Olympus E-420 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback.

MANUAL

z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”

section in this manual.

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there

are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Table of Contents P. 20

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Camera

Mode dial gP. 4

Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26

Shutter button gP. 16, 31

F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48

Strap eyelet gP. 10

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57

Lens attachment mark gP. 12

Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.)

Built-in flash gP. 68

Hot shoe gP. 70

# (Flash) button gP. 68

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting) button gP. 55-58, 85

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 80, 93

Strap eyelet gP. 10

Lens release button gP. 12

Lens lock pin

Mirror gP. 37

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Basic guide

Eyecup gP. 56 Viewfinder gP. 6

LCD monitor

gP. 8, 9, 36 q (Playback) button

gP. 74

S (Erase) button gP. 82

MENU button

gP. 29

INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40, 74

Tripod socket

Connector cover

Battery compartment lock gP. 11

Battery compartment cover gP. 11

Card cover gP. 13

Card access lamp gP. 13, 16, 100

CF card slot gP. 13

xD-Picture Card slot gP. 13

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14

AEL/AFL button

gP. 37, 49, 84 0 (Protect)

button gP. 81

u (Live view) button gP. 36

Power switch gP. 14

Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29, 85

i button gP. 29

Names of parts and functions

Multi-connector gP. 78, 94, 98

Eject button gP. 13

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Mode dial

The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.

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 AUTO

g Scene mode

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

MACRO

SPORT

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

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 a portrait-style image of a person.

Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.

Suitable for taking close-up pictures.

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.

Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.

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.

• 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.

For taking a portrait-style shot.

SELECT

PORTRAIT1

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Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

I 1PORTRAIT q 10 DIS MODE L 2 LANDSCAPE J 11 MACRO K 3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT r 12 NATURE MACRO

G 4 NIGHT SCENE & 13 CANDLE

U 5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT * 14 SUNSET

G 6 CHILDREN ( 15 FIREWORKS

J 7 SPORT @ 16 DOCUMENTS

H 8 HIGH KEY s 17 PANORAMA I 9 LOW KEY g 18 BEACH & SNOW

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.

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

P Program shooting

Aperture priority shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43)

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 43)

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44)

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 45)

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Viewfinder

AF target gP. 53

Aperture value gP. 43-46

AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 54

White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60

Exposure compensation value gP. 48

Metering mode gP. 47

Shooting mode gP. 4

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Flash gP. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

AE lock gP. 49

Battery check

(ready for use) (charging required)

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Super control panel

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)

Flash charging gP. 68

Battery check gP. 6

Shooting mode gP. 4

Date gP. 15

2008. 08.16

Normal

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69

Super FP flash 1 gP. 71 Noise reduction mO gP. 65 Auto bracket 0 gP. 49 RC mode m gP. 71 AF illuminator T gP. 83 Internal temperature warning m gP. 110

Aperture value gP. 43-46

250 F5.6

+2.0

OFF

arge

BKT AF

Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Exposure level gP. 45

Picture mode gP. 63

Color space gP. 88

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

Card gP. 113

AF mode gP. 51 AF target gP. 53

Flash intensity control gP. 69

Flash mode gP. 66

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 55-58

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

White balance gP. 60 White balance compensation gP. 62

Record mode gP. 59

Face detection gP. 39

The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.

Number of storable still pictures gP. 120

Metering mode gP. 47

Sharpness N gP. 63 Contrast J gP. 63 Saturation T gP. 63 Gradation z gP. 64 B&W filter x gP. 63 Picture tone y gP. 63

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LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

AU TO

IS O

AU TO

3 8

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36)

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP. 71 Auto bracket t gP. 49 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37

Shooting mode gP. 4

Battery check gP. 6

250

Metering mode gP. 47

Flash mode gP. 66

Flash gP. 68 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

F5.6

+2.0

AEL

BKTFPRC

Exposure compensation value gP. 48

AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 38, 54

H-AF

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

Histogram gP. 108

Internal temperature warning gP. 110

Face detection g gP. 39

Flash intensity control gP. 69

AF target gP. 53

Card gP. 113

Number of storable still pictures gP. 120

Record mode gP. 59

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

Sequential shooting gP. 55 Self-timer gP. 56 Remote control gP. 57

White balance gP. 60

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LCD monitor (Playback)

1/250 F 5.6

+2.0 4 5 mm

ISO 10 0

0.0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

[3648x 2 736,1/8]

’08.08 . 16

21:56

100-00 1 5

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 76)

Record mode gP. 59

Battery check gP. 6

Focal length gP. 115 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)

Shooting mode gP. 4

Basic guide

Card gP. 113

Print reservation Number of prints gP. 91

[3648x2736,1/8]

’08.08.16

100-0015

Single-frame playback information

File number gP. 76

Date and time gP. 15

AF target gP. 53

Histogram gP. 76

Metering mode gP. 47

White balance gP. 60

21:56

Protect gP. 81

Frame number gP. 76

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Exposure compensation gP. 48

+2.0 45mm

WB : AUTO

Shooting information

Picture mode gP. 63

White balance compensation gP. 62

Flash intensity control gP. 69

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

250 F5.6

ISO 100

0.0 A: 0 G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

Record mode gP. 59

Color space gP. 88

Names of parts and functions

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Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

USB cable Video cable

Warranty cardInstruction manual

Eyepiece cover

battery

OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

Attaching the strap

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

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

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

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Preparing the battery

Basic guide

1 Charging the battery

Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes)

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

AC cable

2 Loading the battery

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

3 Close the battery compartment cover

• Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click.

AC wall outlet

Direction indicating mark

Preparations for shooting

Unloading the

Battery lock

battery

Press the battery lock to unlock the battery.

It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.

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Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the

camera and the rear cap from the lens

2 Attach a lens to the camera

• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).

• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).

Do not press the lens release button.

3 Remove the lens cap

(

3, 4)

Removing the lens from the camera

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

Rear cap

Alignment mark (Red)

Body cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Lens release button

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Loading the card

Basic guide

CompactFlash/Microdrive

Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go.

Card access lamp

CF card slot

W mark

Removing the card

CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card.

• Pull out the card.

xD-Picture Card

Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place.

Card cover

xD-Picture Card slot

Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.

xD-Picture Card

• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

• Pull out the card.

Preparations for shooting

Card access lamp

Eject button

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Power on

1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.

Power switch

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.

AUTO

2008. 08.16

arge

Normal

Super control panel

OFF

Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter

Mode dial

Set the mode dial to AUTO.

SSWF indicator

LCD monitor

When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.

Viewfinder

Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete.

Diopter adjustment dialAF target

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Setting the date/time

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.

1 Press the MENU button

• The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

NORM

AUTO

MENU button

5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are completely set

Basic guide

Arrow pad

acbd

2 Use ac to select [Z],

then press d

’--.--.

CF/xD

VIDEO OUT REC VIEW

CANCEL SELECT

j±0 k±0

ENG.

