Olympus EP1BK, EP-1 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basic guide P.2

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

Table of Contents P. 26

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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.

Camera

1 2 3

4 5

5 0 a

1 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 128 2 ON/OFF button gP. 14 3 Shutter button gP. 16, 60 4 F (Exposure compensation) button

gP. 50

5 Strap eyelet gP. 10 6 Lens attachment mark gP. 13 7 Mount

(Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.)

8 Hot shoegP. 73 9 MicrophonegP. 78, 90 0 Self-timer lampgP. 62 a Lens release buttongP. 13 b Lens lock pin

Basic guide

8 9 0 a b c

3 4

1 Mode dial gP. 4 2 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9 3 MENU button gP. 24 4 INFO (Information d isplay) button

gP. 23, 41, 83

5 Tripod socket 6 Battery/card compartment cover gP. 11 7 Battery/card compartment lock gP. 11 8 D(Erase) button gP. 92 9 q (Playback) button gP. 18, 81 0 AEL/AFL button gP. 51, 99

0 (Protect) button gP. 91

a < button gP. 100 b Speaker c Sub dial (j) gP. 19, 20

h i j

d Connector cover e Card access lamp gP. 16, 122 f Multi-connector gP. 87, 115, 120 g HDMI mini-connector (type C) gP. 88 h Main dial (j) gP. 19, 20 i Arrow pad (k) gP. 20, 21, 24

Press the main dial in the following places.

Up: f Down: g Left: h Right: i

j i button gP. 24

Names of parts and functions

Mode dial

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

Advanced shooting modes

• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed.

•

The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.

Program shooting

Aperture priority

shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Easy shooting modes

• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically.

• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.

ART Art filter

SCN Scene

n Movie

iAuto

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 44)

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 45)

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 46)

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 47)

The camera automati cally selects an optimal shooting mode from

[PORTRAIT], [LANDSCAPE], [NIGHT SCENE]

[SPORT]

, and

[MACRO]

which allows you to shoot with the optimal settings for the scene by simply pressing the shutter button.

When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.

In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.

Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P] and [A], you can record a movie with the art filter.

. This is a fully automatic mode

Setting the art filter/scene

1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN.

• The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed.

POP ART1

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

BACK

SET

Types of art filters

Icon Art filter Icon Art filter

POP ART

SOFT FOCUS

PALE&LIGHT COLOR

PORTRAIT

F D

C G

BACK

LIGHT TONE

GRAINY FILM

PIN HOLE

Basic guide

SET

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

PORTRAIT

e-PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT

SPORT

NIGHT SCENE

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

CHILDREN ( FIREWORKS

HIGH KEY

LOW KEY

• Art filters and [e-PORTRAIT] are not applied to RAW images.

• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set

to [YN+RAW].

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

• When either RAW or JPEG+RAW are set in [e-PORTRAIT], a RAW image and a JPEG

(X (2560×1920)) with applied effect are saved.

• When JPEG is set in [e-PORTRAIT], two images are saved, one from before application of the effect (with set picture quality) and the other from after application of the effect (X (2560×1920)).

DIS MODE

MACRO

NATURE MACRO

CANDLE

SUNSET

DOCUMENTS

PANORAMA (gP. 43)

BEACH & SNOW

Names of parts and functions

Live control

WB AUTO

The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and associated options is called the live control. Press the i button to display the live control on the LCD monitor. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while checking live view. g“Using the live control to operate the camera” (P. 22)

Functions

WB AUTO

AUTO 5

2 3 1 w

Functions Setting

[I] [e] [L] [K] [J] [G] [U] [G] [H] [I] [q] [J]

self-timer

AF mode

[r] [&][*] [@] [s] [(] [g]

[j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o]

[P] [A] [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] [AUTO] [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] [V]

[CWB]

[o] [j] [Y12S] [Y2S]

[OFF] [I.S. 1] [I.S. 2] [I.S. 3] [FOCAL LENGTH]

[4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6]

[RAW] [YF] [YN] [XN] [WN] [YF+RAW] [YN+RAW] etc.

