Using the functions of the camera
Selecting the right mode for sh ooting
conditions
Various shooting functions
Focusing functions
Exposure, image and color
Playback
Customizing the settings/functions of
your camera
Printing
Connecting to a computer
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions,
customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
How to use this manual
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This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you
easily locate the information you need.
Searching the table of contents g P. 4
All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that
you can quickly find the information you need. There are chapters on camera
buttons, how to operate the menus, the functions of each feature, etc.
For example
When you want to play back the images you
have just taken
Go to “6 Playback” and look for the page titled “Single-
frame playback........89”.
Searching the index g P. 193
Terms used in this manual (such as the names of functions) are listed in
alphabetical order. When you come across a term that you are not familiar
with or about which you want to learn more, you can search the index to find
the relevant page. Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at
the end of the manual.
For example
If you want to know more about the term
“HQ”
J Go to the index at the end of this manual and look
under H for “HQ.......71, 166”.
6 Playback ...............................................................................89
Describes how to play back images that have been taken.
Single-frame playback ...................................................................................89
Close-up playback .........................................................................................90
Light box display............................................................................................ 91
Index display/Calendar display.................................. ....................................92
Information display......................................................................................... 93
Slideshow.......................................................................................................94
Rotating images............................................................................................. 95
Playback on TV.............................................................................................. 96
Editing still images..................................................... ....................................97
Copying images......................................................... ....................................99
Protecting images k Preventing accidental erasure...................................100
Erasing images.......................................................... ..................................101
Single-frame erase................ .......................................................101
All-frame erase. ............................................................................101
W/X (Shooting menu) ....................................166
j button function .........................................111
4 Center weighted averaging metering .........74
< CUSTOM ...................................................116
Y Custom menu .............................................168
e Digital ESP metering .................................74
< EASY .........................................................116
ISO ISO ...........................................................78
q Playback menu .........................................167
Z Setup menu ................................................169
n Spot metering ............................................74
nHI Spot metering - highlight control ............74
nSH Spot metering - shadow control ............74
dobe RGB ......................................................88
E bracketing ...................................................41
E lock .............................................................77
EL metering ..................................................108
EL/AFL memo ..............................................108
EL/AFL mode ...............................................106
F illuminator ....................................................70
F MODE .........................................................66
ll-frame erase ...............................................101
nti-shock .........................................................88
perture priority shooting A .............................30
perture value ..................................................29
uto bracketing .................................................40
uto flash ..........................................................45
uto focus .......................................................149
uto power off ................................................118
uto white balance .....................................79, 81
D
Date/time setting ............................................119
DIAL ...............................................................110
Direct print .....................................................125
DOCUMENTS ..................................................27
DPOF .............................................................120
E
Easy printing ..................................................126
Editing still images ...........................................97
EV step ..........................................................108
Exposure compensation ..................................75
Eyepiece cover ................................................60
F
File name .......................................................114
Fill-in flash ........................................................47
FIREWORKS ...................................................27
Firmware ........................................................118
Flash bracketing ..............................................53
Flash intensity control ......................................52
Flash mode ......................................................45
Flash off ...........................................................47
Focus aid .........................................................69
Focus lock ........................................................39
Focus mode .....................................................66
Focus ring ......................................................112
G
Gradation .........................................................86
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The camera's menus are listed in a tree structure. When you come across a
menu whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen, you can find the relevant
pages for this menu function in the menu list.
For example
When you want to know how to make
settings for WB in the menu screen
J Go through the menus until you find WB and look
for the reference page number.
NOISE REDUCTION
WB
ISO
*
OFF
/ON
R -7 - +7
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AUTO
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
5 5300K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
3 6000K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
2 7500K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
1 3000K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
w 4000K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
x 4500K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
y 6600K
G -7 - +7
R -7 - +7
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G -7 - +7
CWB 2000K - 14000K
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AUTO
/100 - 400 (Enhanced: 400 - 3200)
P. 87
P. 81
P. 78
For information on how to read the instructions in this manual, refer to “How to
read the instruction pages”(P. 3).
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How to read the instruction pages
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AF illuminator
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.
1
MENU [Y] [AF ILLUMINATOR]
2
Use p to select [ON] or [OFF].
3
Press the i button.
Setting the remote control
(sequential shooting) button
Press the j
and set using the control dial.
<0s Triggers the shutter right away.
<2s Triggers the shutter 2 seconds after.
• Whe n se ttings are made with the j button,
the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
Viewfinder
:0 seconds
:2 seconds
j button
Step through the MENU in
the order of g P. 23.
This represents the arrow
pad.
Control panel setting procedure
i p:o (Drive mode) i
Menu setting procedure
[X][j/</Y] Setting
MENU
Shows alternative
setting procedures.
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page
in this manual.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
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Useful information and hints that will help you get the
most out of your camera.
Reference pages describing details or related
information.
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How to use this manual.................................................................................... 2
How to read the instruction pages ...................................................................3
1 Using the functions of the camera..................................... 18
Describes the camera's functions and how to operate them.
How to use the mode dial ..............................................................................18
Easy shooting modes .....................................................................18
How to set the functions.................................................................................20
Shooting modes ............................................................................................. 25
Advanced shooting modes............................................................................. 28
Live view ........................................................................................................36
Preview function............................................................................................. 38
Advanced shooting modes .............................................................19
Control panel screen display ..........................................................20
How to make function settings........................................................ 20
2 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions............25
Describes the various modes for shooting.
P: Program shooting ......................................................................28
A: Aperture priority shooting .......................................................... 30
S: Shutter priority shooting.............................................................32
M: Manual shooting........................................................................34
Enlarged display operation (B mode) .............................................37
Ruled lines display.......................................................................... 37
3 Various shooting functions ................................................ 39
Describes the various ways to shoot.
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) ...........................................39
Auto bracketing .............................................................................................. 40
Flash shooting................................................................................................ 45
AE bracketing .................................................................................41
WB bracketing ................................................................................43
MF bracketing.................................................................................44
Flash mode.....................................................................................45
Manual flash ...................................................................................48
Setting the flash mode....................................................................50
Using the built-in flash ....................................................................51
Flash intensity control..................................................................... 52
Flash bracketing .............................................................................53
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External electronic flashes (optional)..............................................53
Using the external electronic flash..................................................54
Super FP flash ................................................................................55
Using commercially available flashes .............................................56
Non-specified commercial flashes ..................................................57
Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting ....................................................58
Self-timer shooting .........................................................................................59
Remote control shooting ................................................................................61
Panorama shooting........................................................................................64
Setting single-frame/sequential shooting........................................58
4 Focusing functions..............................................................65
Describes the functions used for adjusting the focus.
AF frame selection .........................................................................................65
Focus mode ...................................................................................................66
S-AF (single AF) shooting...............................................................67
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ..........67
C-AF (continuous AF) shooting ......................................................68
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) .........68
AF illuminator .................................................................................................70
Shutter release priority...................................................................................70
Manual focus (MF)..........................................................................69
5 Exposure, image and color.................................................71
Describes the functions related to exposure, image and color.
Selecting the record mode .............................................................................71
Types of record modes ...................................................................71
RAW data .......................................................................................72
How to select the record mode .......................................................72
Setting the number of pixels and compression rate........................72
Metering mode k Changing the metering system ........................................73
Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness ............................75
AE lock k Locking the exposure...................................................................77
ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light.................................................78
White balance k Adjusting the color tone..................................................... 79
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ................................81
Setting the one-touch white balance...............................................83
WB Compensation..........................................................................84
Picture mode..................................................................................................85
Gradation .......................................................................................................86
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Shading compensation ..................................................................................86
Noise reduction .............................................................................................. 87
Color space....................................................................................................88
Anti-shock ......................................................................................................88
6 Playback ............................................................................... 89
Describes the functions used when playing back images that have been taken.