NTSC

SEC

3 Use ac to select

[X], then press d

MD TIME

CANCEL

Y/M/D

4 Use ac to select [Y],

then press d

MD TIME

2008

CANCEL

Y/M/D

MD TIME

2008 08 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y/M/D

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

6 Use ac to select the

date format

MD TIME

2008 08 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y/M/D

7 Press the i button

’08.08.01

14:01

CF/xD

VIDEO OUT REC VIEW

CANCEL SELECT

j±0 k±0

ENG.

NTSC

SEC

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

Preparations for shooting

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Shooting

1 Place the AF target on the

Viewfinder

subject while viewing through the viewfinder

Shutter button

Card access lamp

2 Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

Viewfinder

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

AF target

• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed.

• The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed.

Super control panel

AUTO

2008. 08.16

250 F5.6

OFF

arge

Normal

3 Release the shutter

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.

Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

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Holding the camera

250

F5.6

3 8

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Basic guide

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Taking a picture while viewing the monitor

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 36)

1 Press the u (live

view) button to switch to live view

• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

250

F5.6

250PPF5.6

When the camera stops operating

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 86), “SLEEP” (P. 86)

2 Press the shutter button to

take the picture

• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

Preparations for shooting

u button

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Playback/Erasing

Playing back images

q button

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames back

Displays the

previous frame

Arrow pad

Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.

Control dial

Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to erase.

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames ahead

Displays the

next frame

S button

ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

YES

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Indications used in this manual

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the

operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).

In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

Basic guide

x Notes



TIPS

g Reference pages describing details or related information.

To make the most of this manual

You can use the “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P. 137) as well as the following reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information.

For information on the possible shooting functions: g“Shooting guides” (P. 31)

For information on how to operate the camera: g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)

“Using the super control panel” (P. 28) “Using the menu” (P. 29)

Functions available during live view: g“Using live view” (P. 36)

To search for a function from a list: g“Menu directory” (P. 122)

“Index” (P. 137)

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

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

Preparations for shooting

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Basic guide 2

Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback.

Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2

Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................11

Camera .........................................................................................................2

Mode dial....................................................................................................... 4

Viewfinder .....................................................................................................6

Super control panel .......................................................................................7

LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................ 8

LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................9

Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10

Preparing the battery................................................................................... 11

Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 12

Loading the card .........................................................................................13

Power on .....................................................................................................14

Setting the date/time ...................................................................................15

Shooting ......................................................................................................16

Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................18

Indications used in this manual ...................................................................19

1 Basic camera operations 26

Describes the basic operations of the camera.

Using the direct buttons............................................................................................... 27

Using the super control panel...................................................................................... 28

Using the menu ...........................................................................................................29

Resetting to the factory default settings ......................................................................30

2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31

Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.

Basic function guides................................................................................................... 31

A guide to functions for different subjects.................................................................... 32

Focus k Operating the shutter button........................................................ 31

Brightness k Exposure compensation....................................................... 31

Color k White balance...............................................................................32

Taking landscape pictures ..........................................................................32

Taking flower pictures .................................................................................33

Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................35

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3 Using live view 36

Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.

Activating live view ......................................................................................................36

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................37

Using the face detection function ................................................................................39

Taking a picture using manual focus ...........................................................................40

Switching the information display ................................................................................40

Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................41

Enlarged display operation ..........................................................................................41

Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................42

Functions available during live view ............................................................36

The live view mechanism ............................................................................37

AF operation during live view ......................................................................38

4 Exposure 43

Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture.

Program shooting ........................................................................................................43

Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................43

Shutter priority shooting............................................................................................... 44

Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................45

Preview function ..........................................................................................................46

Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................47

Exposure compensation ..............................................................................................48

AE lock ........................................................................................................................49

AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................49

ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................50

Bulb shooting...............................................................................................46

5 Focusing and shooting functions 51

Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.

AF mode selection.......................................................................................................51

S-AF (single AF).......................................................................................... 51

C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................52

MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................52

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................52

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ......................53

AF target selection....................................................................................................... 53

Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................54

Sequential shooting .....................................................................................................55

Self-timer shooting....................................................................................................... 56

Remote control shooting.............................................................................................. 57

Anti-shock....................................................................................................................58

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6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode........................................................................................... 59

Selecting the white balance......................................................................................... 60

Picture mode ...............................................................................................................63

Gradation..................................................................................................................... 64

Noise reduction............................................................................................................ 65

Noise filter....................................................................................................................65

Recording formats.......................................................................................59

Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................60

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................61

WB compensation .......................................................................................62

Setting the one-touch white balance ...........................................................63

7 Flash shooting 66

Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.

Flash mode setting ...................................................................................................... 66

Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................68

Flash intensity control.................................................................................................. 69

External flash shooting ................................................................................................ 70

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................. 71

Using commercially available flashes.......................................................................... 73

8 Playback functions 74

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback.................................................................................. 74

Index display/Calendar display.................................................................................... 75

Information display ......................................................................................................76

Slideshow ....................................................................................................................77

Rotating images........................................................................................................... 77

Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................78

Editing still images....................................................................................................... 78

Copying images........................................................................................................... 80

Protecting images........................................................................................................ 81

Erasing images............................................................................................................ 82

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9 Customizing your camera 83

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

Custom Menu 1 ...........................................................................................................83

a AF/MF .....................................................................................................................83

AF ILLUMINAT. ...........................................................................................83

FOCUS RING.............................................................................................. 83

RESET LENS ..............................................................................................83

BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................83

b BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................83

DIAL FUNCTION......................................................................................... 83

DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................84

AEL/AFL ......................................................................................................84

AEL/AFL MEMO.......................................................................................... 85

7 FUNCTION.............................................................................................85

j FUNCTION ...........................................................................................85

c DISP/8/PC............................................................................................................ 86

8................................................................................................................86

SLEEP......................................................................................................... 86

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) ..................................................................86

USB MODE .................................................................................................86

LIVE VIEW BOOST..................................................................................... 87

g FACE DETECT ......................................................................................87

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display).........................................................87

d EXP/e/ISO ..........................................................................................................87

ISO-AUTO SET ...........................................................................................87

ISO-AUTO ...................................................................................................87

AELMetering................................................................................................87

BULB TIMER............................................................................................... 87

e # CUSTOM............................................................................................................ 87

w+F .........................................................................................................87

AUTO POP UP............................................................................................ 88

f K/COLOR/WB...................................................................................................... 88

ALL >..................................................................................................... 88

COLOR SPACE ..........................................................................................88

K SET....................................................................................................... 88

PIXEL COUNT ............................................................................................88

g RECORD/ERASE ...................................................................................................89

RAW+JPEG ERASE ...................................................................................89

FILE NAME .................................................................................................89

dpi SETTING ...............................................................................................89

Custom Menu 2 ...........................................................................................................90

CF/xD ..........................................................................................................90

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................90

W (Changing the display language) ......................................................90

VIDEO OUT.................................................................................................90

REC VIEW...................................................................................................90

FIRMWARE................................................................................................. 90

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10 Printing 91

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF) .............................................................................................91

Direct printing (PictBridge)........................................................................................... 93

Print reservation ..........................................................................................91

Single-frame reservation .............................................................................91

All-frame reservation ...................................................................................92

Resetting the print reservation data ............................................................92

Connecting the camera to a printer.............................................................94

Easy printing ...............................................................................................94

Custom printing ...........................................................................................95

11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 97

Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.

