Olympus E-M10 Mark III User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
Connecting the camera to a
5.
smartphone
Connecting the camera to a
6.
computer and a printer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No. : IM006
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
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Notes
Tips
Points to note when using the camera.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or related information.
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Table of Contents
Quick task index 7
Names of parts 10
Preparation 12
Unpacking the box contents .....12
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................13
Inserting the card .......................15
Removing the card ...................15
Attaching a lens to
the camera ..................................16
Turning the camera on ...............18
Setting the date/time ..................19
Shooting 20
Information displays while
shooting ......................................20
Switching between displays ......22
Switching the information
display ......................................23
Shooting still pictures ................24
Switching Displays with
the u (Shortcut) Button...........26
Letting the camera choose
the settings (AUTO mode) ........27
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode) .............................29
Shooting in advanced photo mode
(Z mode) ...............................32
Using art fi lters (ART mode) .....42
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode) .......................45
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode) ...........46
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) .............47
Choosing aperture and
shutter speed (Manual mode)...48
Shooting with long exposure time
(BULB/LIVE TIME) ...................49
Live composite photography
(dark and light fi eld
composite) ................................50
Shooting with touch screen
operations .................................51
Recording movies ......................52
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes ........................52
Recording movies in movie
mode.........................................53
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie .............59
Using various settings ...............60
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F) ...........................60
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock) ..................................60
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............60
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF target settings) ...................61
Setting the AF target .................61
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF ..........................62
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO) .........................................63
Using a fl ash
(Flash photography) .................64
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting ....................66
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Calling shooting options ...........67
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ..........................69
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Adjusting color
(WB (white balance)) ................70
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................72
Setting the image aspect ..........73
Selecting image quality
(Still image quality, KK) ......73
Selecting image quality
(Movie quality, nK) ..............74
Adding effects to a movie .........76
Adjusting fl ash output
(Flash intensity control) ............77
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................78
Making fi ne adjustments
to white balance
(WB Compensation) .................79
Choosing how the
camera measures brightness
(Metering) .................................80
Making fi ne adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ............80
Making fi ne adjustments to
contrast (Contrast) ....................81
Making fi ne adjustments to
saturation (Saturation) ..............81
Making fi ne adjustments to tone
(Gradation) ...............................82
Applying fi lter effects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)..............................82
Adjusting the tone of a
monochrome image
(Monochrome Color).................83
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect) ......................................83
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................84
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control) .....84
Assigning functions to
buttons (Button Function) .........85
Playback 88
Information display during
playback ......................................88
Playback image information .....88
Switching the information
display ......................................89
Viewing photographs and
movies .........................................90
Index display/
Calendar display .......................91
Viewing still images ..................91
Watching movies ......................93
Protecting images .....................93
Erasing an image......................94
Selecting images
(0, Erase Selected,
Share Order Selected)..............94
Setting a transfer order on
images (Share Order) ...............94
Audio recording ........................95
Audio Playback .........................95
Adding still pictures to My Clips
(Add to My Clips) ......................95
Using the touch screen ..............96
Selecting and protecting
images ......................................96
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Menu functions 97
Basic menu operations ..............97
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................98
Returning to default settings
(Reset) ......................................98
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ..........................99
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............99
Improving Focus in
Dark Surroundings
(AF Illuminator) .........................99
Choosing a Zoom Speed
(K Elec. Zoom Speed) .........100
Shooting automatically
with a fi xed interval
(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) ..........100
Using the Video Menu ..............102
Using the Playback Menu ........103
Displaying images rotated
(R) ........................................103
Editing still images (Edit) ........103
Saving a still image from a movie
(In-Movie Image Capture).......105
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming) ....................106
Canceling all protections ........106
Using the setup menu ..............107
Formatting the card
(Card Setup) ...........................108
Deleting all images
(Card Setup) ...........................108
Using the custom menus .........109
a AF/MF................................109
M Button/Dial.........................109
N Disp/8/PC ......................110
