Olympus E-450 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names and the

INSTRUCTION

basic steps for shooting and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

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Shutter button

P. 16, 31

Mode dial

P. 4

(Exposure

compensation) button

P. 48

Control dial (

)

P. 19, 26

Strap eyelet

P. 10

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver

P. 56, 57

Lens attachment mark

P. 12

Hot shoe

P. 70

Mirror

P. 37

Lens release button

P. 12

Lens lock pin

Built-in flash

P. 68

</Y/j

(Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting) button

P. 55–58, 85

COPY

/< (Copy/Print) button

P. 80, 93

(Flash) button

P. 68

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

Strap eyelet

P. 10

Camera

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Basic guide

LCD monitor

P. 8, 9, 36

Viewfinder

P. 6

(Erase) button

P. 82

INFO

(Information

display) button

P. 28, 40, 74

button

P. 29

(Playback) button

P. 74

AEL/AFL

button

P. 37, 49, 84

(Protect)

button

P. 81

button gP. 29

Arrow pad (

acbd

)

P. 29, 85

Card cover

P. 13

CF card slot

P. 13

Eject button

P. 13

Multi-connector

P. 78, 94, 98

Connector cover

xD-Picture Card slot

P. 13

Diopter adjustment dial

P. 14

Eyecup

P. 56

Power switch

P. 14

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock

P. 11

Battery compartment cover

P. 11

(Live view)

button

P. 36

Card access lamp

P. 13, 16, 99

Names of parts and functions

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Mode dial

Advanced shooting modes

Easy shooting modes

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

•

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.

Program shooting

Aperture priority

•

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.

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. (

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

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

P. 43)

P. 44)

AUTO

Art filter/Scene

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.

When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene. Most of the functions cannot be changed.

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.

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1 Set the mode dial to g.

Setting the art filter/scene

PORTRAIT1

SET

Icon Art filter Icon Art filter

POP ART

PIN HOLE

SOFT FOCUS

Types of art filters

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

1PORTRAIT

10 DIS MODE

2 LANDSCAPE

11 MACRO

3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT

12 NATURE MACRO

4 NIGHT SCENE

13 CANDLE

5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT

14 SUNSET

6 CHILDREN

(

15 FIREWORKS

7SPORT

16 DOCUMENTS

8 HIGH KEY

17 PANORAMA

9LOW KEY

18 BEACH & SNOW

• The art filter me nu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu.

POP ART1

Basic guide

2 Use ac to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button.

• To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.

SET

•

Art filters are not applied to RAW images.

•

If the record mode is set to

[RAW+YN]

•

The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.

[RAW]

and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set to

Names of parts and functions

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Viewfinder

AF target gP. 53

Aperture value

P. 43–46

Battery check

(ready for use) (charging required)

Flash

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

AE lock

P. 49

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

Shooting mode gP. 4

Metering mode

P. 47

Exposure compensation

value

P. 48

White balance

(Displayed when set to a

setting other than auto

white balance.)

P. 60

AF confirmation mark

P. 16, 43, 54

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Super control panel

Shutter speed gP. 43–46

Exposure compensation indicator

P. 48

Exposure level indicator

P. 45

Flash intensity control indicator

P. 69

Aperture value

P. 43–46

Sharpness N gP. 63 Contrast

J g

P. 63

Saturation

T g

P. 63

Gradation

z g

P. 64

B&W filter

x g

P. 63

Picture tone

y g

P. 63

Super FP flash

1 g

P. 71

Noise reduction

mO g

P. 65

Auto bracket

0 g

P. 49

RC mode

gP. 71

AF illuminator

T g

P. 83

Internal temperature warning

P. 110

White balance

P. 60

White balance compensation

P. 62

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Metering mode

P. 47

AF mode

P. 51

AF target

P. 53

Record mode

P. 59

Flash intensity control

P. 69

Number of storable still pictures

P .121

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting

P. 55–58

Card

P. 113

Flash mode

P. 66

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

250 F5.6

+2.0

2008. 08.16

arge

BKT AF

Normal

OFF

Face detection

P. 39

Battery check

P. 6

Flash charging

P. 68

Shooting mode

P. 4

Date

P. 15

Exposure compensation value

P. 48

Exposure level

P. 45

Picture mode

P. 63

Color space

P. 88

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the panel on the LCD monitor.

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

INFO

button to display the super control

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

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LCD monitor (Live view)

250250250 F5.6F5.6 +2.0+2.0

AEL

H-AF

BKTFPRC

WBWB

AUTOAUTO

ISOISO

AUTOAUTO

3 838

Exposure compensation value

P. 48

Flash intensity control

P. 69

Internal temperature warning

P. 110

Face detection

P. 39

AF target

P. 53

AF confirmation mark

P. 16, 38, 54

Histogram

P. 108

Flash mode

P. 66

Metering mode

P. 47

Flash

P. 68

(blinks: charging in progress,

lights up: charging completed)

Sequential shooting

P. 55

Self-timer

P. 56

Remote control

P. 57

White balance

P. 60

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Record mode

P. 59

Number of storable

still pictures

P. 121

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

Aperture value

P .43–46

RC mode

q g

P. 71

Super FP flash

s g

P. 71

Auto bracket

t g

P. 49

AE lock

u g

P. 49

Live view AF mode

po g

P. 37

Battery check

P. 6

Shooting mode

P. 4

Card

P. 113

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view.

“Using live view”(P.36)

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LCD monitor (Playback)

1/ 250 F5 .6

+2 .0 45m m

IS O 1 00

0. 0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G: 0

NATURAL

sR GB

[3 648 x27 36, 1/8 ]

’0 8.0 8.1 6

21 :56

10 0-0 015

Battery check gP. 6

Card

P. 113

Print reservation Number of prints

P. 91

Protect

P. 81

Record mode gP. 59

Date and time

P. 15

File number

P. 76

Picture mode

P. 63

Color space

P. 88

Shooting information

Single-frame playback information

Record mode

P. 59

Frame number

P. 76

Aperture value gP. 43–46

Shooting mode

P. 4

Focal length

P. 115

(The focal length is displayed in

1 mm units.)

Exposure compensation

P. 48

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Flash intensity control

P. 69

White balance compensation

P. 62

Metering mode

P. 47

AF target

P. 53

White balance

P. 60

Histogram

P. 76

You can switch the monitor display using the

“Information display”(P. 76)

INFO

Basic guide

button.

[3648x2736,1/8]

’08.08.16

100-001 5

21 :56

+2.0 45mm

WB : AUTO

250 F5.6

ISO 100

A: 0 G: 0

NATURAL

sR GB

0.0

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

battery

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

USB cable Video cable

Eyepiece cover

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

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

Attaching the strap

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

Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap (

). Thread the strap as indicated by the

arrows (

2, 3

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Preparing the battery

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

AC wall outlet

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

AC cable

Battery lock

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

Charging the battery

Close the battery compartment cover

•

Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click.

