Olympus E-5 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

Basic guide P. 2

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

MANUAL

z 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.

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

taking important photographs.

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

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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

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

Table of Contents P. 23

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Camera

Hot shoe gP. 78, 82

Built-in flash gP. 76

LIGHT button gP. 13

Control panel gP. 5

(White balance)

button gP. 67

F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 47

ISO button gP. 50

Shutter button gP. 15, 36

Sub dial (k) gP. 19

White balance sensor gP. 67

(Preview) button gP. 46

Lens attachment mark gP. 11

Mount (

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

Mirror

#UP (Flash pop-up) button gP. 76

)

External flash connector gP. 82

# (Flash) button gP. 75 w (Flash intensity control) button gP. 76

MODE button gP. 41-45 </Y/j (Remote control/Selftimer/Sequential shooting) button gP. 59-60

AF button gP. 53 G (Metering) button gP. 46

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 96, 123

Strap eyelet gP. 9

USB connector gP. 124, 127

HDMI mini connector (Type C)gP. 92

Microphone connector

P. 84, P. 94

Built-in microphone (Monaural)gP. 84, P. 94

AV OUT connector (Monaural) (AV OUT)

gP. 91

Connector cover

Remote cable connector

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 60

Lens release button gP. 11

Lens lock pin

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Basic guide

Eyecup

Viewfinder gP. 4 LCD monitor gP. 7, 8, 36

Eyepiece shutter lever gP. 60

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 13

MENU button gP. 22

INFO

(Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 89

Tripod socket

Illumination sensor

gP. 99

q (Playback) button gP. 18, 86

D (Erase) button

gP. 18, 98

Battery compartment lock gP. 10

Power switch gP. 13

u (Live view) button gP. 35

AEL/AFL button

gP. 48, 105 0 (Protect) button gP. 97

Main dial (j) gP. 19

Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 22 i button gP. 22

Fn button gP. 106

(AF target) button

gP. 56 n (Movie) button gP. 83

Speaker gP. 109

Card cover gP. 12

SD card slot gP. 12

Eject button gP. 12

CF card slot gP. 12

Card access lamp gP. 12, 15

Battery compartment cover gP. 10

Names of parts and functions

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Viewfinder

AF target gP. 56

Spot metering area gP. 46

Aperture value gP. 41-45

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

Super FP flash gP. 79

Metering mode gP. 46

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 59

Image stabilizer gP. 62

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 66

AE lock gP. 48

Flash intensity control gP. 76

AF confirmation mark gP. 15, 36

Flash gP. 73 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

Auto bracket gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

ISO sensitivity value gP. 50

Battery check gP. 13

Exposure level indicator gP. 44 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47 Horizontal level indicator gP. 110

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Control panel

Basic guide

AF mode gP. 53

Auto bracket gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

Flash mode gP. 73

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

Sequential shooting gP. 59

Exposure level indicator gP. 44 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47 Horizontal level indicator gP. 110

Metering mode gP. 46

Record mode gP. 64

White balance gP. 66, 68

Picture mode (Monotone) gP. 70

Battery check gP. 13

Image stabilizer gP. 62

Names of parts and functions

Self-timer gP. 60

Aperture value gP. 41-45

Remote control gP. 60

AF target gP. 56

Number of storable still pictures gP. 144

Multiple exposure gP. 51

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Super control panel

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)

MYSET gP. 100

Flash charging gP. 76

Battery check gP. 13

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

Date gP. 14

2010. 09.01

mall

Super Fine

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47 Exposure level indicator gP. 44 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 76

Multiple exposure i gP. 51 Super FP flash h gP. 79 Noise reduction ml gP. 72 Auto bracket 0 gP. 49, 51, 69, 77 Color space  gP. 114 RC mode m gP. 80 Image stabilizer HIt gP. 62 AF illuminator T gP. 103 Internal temperature warning m gP. 133

Aperture value gP. 41-45

250 F5.6

+2.0

FP BKT

sRGB

OFF

ISIS

Exposure compensation value gP. 47 Exposure level gP. 44

Picture mode gP. 70

Image stabilizer gP. 62

Flash mode gP. 73

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 59-60

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

White balance gP. 66 White balance compensation gP. 68

Card gP. 136

AF mode gP. 53 AF target gP. 56

Flash intensity control gP. 76

Record mode gP. 64

Face detection gP. 38

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

Number of storable still pictures gP. 144

Metering mode gP. 46

Aspect ratio gP. 65

Sharpness N gP. 70 Contrast J gP. 70 Saturation T gP. 70 Gradation z gP. 70 B&W filter x gP. 70 Picture tone y gP. 70

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LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

ISO

400

+2.0

1023

S-AF

45:30

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35)

Aspect ratio gP. 65

Sequential shooting gP. 59 Self-timer gP. 60 Remote control gP. 60

White balance gP. 66

Picture mode gP. 70

AF confirmation mark gP. 15

Flash gP. 76 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

Battery check gP. 13

Internal temperature warning gP. 133

Flash mode gP. 73

Metering mode gP. 46

Card gP. 136 Super FP flash s gP. 79 RC mode q gP. 80 Auto bracket t gP. 49, 51, 69, 77 Multiple exposure igP. 51 Home position p gP. 58 Face detection g gP. 38 MOVIE R gP. 84 Image stabilizer vws gP. 62

Basic guide

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

AE lock u gP. 48

MYSET gP. 100

Flash intensity control gP. 76

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

AF mode gP. 53

S-AF

ISO

400

+2.0

AEL

BKT

FPCF

250

F5.6

Histogram gP. 39

+2.0

Exposure compensation value gP. 47

Aperture value gP. 41-45

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

4:34:3

45:30

1023

Movie record modegP. 84 Available recording timegP. 144

Number of storable still pictures gP. 144

Exposure compensation indicator Flash intensity control indicator gP. 76

Record mode

gP. 64

gP. 47

Names of parts and functions

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LCD monitor (Playback)

[

4032x3024, 1/8

]

2010.09.01

21:56

100-0015

1.0

F5.6

100

0.0

ISO

250

NATURAL

2.0

WBAUTO

G±0

A±0

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 89)

Flash intensity control gP. 76

Battery check gP. 13

Record mode gP. 64

Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64

Focal length gP. 138 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)

Aperture value gP. 41-45

Protect gP. 97

Print reservation Number of prints gP. 121

Aspect border gP. 65

2010.09.01

Date and time gP. 14

[

4032x3024,1/8

21:56

Aspect ratio gP. 65, 115

Card gP. 136

Frame number

File number

AF target gP. 56

Histogram gP. 89

100-0015

Exposure compensation gP. 47

]

Overall displaySimplified display

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

2.0

1.0

WBAUTO

AF adjustment gP. 118

White balance gP. 66

Picture mode gP. 70

White balance compensation gP. 68

Color space gP. 114

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

250

ISO

A±0

NATURAL

100-0015

Metering mode gP. 46

F5.6

0.0

100

G±0

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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.

Basic guide

Camera Body cap Strap BLM-5 Lithium

BCM-5 Lithium ion charger

• OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

USB cable AV cable (Monaural)

ion battery

Attaching the strap

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

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

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

Preparations for shooting

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Preparing the battery

1 Charging the battery

Remove the protection cap from the battery.

Amber light : Charging in progress OFF : Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours) Amber blinking: Charging error

BCM-5 Lithium ion charger

BLM-5 Lithium ion battery

AC cable

AC wall outlet

2 Loading the battery

Battery contact terminals

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery

compartment lock in the direction of E

Unloading the battery

Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Turn the camera upside-down to remove the battery.

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

Battery lock

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Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the camera

and the rear cap from the lens

Rear cap

Basic guide

2 Attach a lens to the camera

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

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

• Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

• Do not press the lens release button.

3 Remove the lens cap

3, 4)

(

Removing the lens from the camera

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

Alignment mark (Red)

Body cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Preparations for shooting

• Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

Lens release button

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Loading the card

Compact Flash

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the CF card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) into the slot as far as it can go (

Card cover

Connector

Card access lamp

CF card slot

Removing the card

Compact Flash

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

• Pull out the card.

Card access lamp

SD Card

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to

as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place (3) .

Front side

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

SD Card slot

SD Card

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

• Pull out the card.

Eject button

• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card.

• The power is turned off if you load or remove the card with the power on.

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Power on

1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON

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

Basic guide

LIGHT button

Turns the control panel light on and off.

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s

Control panel

Power switch

When the camera is turned on, the battery check is displayed on the control panel.

