Customizing the settings /
functions of your camera
Printing
Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Getting to know your camera better
Information
Interchangeable lenses
Others
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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.
(
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are
addition and / or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents
will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Structure of this manual
Basic camera operation Basic guide
This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation
from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions.
Attaching the strap........................................ 3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter ................. 6
Preparing the battery .................................... 3 Setting the date / time................................... 7
Attaching a lens to the camera ..................... 4 Shooting........................................................8
Loading the card ........................................... 5 Playback / Erasing ........................................9
Power on....................................................... 6
Mastering the E-400 P. 10
Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the various
functions available on this camera.
•
Operating the camera g“Mastering the E-400” (P. 14)
•
Learn how to use the functions in the shooting guides g“Improving your shooting skills –
Shooting guides” (P. 20)
•
Proceed to the pages on the various functions.
Locating the information you need
g
“Shooting tips and information” (P. 82), “Menu directory” (P. 94), “Names of parts” (P. 100),
“Index” (P. 122)
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.
TIPSUseful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or related information.
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Basic guide
Attaching the strap
Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).
Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is
fastened securely (
Preparing the battery
1
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 210 minutes)
3
).
3
1
2
Lithium ion battery (BLS-1)
Lithium ion charger (BCS-1)
3
Basic guide
1
2
Loading the battery.
Battery compartment lock
1
3
Battery
compartment cover
•
Close the battery compartment cover until a click is heard.
Unloading the battery
Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery.
•
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for
prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.
2
AC cable
Direction indicating mark
Battery lock
2
AC wall outlet
EN 3
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
Basic guide
2
Attaching a lens to the camera.
•
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the
camera with the alignment mark (red) on the
lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s
1
). Rotate the lens in the direction
body (
indicated by the arrow until you hear it click
2
).
(
•
Do not press the lens release button.
3
Remove the lens cap.
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the
direction as indicated by (
2
2
1
Rear cap
Body cap
).
2
1
Lens attachment mark (Red)
Alignment mark (Red)
2
1
Lens cap
Lens release button
2
1
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Loading the card
Open the card cover and insert the card.
Compact Flash / MicrodrivexD-Picture Card
far as it can go.
Card access lamp
W
Mark
Insert the card until it is locked into place.Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
Basic guide
Card cover
CF card slot
xD-Picture Card slot
Removing the card
•
Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.
Compact Flash / MicrodrivexD-Picture Card
•
Press the eject button all the way in and
let it pop out, then press it all the way in
again to eject the card.
•
Pull out the card.
Eject button
•
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
•
Pull out the card.
EN 5
Power on
Set the camera’s power switch to ON.
To turn off the power, set the power switch to
OFF
.
Basic guide
Set the mode dial to
AUTO
.
SSWF indicator
INFO
button
Control panel screen
LCD monitor
When the camera is turned on, the control panel
screen is displayed on the monitor.
If the control panel screen does not appear, press
the
INFO
button.
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter
Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision.
While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter
adjustment dial little by little.
When you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is
complete.
Diopter adjustment dial
Viewfinder
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AF frame
Setting the date / time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also
included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using
the camera.
1
Press the
2
Use
3
Use
4
Use
5
Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
•
The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
6
Use
7
Press the i button.
8
Press the
MENU
button
MENU
ac
to select [Z], then press d.
ac
to select [X], then press d.
ac
to select the year [Y], then press d.
Y/M/DY/M/D
ac
to select the date format.
MENU
button to exit.
CUSTOM RESET
a
d
c
i
Y/M/DY/M/D
SETTING
Basic guide
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Shooting
1
Holding the camera.
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash.
Basic guide
Horizontal gripVertical grip
2
Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
3
Adjust the focus.
Press the shutter button gently (halfway).
•
The focus is locked when a beep tone is output.
The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing
frame light up in the viewfinder.
•
The shutter speed and aperture value that have
been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
•
The control panel screen is not displayed when the
shutter button is pressed.
Shutter button
Card access lamp
4
Release the shutter.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
•
When a picture is taken, a shutter sound is output.
•
The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts
recording the picture.
•
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking. Doing so
could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
When the camera stops operating
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops
operating if not used for approximately 1 minute. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, arrow pad etc.).
g
Halfway down
All the way down
“Sleep timer” (P. 70)
AF confirmation mark
Shutter speed
Aperture value
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Playback / Erasing
Playing back images
Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken.
q
button
Displays the
previous frame
Arrow pad
Close-up playback
Each time you rotate the control dial towards U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2x – 14x.