Single-frame playback ...................................................................................89
Close-up playback .........................................................................................90
Light box display ............................................................................................91
Index display/Calendar display ......................................................................92
Information display.........................................................................................93
Slideshow....................................................................................................... 94
Rotating images ............................................................................................. 95
Playback on TV..............................................................................................96
Editing still images .........................................................................................97
Copying images .............................................................................................99
Protecting images k Preventing accidental erasure................................... 100
Erasing images ............................................................................................101
Single-frame erase .......................................................................101
All-frame erase .............................................................................101
Erasing selected frames ...............................................................102
7 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera ...... 103
Describes the other different types of functions. The settings or functions can be
changed to suit the environment in which the camera is used.
Custom reset setting .................................................................................... 103
AEL/AFL mode............................................................................................. 106
Other function settings ................................................................................. 108
AEL/AFL memo ............................................................................108
AEL metering................................................................................108
EV step .........................................................................................108
ISO step........................................................................................ 108
ISO boost...................................................................................... 108
ISO limit ........................................................................................109
Compensating all WB ...................................................................109
Manual flash .................................................................................109
Speed synchronization .................................................................109
Live view boost .............................................................................110
Customizing the control dial's function .........................................110
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j button function........................................................................111
My Mode setting ...........................................................................112
Reset lens.....................................................................................112
Focus ring .....................................................................................112
Priority setting ...............................................................................113
Quick erase...................................................................................113
Erasing RAW and JPEG files .......................................................113
File name ......................................................................................114
Rename file...................................................................................115
Rec view k Checking the picture immediately after shooting .....115
Setting the beep sound.................................................................115
Monitor brightness adjustment......................................................115
Sleep timer....................................................................................116
USB mode ....................................................................................116
Changing the display language ....................................................117
Selecting the video signal type before TV connection ..................117
Button timer ..................................................................................117
Auto power off...............................................................................118
Start-up screen .............................................................................118
Changing monitor color.................................................................118
AB (Underwater mode) ...........................................................118
Firmware.......................................................................................118
Setting the date/time.....................................................................119
8 Printing ...............................................................................120
Describes how to print images that have been taken.
Print reservation (DPOF) .............................................................................120
Flowchart for print reservation ......................................................121
Selecting the print reservation mode ............................................122
Selecting pictures you want to print ..............................................122
Setting printing data......................................................................123
Confirming your print setting.........................................................123
Resetting print reservation............................................................123
Direct printing (PictBridge) ...........................................................................125
Connecting the camera to a printer ..............................................126
Easy printing .................................................................................127
Flowchart for custom printing........................................................127
Selecting the print mode ...............................................................128
Setting the print paper items.........................................................129
Selecting pictures you want to print ..............................................129
Setting printing data......................................................................130
Printing..........................................................................................130
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9 Connecting to a computer ................................................ 131
Describes how to transfer and store the camera's images to your computer.
Flowchart .....................................................................................................131
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software..........................................131
Connecting the camera to a computer.........................................................136
Starting OLYMPUS Master .......................................................................... 137
Displaying the camera's images on your computer .....................................138
Viewing still images...................................................................................... 140
Printing.........................................................................................................141
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ....142
What is OLYMPUS Master? .........................................................131
Installing OLYMPUS Master......................................................... 132
Downloading images to save on your computer........................... 138
Disconnecting the camera from your computer............................139
10 Getting to know your camera better ................................143
Refer to this for help or when you wish to know more about the camera.
A guide to functions for different subjects .................................................... 143
Taking landscape pictures............................................................ 143
Taking flower pictures................................................................... 144
Taking night scene pictures..........................................................146
Shooting tips and information ......................................................................148
Tips before you start taking pictures............................................. 148
Shooting tips.................................................................................149
Additional shooting tips and information.......................................153
Playback tips ................................................................................155
When error messages are displayed ...........................................................157
Camera maintenance................................................................................... 160
Viewing pictures on a computer ...................................................156
Error codes ...................................................................................157
Printing-related indications ...........................................................158
Cleaning and storing the camera.................................................. 160
Cleaning mode k Removing dust ...............................................161
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions .......162
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11 Information .........................................................................163
Describes how to handle the cards and charger, and contains a directory of the
camera's functions and displays.
Card basics ..................................................................................................163
Usable cards.................................................................................163
Battery and charger .....................................................................................165
Menu directory .............................................................................................166
Available functions by shooting mode..........................................................170
List of record modes ....................................................................................173
Names of parts.............................................................................................174
Specifications...............................................................................................180
Glossary.......................................................................................................183
Formatting the card.......................................................................164
Camera .........................................................................................174
Viewfinder indications ...................................................................176
LCD monitor indications (during playback) ...................................177
Control panel screen.....................................................................178
12 Interchangeable lenses .....................................................187
Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses.
Lens basics ..................................................................................................187
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens .........................................................188
ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45 mm f3.5-5.6 .............................................188
13 Others .................................................................................190
Describes precautions regarding the use of the camera and accessories.
Handling and storage precautions ...............................................................190
Index ............................................................................................................193
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number :E-330
Trade Name :OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address :Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
11747-9058 U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates
separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design
Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage
points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions
in the documentation provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER
OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
General Precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating
instructions.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product
and those described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid
or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only
accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain).
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury,
never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart.
Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that
describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting
devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described
on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in
your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating
instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire
or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never
insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there
is a danger of spillage.
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Safety precautions
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a
radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that
generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove
the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described
below, refer servicing to qualified service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen
into the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating
instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the
product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that
the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the
originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution
of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.
Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good
working order.
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Handling the Camera
Safety precautions
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.
WARNING
z Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive
gases.
A fire or explosion may result.
z Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close
range.
When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of your
subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary
loss of vision.
z Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing
strangulation. If this happens, follow the doctor's instructions.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
z Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric
shock.
z Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may be
hot and cause minor burns.
z Do not take apart or modify the camera.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high
voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
z Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water,
or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove
the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
z Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging
is in progress.
Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled.
The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. At these times, they
may cause minor burns.
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z Do not use a non-specified battery and/or charger.
Use of a non-designated battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or battery
failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents resulting from use of
non-designated equipment will not be compensated.
CAUTION
z Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,
noise, or smoke around it.
If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately — and remove the battery. Allow the camera
to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from
flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery
with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
z Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect the
power plug with wet hands.
z Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera.
It could easily catch on stray objects — and cause serious damage.
z Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high
temperature.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the
camera to catch fire.
z When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a
low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the
camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the
camera's body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible,
wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
z Do not damage the power cable.
Do not pull on the charger's cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect
or disconnect the charger's cable while holding the power plug. If the following
cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer
support center.
• The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
• The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power
plug.
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Safety precautions
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
z Never heat or incinerate the battery.
z Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
z Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
z Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
z Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such
as by soldering.
Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in
potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
z If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away.
WARNING
z Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
z Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
z If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified
time, stop charging it and do not use it.
If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
z Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
z Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
z Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
z If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears
abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera
immediately.
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may
result in fire or electric shock.
z If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water
immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
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CAUTION
z Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after
operating the camera on battery power for a long time.
Doing so may cause burns.
z Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a
long time.
Otherwise, battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury.
FCC Notice
z Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the
camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user's authority to operate.