O Disp/8/PC .......................1 10
P Exp/ISO/BULB ..................111
Q Exp/ISO/BULB ..................111
b # Custom .........................112
W K/WB/Color ....................1 12
X Record...............................113
c EVF ...................................114
a K Utility ...........................114
AEL/AFL .................................1 15
MF Assist ................................115
Adding information displays....116
Viewing camera images on
TV ...........................................118
Shutter speeds when
the fl ash fi res ..........................1 19
Combinations of JPEG image
sizes and compression
rates........................................119
Connecting the camera to
a smartphone 120
Connecting to a smartphone ...121
Transferring images to
a smartphone ............................122
Shooting remotely with
a smartphone ............................122
Adding position information to
images .......................................123
Changing the connection
method ......................................123
Changing the password ...........124
Cancelling a share order .........124
Initializing wireless LAN
settings ......................................124
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Connecting the camera to
a computer and a printer 125
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Connecting the camera to
a computer ................................125
Copying pictures to
a computer ................................125
Installing the PC software .......126
Installing the OLYMPUS
Digital Camera Updater ............126
User Registration .....................126
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....127
Easy printing ...........................128
Custom printing ......................128
Print order (DPOF) ....................130
Creating a print order..............130
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order ...131
Cautions 132
Battery and charger .................132
Using your charger abroad .....133
Usable cards .............................133
Record mode and fi le size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................134
Interchangeable lenses ............135
External fl ash units designated
for use with this camera ..........136
Other external fl ash units ........137
Principal Accessories ..............137
System chart .............................138
Cleaning and storing
the camera ................................140
Cleaning the camera ..............140
Storage ...................................140
Cleaning and checking
the image pickup device .........140
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions ....141
Information 142
Shooting tips and
information ................................142
Error codes ...............................145
Defaults .....................................148
Specifi cations ........................... 152
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 155
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........155
Index 165
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Shooting
Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 73
Correcting the effects of perspective
Automatically adjusting exposure over
a series of photos
Automatically shifting the focus
position over a series of photos
Making photos brighter or darker
Photographing light trails
Taking pictures with a blurred
background
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Getting the desired colors
Processing pictures to match the
subject/Taking monotone pictures
When the camera will not focus on
your subject/Focusing on one area
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confi rming focus before shooting
Keeping a moving subject in focus
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Keystone Compensation 39
AE Bracketing 40
Multi focus shot (SCN)29
Focus bracketing (Z)
Exposure compensation 60
Light Trails (SCN) 29
Live Time (Z)
Live Composite (Z)
Live Composite (M)
Bulb/time photography (M)
Aperture priority shooting 46
Shutter priority shooting 47
Scene mode (SCN)29
White balance 70
Picture Mode 69
Art fi lter (ART)42
Using the touch screen 51
AF target settings 61
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 87
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 87
C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 72
Flash shooting 64
Backlight HDR (SCN)29
Gradation (Picture Mode) 82
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Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
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Photographing fi reworks
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting
Shooting with deliberate composition
Sequential shooting
Using a remote control
Shooting without the shutter sound
Creating commercial-style movies
Monitor brightness adjustment 107
Live View Boost 110
Fireworks (SCN)29
Live Time (Z)
Live Composite (Z)
Live Composite (M)
Bulb/time photography (M)
Level gauge 23
Displayed Grid 110
Sequential shooting 66
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone
Silent [♥] (SCN)29
Silent [♥] (Z)
My Clips 56
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33
50
49
122
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Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing slideshows with background
music
Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye
Printing made easy
Viewing pictures on a smartphone
Adding location data to images
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HDMI 110
Playback on TV 118
Slideshow 92
Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 104
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 104
Direct printing 127
Transferring images to a
smartphone
Adding location data to images
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123
Camera Settings
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 19
Restoring default settings
Preventing automatic display switching
Changing the menu display language
Turning off the auto focus sound
Reset 98
EVF Auto Switch 22, 114
W
8 (Beep sound)
Silent [♥] (SCN)29
Silent [♥] (Z)
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110
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Names of parts
Names of parts
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1 Mode dial ........................................P. 24
2 Rear dial* (o)
...........................................P . 45 – 48, 90
3 R (Movie)/H button ..............P. 52/P. 94
4 b (Digital Tele-converter)/Fn2 button
.........................................P. 60/P. 85, 90
5 Shutter button .................................P. 25
6 Front dial* (r)
...............................P. 45 – 48, 60, 64, 90
7 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 16
8 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
* In this manual, the r and o icons represent operations performed using the front dial
and rear dial.