Control dial
Erasing images
Playback the image you want to erase and press the S (erase) button.
Use
ac
to select
[YES]
and press the i button to erase.
Displays the next frame
Basic guide
S
button
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Table of Contents
1 Mastering the E-400 .......................................................................................... 14
Describes the camera’s functions and how to operate them.
How to use the mode dial ......................................................................................................... 14
Index .......................................................................................................................................122
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1 Mastering the E-400
How to use the mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings
easily according to the subject. Some of these settings can
1
also be changed according to the shooting environment.
Mastering the E-400
Easy shooting modes
•
Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
•
When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
AUTO
i
l
&
j
/
g
AUTO
PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
MACROSuitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
SPORTSuitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
NIGHT+
PORTRAIT
Scene mode
Advanced shooting modes
•
For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
•
The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned
off.
P
Program shooting
A
Aperture priority shooting
S
Shutter priority shooting
M
Manual shooting
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the
camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions.
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
19 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. (
g
P. 25)
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the
camera sets. (
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the
shutter speed automatically. (
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the
aperture automatically. (
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(
g
P. 28)
g
P. 2 5 )
g
g
P. 2 7 )
P. 2 6 )
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How to set the functions
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 (See below)
•
Setting using direct buttons (gP. 1 7 )
•
Setting on the menu (gP. 17)
Setting functions using the control panel screen
Select an item on the control panel screen and
change the setting.
1
When the power switch is set to
ON, the control panel screen
(shooting information and
setting screen) is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
•
The display changes each time the
INFO
button is pressed.
Control panel screen
INFO
Control dial
button
i
button
Power switch
p
Arrow pad
1
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Basic
2
Press the i button.
•
The cursor (function being selected) on the control panel screen lights.
Cursor
3
Use p to move the cursor to the function you want to set.
E.g.) When setting Sequential / Self-timer / Remote control shooting
Detailed
Display OFF
Direct menu
EN 15
4
Turn the control dial to change the setting.
•
Pressing the i button while the item is being selected displays the direct menu for that
function. Turn the control dial to change the setting.
•
If you press the i button or you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your
setting will be confirmed and the control panel screen will be restored.
1
Functions on the control panel screen
Mastering the E-400
The functions that can be set on the basic display and detailed display vary.
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
Basic
No.ItemsBasicDetailedRef. page
ISO
1
WB
2
White balance compensation
3
Metering mode
4
Card
5
Record mode
6
AF frame
7
Focus mode
Sequential shooting / Self-timer /
8
Remote control
Flash mode
9
Flash intensity control
10
PICTURE MODE
COLOR SPACE
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
11
SATURATION
GRADATION
3
: Can be set k: Cannot be set
10
9
8
1
2
9
4
33
33
k3
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
k3
33
k3
3, 6, 7, 8
5
Detailed
P. 3 9, P. 4 0
P. 5 0
P. 5 1
P. 5 2
P. 4 8
P. 9 2
P. 4 7
P. 4 3
P. 4 3
P. 4 1
P. 3 5
P. 3 6
P. 5 3
P. 5 5
P. 5 4
P. 5 4
P. 5 4
P. 5 4
10
11
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Setting functions using direct buttons
This camera is equipped with direct buttons where functions have been assigned and can be set
quickly.
1
Press the button for the function you want to set.
•
The direct menu is displayed.
E.g.) Setting Sequential / Self-timer /
Remote control shooting
1
Direct menu
2
Turn the control dial to change the setting.
•
Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or 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.
List of direct buttons
The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL
Ja
: Press
MENU
SELECT
GO
Jf
J/
: Press
The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below.
:
: Press i to confirm your settings.
to cancel the setting.
dac
to select the item.
a
:c :d :
MENU
b
button
p
Arrow pad
i
button
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2
Use p to select a tab.
•
The functions are categorized under tabs.
CUSTOM RESET
SETTING
1
Mastering the E-400
Ta b
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.
3
Select a function.
4
Select a setting.
5
Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears.
•
The normal shooting screen is restored.
•
For the menu lists, see “Menu directory” (gP. 9 4 ) .
The current setting is
displayed
Goes to each setting screen (some
functions can be set on the menu).
Function
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Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the control panel screen, direct buttons and menu are described as
follows in this manual.