Flowchart .....................................................................................................................97

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .........................................................97

Connecting the camera to a computer ........................................................................98

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software..................................................................... 99

Displaying camera images on a computer ..................................................................99

Viewing still images ................................................................................................... 101

To increase the number of languages .......................................................................101

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ..................102

What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................................ 97

Downloading and saving images ................................................................99

Disconnecting the camera from your computer ........................................100

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 103

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information ....................................................................................103

Error codes ................................................................................................................109

Camera maintenance ................................................................................................ 111

Tips before you start taking pictures .........................................................103

Shooting tips .............................................................................................103

Additional shooting tips and information ...................................................106

Playback tips .............................................................................................108

Viewing pictures on a computer ................................................................108

Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................111

Cleaning mode k Removing dust ............................................................112

Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions .................... 112

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13 Information 113

Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.

Card basics................................................................................................................ 113

Battery and charger ...................................................................................................114

Using your charger abroad ........................................................................................114

Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................114

Program line diagram (P mode) ................................................................................117

Exposure warning display.......................................................................................... 117

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ........................................................118

White balance color temperature............................................................................... 119

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................120

Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings...................................... 121

Menu directory...........................................................................................................122

Glossary ....................................................................................................................125

Specifications ............................................................................................................128

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 131

Index..........................................................................................................................137

Usable cards .............................................................................................113

Formatting the card ...................................................................................113

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ......................................................114

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ..........................................................115

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1 Basic camera operations

There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.

1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27

You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function.

2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28

You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can

use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.

Basic camera operations

3 Setting on the menu P. 29

You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions.

Descriptions in this manual

The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as follows in this manual.

• “+” indicates operations performed at the same time.

• “” indicates you should proceed to the next step.

e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control

Direct button # + Fj

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

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Using the direct buttons

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

Control dial

SELECT GO

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 super control panel screen will be restored.

List of direct buttons

The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.

No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page

1 </Y/j

2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 48

3 u Live view button Turns live view on or off P. 36

4 # Flash button

2 + 4



TIPS

To assign other functions so they can be set with direct buttons:

j You can also assign frequently used functions to the b and </Y/j buttons.

g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 85), “j FUNCTION” (P. 85)

Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting button

Exposure compensation button

Flash button

Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting

Pops up the flash and sets flash mode

Flash intensity control P. 69

P. 55-58

P. 66

Basic camera operations

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Using the super control panel

Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting.

1 Press the INFO button to display the super

control panel on the LCD monitor.

• Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel.

• Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.

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OFF

2 Press the i button.

• The cursor on the super control panel lights.

ISO

OFF

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Normal

Cursor

The name of the selected function is displayed.

4 Use the control dial to change the setting.

• Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed.

Control dial

INFO button

i button

p Arrow pad

3 Use p to move the cursor to the

function you want to set.

METERING

OFF

arge

Normal

METERING

SELECT GO

Direct menu

For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super control panel” (gP. 7).

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Using the menu

1 Press the MENU button.

• The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

NORM

AUTO

MENU button

p Arrow pad

i button

Basic camera operations

Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

CANCEL SELECT

2 Use ac to select a tab

and d to set an item.

METERING

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

Tab The current setting

Types of tabs

W (Shooting menu 1)

Sets shooting functions.

X (Shooting menu 2)

Sets shooting functions.

q (Playback menu)

Sets playback functions.

Y (Custom menu 1)

Customizes shooting functions. Depending on the function being customized, the function is further separated into 8 tabs (A to H).

Z (Custom menu 2)

Sets the basic functions of the camera.

: Press the MENU button to cancel the setting.

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

The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad shown below. t: a u: c 8: d 7: b

: Press the i button to confirm your settings.

3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the

setting screen.

RC MODE

OFF

0.0

S-AF

AUTO

OFF

is displayed

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

OFF

0.0

S-AF

AUTO

OFF

Function

Screenshot of menu with the Y

CANCEL SELECT

Tab

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

tab selected

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC

/ISO

EXP/

CUSTOM

/COLOR/WB

4 Press the i button to confirm your settings.

• Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu.

For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 122).

METERING

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Resetting to the factory default settings

Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2]. For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings” (gP. 121).

Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]

Basic camera operations

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

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

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

• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].

2 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

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

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

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

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

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

the i button.

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

button.

“Menu directory” (gP. 122).

RESET1

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills

Basic function guides

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

Focus k Operating the shutter button

A picture can become out of focus when the focus in the picture is on the foreground, background, or other objects in the picture instead of on the subject. To prevent out-offocus pictures, be sure to focus on the subject you are trying to capture. The shutter button can be pressed halfway down (half-press) and all the way down (full press). Once you are able to operate the shutter button effectively, you can focus accurately even on moving subjects.

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Halfway

down:

g“Shooting” (P. 16), “Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 54)

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

g“Holding the camera” (P. 17)

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

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

All the way

down:

Brightness k Exposure compensation

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

g“Exposure compensation” (P. 48), “AE bracketing” (P. 49)

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Color k White balance

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

g“Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

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Fluorescent light

Tungsten light Shade 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

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

Changing shooting mode

The proper shooting method varies depending on whether you are trying to capture the silence of a still scene or the dynamism of a motion scene.

• To capture the depth of a forest, focus with a wider range

of the image. Use A (aperture priority shooting) mode and close the aperture (increase the aperture value) as much as possible.

• To capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use

S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. To capture a flowing waterfall or river,

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

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Changing white balance

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

Changing metering mode

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

Changing saturation

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

g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 43), “Shutter priority shooting” (P. 44), “Changing the metering mode” (P. 47), “Exposure compensation” (P. 48), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 60), “[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color” (P. 64)

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Taking flower pictures

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

Changing white balance

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

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Using exposure compensation

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

Changing shooting mode

The proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs

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

• When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the

camera focuses within a shorter range (with a shallow depth of

field), emphasizing the subject against a blurred background.

• When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the

camera focuses over a wider range (with more depth of field),

producing a picture with both the foreground and background in

focus. You can use the preview function to confirm the changes in the depth of field when the aperture is changed.

Using live view

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

Changing lenses

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

g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 43), “Using live view” (P. 36), “Exposure compensation” (P. 48), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

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Taking night scene pictures

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

Using a tripod

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

Changing shooting mode

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

REDUCT.] to [ON] to reduce noise.

Using manual focus

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

g“Program shooting” (P. 43), “Aperture priority shooting” (P. 43), “Remote control shooting” (P. 57), “AF mode selection” (P. 51), “Noise reduction” (P. 65), “REC VIEW” (P. 90)

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3 Using live view

Activating live view

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture.

1 Press the u button.

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

• When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to [C-AF+MF]).

Using live view

Functions available during live view

The following functions can be used during live view.

Focusing during live view

• Taking a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 37

• Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 38

• Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 40

• Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 39

• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 41

Taking a picture while checking the effect

• Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance gP. 41

• Taking a panoramic picture gP. 42

Switching the indications on the LCD monitor

• Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 40

• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 87

x Notes

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

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

• Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop.