9 Internal fl ash ...................................P. 64
0 Stereo microphone .........P. 95, 102, 104
a Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 22
b ON/OFF lever ................................P. 18
c u (Shortcut) button .......................P. 26
d Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 66/P. 99
e Strap eyelet.....................................P. 12
f Lens release button ........................P. 17
g Lens lock pin
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1 Viewfi nder .......................................P. 22
2 Eye sensor ..............................P. 22, 144
3 Eyecup ..........................................P. 137
4 Monitor (Touch screen)
..........................P. 20, 22, 51, 67, 88, 96
5 Hot shoe .......................................P. 136
6 u (Monitor) button .......................P. 22
7 AEL/AFL / Fn1 button
.......................................P. 60, 115/P. 85
8 Connector cover
9 Micro-USB connector............P. 125, 127
0 HDMI micro connector ..................P. 118
a INFO button .....................P. 23, 89, 116
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.
b q (Playback) button ......................P. 90
c Q button ............................P. 67, 90, 97
d (Erase) button ............................P. 94
e Arrow pad* (FGHI)
.................................P. 19, 61 – 66, P. 90
f MENU button .................................P. 97
g Speaker
h Card slot .........................................P. 15
i Battery/card compartment cover
..................................................P. 13, 15
j Battery/card compartment lock
..................................................P. 13, 15
k Tripod socket
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1
Preparation
Unpacking the box contents
1
The following items are included with the camera.
Preparation
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera Body cap Strap USB cable
Lithium-ion battery
BLS-50
Attaching the strap
1
Lithium-ion charger
BCS-5
2
3
• Attach the strap on the other side in the same way.
• Lastly, pull the strap fi rmly, making sure that it is fastened securely.
CB-USB12
• Basic Manual
• Warranty card
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Charging and inserting the battery
Charging the battery.
1
Charging indicator
Charging in
progress
Charging
complete
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
Opening the battery/card
2
compartment cover.
Loading the battery.
3
• Use only BLS-50 batteries
(P. 12, 154).
Lights orange
Off
Charging
indicator
3
Lithium ion
charger
Direction indicating
mark (C)
Lithium ion battery
1
AC cable
Battery/card compartment cover
AC wall outlet
Battery/card
compartment lock
2
1
2
1
Preparation
Direction indicating
mark
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Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the
battery/card compartment cover. To remove the
battery, fi rst push the battery lock knob in the direction
1
Preparation
of the arrow and then remove.
• Do not remove the battery while the card write
indicator is displayed (P. 20).
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center
if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use
force.
$ Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• The camera is not equipped with a built-in charger and cannot be recharged via a USB
connection.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 132).
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Inserting the card
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.”
The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this
camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi.
Eye-Fi cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 133) before use.
Loading the card.
1
• Open the battery/card compartment cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g “Usable cards” (P. 133)
1
Preparation
2
1
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
Closing the battery/card
2
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card compartment
cover is closed before using the camera.
1
3
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the card while the card
write indicator is displayed (P. 20).
Terminal
area
2
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Attaching a lens to the camera
Remove the rear cap of the lens
1
and the body cap of the camera.
1
Preparation
1
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on
2
the camera with the alignment mark (red)
on the lens, then insert the lens into the
camera’s body.
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it
3
click (direction indicated by arrow 3).
• Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
Removing the lens cap
Rear cap
2
1
2
Lens attachment mark
3
1
2
1
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2
Removing the lens from the camera
Make sure the camera is turned off when removing the
lens. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow.