Control panel setting screenDirect buttons sett ing screenMenu setting screen
Control panel screen
E.g.: When setting Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting
ip: j
Direct buttons
E.g.: When setting Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting
<
/ Y / j
Menu
E.g.: When setting white balance
MENU[W][WB]
/ < / Yi
Control dial
1
Mastering the E-400
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2 Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides
Basic function guides
Take pictures frequently to familiarize yourself with the camera. You can start off by taking
pictures of your surrounding subjects like children, flowers or pets. And from the pictures taken,
try to figure out what went wrong. The problems can often be resolved just by being more
observant during shooting.
Focus: Operating the shutter button
Out of focus seems to be the common cause when pictures taken
2
do not turn out well. In many cases, instead of the intended focus
Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides
on the subject, the back or front of the subject or other objects are
focused.
The shutter button can be half-pressed and full pressed. Once you
are able to operate the half-press and full press effectively, you can
even focus accurately on moving subjects.
g
“Shooting” (P. 8), “If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus
lock)” (P. 30)
However, even if the subject is in focus, the picture will become blur
if the camera moves while the shutter button is being pressed. Make
sure to hold the camera properly so that it does not shake.
g
“Holding the camera.” (P. 8)
Besides out of focus and camera shake problems, the motion of the
subject will also cause the picture to blur. Ability to shoot at a shutter
speed that matches the motion of the subject is essential. You can confirm the shutter speed and
aperture on the displays of the viewfinder and monitor when taking pictures by pressing the
shutter button halfway. Check out these displays during your shooting practices.
g
“How to use the mode dial” (P. 14), “Preview function” (P. 29)
Halfway down:
All the way down:
Brightness: Exposure compensation
The camera automatically determines the aperture value and
shutter speed according to the brightness level. This is known as
auto exposure. However, auto exposure alone may not result in
pictures of your expectations. At times like this, you can adjust the
exposure through increasing or decreasing the exposure value set
by the camera’s auto exposure during shooting.
Increase the exposure when you want the dazzling sensation of the
summer beach or the whiteness of the snow to stand out. And
decrease the exposure when the area to be shot is smaller and brighter compared to its
surrounding area. If you are unsure how much exposure compensation is required, it is better to
take the picture with various settings.
g
“Exposure compensation – Varying the image brightness” (P. 49)
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Color: White balance
There are other sources of lighting like tungsten light and fluorescent light, besides the sunlight,
illuminating the subject. Unlike the sunlight, these lights contain particular colors. Hence, the
same white object shot under different lighting conditions turns out in different colors. Even for
sunlight, the outcome differs depending on the sky conditions, shadow of trees or buildings etc.
White balance automatically corrects the effects from these lighting and enables shooting with
the right colors. Though the right colors can be obtained when the white balance is set to
[AUTO]
, depending on the shooting situations, it may not be possible to get the intended colors.
In such cases, change to an appropriate setting.
g
“White balance – Adjusting the color tone” (P. 50)
Fluorescent light
Tungsten lightShade of tree
A guide to functions for different subjects
This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on
the subject.
Taking landscape pictures
Outdoor scenes such as flower scenery and night scenery are landscape pictures. There are
different things to take note of when taking different landscape pictures. This section describes
taking outdoor scenery pictures such as forests and lakes in daylight.
Changing shooting mode
Outdoor scenery includes both motion and still sceneries. The
shooting method changes accordingly in order to capture a realistic
movement of the subject.
•
To take a picture that focuses on a certain point among a wider
range of the image such as bringing out the depth of a forest, use
A
(Aperture priority shooting) mode and close the aperture
(increase the aperture value) as much as possible.
•
To capture the instant where waves smash against the seashore,
S
(Shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. To shoot a flowing
use
waterfall or river, set a slow shutter speed to capture a scene different from the actual scene.
Exposure compensation can be used even under different shooting modes. Check the image
that you have shot and use + or – to compensate.
2
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Using white balance
The color of water is different depending on whether it is a lake
surrounded by forests or a tropical sea. To capture the subtle
difference in color, try changing the white balance setting.
It may be difficult to use auto settings to capture the subtle colors of
a lake reflecting the leafy green of the trees or a sea surrounded by
corals. Try changing the settings for different situations such as
5300 K for sunny days and 7500 K for an outdoor shaded area
during sunny days.