[AUTO] [100] [125] [160] [200] [250] [320] etc. [AUTO] [!] [#] [$] [H] [#SLOW] [#SLOW2] etc.

[G] [H] [I] [IHI] [ISH]

[S-AF] [C-AF] [MF] [S-AF+MF]

[gON] [gOFF]

B M

[RON] [ROFF]

Scene mode*

Art filter mode*

Movie AE mode*

White balance

Sequential shooting/

Image stabilizer

Aspect ratio

Record mode

ISO sensitivity

Flash mode

Metering mode

Face detection

AF target selection

Movie sound record*

*1 ART or SCN mode only *2 nmode only

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

L F

Setting

Ref.

page

P. 5

P. 79

P. 67

P. 61-62

P. 62

P. 40

P. 64

P. 53

P. 75

P. 49

P. 56

P. 39

P. 58

P. 80

Super control panel

250

F5.6

+2.0

3 8

LIVE

INFO

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. On the live control display, press the INFO button to switch to the super control panel. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 23)

Basic guide

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

1 Internal temperature warning

mgP. 127 Arrow pad function ep gP. 102

2 Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47 3 Function name 4 White balance gP. 67

White balance compensation gP. 68

5 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 6 Sequential shooting/self-timer gP. 61-62 7 Flash mode gP. 75 8 Flash intensity control gP. 77 9 Image stabilizer gP. 62 0 AF mode gP. 56

AF target gP. 58

a Record mode gP. 64 b Flash charging gP. 124 c Battery check gP. 8

ISO

mall

Super Fine

250

m l j i

NORM

OFF

4:3

F5.6

+2.0

d Picture mode gP. 71 e Sharpness NgP. 71

Contrast JgP. 71 Saturation TgP. 71 Gradation zgP. 72 B&W Filter xgP. 71 Picture tone ygP. 71

f Color space gP. 108 g Face detection gP. 39, 104 h Metering mode gP. 49 i Number of storable still pictures gP. 140 j Exposure compensation value gP. 50

Exposure level gP. 47

k Aspect ratio gP. 40 l Aperture value gP. 44-47 m Shutter speed gP. 44-47

LIVE

INFO

Names of parts and functions

• Movie recording mode is not displayed.

LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

AU TO

IS O

AU TO

3 8

S-AF

+2.0

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. g“Using live view” (P. 37)

1 2

ISO

AUTO

6 7

S-AF

+2.0

AEL BKT

0 a b

1 Internal temperature warning

mgP. 127 Arrow pad function ep gP. 102

2 My Mode gP. 101 3 Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47 4 Flash mode gP. 75 5 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 6 Metering mode gP. 49 7 AF mode gP. 56 8 Face detection ggP. 39, 104 9 Flash intensity control gP. 77

Super FP flash sgP. 74

0 AE Lock ugP. 51

Auto bracket tgP. 52, 54, 70, 77 Multiple exposure igP. 54 Home position pgP. 59

a Shutter speed gP. 44-47 b Aperture value gP. 44-47 c Flash gP. 124 (blinks: charging in

progress, lights up: charging completed)

AUTO

6:66:6

250

F5.6

+2.0

d Battery check

Lit up (green) (ready for use) Lit up (green) (Battery is running low) Blinks (red) (charging required)

e AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 38, 60 f Art filter/scene gP. 5 g White balance gP. 67 h Sequential shooting gP. 61

Self-timer gP. 62

i Image stabilizer vwsgP. 62 j Aspect ratio gP. 40 k Record mode gP. 64 l Number of storable still pictures gP. 140

Available recording time

m Exposure compensation value gP. 50 n Histogram gP. 41

c d

e f

g h i

j k

l m n

LCD monitor (Playback)

F5.6

100

0.0

ISO

250

NATURAL

2.0

WBAUTO

G±0

A±0

[

403 2x 30 24 ,1/8

]

2009 .08. 16

21:5 6

100- 0015

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 83)