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

u button

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The live view mechanism

During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level. While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder. Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In such case attach the eyepiece cover. g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 56)

Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view

Viewfinder

Image pickup device Shutter curtain

Mirror

Lens

Using live view

• The light coming in through the lens is reflected on the mirror and you can check the subject in the viewfinder.

• The mirror is raised and the shutter is open. The image received by image pickup device is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Taking a picture using live view

In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting will determine when and how focusing is performed.

Menu MENU[Y][a][LIVE VIEW AF MODE]

Characteristics of the live view AF mode

LIVE VIEW AF

MODE

IMAGER AF (factory default setting)

AF SENSOR k

HYBRID AF

* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus

website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically.

Using the shutter button Halfway

down

AF operation using the imager

AF operation using the imager (approximate focus)

All the way

AF operation using the AF sensor and then shooting

down

Shooting

Focus lock

Press the shutter button halfway or press the AEL/AFL button.

While holding down the AEL/AFL button, press the shutter button all the way.

Restrictions on

use

* Only possible with compatible lenses.

None

AREA

11 AF

targets

3 AF

targets

3 AF

targets

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Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF]

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1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up.

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a

picture.

Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR]

1 Press the shutter button all the way.

Using live view

• The mirror is lowered and the picture is taken after the focus is locked.

• The image that was displayed on the monitor before lowering the mirror freezes during focusing.

• If correct focus cannot be obtained, you will hear the sound of the shutter but the picture will not be taken.

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

Taking a picture with [HYBRID AF]

1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The Imager AF will be activated and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor.

• When the Imager AF achieves approximate focus, the n mark lights up.

2 Press the shutter button all the way.

• The picture is taken in a similar way as when using [AF SENSOR].

AF confirmation mark

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AF target mark

AF confirmation mark

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AF operation during live view

[IMAGER AF]

When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. 11 available AF targets allow you to focus on a subject even if it does not appear in the center of the picture.

[AF SENSOR]

When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).

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[HYBRID AF]

When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting. The approximate focusing distance is obtained when the shutter button is pressed halfway so the time it takes to actually take the picture after pressing the shutter button all the way is shortened. When using S-AF+MF, this is very convenient as you can hold the shutter button pressed halfway and finely adjust the focus while checking the LCD monitor.

Camera status during AF

Imager AF AF Sensor

Halfway down

All the way down

AF Sensor

Using live view

• AF is performed by the image pickup device. • The mirror is lowered and AF is performed by the AF sensor. (The mirror is down so the image display on the monitor freezes just before pressing the shutter button all the way.)

Using the face detection function

By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically.

Direct button b (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.)

Super control panel

Menu MENU[Y][c][g FACE DETECT][ON]

• In order to use b, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance.

g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 85)

• After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using b, the following functions are

automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING e P. 47

GRADATION AUTO P. 64

LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 37

AF MODE S-AF (B)P.51

ip[g FACE DETECT]

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1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be

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+0.7

+1.0

0.0

+0.3

displayed in that location.

• When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected).

•With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.

x Notes

• During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the first shot.

• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.

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Taking a picture using manual focus

During live view, you can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the

LCD monitor.

Using live view

1 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 51) 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

•In [S-AF+MF] mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AEL/AFL button, you can rotate the focus ring to finely adjust the focus before taking the picture.

• Using the enlarged display can be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 41)

Switching the information display

You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly.

Information display on

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Information display on

+ Histogram

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Enlarged display

(gP. 41)

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Information display

Information display on

+ Ruled lines display

(gP. 87)

0.0

off

Comparison screen

(gP. 41)

+0.3

+0.7

+1.0

GOWB

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Taking a picture while comparing the effect

+0.7

+1.0

0.0

+0.3

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You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the

comparison screen.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 40)

• The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen.

2 Use bd or the control dial to select the setting

value, then press the i button.

• You can take the picture using the set value.

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

• This function cannot be used in g mode.

0.0

+0.3

+0.7

+1.0

GOWB

Enlarged display operation

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

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1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the enlarged display.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 40)

• The enlargement frame will be displayed.

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

• The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.

• Press and hold the i button to return the enlargement frame to the center after it was moved.

3 Turn the control dial to change the magnification (7×/10×).

• Taking the picture or pressing the i button will cancel the enlarged display.

• During enlarged display, AF will not be activated even in the shutter button is pressed all the way. You can take the picture after checking the focus in the enlarged display.

Using live view

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Panorama shooting

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[ 2 ]

EXIT

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.

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• Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject.

1 Set the mode. g“Types of scene modes” (P. 5)

Using live view

• Live view is activated.

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 at the first shot.

• 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.

[ 3 ]

EXIT

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4 Exposure

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 super control panel screen.

Aperture value

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Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Viewfinder

Exposure

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. g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 117)

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

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



TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

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

display” (gP. 117).

Program shift

Aperture priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background representation. Before shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture. g“Preview function” (P. 46)

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When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Shooting mode

Exposure

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TIPS

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

j See “Preview function” (gP. 46).

Shutter speed is blinking:

j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 117).

Viewfinder

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

Shutter priority shooting

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

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

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

Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.

Slower shutter speed

Faster shutter speed

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Shooting mode

Viewfinder

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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 is blinking:

j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 117).

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.

Set the mode dial to M and turn the control dial to set the value.

• Shutter speed : Turn the control dial to set the value. Aperture value: Turn the control dial while holding down the F

• 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.

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

button to set the value.

F button

Slower shutter speed

Exposure

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

•In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear on the super control panel screen. It shows the difference (ranging from -3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed and the exposure value considered optimum by the camera. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear in red on both sides of the indicator.

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 a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g“Noise reduction” (P. 65)

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Exposure level indicator

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

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

To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value:

j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 83)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 58)

In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].

• [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel.

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TIPS

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

Exposure

j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 87)

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

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

exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 83)

x Notes

• The following functions are not available during bulb shooting. Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting

Preview function

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the b button, it is necessary to set the function of the b button on the menu beforehand. g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 85)

Press the b button to use the preview function.

• When [7 FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the b button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor.

b button

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Changing the metering mode

There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.

Super control panel ip: [METERING]

Menu MENU[X][METERING]

Setting display

9 : Center weighted averaging metering : : Spot metering

: Spot metering - highlight control : Spot metering - shadow control

Viewfinder

e Digital ESP metering

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

J 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.

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.

MENU button

METERING

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i button

OFF

Exposure

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Exposure compensation

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

-2.0EV

Direct button F + j

• The EV step interval is 1/3EV.

±0 +2.0EV

Adjust toward –

Exposure

Exposure compensation value

Viewfinder

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

1/3 EV

• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, a red vw is displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator.

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TIPS

To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial:

j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. g“DIAL

FUNCTION” (P. 83)

x Notes

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

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Adjust toward +

+2.0

OFF

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AE lock

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

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

• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.