Press the battery lock to unlock the battery.

Direction indicating mark

Unloading the battery

Loading the battery

Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) Amber blinking: Charging error

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

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Attaching a lens to the camera

Rear cap

Body cap

Lens cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Alignment mark (Red)

Lens release button

Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens

Attach a lens to the camera

Remove the lens cap (

3, 4

)

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (

), rotate the lens in the direction of

the arrow (

•

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 (

•

Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (

•

Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

•

Do not press the lens release button.

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Loading the card

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash/Microdrive

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

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

xD-Picture Card slot

Card cover

CF card slot

mark

Eject button

Removing the card

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

•

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.

•

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

•

Pull out the card.

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash/M icrodrive

Card access lamp

Connector

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Preparations for shooting

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Power on

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned o n. Ultraso nic 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.

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.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dialAF target

SSWF indicator

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.

Set the mode dial to

AUTO

INFO

button

Super control panel

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

•

T o turn off the power, set the power switch to

OFF

Power switch

Mode dial

LCD monitor

2008. 08.16

arge

Normal

OFF

AUTO

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Setting the date/time

SEC

CF/xD

REC VIEW

ENG.

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

’--.--.

j±0 k±0

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.

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2009

Y/M/D

CANCEL

M D TIME

2009 03 01 14 00

Y/M/D

M D TIME

GOCANCEL

2009 03 01 14 00

Y/M/D

M D TIME

GOCANCEL

SEC

CF/xD

REC VIEW

ENG.

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

j±0 k±0

’09.03.01

14:01

Press the

button

Use

to select [Z],

then press

Use

to select

[

], then press

Use

to select [Y],

then press

Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set

Use

to select the

date format

Press the i button

Press the

button

to exit

button

•

The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Arrow pad

acbd

•

The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

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Shooting

Shutter button

Card access lamp

•

The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

•

The card access lamp blinks and the camera start s recording the picture.

AF confirmation mark

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder

Adjust the focus

Release the shutter

Press the shutter button halfway.

Viewfinder

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

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.

•

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.

Viewfinder

AF target

Super control panel

AUTO

2008. 08.16

250 F5.6

OFF

arge

Normal

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button

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

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

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.

“Using live view” (P. 36)

Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while th e cam era 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,

button, etc.).

“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P.86), “SLEEP” (P. 86)

•

The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button to take the picture

•

The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

Holding the camera

When the camera stops operating

250

F5.6

3 8

Basic guide

250

F5.6

Preparations for shooting

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Playback/Erasing

Displays the

previous frame

Displays the

next frame

button

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames ahead

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames back

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

Control dial

button

Playing back images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Play back the image you want to erase and press the

button.

Use

to select

[YES]

and press the i button to

erase.

Arrow pad

ERASE

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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Indications used in this manual



TIPS

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indic ate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (

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

P. 2).

Basic guide

Notes

To make the most of this manual

You can use the “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P.141) as well as the following reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting condit ions and to find the desired informa tion.

For information on the possible shooting functions:

“Shooting guides” (P.31)

For information on how to operate the camera:

“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27) “Using the super control panel” (P. 28) “Using the menu” (P. 29)

Functions available during live view:

“Using live view”(P.36) To search for a function from a list:

“Menu directory” (P. 123) “Index” (P. 141)

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.

Reference pages describing details or related information.

Preparations for shooting

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Table of Conte nts

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............................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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 ca me ra ope ra t i on s 26

Describes the basic operations of the camera.

Shooting guides – 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 – Operating the shutter button............................................................ 31

Brightness – Exposure compensation........................................................... 31

Color – 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 th e 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 condi tions.

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 – 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 sh oo ting 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

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

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

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

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

e #

f K

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNCTION............................................................................................... 85

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

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

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

FUNCTION............................................................................................. 85

................................................................................................................. 86

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AEL Metering ................................................................................................ 87

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

CUSTOM.............................................................................................................. 87

w+F

........................................................................................................... 87

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

/COLOR/WB........................................................................................................ 88

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

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

SET ........................................................................................................ 88

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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 ............................................ 99

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 – Removing dust.................................................................112

Pixel mapping – 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.................................................................................................115

Program line diagram (P mode)...................................................................................118

Exposure warning display.............................................................................................118

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ...........................................................119

White balance color temperature................................................................................. 120

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures......................................... 121

Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings........................................ 122

Menu directory............................................................................................................. 123

Glossary....................................................................................................................... 126

Specifications............................................................................................................... 129

E-System Chart............................................................................................................ 132

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................ 134

Index............................................................................................................................ 141

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

Formatting the card......................................................................................114

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens.........................................................115

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications.............................................................116

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Basic camera operations

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

1 Using the direct buttons to operate the ca m era 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 setti ngs 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[X][w]

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Using the direct buttons

SELECT GO

Direct menu

Control dial

e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/

Remote control shooting

Press the button for the function you want to set.

•

The direct menu is displayed.

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/

2 3

2 + 4

Remote control/Self-timer/

Sequential shooting button

Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 48

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

Flash 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



TIPS

To assign othe r func tio ns so the y can be set with dire ct button s:

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

g“7

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

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Using the super control panel

Control dial

Arrow pad

button

INFO

button

arge

Normal

OFF

ISO

Cursor

The name of the selected function is displayed.

arge

Normal

OFF

METERING

SELECT GO

Direct menu

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

Press the panel on the LCD monitor.

•

Basic camera operations

INFO

button to display the super contro l

Press the

INFO

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

button again to turn off the super control

2008. 08.16

Press the i button.

•

The cursor on the super control panel lights.

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 is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed.

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

OFF

arge

Normal

button to confirm your setting. If no operation

P. 7 ).

Use p to move the cursor to the function you want to set.

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Using the menu

button

Arrow pad

button

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

: Press the

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:

: Press the i button to confirm your settings.

CANCEL

Tab The current setting

is displayed

METERING

S-AF

0.0

OFF

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

AUTO

CANCEL SELECT

Function

Types of tabs

(Shooting menu 1)

Sets shooting functions.

(Shooting menu 2)

Sets shooting functions.

(Playback menu)

Sets playback functions.

(Custom menu 1)

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

(Custom menu 2)

Sets the basic functions of the camera.

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC EXP/

/ISO

CUSTOM

CANCEL SELECT

/COLOR/WB

Screenshot of menu with the

tab selected

Tab

Press the

•

SELECT

Use ac to select a tab and

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

button.

to set an item.

Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen.

