Olympus E-5 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

Basic guide P. 2

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

MANUAL

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

LCD monitor (Playback)

[

4032x3024, 1/8

]

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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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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ENG.

SEC

SETBACK

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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