Basic guide

Simplified display

2009.08.16

1 Aspect border gP. 40 2 Print reservation

Number of prints gP. 112

3 Sound record gP. 90 4 Protect gP. 91 5 Battery check gP. 8 6 Date and time gP. 15 7 Aspect ratio gP. 40, 89 8 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 9 Record mode gP. 64 0 File number a Frame number b AF target gP. 58 c Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47

21:56

345

[

4032x3024,1/8

4:3

100-0015

Overall display

b cd

]

d Exposure compensation gP. 50 e Shutter speed gP. 44-47 f Aperture value gP. 44-47 g Focal length gP. 132

h Flash intensity control gP. 77 i ISO sensitivity gP. 53 j White balance compensation gP. 68 k Picture mode gP. 71 k Color space gP. 108 m White balance gP. 67 n Metering mode gP. 49 o Histogram gP. 83

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

2.0

WBAUTO

F5.6

250

100

ISO

G±0

A±0

NATURAL

4:3

100-0015

0.0

f g

h i

j k

Names of parts and functions

Unpack the box contents

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

Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)

PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)

Lithium ion charger

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

USB cable AV cable

(Monaural)

Lithium ion battery

Attaching the strap

Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows (1, 2).

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

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

Preparing the Camera

Basic guide

1 Charging the battery

Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes). Amber blinking: Charging error

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

2 Loading the battery

Battery/card compartment cover

Direction indicating mark

Unloading the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover.

To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

Direction indicating mark

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

AC cable

Battery/card compartment lock

AC wall outlet

Preparations for shooting

Battery lock knob

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

3 Loading the card

• Insert the SD/SDHC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g“Card basics” (P. 130)

SD card slotContact area

• Turn off the camera before

loading or removing the card.

Removing the card

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

• Pull out the card.

• Never open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking.

4 Closing the battery/card compartment cover

When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.

• Close the cover until you hear a click.

Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the

rear cap from the lens

Rear cap

Body 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 camera is turned off.

• Do not press the lens release button.

• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

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).

g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 132)

Alignment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens release button

Preparations for shooting

Power on

250

F5.6

3 8

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera

• To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.

Mode dial

Set the mode dial to P.

SSWF indicator

ON/OFF button

LCD monitor

When you turn on the power the LCD monitor lights up.

250

F5.6

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.

Using separately sold retractable lens

Certain types of lens are retractable and contained within the barrel when stored. You cannot take a picture with the lens retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1) to extend the lens (2).

To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).

UNLOCK switch

Zoom ring

Dat

ith th

Setting the date/time

e and time information is recorded on the card together w 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.

Press the

• The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

NORM

4:3

SET

button

MENU button

Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set

Basic guide

Arrow pad fghi

2 Use fg to select [d],

then press i

’--.--.

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

j±0 k±0

5SEC

SETBACK

ENG.

OFF

3 Use fg to select

[X], then press i

M D TIME

CANCEL

Y/M/D

4 Use fg to select [Y],

then press i

M D TIME

2009

CANCEL

Y/M/D

M D TIME

2009 08 01 14 00

•

The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

6 Use fg to select the

date format

M D TIME

2009 08 01 14 00

Y/M/D

SETCANCEL

7 Press the i button

’09.08.01

14:01

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

j±0 k±0

SET

ENG.

5SEC

OFF

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

Preparations for shooting

Shooting

250

F5.6

3 8

1 Select a composition while

Shutter button

viewing the LCD monitor

LCD monitor

2 Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

LCD monitor

AF target

250

F5.6

Shutter speed

• The focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark appears, and the AF target appears at the focus position.

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

AF confirmation mark

Aperture value

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.

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.

Holding the camera

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens.

Basic guide

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

When the camera stops operating

If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, 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“SLEEP” (P. 103)

Preparations for shooting

Playback/Erasing

Playing back images

q button

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames back

Displays the

previous frame

Arrow pad

Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames ahead

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

Sub dial

Playback the image you want to erase and press the D button. Use fg to select [YES] and press the i button to erase.

Displays

the next

frame

D button

BACK

ERASE

YES

SET

Basic operations

There are three ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 21

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 on the LCD monitor while you are setting a function.