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

OFF

0.0

S-AF

AUTO

OFF

CANCEL SELECT

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

METERING

Basic camera operations

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” (

P. 123).

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Resetting to the factory default settings

RESET1

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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 can register settings in advance to are registered in “Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings” (

Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]

[RESET1]

and

[RESET1]

[RESET2]

and

[RESET2]

. For details on the registered functions, refer to

. The camera settings at that time

P. 122).

[RESET]

Basic camera operations

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

•

If settings have already been registered, Selecting

•

Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

You can reset the camera to settings.

[RESET] [RESET1]/[RESET2]

[SET]

T o cance l the registration, select

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

[SET]

again overwrites the registered setting.

: Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see

“Menu directory” (

: Resets to the registered settings.

[RESET]

[RESET1]

[RESET2]

P. 123).

is displayed next to

setting or restore the factory default

[RESET1]/[RESET2]

. You

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

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

button.

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

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Shooting guides –

Halfway down:

All the way down:

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 – Operating the shutter button

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

“Shooting” (P. 16), “Focus lock – 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 came r a is particularly subject to shaking when using live view to take pictures while viewing the subject on the monito r.

“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.

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

Brightness – 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 exposur e c omp e ns ation is required, try taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures.

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

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Color – White balance

Fluorescent light

Tungsten light Shade of tree

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 not be able to obtain the intended colors. In this case, change the setting accordingly.

“Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

[AUTO]

. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, you may

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A guide to functions for different subjects

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

Taking landscape pictures

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

Changing shooting mode

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

•

T o capture the depth of a forest, focus with a wider range of the image. Use close the aperture (increase the aperture value) as much as possible.

•

T o capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. T o 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.

(aperture priority shooting) mode and

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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 for sunny days and 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 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 (center weighted metering) or 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 achieve the desired color. The settings. When the setting is high, a vivid color is used.

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

[27500K]

for outdoor shaded areas on

[e]

(Digital ESP metering), the

[n]

(spot metering), adjust the

[SATURATION]

[55300K]

setting includes two levels of high and low

[J]

[SATURATION]

setting to

Taking flowe r picture s

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 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

[27500K]

[AUTO]

, the camera automatically determines the

for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.

[55300K]

for sunny days and

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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

depending on whether you want to emphasize a single flower or

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capture a field of flowers. To change the focus area, set the camera to

(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, ho wever, 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 t ake pictu res in whi ch subjec ts at different distances appear closer together, giving the impression of a more densely blooming flower field. Using the te lescopic 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.

“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 43), “Using live view” (P. 36), “Exposure

compensation” (P. 48), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

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Ta king nigh t 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 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]

necessary. Image noise can easily occur when shooting at slow shutter speeds. In this case, set

REDUCT .] 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.

“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)

to check the image and adjust the aperture and exposure compensation as

[ON]

to reduce noise.

(aperture priority shooting) mode to take the

[NOISE

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Using live view

button

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.

Press the u button.

•

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

•

When

[AF MODE]

automatically to

[C-AF+MF]

was set to

[S-AF]

(or

[C-AF]

[S-AF+MF]

, it will be set

in case it was set to

Functions available during live view

Using live view

The following functions can be used during live view.

Focusing during live view

•

T aking a picture after selecting the AF systemgP. 37

•

T aking a picture using focus lockgP. 38

•

T aking a picture while adjusting the focus manuallygP. 40

•

T aking a picture while focusing on a facegP. 39

•

T aking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focusedgP. 41

Taking a pic tur e whil e ch ec k ing the effect

•

T aking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance

•

T aking a p an oram ic picturegP. 42

Switching the indications on the LCD monitor

•

Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled linesgP. 40

•

Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situationsgP. 87

P. 41

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]

•

When

[IMAGER AF]

is selected, you cannot use the AF illuminator.

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The live view mechanism

Viewfinder Image pickup

device Shutter curtain

Mirror

Lens

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 w ay you c an chec k on the LC D monitor the effects of exposure compensation or w hite balance. Moreo ver, 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.

Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live vie w

•

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

“Eyepiece cover” (P.56)

•

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 will determine when and how focusing is performed.

[LIVE VIEW AF MODE]

setting

Using live view

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

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 selected automatically.

Using the shutter button

Halfway down

AF operation using the imager

AF operation using the imager (approximate focus)

AF operation using the AF sensor and then shooting

All the way

down

Shooting

Focus lock

Press the shutter button halfway or press the

AEL/AFL

button.

While holding down th e

AEL/AFL

button, press the shutter button all the way.

While holding down th e

AEL/AFL

button, press the shutter button all the way.

[IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF]

Restrictions on

use

* Only possible with compatible lenses.

None

AREA

11 AF

targets

3 AF

targets

3 AF

targets

will be

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Taking a pic ture with [IMA GER AF]

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I-AF

AF confirmation mark

AF target mark

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AF confirmation mark

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3 838

mark

Press the shutter button halfway.

•

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

Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture.

Taking a pic ture with [AF SENSOR]

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.

•

T o focus in advance, ho ld down the 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 pic ture with [HYB R ID AF]

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

mark lights up.

Press the shutter button all the way.

•

The picture is taken in a similar way as when using

[AF SENSOR]

AEL/AFL

button and

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 butt on 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]

Halfway down

All the way down

AF Sensor

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 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.

[AF SENSOR]

setting. The

Camera status during AF

Imager AF AF Sensor

•

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 adjust the focus and metering automatically.

FACE DETECT]

[ON]

, the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and

Using live view

Direct button

Super control panel

•

In order to use b,

g“7

FUNCTION” (P. 85)

•

After setting [g FACE DETECT] automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 37

[Fn FACE DETECT]

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING

GRADATION AUTO P. 64

AF MODE S-AF (B)P.51

(The setting changes each time th e button is pressed.)

ip[g

FACE DETECT]

MENU[Y][c][g FACE DETECT][ON]

needs to be set up in the menu in advance.

[ON]

while using b, the following functions are

P. 47

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3 838

250

F5.6

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3838

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

Information display

Information display on

+ Ruled lines display

(

P. 87)

Information display on

+ Histogram

Enlarged display

(

P. 41)

Information display

off

GOWB

+0.7+0.7 +1.0+1.0

0.00.0 +0.3+0.3

Comparison screen

(

P. 41)

If the camera detects a face, a frame will be 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 will focus on the AF target selected).

•

With

[AF SENSOR]

focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.

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.

[AF AREA]

[HYBRID AF]

, the camera

, the camera will

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

Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 51)

Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

•

[S-AF+MF]

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.

mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the

“Enlarged display operation” (P. 41)

AEL/AFL

Switching the information display

You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing

250250

F5.6

250

F5.6

INFO

button repeatedly.