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1 Using the functions of the camera
How to use the mode dial
1
The mode dial allows you to change the
Using the functions of the camera
camera settings easily according to the
subject. Some of these settings can
also be changed according to the
shooting environment.
Easy shooting modes
This camera features optimum settings for different subjects. You can also
change the settings depending on the mode. (g P. 25)
i Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
l Landscape shooting
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
& Macro shooting
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
j Sport shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/ Night scene and portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g Scene mode
20 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. (g P. 27)
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How to use the mode dial
Advanced shooting modes
The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of
advanced shooting techniques.
P Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
(g P. 28)
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. (g P. 30)
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. (g P. 32)
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (g P. 34)
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Using the functions of the camera
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How to set the functions
Control panel screen display
When the power switch is set to ON,
1
the control panel screen (shooting
Using the functions of the camera
information) is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
• The display changes each time the INFO
button is pressed.
• When the mode dial is set to g, the
scene menu is displayed. (g P. 2 7 )
Control panel screen
Normal Detailed Off
Power switch
INFO button
How to make function settings
There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.
• Setting while looking at the control panel screen (g P. 2 1 )
• Setting using direct buttons (g P. 2 2 )
• Setting on the menu (g P. 23)
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How to set the functions
Setting functions using the control panel screen
Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting.
1 Press the i button.
• The cursor on the control panel screen lights.
1
Using the functions of the camera
Control dial
Control panel screen Cursor
i button p Arrow pad
2 Use the arrow pad p to move the cursor
to the function you want to set.
Eg.) When setting white balance
3 Turn the control dial to change the
setting.
• Pressing the i button while the item is being
selected displays the menu for that function.
Turn the control dial to change the setting.
• If you do not operate the control dial within a
few seconds, your setting will be confirmed
and the control panel screen will be restored.
Direct menu
Control panel operation procedures
This manual shows the control panel operation procedures (until the
direct menu is displayed) as below.
Eg.) When setting white balance
ip WBi
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How to set the functions
Setting functions using direct buttons
This camera is equipped with direct buttons where functions have been
assigned and can be set quickly.
1
Using the functions of the camera
1 Press the button for the function you want to set.
• The direct menu is displayed.
Eg.) When setting white balance
Direct menu
5
2 Use the control dial to set.
• If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds,
your setting will be confirmed and the control panel screen
will be restored. (g“Button timer” P. 117) You can also
confirm your setting by pressing the i button.
• You can also confirm your setting on the viewfinder when
setting using the direct buttons.
List of direct buttons
The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.
Direct buttons Function Ref. page
1
WB
2
AF
3
ISO
4
d
5
j
6
F
7
u
8
A/B
White balance button Sets white balance P. 81
Focus mode button Sets focus mode P. 66
ISO button Sets ISO sensitivity P. 78
Metering button Sets metering mode P. 73
Drive button
Exposure compensation
button
Live view button Live view function P. 36
A/B mode button Live view mode switching P. 36
Sequential shooting/Selftimer/Remote control
Exposure compensation P. 75
Control dial
8
7
6
1
2
4
3
Viewfinder
P. 5 8 , P. 5 9
P. 6 1
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Setting on the menu
How to set the functions
1 Press the MENU button.
• The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
MENU button
p Arrow pad i
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL Ja : Press MENU to cancel the setting.
SELECT J/ : Press dac to select the item.
The illustration displayed corresponds to the
arrow pad shown below.
: a : c : d : b
GO Jf : Press i to confirm your settings.
2 Use p to select a tab.
• The functions are categorized under tabs.
Ta b
The current
setting is
displayed
1
Using the functions of the camera
Moves to the
functions under the
tab you have
selected.
Types of tabs
W Sets shooting functions.
X Sets shooting functions.
q Sets playback functions.
Y Customizes shooting functions.
Z Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently.
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How to set the functions
3 Select a function.
1
Using the functions of the camera
4 Select a setting.
Example of setting screen
5 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears.
• The normal shooting screen is restored.
Menu operation procedures
This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below.
Eg.) When setting white balance
MENU[W][WB] Setting
Setting
Function
Goes to the selected
function's setting
screen (some
functions can be set
on the menu).
Example of menu screen
For the menu lists, see “Menu directory” (g P. 166).
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2 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Shooting modes
This camera has different shooting modes, which can be switched using the
mode dial.
Easy shooting modes
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting
conditions automatically.
i Portrait
l Landscape
& Macro
j Spor t
/ Night scene and portrait
g 20 different scene modes are available. g“Scene mode” (P. 27)
Advanced shooting modes
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the
aperture value and shutter speed.
P Program shooting (g P. 28)
A Aperture priority shooting (g P. 3 0 )
S Shutter priority shooting (g P. 3 2 )
M Manual shooting (g P. 3 4 )
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
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Shooting modes
Setting
Set the mode dial to the mode you want to
use.
• For g, see g“Scene mode” (P. 27).
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Shooting
For A/S/M, set the shutter speed or aperture value first.
g“A: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 30), “S: Shutter priority
shooting” (g P. 3 2) , “M: Manual shooting” (g P. 3 4 )
Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus and press it all the
way down to shoot the picture.
• When the shutter button is pressed
halfway down, the diagram on the right
is displayed in the viewfinder.
Shutter speed
AF confirmation mark
Exposure mode
Halfway down
All the way down
Aperture value
Viewfinder
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Shooting modes
Scene mode
When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the
settings for the shooting conditions. Unlike the mode dial's scene mode, most
functions cannot be changed.
1 Set the mode dial to g.
• The scene menu is displayed.
2 Use ac to select the scene mode.
• A description and sample image of the selected mode is displayed.
3 Press the i button.
• The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode.
• To change the setting, press the i button again. The scene menu is
displayed.
Types of scene modes
Icon Mode Icon Mode
I
L
K
G
U
G
J
H
I
q
1
PORTRAIT J
2
LANDSCAPE r
3
LANDSCAPE+
PORTRAIT
4
NIGHT SCENE *
5
NIGHT+PORTRAIT
6
CHILDREN @
7
SPORT s
8
HIGH KEY g
9
LOW KEY B
10
D IMAGE
STABILIZATION
&
(
A
11
MACRO
12
NATURE MACRO
13
CANDLE
14
SUNSET
15
FIREWORKS
16
DOCUMENTS
17
PANORAMA
18
BEACH & SNOW
19
UNDER WATER WIDE
20
UNDER WATER
MACRO
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
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Advanced shooting modes
P: Program shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically
according to the subject brightness.
You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of
aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value).
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Set the mode dial to P.
Control panel screen display
Shutter speed Aperture value
AF confirmation mark
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
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Advanced shooting modes
Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode
In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and
shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness
as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens
mounted.
When using the ED
50 mm F2 MACRO
lens (Eg. when EV is
7, the aperture value
is set to F2 and the
shutter speed to
1/30.)
When using the
14 mm - 54 mm F2.8 -
3.5 zoom lens
(focal length: 54 mm)
When using the
14 mm - 54 mm F2.8 -
3.5 zoom lens
(focal length: 14 mm)
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Program shift (
%
)
By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of
aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.
The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel
program shift setting, turn the control dial so that the viewfinder's or control
panel screen's exposure mode indication % changes to P or turn off the
power. Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
Shutter speed Aperture value
AF confirmation mark
Viewfinder
Exposure mode
%
indication
Control panel screen display
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Advanced shooting modes
A: 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
2
(increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
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. 38)
When the aperture value
(f-number) is decreased
Set the mode dial to A and turn the
control dial to set the aperture
value.