Lit up (ready for use)

Lit up (battery power is low)

Blinks (charging required)

OFF

Viewfinder

diopter

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

Diopter adjustment dial AF target

Preparations for shooting

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Setting the date/time

Dat

ith

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

1 Press the MENU button

• The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE

IMAGE ASPECT

4:3

MENU button

5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are completely set

BACK SET

2 Use ac to select [d],

then press d

’--.--.

REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE

ENG.

SEC

SETBACK

M D TIME

2010 09 01 14 00

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

6 Use ac to select the

date format

3 Use ac to select

[X], then press d

MD TIME

Y/M/D

M D TIME

2010 09 01 14 00

7 Press the i button

CANCEL

4 Use ac to select [Y],

then press d

M D TIME

2010

Y/M/D

REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRM

8 Press the MENU button

CANCEL

to exit

Arrow pad

acbd

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

’10.09.01

14:01

ENG.

SEC

SETBACK

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Shooting

1 Place the AF target on the

subject while viewing through the viewfinder

Viewfinder

Basic guide

Shutter button

2 Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

Viewfinder

AF target

Aperture value

AF confirmation mark

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

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

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

Shutter speed

Control panel

Card access lamp

3 Release the shutter

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

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

Preparations for shooting

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

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250

F5.6

IS O-A

20 0

Holding the camera

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Taking a picture while viewing the monitor

1 Press the u (live

view) button to switch to live view

• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

ISO-A

200

250

F5.6

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 35)

u button

2 Press the shutter button to

383838

take the picture

• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

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Basic guide

Recording a movie

During live view shooting, you can record a movie.

1 Press the u (live view)

button to switch to live view

• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

u button

n button

2 Adjust the focus

• Press the shutter button halfway.

3 Press the n button to begin recording

• Press the n button again to end recording.

• During recording a movie, press the shutter button to shoot a still picture.

Shutter button

Preparations for shooting

When the camera stops operating

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight gets darker to save battery power. (when the super control panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 109), “SLEEP” (P. 108)

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Playback/Erasing

Playing back images

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

q button

Displays the

frame

Arrow pad

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

Main dial

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

Use k to forward the frames.

Displays the

next frame

D button

ERASE

YES

BACK SET

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Basic operations

There are three basic ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20

You can make the function settings with the main dial or sub dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel and super control panel while you are setting a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing the subject in the viewfinder and for quickly operating the camera while checking the settings on the control panel.

Setting while looking at the super control panel gP. 21

You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings. During live view, you can make the function settings with the live control (gP. 37) while checking the actual image that will be recorded.

Setting on the menu gP. 22

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

Basic guide

Sub dial

Main dial

Basic operations

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Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

There are two ways to use the direct buttons.

Sub dial

Main dial

P. 59-60

1 While holding down a direct

button, turn the main dial or sub dial

• Release the button to set the function.

321

After pressing one or two buttons at the same time, turn the main dial or sub dial

• The function remains selected for approximately 8 seconds. You can turn the dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed during that time, the setting for that function is then set. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 107)

List of direct buttons

No.

1+2

2+4

3+5

4+5

5+6

Direct

buttons

MODE

</Y/j

AF+MODE

# j Sets flash mode P. 73

w k Flash intensity control P. 76

WB j/k Sets white balance P. 66

MODE + WB j/k WB bracketing P. 69

F j/k Exposure compensation P. 47

w+F j/k Flash intensity control P. 76

WB + F j/k WB compensation P. 68

ISO j/k Sets ISO sensitivity P. 50

F + ISO j/k RESET/MYSET P. 101

P j/k AF target selection P. 56

Dial Function Ref. page

j Sets AF mode P. 53

k Sets metering mode P. 46

j Shooting mode (P/A/S/M, etc.) P. 41

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential

shooting

j/k AE bracketing P. 49

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Setting while looking at the super control panel

SINGLE

1 Press the INFO button to

display the super control panel

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

• During live view, the live control is displayed. g“Using the live control to operate the camera” (P. 37) g“KCONTROL SETTINGS” (P. 109)

INFO button

Sub dial

Main dial

Basic guide

2010. 09.01

arge

Normal

2 Press the i button

OFF

ISIS

p Arrow pad

3 Use p to move the cursor to

the function you want to set, and change the setting with the dial

RECOMMENDED ISO

j /< /Y

OFF

ISIS

Displays the selected function name

arge

Normal

OFF

ISIS

Cursor lights

arge

Normal

Direct menu

SINGLE

For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super control panel” (gP. 6).

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

i button

Basic operations

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Setting on the menu

1 Press the MENU button

to display the menu

CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE

Operation guide

Press the MENU button to go back one screen

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK SET

Press the i button to confirm the setting

4:3

MENU button

2 Use ac to select a tab, then press d

W Shooting menu 1 X Shooting menu 2

q Playback menu

c Custom menu : Customizes shooting functions. This

menu is further divided into 10 tabs, A through J.

d Setup menu : Sets the basic functions of the camera.

Function

3 Use ac to select a

function and d to go to the setting screen

IMAGE STABILIZER

BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

RC MODE

SETBACK

4 Press the i button to confirm the setting

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

Sub dial

p Arrow pad

Tab

IMAGE STABILIZER BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

# RC MODE

The current setting is displayed

IMAGE STABILIZER

BRACKETINGג MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

RC MODE

IS.1

OFF OFF

Main dial

i button

IS.1

OFF OFF

SETBACK

IS.1

IMAGE STABILIZER

I.S. 1

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

FOCAL LENGTH

50 mm

SETBACK

Using the dials to select a menu

• Selecting a function and rotating the main dial automatically

4:3

changes the tab and allows you to select a function on the next tab.

CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE

IMAGE ASPECT

SETBACK SETBACK

(ac)

4:3

(bd)

CARD SETUP

RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE

IMAGE ASPECT

For details on the funct ions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 146).

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Table of Contents

Basic guide 2

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

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

Preparations for shooting ..............................................................................................9

Basic operations ..........................................................................................................19

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

Viewfinder......................................................................................................4

Control panel.................................................................................................5

Super control panel.......................................................................................6

LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................7

LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................8

Unpack the box contents...............................................................................9

Preparing the battery...................................................................................10

Attaching a lens to the camera....................................................................11

Loading the card..........................................................................................12

Power on .....................................................................................................13

Setting the date/time ...................................................................................14

Shooting ......................................................................................................15

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

Basic operations..........................................................................................19

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera ..........................................20

Setting while looking at the super control panel..........................................21

Setting on the menu ....................................................................................22

1 Using live view 35

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

Activating live view ......................................................................................................35

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................36

Using the live control to operate the camera ...............................................................37

Using the face detection function ................................................................................38

Taking a picture using manual focus ...........................................................................38

Switching the information display ................................................................................39

Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................40

Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................40

Functions available during live view............................................................35

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2 Exposure 41

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

Program shooting ........................................................................................................41

Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................42

Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................43

Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................44

Bulb shooting...............................................................................................................45

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

Changing the metering mode......................................................................................46

Exposure compensation..............................................................................................47

AE lock ........................................................................................................................48

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

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

ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................51

Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................51

3 Focusing and shooting functions 53

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

AF mode selection.......................................................................................................53

AF target selection.......................................................................................................56

Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................59

Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................60

Remote control shooting..............................................................................................60

Anti-shock....................................................................................................................62

Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................62

S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................53

C-AF (continuous AF) .................................................................................54

MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................54

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................55

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)......................55

Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................58

4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 64

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................64

Setting the image aspect.............................................................................................65

Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................66

Recording formats.......................................................................................64

Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................65

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................67

WB compensation.......................................................................................68

Setting the one-touch white balance...........................................................69

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WB bracketing .............................................................................................................69

Picture mode ...............................................................................................................70

Noise reduction............................................................................................................72

Noise filter....................................................................................................................72

5 Flash shooting 73

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

Flash mode setting ......................................................................................................73

Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................76

Flash intensity control..................................................................................................76

Flash bracketing ..........................................................................................................77

External flash shooting ................................................................................................78

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.................................................80

Using commercially available flashes..........................................................................82

6 Recording and viewing movies 83

Describes movie recording method and functions.

Recording movies........................................................................................................83

Viewing movies............................................................................................................85

Changing the movie record mode ...............................................................84

Recording sound .........................................................................................84

7 Playback functions 86

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................86

Light box display..........................................................................................................87

Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................88

Information display ......................................................................................................89

Slideshow ....................................................................................................................90

Rotating images...........................................................................................................91

Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................91

Editing still images.......................................................................................................93

Image overlay ..............................................................................................................95

Copying images...........................................................................................................96

Protecting images........................................................................................................97

Erasing images............................................................................................................98

8 Setup functions 99

Describes the basic settings for using the camera.

