-touch white balance [V1][V2][V3][V4]

You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings. 4 one-touch white balance settings are registered. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 65)

WB mode Light conditions

AUTO

5 5300K

2 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day

3 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light w 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp

n 5500K For flash shooting

1 – 4

CWB

Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use.

For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a fireworks display

Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 65)

Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000K to 14000K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions.

Direct button WB + j/k

Super control panel ip: [WB]

• Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and

turning the dial while pressing down the F button.

WB button

F button

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Menu MENU[W][WB]

MENU button

i button

Setting display

Viewfinder

WB mode

• During custom white balance, the color temperature is displayed.



TIPS

When subjects that are not white appear white:

j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white

balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings.

Color temperature

Control panel

:AWB : 5 : 2 : 3 : 1 : > : > : >

: # : V : V : V : V

White balance sensor

This camera has a white balance sensor for determining the light source in the shooting environment. The white

balance sensor measures and calculates the infrared and

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

visible light, and determines whether the light source is sunlight, fluorescent lighting, floodlighting, a blue flat lamp, or other lighting. When shooting, be careful not to cover or

White balance sensor

shade the sensor.

WB compensation

This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.

Direct button WB + Fk: adjust in A direction/

j: adjust in G direction

• Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the G direction.

Super control panel ip: [>]

Menu MENU[W][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press d.

Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (AmberBlue)

Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –.

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenMagenta)

Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –.

• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction.

Setting display

e.g.) When the A direction and G direction are each adjusted toward –

Viewfinder Control panel

Adjust toward G: -2

AUTO

WB PREVIEW

Direct buttons setting screen

AEL AFL

–

Adjust toward A: -3



TIPS

Checking the white balance you have adjusted:

j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When

the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed.

Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:

j See “ALL >”(gP. 97).

Setting the one-touch white balance

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved for up to 4 settings in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Set [; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 92)

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

• Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder. Make sure there are no shadows.

2 While holding down the < button, press the shutter

button.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

< button

3 Select the one-touch white balance number to be

registered, and press the i button.

• The white balance is registered.

• The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the data.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode



TIPS

After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:

j When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the

colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

WB bracketing

Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions.

Direct button WB + MODEk: EV step in A-B direction/

• Use the sub dial to set in the A-B direction or the main dial to set in the G-M direction.

Menu MENU[X][WB BKT]

Setting display

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Viewfinder

• Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue)

direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction.

• When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created.



TIPS

To apply WB bracketing to the white balance you have adjusted:

j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to

the white balance you have adjusted.

x Notes

• During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected number of frames.

j: EV step in G-M direction

EV step in the G-M direction: 2STEP

EV step in the A-B direction: 4STEP

WB BKT

A-B

3F 4STEP

SELECT GO

Direct buttons setting screen

Control panel

G-M

3F 4STEP

Picture mode

You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode.

[hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. [CUSTOM] : Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.

You can also register the gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is set separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g“Gradation” (P. 68)

Super control panel ip: [PICTURE MODE]

Menu MENU[W]

[PICTURE MODE]

The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows.

[CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white

[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white

[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in blue

[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in

[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red

[PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image.

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white

[S: SEPIA] : Sepia [B: BLUE] : Bluish [P: PURPLE] : Purplish [G: GREEN] : Greenish

filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

image.

cloud with natural blue sky.

skies and sunsets.

blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage.

lips and green leaves.

image.

PICTURE MODE

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SATURATION

CANCEL SELECT

CONTRAST

MONOTONE

NATURAL

Lo Hi

VIVID

NATURAL

MUTED

PORTRAIT

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Gradation

In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.

[HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness

[NORMAL] :Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.

separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.

HIGH KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted.

Super control panel ip: [GRADATION]

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]

x Notes

• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY], or [AUTO].

LOW KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

Noise reduction

This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When the shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.

ONOFF

Menu MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.]

• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.

• The card access lamp blinks during the noise-reduction process. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp turns off.

• [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating.

x Notes

• During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically.

• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.

Noise reduction [ON]

Noise filter

You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is recommended during high sensitivity shooting.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Menu MENU[W][NOISE FILTER]

6 Flash shooting

Flash mode setting

The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes.

Auto flash AUTO

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

Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit

Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 96), “#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 96)

Red-eye reduction flash !/H

In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flash fires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the redeye phenomenon. In S/M/A mode, the flash always fires.

x Notes

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

Flash shooting

firmly to avoid camera shake.

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

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

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 shake. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred.

The subject’s eyes appear red

1st curtain

Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This method is usually used during flash shooting.

Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN

2nd curtain 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. In S/M/A mode, the flash always fires.

When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2 seconds

2nd curtain

Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW

While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction. Hence, only 1st curtain synchronization setting is available.

Fill-in flash #

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. 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).

x Notes

• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or less. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 76)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 90)

seconds

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain flash fires

seconds

1st curtain

Flash shooting

Manual flash

This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject.

Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number

FULL (1/1) 13

1/4 6.5

1/16 3.3

1/64 1.6

(Equivalent to ISO 100)

Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.

Aperture (f-number) =

GN × ISO sensitivity

Distance to the subject (m)

ISO sensitivity

ISO value

ISO sensitivity

100 200 400 800 1600 3200

1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6

Direct button # + j

Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE]

Flash shooting

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

Flash mode

• For details on displaying the settings, refer to “Flash modes that can be set by

shooting mode” (gP. 131).

# button

Built-in flash shooting

1 Press the #UP button to raise the built-in

flash.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

•The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete.

3 Press the shutter button all the way.



TIPS

To shoot without having to wait for the flash to finish charging:

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 94).

x Notes

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the lens being used, the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. g“Vignetting of the built-in flash when using an interchangeable lens” (P. 130)

Flash stand-by mark

Viewfinder

UP button

Flash intensity control

The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.

Direct button w + k

w button

Flash shooting

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel



TIPS

To adjust the flash using only the dials:

j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial). g“DIAL” (P. 91)

x Notes

• This does not work during manual flash.

• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.

• If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting.

• When [w+F] is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure compensation value. g“w+F” (P. 96)

Flash bracketing

The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot. The camera shoots 3 frames at a time with the following amount of light: optimum light, light adjusted in the – direction, and light adjusted in the + direction.

Menu MENU[X][FL BKT]

Flash shooting

• The compensation value will change according to the EV step. g“EV STEP” (P. 96)

• In single-frame shooting, the amount of light emitted by the flash changes every time the shutter button is pressed.

• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken.

• Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the control panel and 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.

External flash shooting

In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash bracket on the camera using the bracket cable (optional). Refer to the external flash’s manual as well.

Functions available with external flash units

Optional flash

Flash control mode

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

RC mode 9 k 9 kkkk

* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera)

x Notes

• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.

FL-50R FL-50 FL-36R FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

GN50 (85 mm GN28 (24 mm*)

)

GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)

TTL-AUTO,

AUTO, MANUAL

GN20 (35 mm*)GN11 GN22

TTL-AUTO,

MANUAL

Using the external electronic flash

Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power.

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting.

2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot

shoe on the camera.

• If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK. This will pull the lock pin back inside.

3 Turn on the flash.

• When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete.

• The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/250 sec. or less.

4 Select a flash mode. 5 Select the flash control mode.

• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

6 Press the shutter button halfway.

• Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash.

7 Press the shutter button all the way.

x Notes

• The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe.

Hot shoe cover

Flash shooting

Lock pin Lock ring

Super FP flash

100

Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.

Super FP flash

Viewfinder

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system

Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C). The built-in flash is used to communicate between the camera and the external flashes. For details on using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash.

Wireless flash setup range

Position the wireless flash so that the wireless sensor faces the camera. The setup range guidelines are as shown below. The range changes according to the surrounding environment.

Flash shooting

Direction of the camera

Remote sensor

50°

100

100°

Direction of the emitted flash

5050°

50°

60°

30°

3030°

1 Position the flash while referring to the “Wireless flash setup range”, and turn on

the flash.