Setting while looking at the Live control or Super control panel gP. 22, 23

You can make the function settings with the Live control or Super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can use the Live control or Super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.

Basic guide

Sub dial

Basic operations

Setting on the menu gP. 24

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

Main dial

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. “Names of parts and functions” (

P. 2)

See.

In this manual, j indicates turning the main dial. In this manual, j indicates turning the sub dial. In this manual, k indicates the arrow pad.

fghi indicate the up, down, left and right buttons of the arrow pad.

The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

Important information on factors which may lead to a

x Notes

malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.



TIPS

Descriptions in this manual

The operating instructions of the direct buttons, live control, 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.

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

Reference pages describing details or related information.

e.g.: When setting the White balance

Direct button WB

Live control ij: [WB]

Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

In P, A, S, and M mode, current camera

Resetting the camera settings

settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set

“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 96)

[RESET]

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

SIN GL E

Basic guide

1 Press the button for the function you

want to set

• The direct menu is displayed.

e.g.) Sequential shooting/

self-timer shooting

SINGLE

o j Y

12s Y

Direct menu

Sub dial

Main dial

2 Turn the sub dial to change the setting, then press the i button

• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately 8 seconds. You can turn the sub dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 101)

List of direct buttons

No. Direct button Function Ref. page

1 2 3 4 5

ISO

Exposure compensation

Sets ISO sensitivity

Sets white balance

Sequential/Self-timer shooting

Sets AF mode

P. 50

P. 53

P. 67

P. 61-62

P. 56

Basic operations

Using the live control to operate the camera

WB AUTO

1 Press the i button to display the live

control

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

Sub dial

L F

Main dial

i button

AUTO 5

WB AUTO

2 3 1 w

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

Displays the selected function name

• If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed.

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

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

Cursor

AUTO 5

WB AUTO

2 3 1 w

Sub dial

(j)

L F

Cursor

Main dial (j)

Setting while looking at the super control panel

250

F5.6

3 8

LIVE

INFO

ESP

250

F5.6

3 8

LIVE

INFO

Basic guide

1 Press the INFO button while

live control is displayed to display the super control panel

• Press the INFO button again to return to the live control.

ISO

NORM

OFF

4:3

Cursor

mall

Super Fi ne

250

F5.6

Displays the selected function name

LIVE

INFO

INFO button

k Arrow pad

2 Use k to move the cursor to the function you

wish to set, and change the settings using the main dial or sub dial

METERING

NORM

OFF

4:3

Direct menu

ESP

G H I IHI

mall

Super Fine

250

F5.6

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 performed within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the

camera returns to the shooting mode.

LIVE

INFO

Sub dial

Main dial

i button

Basic operations

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

Setting on the menu

1 Press the MENU menu

button to display the menu

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

Operation

guide Press the MENU button to go back one screen.

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

NORM

4:3

SET

Press the i button to confirm the setting

MENU button

i button

k Arrow pad

2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i

W Shooting Menu 1 X Shooting Menu 2

q Playback Menu

d Setup Menu: Sets the basic functions of the

camera.

Function

3 Use fg to select a

function, and i to go to the settings screen

MOVIE AE MODE

MOVIE+STILL

j/Y

IMAGE STABILIZER MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

Tab

The current setting is displayed

OFF

SETBACK

4 Press the i button to confirm the setting

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 142).

MOVIE AE MODE

MOVIE+STILL

j/Y

IMAGE STABILIZER MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

SETBACK

MOVIE AE MODE

MOVIE+STILL

j/Y

IMAGE STABILIZER MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

ART1

ART2

ART3

SETBACK

OFF

Displaying the Custom Menu

You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. Customization is performed from the “Custom Menu” menu. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 97)

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu

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2 Use fg to select the

[d] tab, then press i

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

j±0 k±0

SET

14:01

ENG.

5SEC

OFF

Basic guide

3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i

4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button

MENU DISPLAY

BACK SET

The settings on the Custom Menu are for customizing the camera to suit your personal preferences or needs. They are not suited to frequent changing. The initial menu is more than adequate for setting both simple and advanced shooting functions. Normally, there is no need to display the Custom Menu.