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................99

X (Date/time setting) ................................................................................99

W (Changing the display language) ......................................................99

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................99

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REC VIEW ..................................................................................................99

cMENU DISPLAY......................................................................................99

RESET/MYSET .........................................................................................................100

FIRMWARE...............................................................................................100

Setting MYSET..........................................................................................100

Resetting the settings................................................................................101

9 Customizing your camera 102

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

R AF/MF ...................................................................................................................102

S BUTTON/DIAL ......................................................................................................104

T RELEASE/j.......................................................................................................108

U DISP/8/PC..........................................................................................................108

AF AREA...................................................................................................102

P SET UP..............................................................................................102

RESET LENS............................................................................................102

BULB FOCUSING.....................................................................................102

FOCUS RING............................................................................................103

MF ASSIST ...............................................................................................103

PSET HOME.........................................................................................103

PD AFL......................................................................................................103

AF ILLUMINAT. (AF Illuminator) ...............................................................103

C-AF LOCK ...............................................................................................103

AF AREA POINTER..................................................................................103

AF SENSITIVITY.......................................................................................103

DIAL FUNCTION.......................................................................................104

DIAL DIRECTION .....................................................................................104

AEL/AFL....................................................................................................105

AEL/AFL MEMO........................................................................................106

BUTTON FUNCTION................................................................................106

BUTTON TIMER .......................................................................................107

A......................................................................................................107

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C........................................................108

O fps.....................................................................................................108

HDMI .........................................................................................................108

VIDEO OUT ..............................................................................................108

SLEEP.......................................................................................................108

LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................109

g FACE DETECT....................................................................................109

G/INFO SETTINGS ................................................................................109

KCONTROL SETTINGS ........................................................................109

HISTOGRAM SETTINGS .........................................................................109

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)................................................................109

8 .............................................................................................................109

VOLUME ...................................................................................................109

USB MODE ...............................................................................................110

LEVEL GAUGE.........................................................................................110

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4 h TIMER (Auto power off).......................................................................111

V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................111

W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................112

X K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB ....................................................................................113

Y RECORD/ERASE .................................................................................................115

Z MOVIE .................................................................................................................117

 K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................117

PICTURE MODE SETTINGS....................................................................111

EV STEP ...................................................................................................111

METERING ...............................................................................................111

AELMetering..............................................................................................111

ISO STEP..................................................................................................111

ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................111

ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................112

BULB TIMER.............................................................................................112

ANTI-SHOCK z ......................................................................................112

#X-SYNC. ................................................................................................112

#SLOW LIMIT..........................................................................................112

w+F .......................................................................................................112

NOISE REDUCT. (Noise Reduction) ........................................................113

NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................113

WB.............................................................................................................113

ALL >...................................................................................................113

COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................114

SHADING COMP. .....................................................................................114

K SET.....................................................................................................114

PIXEL COUNT ..........................................................................................114

ASPECT SHOOTING................................................................................115

QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................115

RAW+JPEG ERASE .................................................................................115

FILE NAME ...............................................................................................116

EDIT FILENAME .......................................................................................116

PRIORITY SET .........................................................................................116

dpi SETTING.............................................................................................116

r/......................................................................................................116

MOVIE R...................................................................................................117

PIXEL MAPPING.......................................................................................117

EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................117

CLEANING MODE ....................................................................................117

EXT. WB DETECT ....................................................................................117

AF FOCUS ADJ. .......................................................................................118

AA BATTERY TYPE..................................................................................119

 WARNING LEVEL...............................................................................120

LEVEL ADJUST ........................................................................................120

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10 Printing 121

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................121

Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................123

Print reservation........................................................................................121

Single-frame reservation...........................................................................121

All-frame reservation.................................................................................122

Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................123

Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................124

Easy printing .............................................................................................124

Custom printing.........................................................................................125

11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] 127

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

Windows....................................................................................................127

Import and store the image without OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or [ib]................................129

Macintosh..................................................................................................128

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 130

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information....................................................................................130

Error codes................................................................................................................132

Camera maintenance ................................................................................................134

Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................134

Cleaning mode k Removing dust............................................................135

Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions .................... 135

13 Information 136

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

Card basics................................................................................................................136

Battery and charger...................................................................................................137

Using your charger abroad........................................................................................137

Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................138

Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................140

Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................141

Exposure warning display..........................................................................................141

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................142

White balance color temperature...............................................................................143

Usable cards .............................................................................................136

Formatting the card...................................................................................136

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens......................................................138

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications..........................................................139

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Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................144

Functions that can be registered with MYSET setting...............................................145

Menu directory...........................................................................................................146

Specifications ............................................................................................................153

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................156

Index..........................................................................................................................163

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Quick reference

Shooting

Correct focus cannot be obtained

Focusing on one area

Taking pictures of nearby subjects

Taking pictures while checking the results

Extending the useful life of the battery

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 56

The minimum shooting distance varies depending on the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the lens from the subject and take a picture.

The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the subject with auto focus. Use MF to fix the distance of the focus.

It may be easier to focus, even in low light situations, when using the AF illuminator.

Select the AF target and take the picture using the desired AF target.

Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view with an enlarged image.

Set [AF SENSITIVITY] to [SMALL] and focus using a smaller area.

Use macro lens for close-up shots. P. 138

During live view, you can take a picture while checking the white balance, exposure compensation, picture mode, and other settings on the LCD monitor.

You can take a picture while using the live multi view display to compare the effect of white balance or exposure compensation.

You can use the preview function to check the depth of field at a selected aperture value.

You can use live view to check the set exposure conditions.

You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on the LCD monitor without recording the image to a card.

Pressing the shutter button halfway, playing back images, and using the live view function over a long period consumes considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will help extend the useful life of the battery.

Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode faster.

Set [BACKLIT LCD] so that the backlight turns off faster.

Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.

You can insert two types of cards.

P. 138

P. 54, P. 131

P. 103

P. 56

P. 38, P. 40, P. 54

P. 103

P. 35

P. 40

P. 46

P. 109

P. 106

P. 108

P. 109

P. 64, P. 114

P. 12, P. 136

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Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash

Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations

Taking pictures without whites appearing too white or blacks appearing too dark

Taking monotone pictures

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

Brightening a dark backlit image

Taking pictures with a blurred background

Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion

Taking pictures with the correct color

Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 50

Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62

Set the flash setting to [AUTO]. P. 73

Take a picture while checking the histogram and Highlight&Shadow.

Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal exposure is not obtained.

Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas of large contrast are adjusted automatically.

Adjust the exposure compensation. P. 47

Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE].You can take monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones, purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones. Or set [PICTURE MODE] to [GRAINY FILM].

Recorded images can be edited into black-and-white or sepia-toned images.

Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. P. 71 Set the flash setting to [#] (fill-in flash) and take the

picture.

Use spot metering to measure the exposure of the subject in the center of the picture. If the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the exposure, and then change the composition and take the picture.

You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of [JPEG EDIT].

Use A (aperture priority) mode to decrease the aperture value as much as possible. You can blur the background more by shooting up close to the subject.

Use the S (shutter priority) mode to take the picture. P. 43

Set the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings.

With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9 images with different white balance settings for each picture taken. This enables you to take pictures with the desired white balance without having to make fine changes to the settings.

P. 39

P. 41-43, P. 141

P. 71

P. 70

P. 93

P. 73

P. 46, P. 48

P. 93

P. 42

P. 66

P. 69

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Set the spot metering for highlight or shadow control. If the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the exposure, and then change the composition

Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black

Taking pictures without noise

Making the viewfinder easier to view

Optimizing the LCD monitor

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera

Taking a picture using the art filter

Recording a movie Activate the live view and press the n button. P. 83

and take the picture.

Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the exposure compensation value.

Set the gradation setting to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY] and take a picture.

Set the ISO sensitivity to a low value, ISO 200 is recommended.

Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. P. 72

When the ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or another high value, set [NOISE FILTER] to [HIGH].

Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision.

If the viewfinder is still difficult to view after adjusting the diopter or you want to use the viewfinder without eyeglasses, you can replace the viewfinder with the optional diopter compensation eyecup.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P. 99

During live view, set [LIVE VIEW BOOST] to [ON] to make the subject easier to see without the exposure reflecting on the LCD monitor.

Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62

Hold the camera firmly when pressing the shutter button. When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod or similar method.

Fire the flash regardless of the light conditions. P. 73

Increase the ISO sensitivity. When ISO is set to [AUTO], set the upper limit to a high value, such as 1600, so that ISO automatically increases in low light situations.

Using the self-timer can reduce camera shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed.

You can display the level gauge to check whether the camera is level.

Display the ruled lines in live view. Compose the shot so that the subject and ruled lines are horizontally and vertically aligned.