2 Press the MODE button on the flash to set it to RC mode, and set the channel and

group of the flash.

3 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON].

• MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]

• The super control panel switches to RC mode.

• You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display.

10m

4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each

group.

Flash intensity value

Group

• Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.

2007. 12.16

TTL

OFF

Flash control mode

+1.0

1 / 8

–

Flash intensity

Normal flash/Super FP flash

• Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

LOM

Communication light level

• Set the communication light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO].

Channel

• Set the communication channel to the same channel used on the flash.

5 Select a flash mode.

• Red-eye reduction flash is not possible in RC mode.

6 Press the #UP button to raise the built-in flash. 7 After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the

flash operation and images.

8 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera

and flash.

x Notes

• Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference.

• In RC mode, the built-in flash is used to control the wireless flash. The built-in flash cannot be used for flash shooting in this mode.

• For 2nd curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed and anti-shock settings to within 4 seconds. Wireless flash shooting may not operate properly when using a slower shutter speed or anti-shock setting.

Using commercially available flashes

You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe or connect the synchronization cord to the external flash connector. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. For details on non-specified commercial flashes, see “Non-specified commercial flashes” (gP. 78).

Flash shooting

1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash

unit to the camera.

2 Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture

value and shutter speed.

• Set the shutter speed to 1/250 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is faster than this, commercially available flashes cannot be used.

• A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images.

Hot shoe cover

3 Turn on the flash.

• Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera.

4 Set the ISO sensitivity and aperture value on the

camera to match the flash control mode on the flash.

• Refer to the flash’s manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode.

x Notes

• The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the flash’s power.

• Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchronized with the camera.

Non-specified commercial flashes

1) Some commercially available flashes require a voltage of 250V or more for the synchronization connector. The use of this type of flash can damage the camera or prevent the camera from operating properly. Contact the manufacturer of the flash for the specifications of the flash synchronization connector.

2) Some commercially available flashes have a synchronization connector with reversed

polarity. This type of flash does not work with this camera. Contact the manufacturer of the flash.

Flash shooting

3) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the f-number and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.

4) Even if the flash auto f-number and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on the camera, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions. In such a case, adjust the auto f-number or ISO on the flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode.

5) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera.

6) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communication functions other than the specified flashes, since it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry.

External flash connector

7 Playback functions

Single-frame/Close-up playback

The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 100)

1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback).

• The last recorded image appears.

• The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours (factory default setting). Turn on the camera again.

2 Use p to select images you want to view. You can

also turn the dial to switch to U for close-up playback.

< button

INFO button

(Single-frame playback) (Close-up playback)

a : Displays the frame that is stored

10 frames back

c : Displays the frame that is stored

10 frames ahead

d : Displays the next frame b : Displays the previous frame

Press the < button

• Plays back the image at a 10× magnified close-up position.

• To exit the playback mode, press the

q button.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

(Close-up position playback)

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

Press the INFO button

Press p to change the close-up position.

Press p to move the display of the close-up position.

Press p to view frame-byframe close-ups.

• Press the INFO button to return to close-up playback.

q button

Playback functions

Light box display

You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing.

1 Press the P button while viewing an image.

• The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame is displayed on the right side. The image is displayed at the same magnification of the image being viewed.

• The image on the left is the benchmark image.

< button

2 Use p to select an image.

• You can protect, erase or copy the image on the right.

3 Press the P button.

• The camera returns to single-frame playback of the image on the left at the magnification being viewed.

Operations during light box display

Playback functions

• Pressing the i button replaces the image on the left with the image on the right and

becomes the new benchmark image.

• You can use the dial to change the magnification of both images at the same time.

• Pressing the < button or INFO button allows you to move the position of the image on the right with the p button. Pressing the < button or INFO button again allows you to move the positions of both images with the p button.

p : Selects the right image p :Scrolls the right image p : Scrolls both images in

* *

INFO button

Benchmark image

synchronization

P button

i buttonMENU button

* You can also use the INFO button

in the same way for this procedure.