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When the aperture value
(f-number) is increased
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
Advanced shooting modes
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway
Shutter speed
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Overexposed when the shutter speed
indication is blinking. Increase the
aperture value (f-number).
TIPS
Aperture value
Viewfinder
Shutter speed
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Underexposed when the shutter speed
indication is blinking. Decrease the
aperture value (f-number).
Aperture value
Viewfinder
The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture
value is changed
J If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a high speed, set the ISO
sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting
the amount of light). g“ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 78)
J If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a lower speed, set the ISO
sensitivity to a higher value. g“ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to
light” (P. 78)
To change the EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV. g“EV
step” (P. 108)
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
J Refer to “Preview function” (P. 38).
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
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Advanced shooting modes
S: 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 speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving
subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject,
2
creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast
action scene without any blur.
Set the mode dial to S and turn the control
dial to set the shutter speed.
A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action
scene. This blurring will give the
impression of dynamic motion.
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Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
Advanced shooting modes
e
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway
Shutter speed
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
If the aperture value indication at the
minimum value is blinking
exposure has not been attained
(underexposed). Lower the shutter speed.
Viewfinder
Aperture value
*
, the correct
Shutter speed
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
If the aperture value indication at the
maximum value is blinking
exposure has not been attained
(overexposed). Raise the shutter speed.
Viewfinder
Aperture valu
*
, the correct
* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens
type and focal length of the lens.
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.
The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter
speed is changed
J If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting
the amount of light). g“ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 78)
J If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a higher value. g“ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to
light” (P. 78)
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
To change the EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV. g“EV
step” (P. 108)
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Advanced shooting modes
M: 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. Bulb shooting
2
is also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
g“Bulb shooting” (P. 35)
Set the mode dial to M and turn the control
dial to set the value.
• To set the shutter speed : Turn the control dial.
To set the aperture value : Turn the control dial
Setting [DIAL] allows you to change to the
opposite settings. g“Customizing the control
dial's function” (P. 110)
• The range of aperture values available varies with
the lens type.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60"
(sec.) or [BULB].
• The aperture value and shutter speed change in
1/3 EV increments as the dial is turned. You can
also change the step with the customized settings.
g“EV step” (P. 108)
while holding down
the F (exposure
compensation) button.
F button
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed
Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Faster shutter speed
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• The exposure level indicator
appears on the control panel
screen, 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.
Noise in images
During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or
more seconds, noise may appear on-screen or the
image may be overly bright in the top left part of the
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
an environment exposed to heat. The noise
reduction function helps reduce this noise.
g“Noise reduction” (P. 87)
Advanced shooting modes
Exposure
level indicator
Underexposure
Overexposure
Optimum
exposure
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Bulb shooting
J 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 (up to 8 minutes). Set the shutter
speed to [BULB] in the M mode. Bulb shooting can also be done using an
optional remote control (RM-1).
g“Bulb shooting on the remote control” (P. 63)
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 EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV.
g“EV step” (P. 108)
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Live view
It is possible to display the subject in the LCD monitor and check its
composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor.
Press the
• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. The display for shooting information
can be turned off by pressing the INFO button.
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
u button.
Shutter speed
Mode icon
Aperture value
Exposure compensation value
u button
A/B mode
Record mode
Target mark
Number of storable
still pictures
Card
INFO button
A/B button
There are two modes in live view; A mode and B mode (MF lock). It is possible
to switch according to the shooting situation.
Press the A/B button to display the menu. Turn the control dial to select,
then press the i button.
Supported mode A mode B mode
Shooting modes (mode dial: i, l, &, j, /)
Shooting modes (P, A, S, M)
Scene mode (g)
Sequential shooting
Enlarged display
3: Supported k: Not supported
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33
3 k
33
k 3
x Notes
• When using A mode, as accurate metering may not be obtained, close the
eyepiece shutter. During operation in A mode, settings will not be displayed in
the viewfinder.
• When using B mode, if there is a high-intensity light source within the screen,
the image may be displayed darker but will be recorded normally.
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Live view
Enlarged display operation (B mode)
It is possible to enlarge the subject 10 times for display. The focus can also be
confirmed or adjusted on the enlarged picture.
1 Press the INFO button to switch to the screen for enlarged display.
2 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.
3 Turn the focus ring and focus on the subject.
x Notes
• Auto focus cannot be used in B mode.
•
If B mode 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.
• Replacing the lens will cause live view to stop.
• It is not possible to change the settings using the direct buttons.
2
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Ruled lines display
When the subject composition is confirmed on the LCD monitor, ruled lines
can be displayed. Set the displays for when the live view is A mode and when
it is B mode.
MENU[Y][FRAME ASSIST]
[A MODE] OFF
PASSPORTC
PASSPORTD
[B MODE] OFF
GOLDEN SECTION
GRID
SCALE
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Preview function
If you operate the aperture, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the
distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus) in a
picture, with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by
pressing the j button, it is necessary to set the function of the j button on the
menu beforehand.
g“j button function” (P. 111)
2
Press the j button to use the preview
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
function.
j button
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3 Various shooting functions
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
The camera's auto focus may not able to focus on the subject in the cases
shown below (e.g. when the subject is not in the center of the frame, when the
subject has lower contrast than its surroundings, etc.). If this happens, the
easiest solution is to use focus lock.
How to use focus lock
(if the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame)
1 Adjust the AF frame 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 focusing frame light up
in the viewfinder.
• If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press
the shutter button halfway again.
• The control panel screen disappears.
Card access lamp
Shutter button
AF frame
3
Various shooting functions
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 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
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Auto bracketing
You can use this function if you are unsure of the exposure or white balance
settings and cannot keep changing them to retake the shot.
This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing:
Auto bracketing Comparison Ref. page
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
3
Various shooting functions
MF bracketing
Flash bracketing
* The WB bracketing function can be used at the same time as any of the other
bracketing functions.
*
Shoots multiple frames at different
exposure values.
Creates frames with different white
balances from one shot.
Shoots multiple frames at different focusing
points.
Shoots multiple frames, changing the
amount of light emitted by the flash for each
shot.
P. 4 1
P. 4 3
P. 4 4
P. 5 3
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Auto bracketing
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.
Example: When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]
-1.0EV ±0 +1.0EV
Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0
The exposure compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. The EV
step can be changed using the menu. Exposure compensation value can be
adjusted within a range of ±1.0.
g“EV step” (P. 108)
Number of frames: 3
1 MENU[X][AE BKT]
2 Use p to set.
[OFF]/[3F 0.3EV]/[3F 0.7EV]/[3F 1.0EV]
3 Press the i button.
CANCEL GOSELECT
AE BKT
OFF
3F 0.3EV
3F 0.7EV
3F 1.0EV
MENU
4 Start shooting.
Single-frame shooting
Each time the shutter button is pressed
fully, a picture is taken at a different
exposure.
• The setting for the next shot is displayed in
the viewfinder.
Sequential shooting
Hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are
taken. The camera shoots each frame at a different exposure.
• Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops,
[BKT] on the control panel is displayed in blue.
Viewfinder
Exposure
compensation
value of the
next shooting
frame
3
Various shooting functions
41
Auto bracketing
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
3
Various shooting functions
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.
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.
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Auto bracketing
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 other two are the same image adjusted in
different color directions. All three images are saved on the card.
1 MENU[X][WB BKT]
2 Use p to select the color direction.
R-BRedkBlue
G-MGreenkMagenta
• You can set both color directions.
3 Use p to set the EV steps.
[OFF]/[3F 2STEP]/[3F 4STEP]/[3F 6STEP]
4 Start shooting.
• When the shutter button is pressed down all
the way, 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 your white balance adjustment.