Set [PICTURE MODE] to  to . P. 70

P. 46, P. 48

P. 47, P. 49

P. 71

P. 50

P. 72

P. 13

P. 109

P. 16

P. 50, P. 111

P. 60

P. 110

P. 39, P. 110

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Playback

Displaying the image after the picture is taken

Displaying the image after the picture is taken and deleting unneeded images

Checking to see whether the photographed subject is in focus.

Quickly searching for the desired image

Viewing images on a TV

Comparing images

Settings

Saving the settings

Changing the menu display language

Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed.

Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to delete the image.

Use close-up playback to check whether the subject is in focus.

Use index display to search from a index of between 4 and 100 frames.

Use calendar display to search by the date the picture was taken.

Use the AV cable or the HDMI cable to play back recorded images on your TV. You can also view the images as a slideshow.

You can use light box display to display two frames side by side.

You can play back another image without changing the magnification.

You can register up to four camera settings which are frequently used as MYSET. By registering the setting, you can select it as one of the shooting mode such as P, S, A, M. Also, assign MYSET 1 to 4 to the specified button (</ P/(Preview)) in [BUTTON FUNCTION] so that you can easily use that function during shooting.

You can change the display language. P. 99

P. 99

P. 86

P. 88

P. 91, P. 92

P. 87

P. 86

P. 100

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Indications used in this manual

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

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

 In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera.  In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camera.  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 white balance

Direct button WB + j/k

Super control panel ip : [WB]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

 The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

x Notes



TIPS

g Reference pages describing details or related information.

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.

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1 Using live view

Activating live view

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

Using live view

1 Press the u button.

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

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

yepiece shutter

u button

Functions available during live view

The following functions can be used during live view.

Focusing during live view

• Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 38

• Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 38

• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 40

• Taking a picture using phase difference AF gP. 103, P. 105

Taking a picture while checking the effect

• Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance gP. 40

• Taking a picture while checking the effect of image stabilizer (gP. 62)

Switching the information on the LCD monitor

• Turning on/off the information display. Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 39

• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 109

x Notes

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

• If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device will rise causing the images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored. Turn off the camera for a period of time allowing it to cool.

• Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop.

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Taking a picture using live view

250

F5.6

1023

1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and

Using live view

AF target mark light up.

• When using a lens other than a high-speed Imager AF compatible lens, the n focus confirmation may not light up. It may be difficult to autofocus.

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a

picture.

Shooting while changing the angle of the LCD monitor

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

• Slowly rotate the LCD monitor within the moveable range.

270°

250

AF confirmation mar

F5.6

AF target mark

1023

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Using the live control to operate the camera

WB : :

AUTO

WB : :

AUTO

The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and associated options is called the live control. You can display and use it by pressing i button during live view. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while checking live view. When the super control panel is displayed, press the INFO button to switch the display.

Functions

L F

Setting

AUTO

5 2 3 1

• Available functions

Image stabilizer ............................. P. 62 Flash mode ...................................P. 73

Picture mode ................................ P. 70 Flash intensity control ..................P. 76

White balance ............................... P. 66 Metering mode ..............................P. 46

j/</Y .................................. P. 59-60 ISO sensitivity ................................P. 50

Aspect ratio ................................... P. 65 Face detection ...............................P. 38

Record mode ................................ P. 64 Movie sound record .......................P. 84

1 Press the i button to display the live control

• Press the i button again to turn off the live control.

2 Move the cursor to the function you wish to set using the main dial and select

settings using the sub dial, then press the i button

Cursor

Using live view

Main dial (j)

L F

Displays the selected

setting name

Cursor

• If no operations are performed during that time, the setting for that function is confirmed.

• You can use the arrow pad instead of the dials.

• There may be unavailable menus depending on the selected shooting mode.

• You can also display the super control panel.

g“KCONTROL SETTINGS” (P. 109)

AUTO

5 2 3 1

Sub dial

(k)

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Using the face detection function

1023

250

F5.6

By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Set the AF target to B and the metering mode to e. Assign [Fn FACE DETECT] to the Fn button to easily set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

Using live view

Direct button

Super control panel ip [g FACE DETECT]

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

• In order to use the < button or  (preview) button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance.g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)

• After setting [gFACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button or  (preview) button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING e P. 46

GRADATION AUTO P. 71

AF MODE S-AF P. 53

AF AREA B P. 56

1 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 [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected).

x Notes

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

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

• This function is available only during live view.

• When using phase difference AF, the camera focuses with the AF target which is the closest to the displayed frame.

</ (preview) button

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

250

F5.6

1023

Taking a picture using manual focus

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

1 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 53) 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

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

• Using the enlarged display can be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually.

g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 40)

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Switching the information display

250

F5.6

1023

250

F5.6

1023

250

F5.6

1023

+0.3

+0.7

-0.3

0.0

250

F5.6

1023

You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button.

Information display on

Histogram display

INFO

Highlight&shadow

display

Using live view

INFO

+ j

250

F5.6

1023

Image only

*1 With [G/INFO SETTING] (P. 109), you can also select [w]/[x]/[y]/[] for the ruled line display. *2 It is displayed when [G/INFO SETTINGS] (gP. 109) is [ON].

Some items are not displayed depending on the settings.

*3 During multiple exposure shooting (gP. 51) or when [LEVEL GAUGE] (gP. 110) is set to [ON],

the information display switches to “Multiple exposure display” and “Digital level gauge display”.



TIPS

To quickly switch to the frequently used display:

j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Information display on”. [G/INFO

SETTINGS] (gP. 109)

How to read the histogram:

j The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.

1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear

mostly black.

2 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear

mostly white.

3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance

distribution within the spot metering area.

250

F5.6

0.0

Multi view display

(gP. 40)

1023

+0.3

+0.7

+1.0

SETWB

250

F5.6

250

F5.6

Zoom display

(gP. 40)

1023

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Taking a picture while comparing the effect

+0.3

+0.7

-0.3

0.0

250

F5.6

1023

10x

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

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the

multi view display.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 39)

Using live view

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

2 Use bd or the dial to select the setting value, then

press the i button.

• You can take the picture using the set value.

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M or BULB modes.

• This function cannot be used when the picture mode is set to an art filter.

• When the exposure compensation value exceeds ±3, the effect is not displayed correctly.

0.0

+0.7

Enlarged display operation

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

Fn button/

250

F5.6

1 Press the Fn button/ (preview) button to display the zoom display.

• The enlargement frame will be displayed.

• In this state, press the shutter button halfway, and focus using the enlargement frame regardless of the AF target setting. (Zoom frame AF)

1023

 (preview)

button

10x

2 Use p to move the frame and press the Fn button/ (preview) button.

• The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.

• In this state, press the shutter button halfway to focus while zoomed.

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

3 Turn the dial to change the magnification (5×/7×/10×/14×).

• Use p to scroll the frame even during magnification.

• Press the i button, or press and hold the Fn button/  (preview) button to cancel the zoom display.

+0.3

+1.0

SETWB



TIPS

To enlarge the image just by rotating the focus ring:

g“MF ASSIST” (P. 103)

To enlarge the image when the Fn button/ (preview) button is set to other function:

j Press the INFO button to display the zoom display, and then press the i button.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 39)

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2 Exposure

Program shooting

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

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to set the shooting mode to P.

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

Shutter speed

Shooting mode

MODE button

Exposure

AF confirmation mark

Control panel

Aperture value

Program shift (

By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure. g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 140)

• The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the main dial (or sub dial) until % disappears from the viewfinder or control panel, or turn off the power.

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



TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 141).

Viewfinder

Program shift

Viewfinder

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Aperture priority shooting

)

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add detail to the background.

When the aperture

Exposure

value (f-number) is decreased

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to set the shooting mode to A.

the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value



TIPS

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

j See “Preview function” (gP. 46).

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

Shutter speed is blinking:

The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 141).

Viewfinder

Aperture value

Control panel

Turn

MODE button

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Close the aperture (f-number is increased

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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 shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want.

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

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to set the shooting mode to S. Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed

Viewfinder

Shutter speed

Control panel

MODE button

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

Slower shutter speed

Exposure

Faster shutter speed



TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

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

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

j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera

shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62)

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

The aperture value is blinking:

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

display” (gP. 141).

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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.

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to set the shooting mode to M. Turn the

dials to set the aperture value and the shutter

Exposure

speed.

MODE button

Aperture value: Turn the main dial to set the value.

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

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

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

Noise in images

During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g“Noise reduction” (P. 72)

Shutter speed: Turn the sub dial to set the value.