SET

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

The [c] tab is displayed. c Custom Menu:

Customizes shooting functions.

’09.08.01

14:01

ENG.

j±0 k±0

5SEC

Basic operations

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

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

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

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

Live control....................................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

Preparing the Camera.................................................................................11

Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

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

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera ..........................................21

Using the live control to operate the camera...............................................22

Setting while looking at the super control panel..........................................23

Setting on the menu....................................................................................24

1 Using live view 37

Describes features and operations available during live view.

Functions available during live view ............................................................37

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................38

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

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

Setting the image aspect.............................................................................................40

Switching the information display................................................................................41

Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................ 42

Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................42

Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................43

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

2 Exposure 44

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 ........................................................................................................44

Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................45

Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................46

Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................47

Preview function ..........................................................................................................48

Changing the metering mode ...................................................................................... 49

Exposure compensation..............................................................................................50

AE lock ........................................................................................................................51

AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................52

ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................53

ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................54

Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................54

Bulb shooting..............................................................................................48

3 Focusing and shooting functions 56

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

AF mode selection.......................................................................................................56

AF target selection.......................................................................................................58

Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................60

Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................61

Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................62

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

S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................56

C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................57

MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................57

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................57

Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................59

4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 64

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

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

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

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

Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................67

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................68

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

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

WB bracketing .............................................................................................................70

Picture mode ...............................................................................................................71

Gradation.....................................................................................................................72

5 Flash shooting 73

Describes taking pictures with external flash.

External flash shooting................................................................................................73

Using commercially available flashes..........................................................................74

Flash mode setting ......................................................................................................75

Flash intensity control..................................................................................................77

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

6 Recording Movies 78

Describes movie recording method and functions.

Movie recording ..........................................................................................................78

Changing the settings for movie recording..................................................................79

Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends.....................................80

Adding effects to a movie............................................................................79

Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................80

Recording Audio when Recording Movie ....................................................80

7 Playback functions 81

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................81

Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................82

Information display ......................................................................................................83

Slideshow ....................................................................................................................84

Rotating images........................................................................................................... 85

Movie playback............................................................................................................86

Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................87

Editing still images.......................................................................................................89

Image overlay..............................................................................................................90

Protecting images........................................................................................................91

Erasing images............................................................................................................92

8 Setup functions 94

Describes the basic settings for using the camera.

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................94

X (Date/time setting) ................................................................................94

W (Changing the display language) ......................................................94

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................94

REC VIEW...................................................................................................95

cMENU DISPLAY......................................................................................95

FIRMWARE.................................................................................................95

Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................96

9 Customizing your camera 97

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................97

AF MODE ....................................................................................................97

AF AREA.....................................................................................................97

P SET UP................................................................................................97

RESET LENS..............................................................................................98

BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................98

FOCUS RING..............................................................................................98

MF ASSIST .................................................................................................98

S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................98

DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................98

DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................99

AEL/AFL......................................................................................................99

AEL/AFL MEMO........................................................................................ 100

; FUNCTION.........................................................................................100

7 FUNCTION...........................................................................................101

MY MODE SETUP .................................................................................... 101

BUTTON TIMER .......................................................................................101

A......................................................................................................102

n FUNCTION ........................................................................................102

T RELEASE/j.......................................................................................................102

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ........................................................102

U DISP/8/PC..........................................................................................................102

HDMI ......................................................................................................... 102

VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................102

8..............................................................................................................103

SLEEP.......................................................................................................103

USB MODE ...............................................................................................103

LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................104

g FACE DETECT ....................................................................................104

INFO SETTING .........................................................................................104

VOLUME ...................................................................................................104

m SETUP................................................................................................104

LEVEL GAUGE.........................................................................................104

V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................105

W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................106

X K/COLOR/WB....................................................................................................107

Y RECORD/ERASE .................................................................................................109

Z K UTILITY .......................................................................................................... 110