Changing metering mode
2
Depending on the depth and the direction of the sun, the brightness of the
Improving your shooting skills – Shooting guides
sea differs significantly even in the same composition. There is also a
difference in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees
overlap each other. If you know which are the areas to emphasize the
compensation in the image composition, you can change the metering
mode. The metering mode is set in ESP as long as the camera settings
remain unchanged. The camera automatically assesses the brightness in
the composition and the ESP determines the exposure. To emphasize on
specific partial exposure in the composition, change to center weighted
metering or spot metering, adjust the AF frame to the locations that you
wish to adjust the exposure and measure the exposure.
Changing saturation
There may be times when you could not reproduce the same color as what you have seen even
when you have used white balance or exposure compensation. You can set the saturation to
achieve the color that you want. You can select high or low setting for saturation. When the
setting is high, a vivid color will be used. However, as the image will be recorded with this setting
during shooting, it is recommended to avoid over-setting.
g“A
: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 26), “S: Shutter priority shooting” (P. 27), “Metering
mode – Changing the metering system” (P. 48), “Exposure compensation – Varying the image
brightness” (P. 49), “White balance – Adjusting the color tone” (P. 50), “[SATURATION] :
Vividness of the color” (P. 54)
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Taking flower pictures
Flower scenery ranges from a bunch of flowers in the wild to a field of flowers. The way of
shooting differs depending on how you wish to capture the image.
Using white balance
There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to vivid ones.
Depending on the colors, subtle color shades may not be captured
as seen. When beautiful color shades are not reproduced, check
the light condition and change the white balance setting. The
default setting of white balance is auto as long as the camera
settings are not changed. Auto setting is fine but changing the
settings for different situations such as 5300 K for sunny days and
7500 K for an outdoor shaded area during sunny days will bring
out subtle color shades more effectively.
Using exposure compensation
When shooting a picture with background, select a background
that will bring out the shape and color of the flower. A simple
background will bring out the subject. When shooting bright and
whitish flowers, adjust [
out from the dark background.
F
] to – (minus) so that the flower stands
Changing shooting mode
The method to capture a subject changes according to the type of subject
you wish to emphasize, be it a field or a bunch of flowers. To change the
focus area, set to
aperture value.
•
When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera
will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field), producing an
emphasized subject with a blurred background.
•
When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera
will focus over a wider range (more depth of field), producing a picture
with clear focus.
You can use the preview function to confirm the changes in the depth of
field when the aperture is changed.
A
(aperture priority shooting) mode and select the
Changing lenses
When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, use a telephoto lens to take the picture. A picture
taken with a telephoto lens will appear as though the flowers are blooming thickly and the
distance seen is closer. Using telescopic feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect
but it is easier to achieve the effect when the focus distance is longer such as 150 mm or 200
mm, rather than 54 mm.
g“A
: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 26), “Preview function” (P. 29),
“Exposure compensation – Varying the image brightness” (P. 49),
“White balance – Adjusting the color tone” (P. 50)
2
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Taking night scene pictures
There are different types of night scenes, ranging from the afterglow of a sunset to city lights at
night. Sunset and fireworks sceneries are also a type of night scene.
Using a tripod
A tripod is a must when shooting night scenes as the shutter
speed is slow due to the darkness.
Even when a tripod is not available, you should also place the
camera on a stable ground such that it does not shake. Even
when the camera is secured, you may also move the camera
when pressing the shutter button. Hence, use the remote control
2
or self timer to activate the shutter as far as possible.
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Changing shooting mode
When taking night scenes, the balance of the brightness in the
composition is not uniform due to the intensity of brightness. As there are
many dark areas, using
picture that is overexposed. First of all, use
mode to take the picture. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8
or F11) and leave the shutter speed to the camera. As it is common for the
picture to turn out too bright, adjust the exposure compensation to
-
1.5. Check the aperture and exposure compensation in the
image and change it if necessary. Noise may occur easily when shooting
at slow shutter speeds. Set
occurrence of noise.
P
(program shooting) mode will take a whitish
[NOISE REDUCTION]
A
(aperture priority shooting)
[REC VIEW]
to
[ON]
to reduce the
-
1 or
Using manual focus
For cases when the subject is dark and you cannot focus using AF (auto focus) or when you
cannot focus in time for pictures such as fireworks, set the focus mode to MF (manual focus) and
focus manually. For night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see
the street lights clearly. For fireworks, as long as the long focus lens is not used, it is okay to
adjust to infinite. If you know the approximate distance, you can also focus on something that is
found at the same distance in advance.
g“P
: Program shooting” (P. 25), “A: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 26), “Self-timer
shooting” (P. 40), “Remote control shooting” (P. 41), “Focus mode” (P. 43), “Noise
reduction” (P. 55), “Rec view – Checking the picture immediately after shooting” (P. 69)
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3 Shooting functions
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
•
The scene menu is displayed.