Underexposure

Overexposure

Optimum exposure

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera

shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62)

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

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

You can switch the functions that are set with the main dial and sub dial.

“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 104)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1) or remote control cable (RM-CB1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 61)

While holding down the MODE button, turn the dial to set the shooting mode to [BULB].

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



TIPS

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

j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 112)

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

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

exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 102)

x Notes

• The following functions are not available during bulb shooting. Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/flash bracketing/ exposure compensation

Exposure

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Preview function

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

Press the  (Preview) button to use the preview function.

Exposure

 (Preview) button

Changing the metering mode

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

Direct button G + k

Super control panel ip: [METERING]

Menu MENU[c][V]

[METERING]

Setting display

G button

MENU button

i button

Viewfinder

Control panel

G Digital ESP metering

During live view, the camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 324 separate areas of the image (49 areas when shooting with the view finder). This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF. It is available when shooting using the view finder (phase difference AF).

G : Digital ESP metering H : Center weighted averagin g metering I : Spot metering IJ : Spo t metering - highlight control IK : Spot metering - shadow control

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H Center weighted averaging metering

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

I Spot metering

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

IJ Spot metering - highlight control

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

IK Spot metering - shadow control

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

: Metering area

Exposure compensation

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

Exposure

-2.0EV

Direct button F + j/k

±0 +2.0EV

F button

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

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

When set to 1/3 EV increments When set to 1/2 EV increments

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

Exposure



TIPS

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

To adjust the exposure using only the dials:

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

g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 104)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M and BULBmodes.

• When the exposure compensation value exceeds the live view.

1/3 EV 1/2 EV

±3, the effect is not displayed correctly on

AE lock

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

Press the AEL/AFL button at the position where you wish to lock the metering values and the exposure will be locked.

•Pressing the AEL/AFL button again

cancels the AE lock.

AEL/AFL button

AE lock

Viewfinder

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TIPS

To lock the exposure only while pressing the AEL/AFL button:

g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 106)

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

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

g“A” (P. 107)

To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:

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

g“AELMetering” (P. 111)

AE bracketing

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

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

-1.0EV +1.0EV±0

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 Number of frames: 2, 3, 5, or 7

• The available compensation value differs depending on the number of frames.

• The compensation value and the number of frames will change if the EV step is changed.

g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

Direct button MODE + AFj/k

Exposure

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][AE BKT]

Setting display

Number of frames

Viewfinder Control panel

EV STEP

Bracketing

Compensation range

• The exposure value for the remaining frames blinks during shooting.

Number of frames

EV STEP

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

How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode

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

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

Exposure

S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed



TIPS

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

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

the exposure value you have compensated.

ISO sensitivity setting

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

Direct button ISOj/k

Super control panel ip: [ISO]

[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically

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

[100 - 6400] : Fixed ISO sensitivity. [ISO STEP] can be

changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 111)

changed to [1/3EV] or [1EV]. g“ISO STEP” (P. 111)

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

G button

MENU button

ISO button

i button

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

AUTO :

100 :

–

6400 :

–

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

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Display after setting

Viewfinder Control panel

When set to [AUTO], ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. For all other settings, ISO and the set value are displayed. When set to 3200 or a higher value, ISO blinks.

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TIPS

To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:

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

modes. g“ISO-AUTO” (P. 112)

When set to a setting other than AUTO, ISO is displayed. When set to 3200 or a higher value, ISO blinks.

ISO bracketing

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

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

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

Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]

x Notes

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

• This function cannot be used when the picture mode is set to an art filter.

Multiple exposure

This overlays multiple frames and saves it as a single image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. You can overlay an image while taking a picture or overlay a recorded image in playback mode.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

In shooting mode, up to 4 frames of pictures taken can be overlaid and saved as a single image. You can also select a stored RAW image and shoot multiple exposures to create an overlay image.

[FRAME] : Select from [2F], [3F], or [4F] for the number of pictures to take. [AUTO GAIN] : When set to [ON], the brightness of each frame is set to “1/the number of

[OVERLAY] : When set to [ON], a RAW image recorded on a card can be overlaid with

picture taken” and the images are overlaid. When set to [OFF], the images are overlaid with the original brightness of each frame.

multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number of pictures taken is one less than the frames set in [FRAME].

Exposure

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IMAGE OVERLAY

In playback mode, up to 4 frames of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single image. g“Image overlay” (P. 95)

Menu MENU[X][MULTIPLE

EXPOSURE]

Setting display

• When multiple exposure is set, u is displayed on the

control panel and super control panel. When shooting is interrupted, u blinks and i is displayed in green on the

Exposure

super control panel.

Control panel



TIPS

To cancel the image during shooting:

j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken.

To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame:

j Take pictures using live view. The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD

monitor so you can shoot while checking the position of the image overlay.

To overlay 5 or more frames:

j To overlay 5 or more frames, save the image as a RAW file and use [OVERLAY] to repeat the

multiple exposure shooting.

x Notes

• When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically.

• RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image.

• When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting.

• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot be set.

• Multiple exposure is canceled automatically in the following situations.

The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The n button is pressed/The battery power runs out/The card is replaced/The LCD monitor is closed/The USB cable, AV cable or the HDMI mini cable is inserted

• The information for the first frame during multiple exposure shooting is displayed as the shooting information.

• When the picture mode is set to  to , multiple exposure is not available with the MYSET or Y/X.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

FRAME

AUTO GAIN

OVERLAY

BACK SET

OFF

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3 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection

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

Direct button AF+j

Super control panel ip: [AF MODE]

AF button

Focusing and shooting functions

MENU button

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

S-AF :

C-AF :

MF :

S-AF+MF :

C-AF+MF:

i button

S-AF (single AF)

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

Press the shutter button halfway.

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

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

Viewfinder

AF confirmation mark

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TIPS

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

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

conditions using AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT. (AF Illuminator)” (P. 103)

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

By registering [MF] to the < button, P button or the  (preview) button, you can switch to MF mode just by pressing that button.

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

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 108).

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

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

so as not to turn on. g“AF AREA POINTER” (P. 103)

C-AF (continuous AF)

Focusing and shooting functions

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

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

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

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

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

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



TIPS

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

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

changes. g“C-AF LOCK” (P. 103)

g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

Near

Focus ring

)

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TIPS

To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

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

adjusts to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 103)

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

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

mark lights. When B is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at the center AF target. (Only when using the view finder)

To adjust focus precisely (MF assist):

j You can check the subject enlarged on the display by rotating the focus ring while shooting with

live view. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 103)

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.

• Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus.

x Notes

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

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

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

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

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



TIPS

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

j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 105)

x Notes

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

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AF target selection

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

BAll target AF mode

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

Focusing and shooting functions

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

The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is useful for accurately focusing on the subject after composing the shot. With M, you can focus using a range that is somewhat larger than one AF target, but you can only set the range within the AF target. When [SMALL] is selected for [AF SENSITIVITY], the setting display changes to o. g“AF SENSITIVITY” (P. 103)

NDynamic-single target AF mode

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

Selected AF

target

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Direct button P + j/k

• When the button is released, the currently selected AF

target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer to Step 2 in “Selecting the AF target position” (gP. 57) in the next section.

AF button

P button

Super control panel ip: [AF AREA]

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

the AF target.

Menu MENU[c][R][AF AREA]

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

Selecting the AF target position

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

P + k

MENU button

i button

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

the AF target.

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

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



TIPS

Selecting the operation when the AF target is selected:

j You can change the operation of the dials and arrow pad for selecting the AF target.

g“P SET UP” (P. 102)

Selecting the position of the AF target with the arrow pad without pressing the P button:

j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use the arrow pad to change the position of

the AF target. g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)

Performing AF with the specified point:

j You can perform AF with the position and size of the enlargement frame.

g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 40)

x Notes

• While shooting using live view, the dynamic-single target AF mode cannot be used.

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Registering an AF target mode

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

Menu MENU[c][R][PSET HOME]

Registering

1 Select the position of the AF target and press the

i button.

• The home position is registered at the time the buttons

Focusing and shooting functions

are pressed.

• The home position cannot be registered when operating through the direct button.

Shooting

In order to use this function, assign [PHOME] to any of the Fn button, P button or the  (preview) button in advance. gP. 106

[] SET HOME

BACK

Indicates that the AF target is being registered.

SET

1 Press the button to which [PHOME] is assigned.

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

x Notes

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

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Sequential shooting

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

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

Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (g“O fps” (P. 108)) for as long

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

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

x Notes

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

Setting method

Direct button </Y/jk

Super control panel ip: [j/</Y]

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

(normal shooting mode).

pressed (during S-AF, MF).

as the shutter button is pressed.