250

F5.6

button,

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Taking a picture while comparing the effect

GOWB

+0.7+0.7 +1.0+1.0

0.00.0 +0.3+0.3

250

F5.6

3 8

button

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

Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the comparison screen.

“Switching the information display” (P.40)

•

The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press comparison screen. Press

Use bd or the control dial to select the setting value, then press the

•

You can take the picture using the set value.

Notes

•

Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

•

This function cannot be used in

to switch to the white balance

to switch the screen.

button.

mode.

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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Press the

•

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

•

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

•

INFO

“Switching the information display” (P.40)

The enlargement frame will be displayed.

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.

T aking 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 .

button repeatedly to display the enlarged display.

Using live view

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Panorama shooting

250

F5.6

[ 3 ]

[ 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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F5.6

•

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

Set the mode. g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P. 5)

Using live view

•

Live view is activated.

Use p to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the subject with the edges overlapping.

: Joins the next image to the right.

: Joins the next image to the left.

: Joins the next image to the top.

: 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.

Notes

•

Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPU S xD-P icture 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.

[ 2 ]

EXIT

[ 3 ]

EXIT

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Exposure

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OFF

Shooting mode

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Super Control panel

Viewfinder

AF confirmation mark

Program shift

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.

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.

“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P.118)

•

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

•

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

or turn off the power.

on the

Exposure



TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

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

P. 118).

Aperture priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the apertu r e ( d ec rease 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.

“Preview function” (P. 46)

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

When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

Viewfinder

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Shooting mode

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

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.

Viewfinder

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF confirmation mark

Shooting mode

Slower shutter speed

Faster shutter speed



TIPS

Exposure

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

See “Preview function” (gP. 46).

Shutter speed is blinking:

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

P. 118).

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.

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

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

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Slower shutter speed

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

Faster shutter speed

button

Underexposure

Optimum exposure

Overexposure

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OFF

Exposure level indicator

TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultratelephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the cam e ra.

The aperture value is blinking:

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

P. 118).

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 do wn th e

•

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

•

The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000–60 sec. or

•

The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3EV increments as the dial is turned.

•

In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear on the super control pane l screen. It show s the difference (ranging from –3EV to +3EV) 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 ±3EV, indicator.

to set the value.

will appear in red on both sides of the

[BULB]

button

Exposure

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Noise in images

button

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 hightemperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function.

“Noise reduction” (P. 65)



TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

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:

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

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).

Exposure

with the remote control” (P. 58)

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

•

[buLb]

is displayed in the viewfinder and



TIPS

To autom a tic ally end bul b sho oti ng after a specified period of time:

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

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

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

“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 83)

Notes

•

The following functions are not available during bulb shooting.

Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting

[BULB]

on the super control panel.

“Bulb shooting

Preview function

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pres s i ng the

button on the menu beforehand.

the

g“7

FUNCTION” (P. 85)

Press the b button to use the preview function.

•

When [7

FUNCTION]

pressing the view for a preview of the picture on the monitor.

is assigned to

button automatically switches the camera to live

button, it is necessary to set the function of

[LIVE PREVIEW]

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Changing the metering mode

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OFF

METERING

button

Viewfinder

: Center weighted averaging metering

: Spot metering : Spot metering – highlight control : Spot metering – shadow control

: Metering area

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[X][METERING]

Setting display

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 centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF.

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.

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.

HI 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.

SH 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.

[ESP+AF]

Exposure

enables metering

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Exposure compensation

–2.0EV

±0 +2.0EV

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

button

Viewfinder

Exposure compensation value

+2.0

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OFF

Exposure compensation indicator

1/3EV

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 na tural 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 ±5.0EV.

Direct button

•

The EV step interval is 1/3EV.

Exposure

•

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

•

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



TIPS

To adjus t th e expo s ure compensation using only the control dial:

You can set the exposure com pensation value without pressing F button.

Notes

•

Exposure compensation is not available in M and Y modes.

“DIAL FUNCTION” (P .83)

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AE lock

AEL/AFL

button

Viewfinder

AE lock

e.g.) When BKT is set to

[3F 1.0EV]

–1.0EV +1.0EV±0

The metered exposure value can be locked with the 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 (AE lock). Use AE lock

AEL/AFL

button.

Press the to lock the metering values an d the expos ure will be lo cked. The exposure is locked while the pressed. Now press the shutter button.

•

To lock the exposure:

To activa te AE loc k with a set me ter in g mode:

AEL/AFL

Releasing the



TIPS

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

AEL/AFL

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

button at the position where yo u wish

AEL/AFL

“AEL Metering” (P.87)

button cancels AE lock.

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

button is

AE bracketing

The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditio n s whe re co rr ec t ex pos ur e is di fficult to obta in ( su ch as a ba ckl it su bj ec t 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 .

Exposure

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

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CANCEL

AE BKT

SELECT

AE BKT

3F 0.7EV

3F 0.3EV

3F 1.0EV

OFF

Viewfinder

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

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OFF

ISO

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, super control panel.

How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode

Exposure

Depending on the selected shooting mode, exposure is compensated in the follo win g way:

mode : Aperture value and shutter speed

mode : Shutter speed

mode : Aperture value

mode : Shutter speed



TIPS

To apply AE br acke ti ng to th e ex p os ur e va lu e yo u hav e compensated:

Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated.

MENU[X][AE BKT]

is displayed in green on the

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

[AUTO]

[100–1600]



TIPS

To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:

: The sensitivity is set automatically according

to the shooting conditions. With the

AUTO SET]

ISO that is set automati c a lly.

“ISO-AUTO SET” (P.87)

: Fixed ISO sensitivity.

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

“ISO-AUTO” (P. 87)

ip

MENU[W][ISO]

setting, you can set the maximum

: [ISO]

[ISO-

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Focusing and shooting functions

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OFF

AF MODE

button

AF confirmation mark

Viewfinder

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[X][AF MODE]

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.

Focusing and shooting functions



TIPS

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

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

“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P.83)

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C-AF (continuous AF)

)

Near

Focus ring

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 halfwa y 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



TIPS

To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point.

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

When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. When the center AF target.

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

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

•

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

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.

is set with

“FOCUS RING” (P. 83)

[AF AREA]

, AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at

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

Viewfinder

Center AF target

Left AF target

Right AF target

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OFF

AF AREA

button

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When selecting the AF target with the

[IMAGER AF]

setting

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.



TIPS

Another way to adjust focus manually in C-A F mo de :

You can set the

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.

AEL/AFL

button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL”(P.84)

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]

view.

“Taking a picture using live view” (P. 37)

[AUTO]

Focuses using the 3 AF targets.

Focuses using the left AF target.

Focuses using the center AF target.