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TIPS

To lock the exposure:

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

the AEL/AFL button is released. g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 85)

To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:

j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure with the

AE lock. g“AELMetering” (P. 87)

AEL/AFL button

AE lock

Viewfinder

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. The pictures are taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted in – direction, and picture adjusted in + direction.

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

Exposure

-1.0EV +1.0EV±0

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 Number of frames: 3

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Menu MENU[X][AE BKT]

AE BKT

OFF

3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV

CANCEL

SELECT

Start shooting.

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

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

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

Viewfinder

How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode

Exposure

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

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

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

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TIPS

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

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

the exposure value you have compensated.

ISO sensitivity setting

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

Super control panel ip: [ISO]

Menu MENU[W][ISO]

[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according

to the shooting conditions. With the [ISO- AUTO SET] setting, you can set the maximum ISO that is set automatically. g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 87)

[100 - 1600]: Fixed ISO sensitivity.

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TIPS

To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:

j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but you can set it for use in all shooting

modes. g“ISO-AUTO” (P. 87)

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5 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection

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

Super control panel ip: [AF MODE]

Menu MENU[X][AF MODE]

MENU button

AF MODE

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S-AF (single AF)

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

Press the shutter button halfway.

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

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

AF confirmation mark

Viewfinder

Focusing and shooting functions

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TIPS

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

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

conditions in the AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 83)

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C-AF (continuous AF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

Focusing and shooting functions

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TIPS

To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

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

adjusts to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 83)

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

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

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

Near

Focus ring

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

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

• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway and AF is confirmed.

x Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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TIPS

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

j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 84)

x Notes

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

AF target selection

This camera has 3 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. You can select only one of the AF targets. When [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] is set to [IMAGER AF], 11 AF targets will be available during live view. g“Taking a picture using live view” (P. 37)

[AUTO] or P

Focuses using the 3 AF targets.

Q Focuses using the left AF target. R Focuses using the center AF target. S Focuses using the right AF target.

Viewfinder

Center AF target

Focusing and shooting functions

Super control panel ip: [AF AREA]

Menu MENU[X][AF AREA]

•With the [IMAGER AF] setting, target selection is only possible using the super control panel. Turn the control dial to select the AF target.

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F5.6

When selecting the AF target with the [IMAGER AF] setting

Left AF target

MENU button

AF AREA

Right AF target

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Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained

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

1 Adjust the AF target with the subject to be

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

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

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

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

Shutter button

e.g.) The camera focuses using the

center AF target.

Focusing and shooting functions

AF target

2 While pressing the shutter button halfway,

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

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is 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

Card access lamp

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Sequential shooting

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

Sequential shooting j Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is

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

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

x Notes

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

Setting method

(normal shooting mode).

pressed (during JPEG).

Direct button </Y/jj

Super control panel ip: [j/Y/<]

Setting display

Single-frame shooting/

Sequential shooting

Single-frame shooting

Sequential shooting

Self-timer

12-second self-timer

2-second self-timer

Remote control

0 second

2 seconds

• Anti-shock display (gP. 58):

The D symbol displayed next to the icon on the super control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated.

</Y/j button

Focusing and shooting functions

i button

SELECT GO

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Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• When Y12s is selected:

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

• When Y2s is selected :

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

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

button.

x Notes

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

Eyepiece cover

When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, attach the eyepiece cover to the

Focusing and shooting functions

viewfinder to prevent the light entering the viewfinder from changing the exposure. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with an optional eyecup.

Eyecup

Self-timer lamp

Eyepiece cover

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Remote control shooting

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55).

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

• When <0s is selected :

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

• When <2s is selected :

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

Transmitted signal effective area

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

Remote control

Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

Remote control receiver

Focusing and shooting functions

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TIPS

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

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

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

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

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

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

To cancel the remote control shooting mode:

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

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

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

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

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x Notes

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

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

• Zoom is not available on the remote control.

Bulb shooting with the remote control

Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 46)

Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 87) elapses, the shutter closes automatically.

Press the T button to close the shutter.

Anti-shock

You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. This feature can be useful in astrophotography and microscope photography or other photographic situations

where a very slow shutter speed is used, and camera vibration needs to be kept to a

Focusing and shooting functions

minimum.

1 MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is released

from 1 to 30 seconds and press the i button.

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

sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, and remote control shooting). For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55).

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6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

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

Recording formats

JPEG

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

Image with a high pixel count

Image with a low pixel count

Image becomes clearer

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Compression rate

F (Fine)

1/4

(Normal)

1/8

B (Basic)

1/12

Application

Select for the print size

For small-sized prints and use on a web site

Number of pixels increases

Number of

pixels

Y (Large) 3648 × 2736 YSF YF YN YB

X (Middle)

W (Small)

Pixel

count

3200 × 2400

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

1024 × 768

640 × 480

SF (Super

Fine) 1/2.7

XSF XF XN XB2560 × 1920

WSF WF WN WB

RAW

This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. It is possible to edit images taken with the record mode set to RAW data using this camera. g“Editing still images” (P. 78)

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Selecting the record mode

JPEG

For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 88) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 88)

RAW+JPEG

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

RAW

Records the image in RAW data format.

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

Super control panel ip: [K]

Menu MENU[W][K]

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TIPS

To find out the file size/number of storable still

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

pictures for each record mode:

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

pictures” (gP. 120)

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Selecting the white balance

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

Auto white balance [AUTO]

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

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

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

OFF

RAW

F N N N

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Custom white balance [CWB]

You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 119). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 61)

One-touch white balance [V]

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. 63)

WB mode Light conditions

AUTO

5 5300K

2 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day 3 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light

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

n 5500K For flash shooting

CWB

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

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

Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 63)

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

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

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

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Super control panel ip: [WB]

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

turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.

Menu MENU[W][WB]

MENU button

F button

i button

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Setting display

Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO.

Viewfinder

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TIPS

When subjects that are not white appear white:

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

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

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WB compensation

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

Super control panel ip: [>]

Menu MENU[W][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press d.

Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Blue)

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

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenMagenta)

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

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

WB PREVIEW

CANCEL SELECT

AUTO

AEL AFL

OFF

–

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TIPS

Checking the white balance you have adjusted:

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

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

Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:

j See “ALL >”(gP. 88).

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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 [7 FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 85)

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

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

2 While holding down the b button, press the shutter

button.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

3 Select [YES] and press the i button.

• The white balance is registered.

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

b button

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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.

Picture mode

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

[hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Super control panel ip: [PICTURE MODE]

Menu MENU[W]

[PICTURE MODE]

PICTURE MODE

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

MONOTONE

VIVID

NATURAL

MUTED

PORTRAIT

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

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

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

[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white

[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in blue

[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in

[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red

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

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image. [S: SEPIA] : Sepia [B: BLUE] : Bluish [P: PURPLE] : Purplish [G: GREEN] : Greenish

Gradation

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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

[HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject.

filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

image.

cloud with natural blue sky.

skies and sunsets.

blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage.

lips and green leaves.

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

CANCEL SELECT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

CANCEL SELECT

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

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

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

NATURAL

Lo Hi

CONTRAST

NATURAL

Lo Hi

HIGH KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted.