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 135).
2
1
Preparation
1
Lens release button
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Turning the camera on
Set the ON/OFF lever to the ON position.
1
1
Preparation
ON/OFF lever
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn the camera off, return the lever to the OFF position.
Monitor
Battery level
The battery level icon will be displayed.
j
(green): The camera is ready to shoot.
k
(green): The battery is not full.
l
(green): The battery is low.
m
(blinks red): Charge the battery.
Wi-Fi
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Using the monitor
1
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to
turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if
left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use. You can choose how
long the camera remains idle before entering sleep mode. g [Sleep] (P. 114)
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le
name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct
date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date and
time have not been set.
Display the menus.
1
• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
• A guide is displayed in 2 seconds after you select an option.
• Press the INFO button to view or hide guides.
Shooting Menu 1
1
1
Reset
Picture Mode
2
MENU button
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
2
• Use FG on the arrow pad to select [d]
and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.
[d] tab
Digital Tele-converter
Metering
Back Set
Setup Menu
1
Card Setup
X
2
W
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Rec View
Wi-Fi Settings
Firmware
Back Set
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Set the date, time, and date format.
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• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Press the Q button to set the camera
YMD Time
2017
X
Y/M/D
clock.
Select [W] (changing the display
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language) in the [d] (setup) tab.
• You can change the language used for
the on-screen display and error messages
Cancel
The time is displayed using
a 24-hour clock.
from English to another language.
• Use FGHI to highlight a language and press the Q button to select the
highlighted language.
Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
5
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and
time may be reset to the factory default setting.
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Shooting
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display during still photography
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Shooting
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1 Card write indicator ...................P. 14, 15
2 Wireless LAN connection.....P. 120 – 124
3 Super FP fl ash ..............................P. 136
4 HDR ................................................P. 36
AE Bracketing .................................P. 40
Focus Bracketing ............................P. 41
5 Multiple exposure............................P. 35
D Keystone compensation ...........P. 39
6 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 99
7 Time lapse shooting ......................P. 100
8 Face priority/Eye priority .................P. 62
9 Movie sound ...........................P. 52, 102
0 Zoom operation direction/
Focal length/Internal temperature
warning m ...........................P . 146
a Flash ...............................................P. 64
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up:
charging completed)
b AF confi rmation mark......................P. 25
c Picture mode.............................P. 69, 99
d ISO sensitivity .................................P. 63
e White balance .................................P. 70
f AF mode .........................................P. 72
g Aspect ratio .....................................P. 73
h Image quality (still images) .............P. 73
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i Record mode (movies) ...................P. 74
j Available recording time ...............P. 134
k Number of storable still pictures ...P. 134
l Highlight & shadow control .............P. 84
m Top: Flash intensity control .............P. 77
Bottom: Exposure compensation ....P. 60
n Level gauge ....................................P. 23
o Exposure compensation value........P. 60
p Aperture value .........................P. 45 – 48
q Shutter speed ..........................P. 45 – 48
r Histogram .......................................P. 23
s Preview ...........................................P. 86
t AE lock....................................P. 60, 115
u Shooting mode.........................P. 24 – 53
v Touch operation ..............................P. 51
w Metering mode ................................P. 80
x Sequential shooting/Self-timer ........P. 66
Silent shooting ................................P. 37
y Flash intensity control .....................P. 77
z Flash mode .....................................P. 64
A Image stabilizer...............................P. 78
B Battery level ....................................P. 18
C Live guide recall ..............................P. 27
Monitor display during movie mode
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D Recording level meter ...................P. 102
E Silent shooting tab ..........................P. 59
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F Movie (exposure) mode ..................P. 76
G Movie effect ....................................P. 54
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Switching between displays
The camera is equipped with an eye sensor, which turns the viewfi nder on when you
put your eye to the viewfi nder. When you take your eye away, the sensor turns the
viewfi nder off and turns the monitor on.