Focuses using the right AF target.

is set to

[IMAGER AF]

, 11 AF targets will be available during live

Focusing and shooting functions

Super control panel

•

With the possible using the super control panel. Turn the control dial to select the AF target.

[IMAGER AF]

ip

: [AF AREA]

MENU[X][AF AREA]

setting, target selection is only

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Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained

Card access lamp

Shutter button

e.g.) The camera focuses using the

center AF target.

AF target

AF confirmation mark

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.

Adjust the AF target with the subje c t 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.

Focusing and shooting functions

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.

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Sequential shooting

SELECT GO

</Y/j

button

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

Single-frame shooting oShoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed Sequential shooting

•

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).

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

Direct button

(normal shooting mode).

Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during JPEG).

</Y/jj

Super control panel

Setting display

•

Anti-shock display (gP. 58): The

symbol displayed next to the icon on the super

control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated.

ip

: [j/Y/<]

Focusing and shooting functions

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Self-timer shooting

Self-timer lamp

Eyecup

Eyepiece cover

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” (

Press the shutter button all the way.

•

When Y12s

•

When Y2s

•

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

Eyepiece cover

When shooting without looking through the viewfi nder, attach the eyepiece cover to the

viewfinder to prevent the light entering the viewfinder from changin g the exp osure. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with

Focusing and shooting functions

an optional eyecup.

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.

is selected: The self-timer lamp blinks for ap proximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

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.

P. 55).

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Remote control shooting

Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

Remote control

Remote control receiver

Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft.) (indoor)

Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) (outdoor)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

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” (

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

•

When <0s

•

When <2s

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

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 receiv er, or when fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves are nearby, it could narrow the effective area.

P. 55).

Focusing and shooting functions



TIPS

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

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.

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.

There is signal interference. Point the remote control toward the remote control receiver on the camera and press and hold down the CH button and the W or T zoom button on the remote control at the same time for at least three seconds until the remote control lamp on the camera blinks or a beep sound can be heard, indicating that the signal has been received.

To cancel the remote control shooting mode:

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

[o]

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

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

(single-frame shooting), etc.

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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.

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)

Anti-shock

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

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

Focusing and shooting functions

MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCKz]

Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is released from 1 to 30 seconds and press the

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” (

button.

P. 5 5).

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Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Image with a high pixel count

Image with a low pixel count

Number of pixels increases

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 becomes clearer

Compression rate

F (Fine)

N (Normal)

1/4

Application

Select for the print size

For small-sized prints and use on a web site

Number of

pixels

(Large) 3648 x 2736

(Middle)

(Small)

Pixel

count

3200 x 2400

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768

640 x 480

SF (Super

Fine)

1/2.7

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.

“Editing still images” (P. 78)

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

B (Basic)

1/8

1/12

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Selecting the record mode

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CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

F N N N

RAW

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. When you select the

“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

RAW : RAW JPEG : RAW+JPEG : RAW+

or W image size, you can further select the pixel size.

YF/YN/XN/W

F/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/RAW+WN

g“K

SET” (P.88)

YF/YN/XN/W

N are registered

Super control panel



TIPS

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

“Record mode and file size/number of storable still

pictures” (

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

P. 121)

ip

: [K]

MENU[W][K]

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 im ag es 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 exam ple, 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.

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Custom white balance [CWB]

button

You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (

“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.

“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 63)

WB mode Light conditions

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

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

For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day For shooting under a tungsten light For shooting under white fluorescent lighting For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp For flash shooting Color temperature set by one-touch WB.

“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 63)

Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2 000K to 14000K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.

2 3

1 w x y

AUTO

5300K

7500K

6000K

3000K

4000K 4500K 6600K

5500K

CWB

P. 120).

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

•

Custom white balance is set by selecting turning the control dial while pressing down the

ip

: [WB]

MENU[W][WB]

[CWB]

and

button.

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Setting display

Viewfinder

Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO.

–

AUTO

CANCEL SELECT

WB PREVIEW

AEL AFL

OFF

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

TIPS

When subjects that are not white appear white:

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.

WB compensation

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

Super control panel

•

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 w ill become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –.

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Gre en Magenta)

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

•

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



TIPS

Checking the white balance you have adjusted:

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:

See “ALL >”(gP. 88) .

ip

: [>]

MENU[W][WB]

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Setting the one-touch white balance

button

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

PICTURE MODE

MUTED

NATURAL

PORTRAIT

MONOTONE

VIVID

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 bala nce 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]

Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

•

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

While holding down the b button, press the shutter button.

•

The one-touch white balance screen appears.

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.



TIPS

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

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.

to [V] beforehand. (gP. 85)

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]

[iNATURAL]

[jMUTED]

[ZPORTRAIT]

[MONOTONE]

Super control panel

: Produces vivid colors. : Produces natural colors. : Produces flat tones. : Produces beautiful skin tones. : Produces black and white tone.

ip

MENU[W]

[PICTURE MODE]

: [PICTURE MODE]



Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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The adjustable parameters are classified according to the

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

NATURAL

CANCEL SELECT

Lo Hi

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

NATURAL

CANCEL SELECT

+2 +1

CONTRAST

HIGH KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted.

LOW KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows.

[CONTRAST]

[SHARPNESS]

[SATURATION]

[B&W FILTER]

[PICT. TONE]

Gradation

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

In addition to the

[HIGH KEY]

[LOW KEY]

[AUTO]

[NORMAL]

[N: NEUTRAL] [Ye: YELLOW] [Or: ORANGE] [R: RED]

[G: GREEN]

[N: NEUTRAL] [S: SEPIA] [B: BLUE] [P: PURPLE] [G: GREEN]

: Distinction between light and dark : Sharpness of the image : Vividness of the color : Creates a black and white image. The

filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

: Cre ates a norm al black and white

image.

: Re prod uces clearly defined white

cloud with natural blue sk y.

: Sl ightly em p hasizes colors in blue

skies and sunsets.

: Strongly emphasizes colors in blue

skies and brightness of crimson foliage.

: Strongly emphasizes colors in red

lips and green leaves.

: Colors the black and white image.

: Cre ates a norm al black and white image. :Sepia :Bluish : Purplish : Greenish

[NORMAL]

: Gradation for a bright subject. : Gradation for a dark subject. : 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.

:Use

gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.

[NORMAL]

mode for general uses.

Super control panel

Notes

•

Contrast adjustment does not work when set to

ip

: [GRADATION]

MENU[W][GRADATION]

[HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY]

, or

[AUTO]

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Noise reduction

ON/AUTOOFF

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

REDUCT .]

When set to When set to takes about twice the usual ti me to take a picture.

, you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images.

[AUTO]

, noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.