Index display/Calendar display

This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image.

During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G, the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.

b : Moves to the previous frame

: Moves to the next frame

d a : Moves to the upper frame c : Moves to the lower frame

• To return to single-frame playback, turn the dial to U.

(Single-frame playback)

(Calendar display) (16-frame index display)

(4-frame index display)

(25-frame index display)

(9-frame index display)

Playback functions

Calendar display

With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use p to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display.

Information display

1 0

1 00 -0 01 5

1 5

1 0

[ 36 48 x2 73 6, 1/ 8 ]

1 0

’ 07 .1 2. 16

2 1: 56

1 00 -0 01 5

1 5

1 /2 50 F 5. 6 + 2. 0 45 mm

I SO 1 00

0 .0

A : 0

WB : AUTO

G : 0

NATURAL

s RG B

This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs.

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed.

• This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.

Image only Information 1 Information 2

100-0015

Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode and file number

Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, compression rate, date and time and file number

[3648x2736,1/8]

’07.12.16

100-0015

INFO button

21:56

Playback functions

Shadow display Highlight display Histogram display

The underexposed (shadowed) parts of the recorded image blink.

*Histogram

If the bars in the histogram are higher on the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark. Compensate the exposure or shoot again.

The overexposed (highlighted) parts of the recorded image blink.

Highlight display

Histogram

Distribution of the brightness of the recorded image is displayed in a histogram (brightness component graph).

WB : AUTO

Shooting

information

250 F5.6

+2.0 45mm

ISO 100

0.0 A: 0 G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

Overall information

Slideshow

This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16 or 25.

1 MENU[q][m] 2 Use p to set.

[K] (1-frame display)/[L] (4-frame display)/[M]

(9-frame display)/[N] (16-frame display)/[O] (25-frame display)

3 Press the i button to start the slideshow. 4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow.

When selecting [L]

x Notes

• If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes while using the battery, the camera will turn off automatically.

Rotating images

This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during singleframe playback. This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically. The images will automatically be displayed in the correct direction even if the camera is rotated.

1 MENU[q][y]

• When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback. You can also press the F button to rotate and display the image.

• The rotated image will be recorded on the card in that position.

Original image before rotating

FFF

F button

Playback functions

Playback on TV

Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.

1 Turn the camera and TV off, and

connect the video cable as illustrated.

2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video

input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual.

3 Turn the camera on and press the q

(playback) button.

x Notes

• To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable.

• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal

type. g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 100)

• The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera.

• The image may appear off-center depending on the TV screen.

Playback functions

Editing still images

Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). A JPEG file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot be printed as is. To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data format to JPEG.

Editing images recorded in RAW data format

The camera performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in the JPEG format. While checking recorded images, you can edit them to your liking.

Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings. Change the camera settings to suit your preferences before editing.

Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [Q] Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.

VIDEO OUT jack

Video cable

Video input terminal

q button

1 MENU[q][EDIT] 2 Use bd to select an image, then press the i

button.

• The camera recognizes the image data format.

• For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking you which data to edit.

3 The setting screen varies with the image data

format. Select the item you want to edit and do the following steps.

Confirm the data format from here.

CANCEL SELECT GO

JPEG EDIT

SHADOW ADJ

CANCEL SELECT

• The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image.

• To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button.

x Notes

• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera

• When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded.

RAW DATA EDIT

YES

CANCEL SELECT

Copying images

This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“CF/xD” (P. 99)

Single-frame copy

1 Play back the image you want to copy and press

the COPY/< button.

COPY/< button

2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

Playback functions

Copying selected frames

This function lets you select multiple images and copy them all at the same time during single-frame playback or index display.

1 Display the images you want to copy and press the

i button.

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

• To cancel your selection, press the i button again.

2 Press p to display the next images you want to

copy and press the i button.

COPY SELECT

YES

3 After you have selected the images to copy, press

the COPY/< button.