Super control panel ip: [GRADATION]

Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]

x Notes

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

LOW KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

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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. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated. While noise reduction is activated, it takes about twice the usual time to take a picture.

ON/AUTOOFF

Menu MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.]

• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.

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

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

x Notes

• When the g mode is set to X, [NOISE REDUCT.] is fixed to [ON].

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

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

Noise filter

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

Menu MENU[W][NOISE FILTER]

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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7 Flash shooting

Flash mode setting

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

Auto flash AUTO

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

Red-eye reduction flash !/H

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

x Notes

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

firmly to avoid camera shake.

• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the

shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting

with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But

Flash shooting

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

The subject’s eyes appear red

1st curtain

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

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

2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.

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When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2 seconds

2nd curtain

Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

seconds

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain flash fires

seconds

1st curtain

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-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 71)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 83)

Manual flash

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

Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number

FULL (1/1) 12

1/4 6

1/16 3

1/64 1.5

(Equivalent to ISO 100)

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

Aperture (f-number) =

GN × ISO sensitivity

Distance to the subject (m)

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ISO sensitivity

ISO value

ISO sensitivity

Setting method

100 200 400 800 1600

1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0

Direct button #j

Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE]

• Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to

“Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 118).

Flash shooting

# button

FLASH MODE

Normal

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Built-in flash shooting

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 # button to raise the built-in

flash.

• The built-in flash will pop up automatically and

fire in low light conditions under the following modes.

AUTO/i/&///B/U/G/J/r/g

button

OFF

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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



TIPS

When you do not want the flash to pop up automatically:

j Set [AUTO POP UP] to [OFF]. g“AUTO POP UP” (P. 88).

x Notes

• When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the

external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 71)

Flash intensity control

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

Direct button # + Fj

# button

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

x Notes

• This does not work during manual flash.

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

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

intensity setting.

• When [w+F] is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure

compensation value. g“w+F”(P.87)

F button

OFF

0.0

1 0

S-AF

OFF

Flash shooting

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External flash shooting

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

Functions available with external flash units

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

Flash control mode

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

RC mode 9 k 9 kkkk

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

x Notes

• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.

Using the external electronic flash

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

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid

Flash shooting

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.

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*)

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

TTL-AUTO,

AUTO, MANUAL

GN20 (35 mm*) GN11 GN22

Lock pin Lock ring

TTL-AUTO,

MANUAL

Hot shoe cover

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. 5 Select the flash control mode.

• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

6 Press the shutter button halfway.

• Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity,

aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash.

7 Press the shutter button all the way.

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x Notes

100

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

Super FP flash

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

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Super FP flash

OFF

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system

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

Wireless flash setup range

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

Remote sensor

Direction of the emitted flash

30°

Flash shooting

Direction of the camera

50°

60°

30°

3030°

10m

100

100°

5050°

50°

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

the flash.

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

group of the flash.

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

• MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]

• The super control panel switches to RC mode.

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

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

group.

Flash intensity value

Group

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

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OFF

Flash control mode

+1.0

1 / 8

–

Flash intensity

Normal flash/Super FP flash

• Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

LOM

Communication light level

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

Channel

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

5 Select a flash mode.

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

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

flash operation and images.

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

and flash.

x Notes

• Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended

Flash shooting

that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference.

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

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

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Using commercially available flashes

You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M.

1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. 2 Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and shutter speed.

• Set the shutter speed to 1/180 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 sensitivity and aperture value on the camera to match the flash control

mode on the flash.

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

x Notes

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

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

Non-specified commercial flashes

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

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

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.

Flash shooting

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8 Playback functions

Single-frame/Close-up playback

The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 90)

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

• The last recorded image appears.

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

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

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

q button

a : Displays the frame that is

Playback functions

c : Displays the frame that is

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

• To exit the playback mode, press the

• Pressing the shutter button halfway

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

stored 10 frames back

stored 10 frames ahead

q button again.

resumes the shooting mode.

Press the INFO button

(Close-up position playback)

Press the INFO button

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

INFO button

Press p to change the close-up position.

Press p to move the display of the close-up position. When [g FACE DETECT] (gP. 39) is set to [ON], a frame is displayed around a detected face. Press i to move the frame to another face.

Press bd to view frameby-frame close-ups. When [g FACE DETECT] is set to [ON], press ac to move to another face in close-up position.

• Press the INFO button

151515

to return to close-up playback.

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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.

During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.

b : Moves to the previous frame

: Moves to the next frame

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

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

(4-frame index display)(Single-frame playback)

2008

(Calendar display) (49-frame index display)

(100-frame index display)

(9-frame index display)

(16-frame index display)

(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 p to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display.

Playback functions

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Information display

100-0015

[3648x2736,1/8]

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1/250 F5.6

+2.0 45mm

ISO 100

0.0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

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.

INFO button

Playback functions

Shadow/Highlight display Histogram display

Under- or overexposed parts of the recorded image are displayed. Shadows (underexposed) parts will be shown in blue. Highlights (overexposed) parts will be shown in red.

Image only Information 1 Information 2

100-0015

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

HILIGHT

Shadow/Highlight display

Histogram

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100-0015

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

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

[3648x2736,1/8]

21:56

Shooting

information

250 F5.6

+2.0 45mm

WB : AUTO

Overall information

ISO 100

0.0 A: 0 G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

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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, 25, 49 or 100.

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)/[h] (49-frame display)/[i] (100-frame display)

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

When selecting [L]

x Notes

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

Rotating images

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

1 MENU[q][y]

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

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

Original image before rotating

FFF

F button

Playback functions

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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

Video cable

x Notes

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

• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 90)

• 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.

Editing still images

Playback functions

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

Editing images recorded in RAW data format

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

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

Multi-connector

Video input terminal

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Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.

[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the control

[BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on

[Q] Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 or 320 × 240.

dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad.

the screen.

GOGOGO

1 MENU[q][EDIT]

Confirm the data format from here.

2 Use bd to select an image, then press the i

button.

• The camera recognizes the image data format.

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

3 The setting screen varies with the image data

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

JPEG EDIT

SHADOW ADJ

REDEYE FIX

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

CANCEL SELECT

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

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

x Notes

• 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.

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

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

CANCEL SELECT GO

RAW DATA EDIT

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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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. g“CF/xD” (P. 90)

Single-frame copy

1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the

COPY/< button.

COPY/< button

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

Copying selected frames

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

1 Display the images you want to copy and press the

i button.

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

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

COPY SELECT

2 Press p to display the next images you want to

copy and press the i 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.

Playback functions

Copying all the frames

1 MENU[q][COPY ALL] 2 Press d.

CANCEL SELECT

COPY ALL

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

button.

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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Protecting images

Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the singleframe or all-frame erase function.

Single-frame protect

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

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

screen.

To cancel the protection

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

Protecting selected frames

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

0 button

i button

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

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

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

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

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

Canceling all protections

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

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

x Notes

• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g“Formatting the card” (P. 113)

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

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Erasing images

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

x Notes

• When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images. g“RAW+JPEG ERASE” (P. 89)

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

• Once erased, images cannot be restored. g“Protecting images” (P. 81)

Single-frame erase

1 Play back the image you want to erase and press

the S button.