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.
3
Various shooting functions
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Auto bracketing
MF bracketing
The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the focal point slightly for each
frame.
The frames are saved on the card in the following order: the frame with the
manually set focal point, the frame with the focal point shifted backward, and
the frame with the focal point shifted forward.
1 MENU[X][MF BKT]
3
2 Use p to set.
Various shooting functions
[OFF]/[5F 1STEP]/[5F 2STEP]/[7F 1STEP]/
[7F 2STEP]
EV step: 1STEP, 2STEP
Number of frames:5 frames/7 frames
3 Press the i button.
4 Use MF to adjust the focus, then press
the shutter button to take the picture.
• When the shutter button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots frames
sequentially; the frame with the manually set focal point, the frame with the
focal point shifted backward, and the frame with the focal point shifted
forward.
• Depending on the lens used and the shooting conditions, number of frames
before and after the frame with the manually set focal point may be different.
• When the subject is not in the center of the frame or when the contrast is
weak, the number of frames before and after may be slanted.
• When using this function, mount the camera on a tripod.
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Flash shooting
Flash mode
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 frame over the subject.
Red-eye reduction flash !
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 red-eye
phenomenon.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released.
Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics
may also limit effectiveness.
The subject's eyes appear red
x Notes
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Various shooting functions
45
Flash shooting
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 movement. 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.
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Various shooting functions
1st curtain
Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st
curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires.
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2
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. The slowest possible shutter
speed depends on the shooting mode.
When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
2
seconds
2nd curtain 1st curtain
2
seconds
2nd curtain flash fires
Shutter closes
1st curtain flash fires
0
Shutter fully opens
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Flash shooting
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 1/180 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-50 or FL36 external flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode.
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 illuminator” (P. 70)
Flash synchronization speed
Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires. g“Speed
synchronization” (P. 109)
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Various shooting functions
47
Flash shooting
Manual flash
This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. With [MANUAL
FLASH] (g P. 109) set to [ON], the amount of light can be selected in the
flash mode setting.
To shoot with manual flash, set the f value on the lens based on the distance
to the subject.
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Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number
Various shooting functions
Calculate the f value on the lens using the following formula.
ISO sensitivity
FULL(1/1) 13
1/4 6
1/16 3
1/64 1.5
Aperture (f value) =
ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600
ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0
GN x ISO sensitivity
Distance to the subject (m)
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Flash shooting
Flash modes available in different exposure modes
*1
Shutter
speed
restric-
tions
1/30 sec. 1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
Expo-
sure
mode
P
A
i
&
l
/
j
S
M
Control panel
screen/menu
!SLOW
#SLOW
*2
#SLOW2
#SLOW2
display
AUTO
!
#
$
#FULL
#1/4
#1/16
#1/64
#
H
$
#FULL
#1/4
#1/16
#1/64
Condi-
Flash mode
Auto flash
Auto flash
(red-eye reduction)
Fill-in flash Always fires
Flash off
Slow
synchronization
(red-eye reduction)
Slow
synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow
synchronization
(2nd curtain)
Manual flash
(FULL)
Manual flash (1/4)
Manual flash (1/16)
Manual flash (1/64)
Fill-in flash
Fill-in flash
(red-eye reduction)
Flash off
Fill-in flash/Slow
synchronization/
(2nd curtain)
Manual flash
(FULL)
Manual flash (1/4)
Manual flash (1/16)
Manual flash (1/64)
tions to
timing
1st curtain
1st curtain
2nd curtain
1st curtain
2nd curtain
1st curtain
Conditions to fire
Fires automatically
in dark/backlit
conditions
kkk
Always fires
kkk
Always fires
the flash
*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer
duration than for normal flash before emitting light. g“Super FP flash” (P. 55)
*2 AUTO, !, #, $ cannot be set in NIGHT+PORTRAIT mode.
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Various shooting functions
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Flash shooting
Setting the flash mode
ip (Flash mode)
Turn the control dial to select the setting.
• Pressing the i button displays the direct menu,
from which the setting can also be made.
g“Flash modes available in different exposure
3
modes” (P. 49)
Various shooting functions
Menu setting procedure
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MENU[X][FLASH MODE] Setting
Flash shooting
Using the built-in flash
If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28
mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a
vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type
and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).
1 Press the #UP button to raise the
flash.
#UP button
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.
Flash stand-by
mark
3 Press the shutter button all the way.
Viewfinder
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Various shooting functions
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Flash shooting
Flash intensity control
This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds,
etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when
you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of
images to make the images more vivid.
MENU[X][w]
3
Use p to set the compensation value.
Various shooting functions
x Notes
• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set
to MANUAL.
• If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the
camera's light emission setting.
• When [w+F] on the menu is set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure
compensation value.
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Flash shooting
Flash bracketing
The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by
the flash for each shot.
MENU[X][FL BKT]
Use p to set.
[OFF]/[3F 0.3EV]/[3F 0.7EV]/[3F 1.0EV]
• You can change the EV step interval in the
custom menu. g“EV step” (P. 108)
• When the shutter button is pressed, the
camera shoots 3 frames at a time in the
following order; Frame with optimum amount of
light emission, frame adjusted in - direction
and frame adjusted in + direction.
External electronic flashes (optional)
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. The flash can be mounted on the camera by
attaching it to the camera's hot shoe.
For details, refer to the external flash's manual.
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Various shooting functions
Functions available with external flash units
Optional flash
Flash control
mode
GN (Guide
number)
(ISO100)
* Calculated based on 35 mm film camera
FL-50 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
*
GN26 (24 mm
)
*
)
*
)
x Notes
• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.
TTL AUTO,
AUTO, MANUAL
GN20 (35 mm
TTL AUTO,
*
GN11 GN22
)
MANUAL
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Flash shooting
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
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Various shooting functions
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.
Lock pin
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
1/180 sec. or less.
4 Select a flash mode.
Lock ring
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Flash shooting
5 Select the flash control mode.
• TTL AUTO is recommended for normal use.
Viewfinder
6 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity,
aperture value, and shutter speed is
communicated between the camera and
flash.
• # lights up in the viewfinder.
7 Press the shutter button all the way.
x Notes
• When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL AUTO, pre-flashes are
emitted before firing the regular flash.
• When the flash control mode is set to TTL AUTO, or when shooting a subject
at a distance with ISO set to 400 or higher, flash control accuracy will
decrease.
# blinks:
Flash
charging
Super FP flash
Super FP flash is available with the FL-50 or FL-36. Super FP flash timing is
longer than standard flash timing. This means that pictures can be taken at a
higher shutter speed than is possible with normal flashes.
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
# lights up:
Charging is
complete
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Various shooting functions
Detailed display on the control panel
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Flash shooting
Using commercially available flashes
Use the M shooting mode on the camera when using any commercially
available flash except for the flashes specified for this camera. For details on
non-specified commercial flashes, see “Non-specified commercial
flashes” (g P. 5 7 ) .
1 Remove the hot shoe cover to
connect the flash unit to the
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Various shooting functions
camera.
2 Set the shooting mode to M
mode, then set the aperture
value and shutter speed.
• Set the shutter speed to 1/180
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.
3 Turn on the flash.
• Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera.
4 Set the ISO value 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.
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Flash shooting
Non-specified commercial flashes
1) 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 value and ISO
sensitivity settings on the camera.
2) Even if the flash auto f value 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 value or ISO on the
flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode.
3) 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.
4) 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.
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Various shooting functions
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Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting
Single-frame shooting o 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is
Sequential shooting j Shoots 4 frames or more at 3 frames/sec. (in SHQ,
pressed (normal shooting mode).