Number of sequential shots that can be taken

</Y/j button

Focusing and shooting functions

Single-frame shooting

Sequential shooting H :

Sequential shooting L :

12-second self-timer :

2-second self-timer :

Remote control :

2-second remote control :

• Anti-shock display:

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

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Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• When Y12s is selected:

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

• When Y2s is selected:

Focusing and shooting functions

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

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

button.

x Notes

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

Eyepiece shutter

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

Eyepiece shutter lever

Self-timer lamp

Remote control shooting

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59).

• Eyepiece shutter gP. 60

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

• When <0s is selected :

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

• When <2s is selected :

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

Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

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Transmitted signal effective area

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

Remote control

Remote control receiver



TIPS

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

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

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

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

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

j There is signal interference. 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:

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

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

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

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

x Notes

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

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

• Zoom is not available on the remote control.

Bulb shooting with the remote control

While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to set the shooting mode to [BULB].

g“Bulb shooting” (P. 45)

Focusing and shooting functions

Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 112) elapses, the shutter closes automatically.

Press the T button to close the shutter.

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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.

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

from 1/8 to 30 seconds and press the i button.

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

sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, and remote control shooting). For the

setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59).

Focusing and shooting functions

Image stabilizer

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

OFF Image stabilizer is off. I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on. I.S. 2 This is used for panning with the camera in the horizontal direction to achieve a

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

I.S. 3 This is used for panning with the camera in the vertical direction to achieve a blurred

background (tilting). The vertical image stabilizer is turned off, and only the horizontal image stabilizer is activated.

Super control panel ip: [IMAGE STABILIZER]

Menu MENU[X][IMAGE STABILIZER]

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Setting the focal length

łŖŕŐ

By setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer function with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached.

1 Press the F button when the image stabilizer is

turned on.

2 Use the dial or ac to set the focal length and

press i.

• Choose the value that most closely matches to the one that is printed on the lens.

• You can assign [IS MODE] to the Fn button to use it as a direct button.

x Notes

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

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

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

•If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [I.S.1], [I.S.2] or [I.S.3] and you turn off the camera, the camera will vibrate. This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.

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

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Focusing and shooting functions

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Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

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

Recording formats

JPEG

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

when played back.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Image with a high pixel count

Image with a low pixel count

Image becomes clearer

Compression rate

(Fine)

1/4

(Normal)

1/8

Number of pixels increases

Application

Select for the print size

For smallsized prints and use on a web site

Number of

pixels

Y (Large) 4032 × 3024 YSF YF YN YB

X (Middle)

W (Small)

Pixel

count

3200 × 2400

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

1024 × 768

640 × 480

SF (Super

Fine) 1/2.7

XSF XF XN XB2560 × 1920

WSF WF WN WB

RAW

This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or [ib] software. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. RAW files are assigned an “.ORF” file extension. RAW images can be edited with this camera and saved as JPEG data. g“Editing still images” (P. 93)

(Basic)

1/12

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Selecting the record mode

JPEG

For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 114) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 114)

JPEG+RAW

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

RAW

Records the image in RAW data format.

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

Super control panel ip: [K]

Menu MENU[W][K]



TIPS

To quickly set the record mode:

j By registering [RAWK] to the < button, P button or the

 (preview) button, you can turn the dial while pressing the button to change the record mode. Each time you press the button, you can easily switch between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data. g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)

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

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

pictures” (gP. 144)

arge

Normal

STILL PICTURE

MOVIE

OFF

STILL PICTURE

RAW

F N N N

SETBACK

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

ISIS

Setting the image aspect

You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], [6:6], [5:4], [7:6], [6:5], [7:5], or [3:4]. JPEG images are trimmed and saved according to the aspect ratio.

Super control panel ip: [ASPECT]

Menu MENU[W][IMAGE ASPECT]

x Notes

• RAW images are not trimmed and are recorded with the aspect ratio information at the time of shooting.

• During RAW image playback, images are displayed with a border based on the aspect ratio.

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

TIPS

To change the aspect ratio of recorded images:

j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].

g“Editing still images” (P. 93)

To trim recorded images:

j You can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].

g“Editing still images” (P. 93)

To shoot with the image aspect ratio when using the view finder:

j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL].

g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 115)

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.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Auto white balance [AUTO]

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

Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][>][][n]

7 different color temperatures are preset according to the light source. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting.

Custom white balance [CWB]

You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 143).

One-touch white balance [][][][]

You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings.

WB mode Light conditions

AUTO

5 5300K

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

1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light

> 4000K For shooting under fluorescent lighting

 For shooting underwater

n 5500K For flash shooting

to 

CWB

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

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

Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 69)

Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000K to 14000K. The factory default setting is 5400K.

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Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

Direct button WB + j/k

F button

Super control panel ip: [WB]

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

turning the dial while pressing down the F button.

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

Setting display

Viewfinder

WB mode

• During custom w hite balance, the color temperature is displayed.



TIPS

When subjects that are not white appear white:

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

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

Color temperature

Control panel

: AWB : 5 : 2 : 3 : 1 : > :  : # :  :  :  :  :

White balance sensor

This camera has a white balance sensor for determining the light source in the shooting environment. The white balance sensor measures and calculates the infrared and visible light, and determines whether the light source is sunlight, fluorescent lighting, floodlighting, a blue flat lamp, or other lighting. When shooting, be careful not to cover or shade the sensor.

WB button

MENU button

White balance sensor

i button

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WB compensation

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

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

j: adjust in G direction

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

Super control panel ip: [>]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press d.

Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-

Blue)

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenMagenta)

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

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

WB PREVIEW

BACK

Direct buttons setting screen

Setting display

e.g. 1) When the A direction and G direction are each adjusted toward –

Viewfinder Control panel

Adjust toward G: -2

Adjust toward A: -3

AUTO

AEL AFL

SET

–

e.g. 2) When the A direction and G direction are each adjusted toward +

Viewfinder Control panel

Adjust toward G: +2

Adjust toward A: +3

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

TIPS

Checking the white balance you have adjusted:

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

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

Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:

j See “ALL >”(gP. 113).

Setting the one-touch white balance

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Assign [V] to any of the Fn button, P button or the  (preview) button in [BUTTON

FUNCTION] in advance.(gP. 106)

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

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

2 While holding down the button to which [V] is assigned, press the shutter

button.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

3 Select between [] to [] 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.

• Alternatively, press the WB button to select between to register the white balance.



TIPS

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

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

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

[] to [], then press the F button

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

WB bracketing

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

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

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

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][WB BKT]

j: EV step in G-M direction

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Setting display

When using the direct button

Viewfinder

EV step in the G-M direction: 2STEP

EV step in the A-B direction: 4STEP

• Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction.

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

When using the menu

3F 4STEP 3F 4STEP

Control panel

WB BKT

A-BG

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

BACK



TIPS

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

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

the white balance you have adjusted.

x Notes

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

• This function cannot be used when the picture mode is set to an art filter.

Picture mode

You can select the art filter or finish according to the shooting purpose.For image tones (finish), you can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each item. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode.

Super control panel ip: [PICTURE MODE]

Menu MENU[W]

[PICTURE MODE]

PICTURE MODE

i-ENHANCE

VIVID

NATURAL

MUTED

PORTRAIT

SET

SETBACK

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[hi-ENHANCE] : Produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene

[iVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [jNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [ZMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [cPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. [CUSTOM] : Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.

Press d to adjust the parameter. The adjustable parameters differ depending on the items. The individual parameters are as follows.

[CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION]: Vividness of the color [GRADATION] : Adjust tone (gradation).

[AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed

[NORMAL] : Use [NORMAL] mode for

[HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject.

[EFFECT] : Sets the extent that the effect will be

[B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image. [Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural blue sky. [Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets. [R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson

[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.

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

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

[

POP ART]

[ SOFT FOCUS] [ PALE&LIGHT COLOR] [ LIGHT TONE] [ GRAINY FILM]

[ PIN HOLE] [ DIORAMA]

[ CROSS PROCESS]

[ GENTLE SEPIA]

[ DRAMATIC TONE]

Select and press the i button.

mode.

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION GRADATION EFFECT

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.

general uses.

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SATURATION GRADATION EFFECT

applied. (i-ENHANCE)

complementary color is darkened. (MONOTONE)

foliage.

(MONOTONE)

i-ENHANCE

CONTRAST

AUTO

STANDARD

SETBACK

Lo Hi

SETBACK

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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x Notes

• [POP ART] to [DRAMATIC TONE] are not applied to RAW images.

• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and [POP ART] to [DRAMATIC TONE] are applied, the

record mode is automatically set to [YN+RAW].

• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized when [POP ART] to [DRAMATIC

TONE] are applied.

• When you set to [DRAMATIC TONE] while the ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO, the upper limit of the

sensitivity is 1600. You can set it to higher than 1600 by setting to other than ISO AUTO. In this case, however, the filter is less effective. In addition, the effect of the exposure compensation may not be obtained.

• When any of [POP ART] through [DRAMATIC TONE] is applied, [COLOR SPACE] on the

menu is not available.



TIPS

You can set whether to display/hide each item on the screen. g“PICTURE MODE

SETTINGS” (P. 111)

Noise reduction

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated. While noise reduction is activated, it takes about twice the usual time to take a picture.

ON/AUTOOFF

Menu MENU[c][X][NOISE REDUCT.]

• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.

• The card access lamp blinks and [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp turns off.

x Notes

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

automatically.

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

Noise reduction [ON]

Noise filter

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

Menu MENU[c][X][NOISE FILTER]

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5 Flash shooting

Flash mode setting

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

Auto flash AUTO

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

Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit

Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 112), “#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 112)

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 redeye phenomenon. In S/M/BULB mode, the flash always fires.

x Notes

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second

before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera shake.

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

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

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred.

The subject’s eyes appear red

Flash shooting

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.

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Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2

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

When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2 seconds

2nd curtain

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

While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to

Flash shooting

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

Fill-in flash #

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

x Notes

• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or less. When shooting a subject

against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 79)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g“AF ILLUMINAT. (AF Illuminator)” (P. 103)

seconds

Shutter closes

1st curtain flash fires

2nd curtain flash fires

seconds

Shutter fully opens

1st curtain

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Manual flash

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

Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number

FULL (1/1) 18 (13)

1/4 9 (6.5)

1/16 4.5 (3.3)

1/64 2.3 (1.6)

ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100)

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

Aperture (f-number) =

GN × ISO sensitivity

Distance to the subject (m)

ISO sensitivity

ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400

ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0

Setting method

Direct button # + j

# button

Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE]

Flash shooting

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel

Flash mode

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

shooting mode” (gP. 142).

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Built-in flash shooting

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

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

flash.

#UP button

Flash shooting

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the

flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete.

3 Press the shutter button all the way.



TIPS

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

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 108).

x Notes

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

external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 80)

Flash intensity control

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

Flash stand-by mark

Viewfinder

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Direct button w + k

Super control panel ip: [w]

Setting display

Viewfinder Control panel



TIPS

To adjust the flash using only the dials:

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

FUNCTION” (P. 104)

x Notes

• This does not work during manual flash.

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

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

intensity setting.

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

compensation value. g“w+F” (P. 112)

w button

F button

Flash shooting

Flash bracketing

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

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][FL BKT]

• The compensation value will change according to the EV

step. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)

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

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

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

AE BKT WB BKT

FL BKT

ISO BKT

BRACKETING

FL BKT

OFF

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

SETBACK

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External flash shooting

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

Functions available with external flash units

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

Flash control mode

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

RC mode 99kk

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

Flash shooting

x Notes

• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.

Using the external electronic flash

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

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

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

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

TTL-AUTO, MANUAL

GN11 GN22

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

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

2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot

shoe on the camera.

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

Lock pin

Hot shoe cover

Lock ring

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3 Turn on the flash.

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

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

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

• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

6 Press the shutter button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter button all the way.

x Notes

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

Super FP flash

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

Super FP flash

Viewfinder

Flash shooting

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Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system

50°

100°

50°

30°

60°

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

Wireless flash setup range

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

Flash shooting

Remote sensor

Direction of the camera

100

100°

50°

Direction of the emitted flash

50°

60°

30°

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

the flash.

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

group of the flash.

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

• MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]

• The super control panel switches to RC mode.

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

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

group.

Flash intensity value

Group

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

A MODE

TTL

OFF

Flash control mode

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Flash intensity

Normal flash/Super FP flash

• Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

LOM

Communication light level

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

Channel

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

5 Select a flash mode.

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

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

flash operation and images.

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

and flash.

x Notes

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

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

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

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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 or connect the synchronization cord to the external flash connector. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. For details on non-specified commercial flashes, see “Non-specified commercial flashes” (gP. 82).

1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash

unit to the camera.

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

value and shutter speed.

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

• A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images.

External flash connector

Hot shoe cover

3 Turn on the flash.

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

4 Set the ISO sensitivity and aperture value on the camera to match the flash control

mode on the flash.

Flash shooting

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

x Notes

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

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

Non-specified commercial flashes

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

2) Some commercially available flashes have a synchronization connector with reversed polarity. This type of flash does not work with this camera. Contact the manufacturer of the flash.

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

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

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

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

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6 Recording and viewing movies

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During live view, use the n(movie) button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound.g“Shooting” (P. 15)

Recording movies

1 Activate live view.

• Press the u button when shooting the pictures using

the view finder.

2 Set to the desired shooting mode.

• The movie is recorded in a shooting mode when n

(movie) button is pressed. However, it is recorded in P (program shooting) mode when S (shutter priority shooting) has been set.

• [P]: Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. ISO

sensitivity is set to AUTO.

• [A]: Depiction of background is changed by setting the aperture.

ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.

• [M]: You control both aperture and shutter speed. Select the shutter speed from values

between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s. Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 200 and 1600.

•  to  can be set as a picture mode of P/A/.M

ubutton

3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4 Press the n (movie) button to begin recording.

Press the n (movie) button again to end recording.

• Recording audio also begins at the same time. (When

[MOVIER] is [ON].)

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TIPS

To shoot a still picture during recording a movie:

j Press the shutter button during recording a movie to pause

the movie recording and shoot a still picture. After shooting the still picture, movie recording is resumed. In this case three files are recorded.

To adjust focus again during recording a movie:

j Press the AEL/AFL button or press the shutter button halfway to perform AF.

• The sound made by the lens operating may be recorded.

• By connecting a commercially available microphone to the microphone connector, the lens operation sound recorded can be reduced.

x Notes

• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation and aperture value, and shutter speed.

•If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is activated while recording a movie, the recorded image is enlarged slightly. Even if [I.S.2] or [I.S.3] is selected, the setting for [I.S.1] is applied.

• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.

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

• You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode.

Glow red during

recording

2:18

Recorded

time

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• The size of each movie file is limited to 2GB. With some types of card to be used, recording

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IS O

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OFF

AU TO

may be interrupted unexpectedly before reaching the end of available recording time.

• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera.

• While the card access lamp is blinking, the next recording is not allowed.

• It is recommended to use SD speed class 6 or higher compatible card for movie shooting.

• The camera may not correctly display the recording time in art filter mode. Movies recorded in [ART7] (DIORAMA) mode play back at high speed; during recording, the recording time is adjusted to reflect the playback time and advances more slowly than usual.

• When the picture mode is set to [hi-ENHANCE], the movie is recorded with [jNATURAL].

Changing the movie record mode

Recording and viewing movies

Live control

HD The number of pixels is 1280 x 720. You can record high-definition movies.

iac[D]bd

MENU[W][D][MOVIE]

The number of pixels is 640 x 480.

Recording sound

Live control iac[R]bd

Menu MENU[c][Z][MOVIE R]

x Notes

• When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.

• No sound is recorded in [ART7] (DIORAMA) mode.

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L F

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S-AF

ISO

AUTO

OFF

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Viewing movies

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1 Display a movie in single-frame playback and

press the ibutton.

2 Select [MOVIE PLAY] using ac and press the

i button to begin playback.

• The following operations can be performed during movie playback.

Pause or resume playback.

• While playback is paused, press a to display the first frame and press c to display the last frame. Press bd to rewind or advance one frame. Press

b/d

a/c

and hold the button to rewind or advance in succession.

Advance or rewind a movie.

Adjust volume.

MOVIE

MOVIE PLAY

SETBACK

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The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 99)

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

• The last recorded image appears.

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

2 Use bd or k to select images you want to view.

You can also turn j to switch to U for close-up playback.

• You can switch the operations of both dials. gP. 104

(Single-frame

playback)

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Press the < button

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

ibutton

• The menu for the displayed image type is displayed.

JPEG

JPEG EDIT

SETBACK

• To exit the playback mode, press the

q button again.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

INFO

(Close-up position playback)

INFO/Fn

(Close-up playback)

INFO button

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

151515

Press p to move the display of the close-up position. When [g FACE DETECT] (gP. 38) is set to [ON], a frame is displayed around a detected face. Press i to move the frame to another face.

Press p to change the close-up position.

INFO/Fn

q button

< button

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Light box display

2.0x

+2 ±0

+1 +1 ±0

2.0x

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

1 Press the P button during single-frame

playback.