S button

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

button.

Erasing selected frames

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

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

• The selected images will be shown with red frames.

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

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

Playback functions

button.

2 Press p to display the next images you want to erase and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to erase, press the S button. 4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.

All-frame erase

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

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

• All frames will be erased.

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9 Customizing your camera

Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 8 tabs (a to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set.

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC

/ISO

EXP/

CUSTOM

/COLOR/WB

CANCEL SELECT

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

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

Custom Menu 1a AF/MF

AF ILLUMINAT.

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

FOCUS RING

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

DIAL FUNCTION

DIAL DIRECTION

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

CANCEL SELECT

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

S1/C2/M1

OFF

DIAL FUNCTION

DIAL DIRECTION

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

CANCEL SELECT

Use ac to select a function, then press d.

Near

AEL/AFL

S-AF

S1/C2/M1

C-AF

OFF

)

Near

RESET LENS

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

BULB FOCUSING

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

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

Custom Menu 1b BUTTON/DIAL

DIAL FUNCTION

You can also switch the operation of the control dial to the opposite of factory default settings. For example, after setting [P] to [F], in P mode you can adjust the exposure compensation using the control dial and set the program shift using the control dial while holding down the F button.

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Mode Setting j F button + j

% (program shift) Program shift Exposure compensation

F Exposure compensation Program shift

FNo. Aperture value Exposure compensation

F Exposure compensation Aperture value

SHUTTER Shutter speed Exposure compensation

F Exposure compensation Shutter speed

SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value

FNo. Aperture value Shutter speed

DIAL DIRECTION

You can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/aperture value will increase or decrease.

Setting q (rotational direction of the dial) r (rotational direction of the dial)

• Slower shutter speed

DIAL1

• Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

• Faster shutter speed

DIAL2

• Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

• Faster shutter speed

• Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

• Slower shutter speed

• Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

AEL/AFL

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

Shutter button function AEL/AFL button function

Mode

Half-press Full press When holding down AEL/AFL

Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure

[S-AF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

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[C-AF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

mode4

S-AF Locked

S-AF

C-AF start Locked Locked

C-AF start

k kk

Locked

Locked Locked

kkk

Locked Locked

Locked Locked C-AF start

Locked

S-AF

C-AF start

[MF]

mode1

mode2

mode3

k kkk k

Locked

kkk

Locked

S-AF

Locked

k k

Locked

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

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

[mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button. [mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to

AEL/AFL MEMO

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

7 FUNCTION

You can assign a function to the b button (< button).

j FUNCTION

Other functions can be assigned to the </Y/j button.

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

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

determine the exposure.

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

cancel the maintaining of the exposure.

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

[Fn FACE DETECT]

Press the b button to set [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] and activate the optimal settings. g“Using the face detection function” (P. 39), “g FACE DETECT” (P. 87)

[PREVIEW]/[LIVE PREVIEW] (electronic)

While holding down the b button, you can use the preview function. g“Preview function” (P. 46)

[V]

Press the b button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 63)

[TEST PICTURE]

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

[OFF]

Does not allow function allocation.

[j/</Y]

g“Sequential shooting” (P. 55), “Self-timer shooting” (P. 56), “Remote control

shooting” (P. 57)

[AF AREA]

g“AF target selection” (P. 53)

[AF MODE]

g“AF mode selection” (P. 51)

[WB]

g“Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

[METERING]

g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 47)

[ISO]

g“ISO sensitivity setting” (P. 50)

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Custom Menu 1c DISP/8/PC

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

SLEEP

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

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)

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

USB MODE

You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a printer” (gP. 94) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 98).

[AUTO]

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

[STORAGE]

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

[MTP]

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

[CONTROL]

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

[<EASY]

Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 94)

[<CUSTOM]

Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 94)

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LIVE VIEW BOOST

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

[OFF]

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

[ON]

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

g FACE DETECT

When set to g“Using the face detection function” (P. 39) You can play back close-up images focusing on the subject’s face. g“Single-frame/Closeup playback” (P. 74)

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display)

During live view, you can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the composition. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the ruled lines. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40)

[ON]

, the camera will detect people’s faces and automatically adjust the focus there.

Custom Menu 1d EXP/e/ISO

ISO-AUTO SET

You can set the upper limit when ISO is set to [AUTO]. This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 100 to 1600.

ISO-AUTO

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

[P/A/S]

The [AUTO] setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When [AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 100 is set.

[ALL]

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

AELMetering

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

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

BULB TIMER

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

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Custom Menu 1e # CUSTOM

w+F

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

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AUTO POP UP

In AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set to [OFF], the built-in flash will not pop up automatically.

Custom Menu 1f K/COLOR/WB

ALL >

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

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

If you select [ALL SET]

1) Use bd to select the color direction.

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

2) Use ac to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P. 62)

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

If you select [ALL RESET]

1) Use ac to select [YES].

COLOR SPACE

You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g“FILE NAME” (P. 89)

Pmdd0000.jpg

P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB

K SET

You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting with [K].

g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 59)

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cleared at once.

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

Photoshop.

Set the number of pixels.

SET

1 2 34

SF F N SF

PIXEL COUNT

CANCEL SELECT

Set the compression rate.

arge

PIXEL COUNT

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

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

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Custom Menu 1g RECORD/ERASE

RAW+JPEG ERASE

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

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

x Notes

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

FILE NAME

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

[AUTO]

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

[RESET]

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

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

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

dpi SETTING

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

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

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Custom Menu 2

CF/xD

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

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the LCD monitor display during playback. Use bd to switch between k (brightness) and j (color temperature), and use ac to adjust the value between [+7] - [-7].

–5+

CANCEL SELECT

W (Changing the display language)

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

• You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g“Using the OLYMPUS Master software” (P. 97)

VIDEO OUT

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

TV video signal types in major countries and regions

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

NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

PAL European countries, China

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REC VIEW

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

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

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

FIRMWARE

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

the previous screen.

units of 1 second.

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

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10 Printing

Print reservation (DPOF)

Print reservation

Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods.

Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab

You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.

Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer

Pictures can be printed directly from a dedicated printer without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.

x Notes

• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. Moreover, setting new DPOF reservations using this camera will erase the previous reservations set by another device.

• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.

• RAW data are not printable.

Single-frame reservation

Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture.

1 MENU[q][<]

EDIT

COPY ALL

Operation guide

2 Select [<] and press the i button.

RESET PROTECT

CANCEL SELECT

PRINT ORDER SETTING

3 Press bd to select the frame that you want to set

as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints.

• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step.

4 Press the i button when you have finished.

• The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.

CANCEL SELECT

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5 Select the date and time format and press the i

button.

[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and

time.

[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.

DATE TIME

CANCEL SELECT

6 Select [SET] and press the i button.

All-frame reservation

Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1.

PRINT ORDER SETTING

SET

CANCEL

CANCEL SELECT

1 MENU[q][<] 2 Select [U] and press the i button. 3 Select the date and time format and press the i button.

[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.