[ON]

, noise reduction wi ll alway s be activa ted. While noise reduction is activated, it

[NOISE

• 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.

Notes

•

When the Y mode is set to X,

•

During sequential shooting,

•

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

MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.]

[NOISE REDUCT.]

is fixed to

[OFF]

automatically .

[ON]

Noise filter

You can select the noise processing level. Use recommended during high sensitivity shooting.

MENU[W][NOISE FILTER]

[STANDARD]

for general use.

[HIGH]

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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Flash shooting

The subject’s eyes appear red

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!/

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

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 when

Flash shooting

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.

S/M

mode, the flash always

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.

0 seconds

seconds

2nd curtain

1st curtain

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain flash fires

Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

2 seconds

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

Aperture (f-number) =

GN x ISO sensitiv it y

Distance to the subject (m)

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).

Flash off

The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised.

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.

“Super FP flash” (P.71)

“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

FULL (1/1) 12

1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5

GN: Guide number

(Equivalent to ISO 100)

Flash shooting

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ISO sensitivity

FLASH MODE

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button

ISO value

ISO sensit i v ity

Setting method

100 200 400 800 1600

1.01.42.02.84.0

Direct button

Super control panel

•

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” (

Flash shooting

#j

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P. 119).

: [FLASH MODE]

Built-in flash shooting

If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 m m on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash m ay pro duce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).

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

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Viewfinder

Flash stand-by mark

S-AF

0.0

OFF

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

button

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.

Press the shutter button all the way.



TIPS

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

Set

[AUTO POP UP]

Notes

•

When [# external flash so it will not function as a flash. flash system” (P.71)

RC MODE]

[OFF]. g

is set to

[ON]

“AUTO POP UP” (P. 88)

, the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the

“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC

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 increa se the co ntrast ( distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.

Direct button

Super control panel

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 compensation value.

Fj

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: [w]

MENU[X][w]

[ON]

, the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure

g“w+F

” (P.87)

Flash shooting

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External flash shooting

Hot shoe cover

Lock pin Lock ring

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 cam e ra ’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

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

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.

Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

•

Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it. You can attach the shoe cover to the back of the eyepiece cover, which is attached to the strap. Put

Flash shooting

the shoe cover back on the camera after removing the external flash.

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*)

9 k 9 kkkk

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

TTL-AUTO,

AUTO, MANUAL

GN20 (35 mm*) GN11 GN22

TTL-AUTO,

MANUAL

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.

Select a flash mode.

Select the flash control mode.

•

TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

Press the shutter button halfway.

•

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

Press the shutter button all the way.

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Super FP flash

50°

100°

50°

30°

60°

Direction of the emitted flash

Remote sensor

Direction of the camera

Notes

•

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.

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 th e 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.

30°

Flash shooting

50°

100

100°

50°

60°

30°

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

Press the MODE button on the flash to set it to RC mode, and set the channel and group of the flash.

10m

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LOM

TTL

1 / 8

–

+1.0

OFF

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Flash control

mode

Group

•

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

Flash intensity value

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.

Normal flash/Super FP flash

•

Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

Flash intensity

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

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

Select a flash mode.

•

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

Press the # button to raise the built-in flash.

After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images.

Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera and flash.

Notes

•

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

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

Flash shooting

•

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.

INFO

button to switch the super control panel display.

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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

Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.

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.

Turn on the flash.

•

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Playback functions

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] (

P .39) is set to

[ON]

, a frame is displayed around a detected face. Press

to move the frame to another face.

Press

to view frame-byframe 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 to return to close - u p playback.

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

Press the

INFO

button

: Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames back

: Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames ahead

: Displays the next frame

: Displays the previous frame

(Close-up position playback)

Press the

INFO

button

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

•

To exit the playback mode, press the q button again.

•

Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

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.

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.

Use p to select images you want to view. You can also turn the dial to switch to

for close-up playback.

“REC VIEW” (P. 90)

Playback functions

151515

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Index display/Calendar display

(100-frame index

display)

(9-frame index

display)

(4-frame index

display)

(Single-frame

playback)

(Calendar display) (49-frame index

display)

(16-frame index

display)

(25-frame index

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 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.

b d

a c

•

, the number of images shown changes between

:Moves to the previous frame :Moves to the next frame :Moves to the upper frame :Moves to the lower frame

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

Playback functions

Calendar display

With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use

to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in

single-frame display.

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Information display

INFO

button

x10x

100 - 0 0 1 5100-0015 1515

x10x

[36 4 8 x 2 7 3 6 , 1 / 8 ][3648x2736,1 /8]

x10x

’08 . 1 2 . 1 6’08.12.16 2 1 : 5 62 1 :56

100 - 0 0 1 5100-0015 1515

1/2 5 0 F 5 . 6250 F5.6

+2. 0 4 5 m m+2.0 45mm

ISO 1 0 0ISO 1 00

0.00.0

A: 0A: 0

WB : AUTOWB : AUTO

G: 0G: 0

NATURALNATURAL

sRG Bs R GB

SHADOW

HILIGHT

Shadow/Highlight display

Image only Information 1 Information 2

Shadow/Highlight display Histogram display

Histogram

Shooting

information

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

Displays the frame number, print reservation, prot ect, 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).

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

*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 .

Overall information

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

Press the information is displayed.

•

INFO

button repeatedly until the desired

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

Playback functions

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Slideshow

When selecting [L

]

button

Original image before rotating

FFF

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. Yo u can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100.

MENU[q][m]

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]

3 4

(100-frame display)

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

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.

MENU[q][y]

•

When set to rotated and displayed during playback. You can also press the

•

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

[ON]

, images shot vertically will be automatically

button to rotate and display the image.

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Playback on TV

button

Video input terminal

Video cable

Multi-connector

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

Turn the ca mera and TV off, an d connect the video cable as illustrated.

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.

Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button.

Notes

•

T o conn ect 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.

“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

Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend

Playback functions

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 pref erences before editing.

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Editing images recorded in JPEG data format

GOGOGO

CANCEL SELECT GO

Confirm the data format from here.

RAW DATA EDIT

YES

CANCEL SELECT

[SHADOW ADJ] [REDEYE FIX] [P]

Brightens a dark backlit subject. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shoo ting. Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad.

[BLACK & WHITE] [SEPIA] [SATURATION]

[Q]

MENU[q][EDIT]

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 dat a to edit.

The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you wan t to edit and do the following steps.

CANCEL SELECT

•

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

•

T o exit the edit mode, press the

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.

Creates black and white images. Creates sepia-toned images. Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen. Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 or 320 x 240.

JPEG EDIT

SHADOW ADJ

REDEYE FIX

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

button.

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Copying images

COPY/< button

COPY SELECT

YES

CANCEL SELECT

YES

COPY ALL

CANCEL SELECT

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.