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Shooting
Put your
eye to the
viewfi nder
Monitor
S-IS ONS-IS ON
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View through lens shown in monitor View through lens shown in viewfi nder
• If the viewfi nder is not in focus, put your eye to the
viewfi nder and focus the display by rotating the
diopter adjustment dial.
Diopter adjustment dial
• You can display the EVF Auto Switch setting menu
if you press and hold the u button. g [EVF
Auto Switch] (P. 114)
• When [OFF] is selected for [EVF Auto Switch], you
can switch displays by pressing the u button.
u button
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• Tilting the monitor disables the eye sensor.
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INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
You can switch the information displayed in
the monitor during shooting using the INFO
button.
Wi-Fi
INFO
S-IS ONS-IS ON
P
250250 F5.6
Basic Information*
Wi-Fi
S-IS ONS-IS ON
ISO-A
INFO
200
L
N
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INFO
Image Only
Wi-Fi
S-IS ONS-IS ON
INFO button
ISO-A
200
INFO
2
Shooting
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Level Gauge display
(Custom2)
P
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Histogram display
(Custom1)
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* Not displayed in n mode (movie mode) unless recording is in progress.
• You can change Custom1 and Custom2 settings. g [G/Info Settings] > [LV-Info]
(P. 110)
• The information display screens can be switched in either direction by rotating the dial
while pressing the INFO button.
Histogram display
A histogram showing the distribution of brightness
in the image is displayed. The horizontal axis
More
gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number
of pixels of each brightness in the image. During
shooting, overexposure is indicated in red,
underexposure in blue, and the range metered
Less
Dark Bright
using spot metering in green.
Level gauge display
The orientation of the camera is indicated. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar
and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar. The camera is level and plumb when the
bars turn green.
• Use the indicators on the level gauge as a guide.
• Error in the display can be corrected via calibration (P. 114).
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Shooting still pictures
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode,
and then shoot the image.
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Types of shooting modes
For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.
Shooting mode Description
B
SCN
Z
ART You can shoot with the effect of artistic expression added. 42
P
A
S
M
n
Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode.
• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Settings such as picture mode are unavailable when the mode dial is rotated to B.
The camera automatically selects the most appropriate shooting
mode.
The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or
scene.
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The camera meters subject brightness and automatically adjusts
shutter speed and aperture for optimal results.
You choose the aperture and the camera automatically adjusts
shutter speed for optimal results.
You choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically
adjusts aperture for optimal results.
You choose both the aperture and shutter speed. 48
Shoot movies of various types. 53
Indicator Mode icon
g
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29
45
46
47
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Rotate the mode dial to choose a mode.
1
Frame the shot.
2
• Be careful that your fi ngers
or the camera strap do
not obstruct the lens or AF
illuminator.
Landscape position Portrait position
Adjust the focus.
3
• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button
down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway).
The AF confi rmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will
be displayed in the focus location.
AF confi rmation mark
Wi-Fi
S-IS ONS-IS ON
Press the shutter
button halfway.
250250 F5.6
AF target
• If the AF confi rmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 142)
Release the shutter.
4
• Press the shutter button all the way
(fully).
• The camera will release the shutter
and take a picture.
• The shot image will be displayed on
the monitor.
Press the shutter
button all the way.
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L
N
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• You can focus and take pictures using touch controls. g “Shooting with touch screen
operations” (P. 51)
• To exit to shooting mode from menus or playback, press the shutter button halfway.
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Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button
Press the u button to switch to each screen of the selected shooting mode between
shots.
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u (Shortcut) button
Mode dial
B
Live guide (P. 27)
Change Color Saturation
Z
Advanced photo mode (P. 32)
Live Composite
P/A/S/M
LV super control panel (P. 68)
Recommended ISO
ISO
Auto
± 0.0
S-IS On
M-IS
P
250250 F5.6
Auto
WB
Natural
A ±
0
S
±
0±
G
±
S-AF
N
0
0
Normal
±
±
0
0
sRGB
FHD
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SCN
Scene mode (P. 29)
People
Motion Scenery
Indoors Close-ups
Nightscapes
ART
Art fi lter mode (P. 42)
Pop Art
n
Movie mode (P. 53)
Standard
ART 1ART
1
Effect
Off
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Letting the camera choose the settings ( AUTO mode)
The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the shutter
button. Set the mode dial to B.