4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

Copying all the frames

1 MENU[q][COPY ALL] 2 Press d.

CANCEL SELECT

COPY ALL

3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

CANCEL SELECT

Protecting images

Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-

Playback functions

frame or all-frame erase function.

Single-frame protect

Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button.

• 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the

screen.

To cancel the protection

Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button.

YES

0 button

i button

Protecting selected frames

This function lets you select multiple images and protect them all at the same time during single-frame playback or index display.

1 Display the images you want to protect and press the i button.

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

• To cancel your selection, press the i button again.

• During index display, press p to select the images you want to protect and press the i button.

2 Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 button.

Canceling all protections

This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.

1 MENU[q][RESET PROTECT] 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.

x Notes

• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g“Formatting the card” (P. 125)

• Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is pressed.

Erasing images

Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected.

x Notes

• When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images. g“RAW+JPEG ERASE” (P. 98)

• Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them.

• Once erased, images cannot be restored. g“Protecting images” (P. 86)

Playback functions

Single-frame erase

1 Play back the image you want to erase and press

the S button.

2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

S button

ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

Erasing selected frames

This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display.

1 Display the images you want to erase and press the i button.

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

• To cancel your selection, press the i button again.

• During index display, press p to select the images you want to erase and press the i

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button.

2 Press p to display the next images you want to erase and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to erase, press

the S button.

4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

ERASE SELECTED

BOTH RAW&JPEG ARE ERASED

YES

CANCEL SELECT

All-frame erase

1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the

i button.

CARD SETUP

ALL ERASE

FORMAT

CANCEL SELECT

3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i

button.

• All frames will be erased.



TIPS

To erase immediately:

j If you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 98) to [ON], pressing the S button will erase an image

immediately.

j You can set the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. g“PRIORITY SET” (P. 99)

ALL ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

YES

Playback functions

8 Customizing your camera

Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 9 tabs (a to i) that are divided according to the functions to be set.

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

RELEASE/ DISP/8/PC

/ISO

EXP/

CUSTOM

CANCEL SELECT

Use ac to select [Y], then press d.

For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menu” (gP. 29).

Custom Menu 1a AF/MF

AF ILLUMINAT.

The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash.

FOCUS RING

You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.

DIAL

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

MY MODE SETUP

BUTTON TIMER

CANCEL SELECT

Use ac to select tab a to i, then press d.

S1/C2/M1

OFF

---

OFF

DIAL

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

MY MODE SETUP

BUTTON TIMER

CANCEL SELECT

Use ac to select a function, then press d.

Near

AEL/AFL

S-AF

C-AF

OFF

)

C-AF LOCK

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When set to [ON], during focusing with C-AF mode, this prevents the focus from changing even if the distance to the subject suddenly changes. This is effective when shooting at a location where something passes in front of or behind the subject.

AF AREA POINTER

When set to [OFF], the AF target does not light in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

AF SENSITIVITY

You can set the range of the AF target for focusing when [AF AREA] is set to M.

[NORMAL] The camera focuses using a range that is somewhat larger than the selected

[SMALL] The camera focuses only within the selected AF target. When [SMALL] is

AF target.

selected, the setting display for [AF AREA] becomes o.

Near

P SET UP

Selects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.

[OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end. [LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the

[SPIRAL] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the

e.g.) When moving from the top left AF target to the right

RESET LENS

When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off.

BULB FOCUSING

You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF.

[ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure.

opposite end of the same row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.

opposite end of the next row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.

[OFF] [SPIRAL][LOOP]

Set to B.

Custom Menu 1b BUTTON/DIAL

DIAL

In P, A, S, or M mode, you can assign functions other than the default functions to the main dial and sub dial. You can also switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial for menu operations with the default operations.

P : [%]/[F]/[w]

A : [FNo.]/[F]/[w] S : [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w] M : [SHUTTER]/[FNo.]

MENU : [F]/[G]

• [F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the

dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of the dial (the same as pressing ac).

CANCEL SELECT

DIAL P

Sub dial Main dial

DIAL MENU

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CANCEL SELECT

AEL/AFL

You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.)