HQ or SQ) for as long as the shutter button
pressed. Focus and exposure are locked at the
first frame. (during S-AF, MF)
Setting single-frame/sequential shooting
Press the j (drive) button and set using the
3
control dial.
Various shooting functions
o Single-frame shooting
j Sequential shooting
• Press the shutter button fully and keep it
pressed. The camera will take pictures in
sequence until you release the button.
• When settings are made with the j button,
the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
: Single-frame shooting
:Sequential shooting
Viewfinder
Control panel setting procedure
Menu setting procedure
j button
ip:o (Drive mode) i
• Sequential shooting is not possible when [NOISE REDUCTION] (g P. 8 7 )
is set to [ON].
• 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.
MENU[X][j/</Y] Setting
x Notes
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Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the
camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
Setting self-timer
Press the j (drive) button and set using
the control dial.
Y12s 12-second self-timer
Y2s 2-second self-timer
• When settings are made with the j button,
the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
: 12-second self-timer
: 2-second self-timer
Viewfinder
j button
3
Various shooting functions
Control panel setting procedure
ip:o (Drive mode) i
Menu setting procedure
MENU[X][j/</Y] Setting
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Self-timer shooting
Using the self-timer
Press the shutter button all the way.
• A picture is taken.
• The focus and exposure are locked when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
• When Y12s is selected:
First, the self-timer lamp lights up for
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Various shooting functions
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, then the picture is taken.
• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the j button.
• 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, turn the eyepiece shutter lever
and close the eyepiece shutter so that the
light does not enter the viewfinder.
Self-timer lamp
x Notes
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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 trigger 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 optional remote control.
Setting the remote control
Press the j (drive) button and set using
the control dial.
<0s Triggers the shutter right away.
<2s Triggers the shutter 2 seconds after.
• When settings are made with the j button,
the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
: 0 seconds
: 2 seconds
Viewfinder
Control panel setting procedure
ip:o (Drive mode) i
MENU[X][j/</Y] Setting
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Various shooting functions
j button
Menu setting procedure
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Remote control shooting
Using the remote control
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:
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Various shooting functions
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, then 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.
Powerful lighting such as direct sunlight, fluorescent light or devices emitting
electrical or radio waves could narrow the effective area.
Remote
control
Remote control lamp
Remote control receiver
Remote control receiver
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Remote control shooting
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. Set to one
of the other drive modes.
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.
3
Various shooting functions
Bulb shooting on the remote control
Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB].
Press the W button on the
remote control to open the
If 8 minutes elapse after
pressing the W button, the
shutter.
shutter closes
automatically.
Press the T button to close the
shutter.
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Panorama shooting
You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-picture
card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few images shot
where the subject's edges overlap, you can create a single panorama
composite image.
Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images.
3
Various shooting functions
• Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when
shooting the subject.
Shooting
1 Set the mode. g“Scene mode” (P. 27)
• It switches to live view A mode.
2 Use p to specify the direction for
joining, then shoot the subject with the
edges overlapping.
d: Joins the next image to the right.
b: Joins the next image to the left.
a: Joins the next image to the top.
c: Joins the next image to the bottom.
• Shoot while changing the composition such
that the subject overlaps.
• The focus, exposure, etc. will be determined in the first image.
• The g (warning) mark will be displayed after you have finished taking 10
shots.
• Pressing the i button before shooting the first frame returns to the scene
mode selection menu.
• Pressing the i button in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of
panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one.
x Notes
• Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-picture card is not
loaded in the camera.
• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment
will not be retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images
as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images
overlap within the frames.
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4 Focusing functions
AF frame selection
Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF
frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function
allows you to select only one AF frame.
[AUTO] or P (Auto)
Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Q Focuses using the left AF frame.
R Focuses using the center AF frame.
S Focuses using the right AF frame.
Use the control panel screen to set.
ip AF framei
[AUTO]/Q/R/S
Left AF frame
Viewfinder
Center AF frame
Right AF frame
4
Focusing functions
Menu setting procedure
MENU [] P Setting
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Focus mode
The following focus modes are available with this camera:
S-AF (single AF) : Focusing is performed once when the shutter
C-AF (continuous AF) : The camera repeats focusing while the shutter
MF (manual focus) : Manually performs focusing.
Press the AF (focus mode) button and set
using the control dial.
[S-AF]/[C-AF]/[MF]/[S-AF+MF]/[C-AF+MF]
4
g “S-AF (single AF) shooting” (P. 67)
Focusing functions
“Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF
mode (S-AF+MF)” (P. 67)
“C-AF (continuous AF) shooting” (P. 68)
“Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF
mode (C-AF+MF)” (P. 68)
“Manual focus (MF)” (P. 69)
• When settings are made with the AF button,
the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
Viewfinder
button is pressed halfway.
button remains pressed halfway.
:S-AF
:C-AF
:MF
: S-AF+MF
: C-AF+MF
AF button
Control panel setting procedure
ip:AF (Focus mode) i
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Menu setting procedure
MENU [] [AF MODE] Setting
Focus mode
S-AF (single AF) shooting
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.
AF confirmation
mark
Viewfinder
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust 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
focused. You can also fine-adjust the
focus with the focus ring when the
shutter button is not pressed halfway.
4
Focusing functions
Focus ring
x Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus
ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
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Focus mode
C-AF (continuous AF) shooting
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.
4
Focusing functions
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 frame 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.
AF confirmation
mark
Viewfinder
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 mode is not activated.
• When the shutter button is not pressed, MF mode is available.
TIPS
Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode
J You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF with the AEL/AFL mode
settings. g“AEL/AFL mode” (P. 106)
x Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus
ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
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Focus mode
Manual focus (MF)
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking
through the viewfinder.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring.
Focus ring
Live view
You can use the LCD monitor to adjust the focus. Press the u button and
when the subject is displayed in the LCD monitor, press the A/B button.
g“Live view” (P. 36)
Rotational direction of the focus ring
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. 112)
4
Focusing functions
Focus aid
When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the
AF confirmation mark lights. When 3 AF frames are selected, the camera
performs focusing in the center AF frame.
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AF illuminator
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.
1 MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINATOR]
2 Use p to select [ON] or [OFF].
3 Press the i button.
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Focusing functions
Shutter release priority
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 release
priority in S-AF (g P. 67) and C-AF (g P. 68) respectively.
When [RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set to [ON], Predictive AF is not available
for the first shot.
1 Follow the steps depending on the focus
mode you selected.
S-AF mode
MENU[Y][RELEASE PRIORITY S]
C-AF mode
MENU[Y][RELEASE PRIORITY C]
2 Use p to select [ON] or [OFF].
3 Press the i button.
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5 Exposure, image and color
Selecting the record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record
mode that's best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing,
etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table
on “List of record modes” (g P. 173).
Types of record modes
Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and
compression rate for the images you record. 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
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Exposure, image and color
Application
Select for the
print size
For smallsized print
and website
Number of pixels increases
Number of
pixels
3136x2352 TIFF SHQ HQ
2560x1920
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Uncompressed
Quality (Compression)
Low
compression
1/1
k SQ
1/2.7
High
compression
1/4
High
compression
1/8
High
compression
1/12
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Selecting the record mode
RAW data
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. It cannot be displayed or selected for print reservation
using common software. It is possible to edit images taken with the record
mode set to RAW data using this camera. g“Editing still images” (P. 97)
How to select the record mode
MENU[W][D]
5
Use p to set.