2
Use
ac
•
The sample image followed by a description 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.
to select the scene mode.
Types of scene modes
IconModeIconMode
I
1
PORTRAIT
L
2
LANDSCAPE
K
3
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT
G
4
NIGHT SCENE
U
5
NIGHT+PORTRAIT
G
6
CHILDREN
J
7
SPORT
H
8
HIGH KEY
I
9
LOW KEY
q
10
DIS MODE
P
: Program shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the
subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
•
When the shutter button is half-pressed, the
shutter speed and aperture value are
displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the
shutter button displays the shutter speed and
aperture value on the control panel screen.
Control panel screen display
g
.
J
11
MACRO
r
12
NATURE MACRO
&
13
CANDLE
*
14
SUNSET
(
15
FIREWORKS
@
16
DOCUMENTS
g
17
BEACH & SNOW
B
18
UNDER WATER WIDE
A
19
UNDER WATER MACRO
Shutter speed
AF confirmation mark
Aperture value
3
Shooting functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
EN 25
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 14 – 42 mm f3.5 – 5.6
zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift
3
Shooting functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
Program shift (%)
By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and
shutter speed as illustrated above 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
The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have
selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus
within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.
When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer
range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background representation. Before
shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture.
g
Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
P
or turn off the power. Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
A
: Aperture priority shooting
“Preview function” (P. 29)
Open the aperture
(f-number is decreased)
When the aperture value
(f-number) is decreased
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Close the aperture
(f-number is increased)
When the aperture value
(f-number) is increased
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Overexposed when
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
TIPS
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
J
If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a lower speed, set the ISO sensitivity to
a higher value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
J
Refer to “Preview function” (P. 29).
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
Viewfinder
“ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
g
the shutter speed
indication is
blinking. Increase
the aperture value
(f-number).
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
“ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
Underexposed
when the shutter
speed indication is
blinking. Decrease
the aperture value
(f-number).
moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.
Slower shutter speed
A fast shutter speed can
freeze a fast action scene
without any blur.
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Shooting functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
Faster shutter speed
A slow shutter speed will blur a fast
action scene. This blur ring will give the
impression of dynamic motion.
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Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Aperture value
If the aperture value
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
*The aperture value at the moment when its indica tion blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the
lens.
3
TIPS
Shooting functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
The picture looks blurred:
J
The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultratelephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the
camera.
indication at the
minimum value is
blinking*, the correct
exposure has not
been attained
(underexposed).
Lower the shutter
speed.
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
If the aperture
value indication at
the maximum
value is blinking*,
the correct
exposure has not
been attained
(overexposed).
Raise the shutter
speed.
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 – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
J
If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a
higher value.
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 is also possible, allowing you to
take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
shooting” (P. 29)
g
“ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
g
“Bulb
Open the aperture (f-number is
decreased)
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 while holding down the
(exposure compensation) button.
•
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.
F
Close the aperture (f-number is
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
F
button
increased)
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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.
Underexposure
Overexposure
Optimum exposure
Noise in images
During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are
caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not
normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image
pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in an
environment exposed to heat. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction
function.
g
“Noise reduction” (P. 55)
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. Set the shutter speed to
shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1).
g
“Bulb shooting on the remote control” (P. 42)
TIPS
[BULB]
in the M mode. Bulb
Exposure level
indicator
The picture looks blurred
J
The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter
speed.
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
set the function of the
g“;
Press the < button to use the preview function.
FUNCTION” (P. 68)
<
button on the menu beforehand.
<
button, it is necessary to
<
button
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Shooting functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
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If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the cases shown below when
the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus
lock.
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.
•
3
The control panel screen disappears.
Shutter button
Shooting functions – Various shooting functions
AF frame
Card access lamp
2
While pressing the shutter button halfway, move to the desired
AF confirmation
mark
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.
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
picture adjusted in + direction.
E.g.) When BKT is
set to
[3F 1.0EV]
–1.0 EV+1.0 EV±0
-
direction, and
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