Mode

[S-AF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

[C-AF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

mode4

[MF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure

S-AF Locked

S-AF

C-AF start Locked Locked

C-AF start

k kk

k kkk k

Shutter button function AEL/AFL button function

Half-press Full press When holding down AEL/AFL

kkk

Locked

Locked Locked

Locked

Locked Locked

Locked Locked C-AF start

kkk

Locked

S-AF

C-AF start

S-AF

Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while

pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine

[mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is

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[mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button.

the exposure separately.

useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.

[mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to

determine the exposure.

AEL/AFL MEMO

You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button.

[ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to

cancel the maintaining of the exposure.

[OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed.

; FUNCTION

You can assign a function to the < button.

[PREVIEW]/[LIVE PREVIEW] (electronic)

While holding down the < button, you can use the preview function. g“Preview function” (P. 45)

Locked

k k

Locked

[V]

Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 65)

[P HOME]

Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. g“Registering an AF target mode” (P. 55)

[MF]

Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF]. Press the button again to switch to the original AF mode.

[RAWK]

Press the < button to switch from JPEG to RAW+JPEG or from RAW+JPEG to JPEG for the record mode. You can change the record mode by turning the main dial/sub dial while holding down the < button.

[P/A/S/M]

You can change the shooting mode by turning the main dial/sub dial while holding down the < button.

[TEST PICTURE]

Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it.

[MY MODE]

While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 93)

[L]

Press the < button to switch to under water wide and to switch between under water wide and under water macro. Alternatively, turn the main dial while holding down the MODE button to select under water wide or under water macro. g“Under water wide/macro shooting” (P. 44)

[OFF]

Does not allow function allocation.

MY MODE SETUP

You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. There are two basic ways to shoot with the registered My Mode settings.

•Use the MODE button to make the settings. g“My Mode shooting” (P. 44)

•Assign [MY MODE SETUP] to the < button. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92) To shoot with My Mode using the < button, follow the steps under “Executing” below and set the My Mode you will use in advance.

Registering

1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press d.

2) Select [SET] and press the i button.

• The current settings are registered in the camera. For details on the functions that can be registered to My Mode, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 134).

• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].

Executing

1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button.

2) Select [YES] and press the i button.

• The selected My Mode is set.

• When shooting, press the shutter button while holding down the < button.

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BUTTON TIMER

The direct button may remain selected even after it is released.

[OFF] Available only when the button is pressed. [3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC] The button remains selected during the number of seconds

[HOLD] The button remains selected until you press it again.

• Buttons that can be set with [BUTTON TIMER]

ISO, F, WB, #, w, MODE, G, AF, BKT, </Y/j

You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button.

• The setting also applies to the < button on the optional power battery holder when

attached to the camera.

indicated.

Custom Menu 1c RELEASE/j

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C

Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have completed, use the setting below. You can set the release priority individually in AF mode. RLS PRIORITY S Sets release priority for S-AF mode gP. 51. RLS PRIORITY C Sets release priority for C-AF mode gP. 52.

O fps

You can set the number of pictures shot in one second when using sequential shooting with

[O] from [1fps] to [4fps].

Custom Menu 1d DISP/8/PC

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You can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.

SLEEP

After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific period of time has further passed, the camera enters sleep mode. [SLEEP] lets you select sleep timer from [1MIN], [3MIN], [5MIN], or [10MIN]. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)

To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from [8SEC], [30SEC], or [1MIN] for the time until the backlight turns off. [HOLD] sets the backlight to stay on. The monitor backlight turns on again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).

4 h TIMER (Auto power off)

You can set the camera to turn off automatically if not operated for 4 hours. It will not turn off if this is set to [OFF].

USB MODE

You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a printer” (gP. 104) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 108).

[AUTO]

The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer.

[STORAGE]

Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection.

[MTP]

Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software.

[CONTROL]

Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio.

[<EASY]

Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 104)

[<CUSTOM]

Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 104)

LIVE VIEW BOOST

During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.

[OFF]

The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.