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

• The image on the left is the benchmark image.

INFO button

P button

< button

2 Press bd, k to select the image on the right.

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

3 Press the P button.

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

MENU button

+2 +2

T W

2.0x

Benchmark image

±0

T W

+1 +1 ±0

Operations during light box display

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

becomes the new benchmark image.

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

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

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

* *

synchronization

i button

Playback functions

2.0x

* You can also use the INFO button

in the same way for this procedure.

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

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

: Moves to the previous frame : Moves to the next frame

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

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

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Calendar display

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

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NATURAL

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A±0

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

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button.

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

Image only

INFO button

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*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.

HILIGHT

SHADOW

Highlight&Shadow

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

Histogram

Histogram display

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

*1 It is displayed when “G/INFO SETTINGS” (gP. 109) is [ON].

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TIPS

To quickly switch to the frequently used display:

j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Simplified display”.

“G/INFO SETTINGS” (gP. 109)

j To change the warning tone range indicated on the Highlight&Shadow display

“HISTOGRAM SETTINGS” (P. 109)

Shooting information

2.0

1.0

WBAUTO

Overall display

250

ISO

A±0

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Slideshow

This function displays images stored on the card one after another. The images are played back in order, starting with the displayed image.

1 MENU[q][m]

• Press the i button during playback to select slideshow.

JPEG

JPEG EDIT

SETBACK

MENU button

2 Perform slideshow settings.

[START] : Perform slideshow using current settings. [BGM] : Set BGM or turn BGM [OFF]. [SLIDE] : Set the items for slideshow. [SLIDE INTERVAL] :

[MOVIE INTERVAL] :

3 Select [START] and press the i button.

Playback functions

• The slideshow will start.

Sets interval at which to switch images from 2-10 seconds.

When playing a movie, select [FULL] to play the entire move, or [SHORT] to play to a section part-way through.

4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow.

Operations during slideshow

• Press ac to adjust the overall volume (only when playing back sound using the camera speaker).

• Press bd while the volume adjustment screen is displayed to adjust the balance between BGM and recorded sound.

x Notes

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

i button

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

1 MENU[q][y]

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

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

F button

Original image before rotating

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Playback on TV

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

1 Turn the camera and TV off, and

connect the AV cable as illustrated.

2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video

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

AV OUT connector

q button

manual.

3 Turn the camera on and press the q

(playback) button.

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AV cable

AV in-jack (video/audio)

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x Notes

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

• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 108)

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

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

Connection via HDMI mini-cable

• Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the mini-cable.

HDMI miniconnector

Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.

HDMI mini-cable (commercially available)

Playback functions

1 Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the TV.

HDMI terminal

2 Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the camera. 3 Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. 4 Turn on the camera.

x Notes

• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

• Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV.

• When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini-cable, HDMI will take priority.

• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

• When you connect to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable, you can select the format of the digital video signal. “HDMI” (gP. 108)

• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.

• Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the camera.

• HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.

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Using the TV remote control

The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control.

1 MENU[c][U][HDMI][HDMI CONTROL]

• Set to [ON].

2 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.

• You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.

• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by pressing the [Red] button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the [Green] button.

• Some functions may be unavailable, even if displayed, depending on the TV.

Editing still images

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

Editing images recorded in RAW data format

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

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

Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.

[P] Set the trimming size with the main dial

and the trimming position with the arrow pad.

Playback functions

SETSET

[ASPECT] Changes the aspect ratio of images

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

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

[e-PORTRAIT] Makes skin look smooth and translucent.

from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], [6:6], [5:4], [7:6], [6:5], [7:5] or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the

trimming position.

the screen.

Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the closest image file size.

•You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face detection fails.

•The size of the compensated image is limited to [M] (2560 x 1920) or smaller.

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1 MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE (Select

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Image)]

• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing

the i button.

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

button.

• The camera recognizes the image data format.

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

3 The setting screen varies with the image data

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

Confirm the data format from here.

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JPEG EDIT

SHADOW ADJ

REDEYE FIX

ASPECT

BLACK & WHITE

BACK SET

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

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

x Notes

• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye correction may affect other parts of the image, as well as the eyes.

• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:

Playback functions

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.

• [P] and [ASPECT] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).

Adding sound to still pictures

Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.

BACK SET

1 MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE][R]

• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.

2 Select using ac, then press the i button.

[NO] : No sound is recorded. [R START] : Audio recording starts. [YES] : Erases added sound.

x Notes

• You cannot record sound for protected images.

• To stop recording part-way through, press the i button.

RAW DATA EDIT

YES

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Image overlay

RAW

0.3

0.1

0.3

Up to 4 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved.

1 MENU[q][EDIT][IMAGE OVERLAY]

• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.

2 Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button. 3 Use p to select a frame and press the i button.

• Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames selected in Step 2.

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

4 Use bd to select an image, then use ac to

select the gain for each image. Press the i button.

• Select from 0.1 to 2.0.

• The displayed image changes as the gain is adjusted.

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

button.

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TIPS

To overlay 5 or more frames:

j To overlay 5 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use [IMAGE OVERLAY]

repeatedly.

x Notes

• When the record mode is set to [RAW], the overlay image is saved as [YN+RAW].

• When the picture mode is set to [] to [], the overlay image is saved with [jNATURAL].

IMAGE OVERLAY

RAW

BACK SET

IMAGE OVERLAY

0.3

BACK SET

RAW

0.1

0.3

RAW

0.1

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Copying images

This function lets you copy images to and from the SD card and CompactFlash. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/ ” (P. 116)

Single-frame copy

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

COPY/< button.

COPY/< button

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

Copying selected frames

This function lets you select multiple images and copy them at the same time during index display.

1 Select the image to copy on the index display, then

press the i button.

• The selected images will be shown with v.

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

Playback functions

2 After you have selected the images to copy, press

the COPY/< button.

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

button.

Copying all the frames

1 MENU[q][COPY ALL] 2 Press d.

COPY SELECT

YES

BACK

COPY ALL

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

button.

BACK

YES

SET

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Protecting images

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

Single-frame protect

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

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

screen.

To cancel the protection

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

Protecting selected frames

This function lets you select multiple images and protect them at the same time during index display.

0 button

i button

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

• The selected images will be shown with v.

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

• Press p to select the images you want to protect and press the i button.

2 After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 button.

Canceling all protections

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

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

x Notes

• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g“Formatting the card” (P. 136)

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

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Erasing images

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

x Notes

• When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images. g“RAW+JPEG ERASE” (P. 115)

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

• Once erased, images cannot be restored. g“Protecting images” (P. 97)

Single-frame erase

1 Display the images you want to erase and press the D

button.

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

Erasing selected frames

Playback functions

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

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

• The selected images will be shown with v.

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

• Press p to select the images you want to erase and press the i button.

2 After you have selected the images to erase, press the D button. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.

All-frame erase

D button

1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.

• All frames will be erased.

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TIPS

To erase immediately:

j If you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 115) to [ON], pressing the D button will erase an image

immediately.

j You can set the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. g“PRIORITY SET” (P. 116)

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8 Setup functions

Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 22).

X (Date/time setting) gP. 14

W (Changing the display language)

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

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Use bd to switch between j (color temperature) and k (brightness), and use ac to adjust the value between [+7] to [-7]. Setting to [AUTO BRIGHTNESS] allows the illumination sensor to measure the surrounding brightness and automatically get the monitor darker for optimal viewing.

REC VIEW

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

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

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

cMENU DISPLAY

[OFF] The custom menu is hidden on the menu screen. [ON] The custom menu is shown on the menu screen.

units of 1 second.

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

W s

REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE

SETBACK

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SETBACK

14:01

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SEC ON

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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.

RESET/MYSET

Setting MYSET

You can register the current camera setting condition as up to 4 MYSETs. Set the camera to desired condition and then register it. By registering it, you can select it as one of the shooting mode such as P/S/A/M. Also, you can assign it to the specified button ([<]/P/ (Preview)) in [BUTTON

FUNCTION]. g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)

Registering MYSET

Menu MENU[W][RESET/MYSET]

1) Select between [MYSET1] to [MYSET4] and press the d button.

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

• The current settings are registered in the camera. For details on the functions that can be registered to MYSET, refer to “Functions that can be registered with MYSET setting” (gP. 145).

• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].

Using the MYSET as a shooting mode

Direct button MODE + j

Select the desired MYSET.

Setup functions

• Assign MYSET1 to MYSET4 to the Fn button (g“BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106)) to use the short-cut MYSET shooting. Shoot while holding the Fn button.

x Notes

• MYSET (My Setting)

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