[HQ]/[SQ]/[RAW+SHQ]/[RAW+HQ]/
Exposure, image and color
[RAW+SQ]/[RAW]/[TIFF]/[SHQ]
Setting the number of pixels and compression rate
MENU[Y][HQ]
MENU[Y][SQ]
Follow the steps depending on the record mode you have selected.
[HQ]
1) Use p to set the compression rate.
[1/4]/[1/8]/[1/12]
[SQ]
1) Use p to set the number of pixels.
[2560x1920]/[1600x1200]/[1280x960]/
[1024x768]/[640x480]
2) Use p to set the compression rate.
[1/2.7]/[1/4]/[1/8]/[1/12]
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Metering mode k Changing the metering system
V
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.
Press the d (metering) button and set
using the control dial.
e/4/n/nHI/nSH
• When settings are made with the d
button, the information is also displayed
on the viewfinder.
: Digital ESP metering
: Center weighted averaging
metering
iewfinder
: Spot metering
: Spot metering
Highlight control
: Spot metering
Shadow control
d button
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Exposure, image and color
Control panel setting procedure
ip: d (Metering mode)i
Menu setting procedure
MENU[W][METERING] Setting
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Metering mode k Changing the metering system
e Digital ESP metering
The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49
separate areas of the image. This precision ensures accurate metering even when
there is a lot of contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it,
such as when shooting backlit subjects or shooting under very bright light. This
mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function
[ESP+AF] to ON operates the metering area with the frame in focused in AF as the
center.
4 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.
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Metering area
Exposure, image and color
n 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.
nHI
Spot metering - highlight control
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.
nSH
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.
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Metering area
Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness
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 range of ±5.0 EV.
-2.0EV ±0 +2.0EV
While holding down the F
(exposure compensation) button,
use the control dial to set the
compensation value.
• Adjust toward +: up to +5.0 EV.
Adjust toward -: up to –5.0 EV.
• The EV step interval can be selected
from 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV.
g“EV step” (P. 108)
• You can change the control dial's
functionality so that exposure
compensation can be set using the
control dial only without pressing the
F button. g“Customizing the
control dial's function” (P. 110)
Adjust toward -
Control dial
Adjust toward +
F button
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Exposure, image and color
Viewfinder
Exposure
compensation
value
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Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness
How to read the exposure compensation indicator
Control panel screen
Exposure compensation indicator
5
Exposure compensation indicator
with 1/3 EV selected
Exposure, image and color
1/3 EV
Exposure compensation indicator
with 1/2 EV selected
1/2 EV
• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure
compensation indicator, red vw will be displayed on the left and right edges of
the indicator.
• The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is
compensated by 0.
Menu setting procedure
MENU[W][F][F] Setting
x Notes
• Exposure compensation is not possible in M and g modes.
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AE lock k Locking the exposure
The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL 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 button. The AE lock cannot be used during live view B mode.
Press the AEL button at the position
where you wish to lock the metering
values and the exposure will be
locked. As the exposure will be
locked while the AEL button is being
pressed, press the shutter button.
AE lock
Viewfinder
• Releasing the AEL button cancels AE lock.
• Using the custom menu, you can set AE lock so that it is not canceled when the
AEL button is released. g“AEL/AFL mode” (P. 106)
AEL button
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Exposure, image and color
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ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light
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.
Press the ISO button and set the
ISO value using the control dial.
• Setting [ISO BOOST] to [ON]
enables setting up to a higher
sensitivity. (g P. 108)
Control dial
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Exposure, image and color
ISO button
Control panel setting procedure
ip ISOi
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Menu setting procedure
MENU[W][ISO] Setting
White balance k Adjusting the color tone
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 mechanism is called white balance. There
are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
Auto white balance
This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and
adjust the color balance accordingly.
Use this mode for general use. If there is no near white color in the picture, the
white balance of the image may not be correct. In such a case, use preset WB
or one-touch WB to achieve the correct white balance.
Preset white balance
Seven different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering
a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights and light
bulbs. 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. You can enjoy creating different color tones by trying the different
preset WB settings.
Custom white balance
You can change the color temperature of one of the preset WB settings to
your liking.
g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 81)
One-touch white balance
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.
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 83)
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Exposure, image and color
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White balance k Adjusting the color tone
Color temperature
The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by
color temperature — concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K)
temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in
bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, the
richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish.
It follows, then, that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them
unsuitable as artificial light sources. There are gaps in the hues from the color
temperatures of fluorescent light. If these differences in hue are small, they
can be calculated with color temperature and this is called correlated color
temperature.
The 4000K, 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated
color temperatures, and should not be considered strictly as color
temperatures. Use these settings for shooting conditions under fluorescent
5
lights.
Exposure, image and color
TIPS
White balance with a flash:
J Auto WB is recommended when taking pictures with the flash.
If you intend to use preset WB, select the color temperature 6000K. When
shooting with the flash, be sure to play back your pictures and check the color on
the screen. Various conditions affect color temperature and how color is
reproduced on the screen.
x Notes
• The color temperatures for each light source indicated in the above scale are
approximate. They are not an accurate indication of color. For example, the
actual sunlight is not exactly 5300K, nor fluorescent lights 4000K.
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White balance k Adjusting the color tone
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance
You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color
temperature for the light conditions.
Press the WB (white balance) button
and set using the control dial.
AUTO/5/3/2/1/w/x/y/V/
CWB
• CWB (Custom White Balance) is set by
selecting CWB and while pressing down
the F (Exposure Compensation) button,
turn the control dial.
Viewfinder
:Auto white balance
: w/x/y
: Custom white balance
:One-touch white balance
Not displayed when WB
is set to AUTO.
WB mode Light conditions
AUTO
5 5300K
3 6000K
2 7500K
1 3000K
w 4000K
x 4500K
y 6600K
V
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
For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day (when using the flash)
For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day
For shooting under a tungsten light
For shooting under white fluorescent lighting
For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp
For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp
Color temperature set by one-touch WB.
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 83)
Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. When the
value has not been set, it is set to 3000K. The color temperature
display changes according to your CWB setting.
Control
dial
WB button F button
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Exposure, image and color
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White balance k Adjusting the color tone
Control panel setting procedure
Control panel screen
ip: WB (White balance) i
TIPS
When subjects with no white appear in the image:
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J In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the
Exposure, image and color
screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try
preset WB or one-touch WB settings.
Menu setting procedure
MENU[W][WB] Setting
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White balance k Adjusting the color tone
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 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 [jFUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (g P. 1 11 )
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.
j button
2 While holding down the j button,
press the shutter button.
• The one-touch white balance screen
appears.
3 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.
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.
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Exposure, image and color
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White balance k Adjusting the color tone
WB Compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
1 MENU[W][WB]
2 Use p to select the white balance to
adjust.
3 Use p to select the color direction.
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R-B RedkBlue
Exposure, image and color
G-M GreenkMagenta
• You can set both color directions.
Adjusting the white balance in the R-B
direction
Depending on the original WB conditions, the
image will become redder each time you press
a, and bluer each time you press c.
Adjusting the white balance in the G-M
direction
Depending on the original WB conditions, the
image will become greener each time you
press a, and more magenta each time you
press c.
• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction (R, B, G
and M).
4 Press the i button.
• Your adjustment is saved.
TIPS
Checking the white balance you have adjusted:
J After performing step 3, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When
the AEL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current
WB settings are displayed.
Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:
J Refer to “Compensating all WB” (P. 109).
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Picture mode
You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fineadjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode.
MENU[W][PICTURE MODE]
The adjustable parameters are classified
according to the condition of the picture.
• Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation
[hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors.
[iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors.