Single-frame copy

Play back the image you want to copy and press the

COPY/<

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 singleframe playback or index display.

Display the images you want to copy and pre ss the

•

The selected images will be shown with red frames.

•

T o cance l your selection, press the i button again.

Press p to display the next images you want to copy and press the

After you have selected the images to copy, press the

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

Copying all the frames

Playback functions

MENU[q][COPY ALL]

Press d.

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

button.

COPY/<

“CF/xD” (P. 90)

button.

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Protecting images

button

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 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.

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

•

The selected images will be shown with red frames.

•

T o cance l 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.

Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button.

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.

MENU[q][RESET PROTECT]

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

Notes

•

Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.

“Formatting the card” (P.114)

•

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

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Erasing images

button

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.

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.

“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

Play back the image you want to erase and press the

button.

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.

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

•

The selected images will be shown with red frames.

•

T o cance l your selection, press the i button again.

•

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

Press p to display the next images you want to erase and press the i button.

After you have selected the images to erase, press the S button.

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

Playback functions

All-frame erase

MENU[W][CARD SETUP]

Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.

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

•

All frames will be erased.

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C D E F

CANCEL SELECT

DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION

OFF

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

S1/C2/M1

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

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

Use ac to select a function, then press d.

Near

)

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 (

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC

EXP/

/ISO

CUSTOM

/COLOR/WB

CANCEL SELECT

to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set.

DIAL FUNCTION

DIAL DIRECTION

AEL/AFL

AEL/AFL MEMO

FUNCTION

CANCEL SELECT

AEL/AFL

S-AF

S1/C2/M1

C-AF

OFF

For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menu” (

P. 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.

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 using the control dial and set the program shift using the control dial while holding down the button.

[P]

to [F], in P mode you can adjust the exposure compensation

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Mode Setting

(program shift) Program shift Exposure compensation

FNo. Aperture valu e Exposure compensation

SHUTTER Shutter speed Ex posure compensation

SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value FNo. Aperture valu e Shutter speed

Exposure compensation Program shift

Exposure compensation Aperture value

Exposure compensation Shutter speed

j F

button +

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

DIAL1

DIAL2

(rotational direction of the dial)

•

Slower shutter speed

•

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

•

Faster shutter speed

•

Close the aperture (f-number is in cre ased)

(rotational direction of the dial)

•

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 shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select

[mode1]

Mode

AEL/AFL

Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure

button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the

[mode4]

in each focus mode. (You can only select

Shutter button function

Half-press Full press When holding down AEL/AFL

[mode4]

AEL/AFL

in C-AF mode.)

button function

[S-AF] mode1 mode2 mode3

[C-AF]

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mode1 mode2 mode3 mode4

S-AF Locked S-AF

C-AF start Locked Locked C-AF start

k kk

Locked

Locked Locked

kk k

Locked

Locked Locked

Locked Locked C-AF start

S-AF

C-AF start

[MF] mode1 mode2 mode3

k kkk k

Locked

kk k

Locked

S-AF

Locked Locked

k k

Locked Locked

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Basic operations [mode1]

[mode2] [mode3]

[mode4]

AEL/AFL MEMO

You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the

[ON] [OFF]

FUNCTION

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

[Fn FACE DETECT]

[PREVIEW]/[LIVE PREVIEW] (electronic)

[V]

[TEST PICTURE]

[OFF]

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

[j/</Y]

[AF AREA] [AF MODE] [WB] [METERING] [ISO]

For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the exposure separately. For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage. For focusing with the Press the determine the exposure.

Press the cancel the maintaining of the exposure. The exposure will be locked only while the

Press the b button to set [g

“Using the face detection function” (P.39), “g FACE DETECT” (P.87)

While holding down the b button, you can use the preview function.

“Preview function” (P. 46)

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

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.

Does not allow function allocation.

FUNCTION

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

shooting” (P. 57)

“AF target selection” (P.53)

“AF mode selection” (P. 51)

“Selecting the white balance” (P. 60)

“Changing the metering mode” (P. 47)

“ISO sensitivity setting” (P. 50)

AEL/AFL

button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the

AEL/AFL

button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to

button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to

button instead of the shutter button.

AEL/AFL

FACE DETE CT]

[ON]

button.

button is pressed.

and activate the optimal settings.

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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 camer a enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery p owe r. 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.

[5 MIN]

, or The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, etc.).

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)

T o save batter y power, after the su per contr ol p anel is di splaye d for a spe cified period of time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from

[1 MIN]

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 cam era. For details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a printer” (

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[10 MIN]. [OFF]

for the time until the backlight turns off.

[AUTO]

[STORAGE]

[MTP]

[CONTROL] [<EASY]

[<CUSTOM]

P. 94) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 98).

The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you conn ect

the cable to a computer or printer.

Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master

software via PC connection.

Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the

OLYMPUS Master software.

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

Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures

can be printed directly without using a PC.

printer” (P. 94)

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.

“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P.94)

[SLEEP]

cancels the sleep mode.

lets you select sleep timer from

[HOLD]

sets the backlight to stay on.

“Connecting the camera to a

[8SEC], [30SEC]

[1 MIN], [3 MIN]

button,

, or

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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 bright ness leve l 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 adjustm en ts

will not be reflected on the monitor.

FACE DETECT

When set to

You can play back close-up images focusing on the subject’s face. 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 the information display” (P. 40)

[ON]

“Using the face detection function” (P.39)

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

INFO

button repeatedly to display the ruled lines. g“Switching

“Single-frame/Close-up

Custom Menu 1d EXP/e/ISO

ISO-AUTO SET

You can set the upper limit when ISO is set to 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

[P/A/S]

The

[AUTO]

setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When

selected in

[ALL]

The

selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in

AEL Metering

You can set the metering mode when pressing the

•

[AUTO]

performs metering in the mode selected under

BULB TIMER

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

mode, ISO 100 is set.

[AUTO]

setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically

[AUTO].

[AUTO]

AEL/AFL

setting is activated.

mode.

button to lock the exposure.

[METERING]

[AUTO]

Custom Menu 1e # CUSTOM

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w+F

When set to control will be performed.

[ON]

, it will be added to the exposure compensation value an d flash intensity

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AUTO POP UP

[sRGB]

Standardized color space for Windows.

[Adobe RGB]

Color space that can be set with Adobe Photoshop.

Set the compression rate.

SET

CANCEL SELECT

PIXEL COUNT

arge

SFFNSF

1 2 34

Set the number of pixels.

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] [ALL RESET]

If you select [ALL SET]

Use bd to select the color direction. Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta

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

If you select [ALL RESET]

Use ac to select

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.