Using live guides
Use live guides to easily adjust such parameters as color, brightness, and background
blurring.
Press the u button to display live guides.
1
• Use FG to highlight an item in the live guide and
press Q to display a slider.
Use FG to position the slider and choose a
2
level.
• Press the Q button to save changes.
• To exit, press the MENU button.
• When [Shooting Tips] is selected, use FG to
highlight the item and press the Q button to display
the detail.
• The effect of the selected level is visible in the
display.
If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected,
the display will return to normal, but the selected
effect will be visible in the fi nal photograph.
To set multiple live guides, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
3
• A check is displayed on the guide item for live guides
that are already set.
• [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] cannot be
set at the same time.
Change Color Saturation
Guide item
Clear & Vivid
0
Flat & Muted
Slider
Change Color Saturation
2
Shooting
Shoot.
4
• To clear the live guides from the display, press the MENU button.
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• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW].
• Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.
• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
• Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected.
• The fl ash cannot be used when a live guide is set.
• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
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• Touch controls can also be used.
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Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode)
The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene.
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
1
Use FGHI to highlight a scene and press the
2
Q button.
Use HI to highlight a scene mode and press the
3
Q button.
• Press the u button to choose a different scene.
Shoot.
4
People
Motion Scenery
Indoors Close-ups
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• Touch controls can also be used.
Types of scene modes
Subject type Scene mode Description
Suitable for portrait shooting.
Brings out skin texture.
Smooths out skin tones and texture. This mode is
suitable when viewing images on a high-defi nition TV.
The camera records two pictures: one with the effect
applied and one without.
Suitable for portraits featuring a landscape in the
background.
Blues, greens, and skin tones are captured beautifully.
Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of
night view.
Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is
recommended (P. 122).
Suitable for photographs of children and other active
subjects.
People
B
e
D
U
m
Portrait
e-Portrait
Portrait +
Landscape
Portrait +
Nightscape
Children
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Nightscapes
Portrait
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Subject type Scene mode Description
2
Shooting
Nightscapes
Motion
Scenery
Nightscape
G
Portrait +
U
Nightscape
Handheld
H
Starlight
Fireworks
X
Light Trails
d
Sport
C
Children
m
Panning
J
Landscape Suitable for landscape shooting.
F
Sunset Suitable for shooting the sunset.
`
Beach & Snow
g
Backlight HDR
E
Suitable for tripod shooting of night scenes.
Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is
recommended (P. 122).
Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of
night view.
Raise the fl ash (P. 64).
Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is
recommended (P. 122).
Suitable for shooting night scenes without a tripod.
Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated
scenes.
The camera makes eight exposures and combines
them into a single photograph.
Suitable for shooting fi reworks at night.
Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is
recommended (P. 122).
The camera automatically shoots multiple images,
takes newly bright areas only, and composites them
into a single image.
With normal long exposure, an image of light trace such
as star trails with bright buildings tends to get too bright.
You can capture them without over exposure while
checking the progress.
Press the shutter button to start shooting, then view the
changing result in the monitor and press the shutter
button again to end shooting once the desired result is
achieved (maximum 3 hours).
Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is
recommended (P. 122).
• Advanced settings can be accessed via live
composite photography (dark and light fi eld
composite) in M mode (P. 50).
Suitable for fast action shooting.
The camera will take photos while the shutter button is
pressed.
Suitable for photographs of children and other active
subjects.
Choose to blur the background behind moving objects.
The camera chooses the optimal shutter speed for
panning shots based on camera motion.
Suitable for shooting at snow-capped mountains,
seascapes in the sun, and other whitish scenes.
Suitable for contrasting scenes. This mode captures
multiple images and merges them into one, properly
exposed image (P. 36).
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