[ON]

The camera automatically adjusts the brightness level and displays the subject on the monitor for easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments will not be reflected on the monitor.

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display)

You can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the composition. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the ruled lines. g“Switching the information display” (P. 32)

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Custom Menu 1e EXP/e/ISO

EV STEP

You can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture value, or exposure compensation value, from [1/3EV], [1/2EV], or [1EV].

ISO STEP

You can select the EV step of the ISO sensitivity from [1/3EV] or [1EV].

ISO-AUTO SET

You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO].

[HIGH LIMIT]

This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 100 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments.

[DEFAULT]

This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained. The value can be set from 100 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments.

ISO-AUTO

You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated.

[P/A/S]

In P/A/S mode, the [AUTO] setting is activated. When [AUTO] is set in other shooting modes, ISO 100 is set.

[ALL]

The [AUTO] setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in M mode.

AELMetering

You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure.

• [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING].

BULB TIMER

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You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.

Custom Menu 1f # CUSTOM

#X-SYNC.

You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments.

• For details on the synchronization speed of commercially available flashes, refer to their manuals.

#SLOW LIMIT

You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments.

w+F

When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity

control will be performed.

Custom Menu 1g K/COLOR/WB

ALL >

You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.

[ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes. [ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all

If you select [ALL SET]

1) Use bd to select the color direction.

Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta

2) Use ac to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P. 64)

Releasing the AEL/AFL button takes a sample image. You can check the white balance you have adjusted.

If you select [ALL RESET]

1) Use ac to select [YES].

COLOR SPACE

You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g“FILE NAME” (P. 98)

Pmdd0000.jpg

P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB

SHADING COMP.

In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used.

x Notes

• This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the camera.

• At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.

K SET

You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting with [K]. g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 61)

cleared at once.

[sRGB] Standardized color space for Windows. [Adobe RGB] Color space that can be set with Adobe

Photoshop.

Set the number of pixels.

CANCEL SELECT

SET

1 2 34

SF F N SF

PIXEL COUNT

Set the compression rate.

arge

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PIXEL COUNT

You can set the pixel size for the image size [X], [W].

[Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200]. [Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480].

Custom Menu 1h RECORD/ERASE

QUICK ERASE

You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S button.

[OFF] When the S button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if

you want to erase the picture.

[ON] Pressing the S button erases the picture immediately.

RAW+JPEG ERASE

You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame.

[JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files. [RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types.

x Notes

• This function is effective only if deleting one frame. For all-frame erase or erasing selected frames, both RAW and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting.

FILE NAME

When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below.

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[AUTO]

Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card.

[RESET]

When a new card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at

0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card.

• When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.

PRIORITY SET

You can customize the initial position of the cursor ([YES] or [NO]) on the [ALL ERASE] or [FORMAT] screen.

dpi SETTING

You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images.

[AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press d to display the setting screen.

Custom Menu 1i K UTILITY

EXT. WB DETECT

You can disable the white balance sensor used to determine the light source during auto white balance. This is useful when the light source near the sensor and the light source illuminating the subject are different.

Custom Menu 2

CF/xD

You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded.

EDIT FILENAME

You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize. The portion of the filename that can be changed depends on the color space. g“COLOR SPACE” (P. 97)

sRGB : Pmdd0000.jpg AdobeRGB : _mdd0000.jpg

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You can change the character to OFF, A - Z

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing.

[AUTO] This allows the illumination sensor to measure the surrounding brightness

[+7] – [-7] Use ac to adjust the monitor brightness.

and automatically adjust the monitor for optimal viewing.

or 0 - 9.

W (Changing the display language)

You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language.

• You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g“Using the OLYMPUS Master software” (P. 107)

VIDEO OUT

You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV.

TV video signal types in major countries and regions

Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV.

NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

PAL European countries, China

REC VIEW

You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.

[1SEC] – [20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in

[OFF] The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. [AUTOq] Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback

FIRMWARE

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Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using. Press d. Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen.

units of 1 second.

mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.

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