SET

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

[K]

with

“Selecting the record mode” (P.59)

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The same compensation value applies to all WB mo des. The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all cleared at once.

AEL/AFL

button takes a sample image. You can check the white balance you

[YES]

“FILE NAME” (P. 89)

PIXEL COUNT

You can set the pixel size for the image size

[Xiddle] [Wmall]

Select Select

[X], [W] [3200 x 2400], [2560x1920] [1280 x 960], [1024 x 768]

, or

[640 x 480]

[1600 x 1200]

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Custom Menu 1g RECORD/ERASE

All folders

Folder name 000 OLYMP

Folder number (100–999)

Pmdd0000.jpg

File name

Day

(01–31)

Month

(10, 11, 12 are numbered A, B, C)

Color space

P: sRGB _: Adobe RGB

File number

(0001–9999) After taking 9999 pictures, the counter is reset to 0001 for the next picture, the folder number increments by 1 to name and create a new folder where the next image (file) is stored.

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] [RAW] [RAW+JPEG]

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] [CUSTOM]

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

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

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Custom Menu 2

–5+

CANCEL SELECT

CF/xD

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

(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

to switch between k (brightness) and j (color

temperature), and use

[+7] – [–7]

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

•

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.

REC VIEW

You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the

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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.

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 previous screen.

(Changing the display language)

You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.

For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. software” (P. 97)

NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea PAL European countries, China

[1SEC] – [20SEC] [OFF]

[AUTO q]

. Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the

to adjust the value between

“Using the OLYMPUS Master

Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in units of 1 second. The picture being recorde d to the c ard is not displayed. Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.

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Printing

EDIT

COPY ALL RESET PROTECT

CANCEL SELECT

Operation guide

CANCEL SELECT

PRINT ORDER SETTING

CANCEL SELECT

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.

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 cam era 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.

MENU[q][<]

Select [<] and press the i button.

Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press number of prints.

•

T o set p rint reservation for several pictures, repeat this step.

Press the i button when you have finished.

•

The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.

Printing

to set the

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DATE

TIME

CANCEL SELECT

SET

CANCEL

CANCEL SELECT

PRINT ORDER SETTING

RESET

KEEP

PRINT ORDERED

PRINT ORDER SETTING

CANCEL SELECT

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.

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.

MENU[q][<]

Select [U] and press the i button.

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.

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.

MENU[q][<]

Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures

Select [<] or [U] and press the i button.

Select [RESET] and press the i button.

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Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture

Select [<] and press the i button.

Select [KEEP] and press the i button.

Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press

to set the number of prints to 0.

Press the i button when you have finished.

Select the date and time format and press the i button.

•

This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.

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 the settings screens ( 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.

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.

P. 95), you can print pictures according to these setting s. F or details

[STANDARD]

Printing

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Connecting the camera to a printer

Multi-connector

USB cable

STORAGE

MTP

CONTROL

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

USB

SELECT GO

PC / CUSTOM PRINT

EASY PRINT START

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.

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For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual.

Turn on the camera.

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The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM PRINT]. If you select [EASY PRINT]

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Go to “Easy printing” (gP. 94)

If you select [CUSTOM PRINT]

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[ONE MOMENT]

are connected.

Go to “Custom printing” (gP. 95)

Notes

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If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.

is displayed and the camera and printer

Easy printing

Use bd to display the pictures you want to print on the camera.

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Display the image you want to print on the camera and connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable. The screen on the right appears shortly .

Press the < (print) button.

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The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use

Printing

image and press the

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T o exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.

button.

to select the

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Custom printing

Follow the operation guide displayed here.

PRINTPAPER

STANDARD STANDARD

SIZE BORDERLESS

CANCEL SELECT

PRINTPAPER

STANDARD

SIZE PICS/SHEET

CANCEL SELECT

SINGLEPRINT

SELECT

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] [ALL PRINT]

[MULTI PRINT] [ALL INDEX] [PRINT ORDER]

Prints selected pictures. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet. Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available. (

Setting the print paper items

This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STAND ARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting.

[SIZE] [BORDERLESS]

Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.

PRINT MODE SELECT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

PRINT ORDER

EXIT SELECT GO

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[PICS/SHEET]

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

[SINGLE PRINT] (t

[MORE] (u

) Prints the currently displayed

) Sets the number of prints and

Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected

[MULTI PRINT]

picture. If there is a picture that

[SINGLE PRINT]

already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.

) Applies print reservation to the

currently displayed picture. If you want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying

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” ( next section.

reservation has

[SINGLE

Printing

P. 96) in the

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Setting printing data

DATE FILE NAME

WITHOUT WITHOUT

PRINT INFO

SELECT SET GO

CANCEL

CANCEL SELECT

CONTINUE

CANCEL

SELECT GO

Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.

[<x] [DATE]

[FILE NAME] [P]

Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [PRINT], then press the

[PRINT] [CANCEL]

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T o stop and cancel printing, press the i button.

[CONTINUE] [CANCEL]

Sets the number of prints. Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. Prints the file name recorded on the picture. Trims the picture for printing. Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad.

Transfers images you print to the printer. Resets th e settings. All pr int reservatio n data will be lost. If you want to keep the print reservation data and make other settings, press previous setting.

Continues printing. Cancels printing. All print reservation data will be lost.

. This retu rns you to the

button.

Printing

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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

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OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

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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 (

Starting OLYMPUS Master (

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Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.)

P. 98)

P. 99)

Saving pictures to your computer (

Disconnecting the camera from your computer (

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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.

Transferring images from the camera or removable media to your computer

Viewing images

You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback.

Grouping and organizing images

Y ou 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 Mas ter software.

Correcting images using filter and correction functions

Editing images

Yo u can rotate, trim or change the image size.

A variety of printing formats

Yo u can easily make prints of your pictures.

Updating the camera firmware

Developing RAW images

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

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Connecting the camera to a computer

Look for this mark.

Smaller terminal

Ter minal

USB port

USB cable

Multi-connector

Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.

Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector.

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The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual.

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

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The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

Press ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button.

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The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.

Windows

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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 appe ars. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk ”.

Macintosh

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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.

Notes

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When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.

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Start up the OLY MPUS Master software

Card access lamp

Windows

Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.

Macintosh

Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” folder.

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The browse window is displayed.

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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

Click “Exit” on any window.

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OLYMPUS Master is exited.

Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

Click “Transfe r Im ag es ” on the browse window, and then click “From Camera” .

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The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.

Select “New Album” and enter an album name.

Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.

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A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.

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Click “Browse images now”.

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The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.

Disconnecting the camera from your computer

Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.

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Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows

In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon .

Click on the pop-up message.

Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window.

Macintosh

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.

Unplug the USB cable from the camera.

Notes

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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

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

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.

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