4 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Resetting the print reservation data

You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.

1 MENU[q][<]

Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures

2 Select [<] or [U] and press the i button.

3 Select [RESET] and press the i button.

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PRINT ORDER SETTING

PRINT ORDERED

RESET

KEEP

CANCEL SELECT

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Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture

2 Select [<] and press the i button. 3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button. 4 Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then

press c to set the number of prints to 0.

5 Press the i button when you have finished. 6 Select the date and time format and press the i button.

• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.

7 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Direct printing (PictBridge)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s manual.

PictBridge

The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.

STANDARD

All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. By selecting [STANDARD] on the settings screens (gP. 95), you can print pictures according to these settings. For details on your printer’s standard settings, refer to the printer’s manual or contact the printer manufacturer.

• The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary with the type of printer. For details, refer to the printer’s manual.

• For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s manual.

x Notes

• Use a fully charged battery for printing.

• Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed.

• The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable.

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Connecting the camera to a printer

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB

port with the USB cable.

• For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual.

USB cable

Multi-connector

2 Turn on the camera.

• The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM

PRINT].

If you select [EASY PRINT]

• Go to “Easy printing” (gP. 94)

If you select [CUSTOM PRINT]

• [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to “Custom printing” (gP. 95)

x Notes

• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.

USB STORAGE

MTP

CONTROL

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

SELECT GO

Easy printing

1 Use bd to display the pictures you want to print on the camera.

• Display the image you want to print on the camera and

Printing

connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable. The screen on the right appears shortly.

2 Press the < (print) button.

• The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use bd to select the image and press the < button.

• To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.

EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT

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Custom printing

1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.

Selecting the print mode

Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.

[PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the

[MULTI PRINT] Prints multiple copies of one image in

[ALL INDEX] Prints an index of all the pictures

[PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print

card and makes one print for each picture.

separate frames on a single sheet.

stored in the card.

reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available. (gP. 91)

PRINT MODE SELECT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

PRINT ORDER

EXIT SELECT GO

Follow the operation guide displayed here.

Setting the print paper items

This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting.

[SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer

[BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on

[PICS/SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per

supports.

the entire page or inside a blank frame.

sheet. Displayed when you have selected [MULTI PRINT].

PRINTPAPER

SIZE BORDERLESS

STANDARD STANDARD

CANCEL SELECT

PRINTPAPER

SIZE PICS/SHEET

STANDARD

CANCEL SELECT

Selecting pictures you want to print

Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away.

[PRINT] (f) Prints the currently displayed

[SINGLE PRINT] (t) Applies print reservation to the

[MORE] (u) Sets the number of prints and

picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.

currently displayed picture. If you want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [SINGLE PRINT], use bd to select them.

other items for the currently displayed picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” (gP. 96) in the next section.

SELECT SINGLEPRINT

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Setting printing data

Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.

[<×] Sets the number of prints. [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the

[FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. [P] Trims the picture for printing. Set the

picture.

trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad.

PRINT INFO

DATE FILE NAME

SELECT SET GO

WITHOUT WITHOUT

2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and

printing data, select [PRINT], then press the i button.

[PRINT] Transfers images you print to the printer. [CANCEL] Resets the settings. All print reservation

data will be lost. If you want to keep the print reservation data and make other settings, press b. This returns you to the previous setting.

CANCEL

• To stop and cancel printing, press the i button.

[CONTINUE] Continues printing. [CANCEL] Cancels printing. All print reservation data

will be lost.

Printing

CANCEL SELECT

CONTINUE

CANCEL

SELECT GO

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11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Flowchart

Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.

Things to prepare

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• USB cable

Installing OLYMPUS Master (Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master)

Connecting the camera with your computer using the provided USB cable (gP. 98)

Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 99)

Saving pictures to your computer (gP. 99)

Disconnecting the camera from your computer (gP. 100)

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software

What is OLYMPUS Master?

OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take advantage of the following.

z Transferring images from the camera or

removable media to your computer

z Viewing images

You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback.

z Grouping and organizing images

You can organize images into albums or folders. Transferred images are automatically organized by shooting date, allowing you to quickly find the particular images you want.

For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to “Help” in OLYMPUS Master software.

• Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.)

z Correcting images using filter and

correction functions

z Editing images

You can rotate, trim or change the image size.

z A variety of printing formats

You can easily make prints of your pictures.

z Updating the camera firmware z Developing RAW images

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Connecting the camera to a computer

Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.

1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s

multi-connector.

• The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual.

Look for this mark.

Smaller terminal

Multi-connector

USB port

Terminal

2 Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

• The selection screen for the USB connection is

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displayed.

3 Press ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i

button.

4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new

device.

Windows

• When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk ”.

Macintosh

• iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master.

x Notes

• When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.

USB cable

USB

STORAGE

MTP

CONTROL

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

SELECT GO

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Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Windows

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.

Macintosh

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS Master 2”

folder.

• The browse window is displayed.

• When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit OLYMPUS Master

1 Click “Exit” on any window.

• OLYMPUS Master is exited.

Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

1 Click “Transfer Images” on the browse window, and

then click “From Camera” .

• The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.

2 Select “New Album” and enter an album name. 3 Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.

• A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

4 Click “Browse images now”.

• The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.

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Disconnecting the camera from your computer

1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped

blinking.

2 Prepare to remove the USB cable.

Windows

1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware”

icon .

2) Click on the pop-up message.

3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window.

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Macintosh

1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the

“Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.

3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera.

x Notes

• For Windows users: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed. In such case, make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close any such applications and click “Unplug or Eject Hardware” again and then remove the cable.

Card access lamp

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Olympus E-420 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Camera

Mode dial

Viewfinder

Super control panel

LCD monitor (Live view)

LCD monitor (Playback)

Unpack the box contents

Preparing the battery

Preparations for shooting

Attaching a lens to the camera

Loading the card

Power on

Setting the date/time

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Indications used in this manual

Table of Contents

1 Basic camera operations

Using the direct buttons

Using the super control panel

Using the menu

Resetting to the factory default settings

Basic function guides

A guide to functions for different subjects

Taking landscape pictures

Taking flower pictures

Taking night scene pictures

3 Using live view

Activating live view

Functions available during live view

The live view mechanism

Taking a picture using live view

AF operation during live view

Using the face detection function

Taking a picture using manual focus

Switching the information display

Taking a picture while comparing the effect

Enlarged display operation

Panorama shooting

4 Exposure

Program shooting

Aperture priority shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Bulb shooting

Preview function

Changing the metering mode

Exposure compensation

AE lock

AE bracketing

ISO sensitivity setting

5 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection

S-AF (single AF)

C-AF (continuous AF)

MF (manual focus)

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

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

AF target selection

Sequential shooting

Self-timer shooting

Remote control shooting

Anti-shock

6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

Recording formats

Selecting the record mode

Selecting the white balance

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

WB compensation

Setting the one-touch white balance

Picture mode

Gradation

Noise reduction

Noise filter

7 Flash shooting