[jMUTED] : Produces flat tones.
• Contrast/Sharpness/B&W Filter/Pict. tone
[MONOTONE]
[SEPIA] : Produces sepia tone.
The individual parameters are as follows.
[CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and
[SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image
[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color
[B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image.
[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural
[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets.
[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and
[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green
: Produces black and white tone.
dark
image. The filter color is
brightened and the
complementary color is
darkened.
blue sky.
brightness of crimson foliage.
leaves.
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Exposure, image and color
[PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image.
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image.
[S: SEPIA] :Sepia
[B: BLUE] :Bluish
[P: PURPLE] : Purplish
[G: GREEN] :Greenish
The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. You can select
the picture effect modes on the control panel.
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Gradation
Two types of gradation are available.
HIGH KEY (H) : Extended bright gradations.
LOW KEY (L) : Extended dark gradations.
Suitable for a subject that is
MENU[W][GRADATION]
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[HIGH KEY]/[NORMAL]/[LOW KEY]
• Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.
Exposure, image and color
• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to HIGH KEY or LOW KEY.
HIGH KEY
mostly highlighted.
x Notes
LOW KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly shadowed.
Shading compensation
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.
MENU[Z][SHADING COMP.]
[OFF]/[ON]
x Notes
• This function is not available when a tele converter or inner tube extension is
attached to the camera.
• At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.
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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 [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera
automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting
time is approximately twice as long as usual.
ONOFF
MENU[W][NOISE REDUCTION]
[OFF]/[ON]
Select [ON].
• The noise-reduction process is activated after
shooting.
• The card access lamp blinks during the noisereduction process. You cannot take more
pictures until the card access lamp goes out.
• [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating.
x Notes
• When the g mode is set to (, [NOISE REDUCTION] is fixed to [ON].
• When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], sequential shooting is not
available.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or
subjects.
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Exposure, image and color
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Color space
This function lets you 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. 114)
Pmdd0000.jpg
P : sRGB
_ : Adobe RGB
[sRGB]Standardized color space for Windows.
[Adobe RGB]Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop.
MENU[Z][COLOR SPACE]
Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB].
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Exposure, image and color
Anti-shock
This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves.
You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is
released. 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.
MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCK]
Select [OFF] or [1SEC] - [30SEC].
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6 Playback
Single-frame playback
The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.
However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below.
1 Press the q (playback) button.
• 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 that. (Default setting is 4 hours.)
Turn on the camera again.
The last recorded image appears.
q button
2 Use p to select images you want to view.
a Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back
d Displays the next frameb Displays the previous frame
q
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Playback
c Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead
• To exit the playback mode, press the q button.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.
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Close-up playback
This function lets you enlarge images
displayed on the monitor.
This is useful when you want to check the
details in an image.
Each time you turn the control dial
toward U, the image is enlarged in steps
of 2x - 14x.
• Turning the control dial toward G restores
the previous image size.
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Playback
(Single-frame playback) (Close-up playback)
Control dial
INFO button
Press p to
change the
close-up
position.
Press the INFO button.
(Close-up position display)
Press p to
move the
display of the
close-up
position.
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Press the INFO button.
(Close-up playback)
Press p to
view frame-byframe closeups.
Light box display
You can view the close-up image and other images displayed on the left and
right. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using
bracketing.
1 During single-frame playback,
turn the control dial to switch to
close-up playback.
• Use the control dial to select the
magnification.
F button
2 Press the F button.
• The frame that you enlarge first will
be displayed in the left half of the
screen, and the next frame will be
enlarged with the same
magnification in the right half of the
screen.
Control dial
3 Use p to select an image.
• You can protect, erase or copy the
image.
• Pressing the i button switches the
benchmark image on the left to the
selected image on the right.
• Pressing the INFO button allows the
close-up position to be shifted using
the p button.
4 Press the F button to return to
close-up single-frame playback.
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Playback
x Notes
• It is not possible to change the magnification during light box display.
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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.
Each time you turn the control dial
toward G, the number of images shown
changes from 4 to 9 to 16 to 25.
b : Moves to the previous frame
d : Moves to the next frame
a : Moves to the upper frame
c : Moves to the lower frame
• To return to single-frame playback, turn the
control dial to U.
Control dial
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Playback
(9-frame index display) (4-frame index display) (Single-frame playback)
(25-frame index display)
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 to select the displayed image and press the i button to play back the
selected image in one frame.
(Calendar display)(16-frame index display)
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Information display
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.
Only image Information 1 Information 2
INFO button
Displays the frame
number, print
reservation, protect,
record mode and file
number
*
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.
Shadow display Highlight display Histogram display
The underexposed
(shadowed) parts of the
recorded image blink.
Record mode is also
displayed
The overexposed
(highlighted) parts of
the recorded image
blink. Record mode is
also displayed
Overall information
Highlight display
Displays the frame
number, print
reservation, protect,
record mode, number
of pixels, compression
rate, date and time and
file number
Shooting information
Distribution of the
brightness of the recorded
image is displayed in a
histogram (brightness
component graph). Record
mode is also displayed
Histogram
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Playback
*
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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
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Playback
slideshow.
When selecting L
x Notes
• If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically.
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Rotating images
This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor.
This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held
vertically.
MENU[q][y][ON]
[OFF]/[ON]
• 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.
F button
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Playback
Original image
before rotating
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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.
q button
Multi-connector
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Video cable
Playback
Video input terminal
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“Selecting the video signal type before TV
connection” (P. 117)
• 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.
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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 or TIFF
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 TIFF or JPEG format. While checking recorded
images, you can edit them to your liking.
Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings. If
you want to use different settings when editing, change the current
camera settings beforehand.
Editing images recorded in JPEG/TIFF data format
[BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images.
[SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.
[REDEYE FIX] Reduces red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.
[SATURATION] Sets the color depth.
[Q] Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 or
320 x 240.
Image in RAW data format Image in JPEG/TIFF data format
x Notes
• The image recorded in TIFF is saved as an SHQ image.
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Playback
Editing still images
1 MENU[q][EDIT]
2 Use bd to select images you want to
view. Press the i button.
• The camera recognizes the image data
format.
• When editing other images, use bd to select
the image.
• For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking
you to edit the appropriate data.
• To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button.
3 The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the data
you want to edit and do the following steps depending on the image
data format.
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Playback
When editing JPEG/TIFF image When editing RAW image
[BLACK & WHITE]/[SEPIA]/[REDEYE
FIX]/[S ATU RATI ON]/[Q]
• The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image.
• Red-eye correction does not work on images recorded in [RAW] or [TIFF].
Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye
correction may affect other parts of the image, as well as the eyes.
• Resizing 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 an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
originally recorded.
RAW editing is based on the camera's
current settings. Set the camera to suit
your preferences before shooting.
x Notes
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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.
Copying all the frames
1 MENU[q][COPY ALL]
2 Press d.
3 Use ac to select [YES].
4 Press i.
Copying selected frames
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.
< button
3 After you have selected the images to
copy, press the < (copy) button.
4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the
i button.
• To finish copying, press the MENU button.
• It is possible to copy selected frames during
index display.
Single-frame copy
1 Select the desired frame and press the < (copy) button.
2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
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Protecting images k Preventing accidental erasure
Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased
by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.
Play back the image you want to
protect and press the AEL/AFL/0
(protect) button.
• 9 is displayed on the screen.
To cancel the protection
Display the images that are protected and
press the AEL/AFL/0 button.
AEL/AFL/0 button
6
Playback
x Notes
• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.
(g P. 164)
• Protected images cannot be rotated.
Protect mark
100
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