MOVIE R...................................................................................................105

EV STEP...................................................................................................105

METERING ...............................................................................................105

AELMetering .............................................................................................105

ISO ............................................................................................................105

ISO STEP..................................................................................................105

ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................105

ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................106

BULB TIMER.............................................................................................106

ANTI-SHOCK ............................................................................................106

BRACKETING........................................................................................... 106

FLASH MODE...........................................................................................106

w .............................................................................................................106

#X-SYNC. ................................................................................................106

#SLOW LIMIT..........................................................................................106

w+F.......................................................................................................107

NOISE REDUCT. ......................................................................................107

NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................107

WB ............................................................................................................107

ALL >...................................................................................................108

COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................108

SHADING COMP. .....................................................................................108

K SET.....................................................................................................108

PIXEL COUNT ..........................................................................................109

QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................109

RAW+JPEG ERASE .................................................................................109

FILE NAME ...............................................................................................109

EDIT FILENAME .......................................................................................110

PRIORITY SET .........................................................................................110

dpi SETTING.............................................................................................110

PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................110

EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................110

f WARNING LEVEL.............................................................................111

LEVEL ADJUST........................................................................................111

10 Printing 112

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................112

Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................115

Print reservation ........................................................................................112

Single-frame reservation...........................................................................113

All-frame reservation .................................................................................114

Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................114

Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................115

Easy printing..............................................................................................116

Custom printing .........................................................................................116

11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 119

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

Flowchart ...................................................................................................................119

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................119

Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................120

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................121

Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................121

Viewing still images ...................................................................................................123

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................123

What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................119

Downloading and saving images...............................................................121

Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................122

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 124

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information....................................................................................124

Error codes ................................................................................................................126

Camera maintenance ................................................................................................128

Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................128

Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................129

13 Information 130

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

Card basics................................................................................................................130

Battery and charger...................................................................................................131

Using your charger abroad........................................................................................131

Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................132

Using optical viewfinder (sold separately) .................................................................135

Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................136

Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................136

Exposure warning display..........................................................................................137

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................138

White balance color temperature...............................................................................139

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures......................................140

Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............141

Menu directory...........................................................................................................142

Specifications ............................................................................................................147

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................150

Index..........................................................................................................................156

Usable cards .............................................................................................130

Formatting the card...................................................................................130

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..............................................132

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications......................................................133

Quick reference

Shooting

Taking pictures with automatic settings

Correct focus cannot be obtained

Focusing on one area

Checking set effect before taking a picture

Extending the useful life of the battery

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash

Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures. P. 4

Use focus lock. P. 60

Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 58

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. Lock the focus at the position of the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of the focus.

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.

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

Pressing the shutter button halfway and playing back images over a long period of time 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.

Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.

Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 53

P. 132

P. 57, P. 60, P. 125

P. 58

P. 40, P. 42, P. 57

P. 42

P. 48

P. 100

P. 103

P. 64, P. 108

Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects 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

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

Take a picture while checking the histogram. P. 41

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. 50

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

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

Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM]. P. 5

Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. P. 72

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. 46

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.

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 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 scene mode to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY] and take a picture.

P. 44-46, P. 137

P. 72

P. 71

P. 89

P. 49, P. 51

P. 89

P. 45

P. 67

P. 70

P. 49, P. 51

P. 50, P. 52

P. 5

Taking pictures without noise

Optimizing the LCD monitor

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera

Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. P. 107

To take pictures in a dark location, set [NOISE FILTER] to [HIGH].

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P. 94

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.

Use the external flashes. P. 75

Set the scene mode to [DIS MODE]. P. 5

Increase the ISO sensitivity. When using the [AUTO] setting, set the upper limit of [AUTO] to a higher value.

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.

P. 107

P. 104

P. 17

P. 53, P. 105

P. 62

P. 104

P. 41

Playback

Displaying the image after the picture is taken

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

Checking whether the subject is in focus

Quickly searching for the desired image

Viewing images on a TV

Settings

Saving the settings

Changing the menu display language

Not all the functions are reset to the factory default settings by [RESET]

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 HDMI mini-cable (commercially available) to play back recorded images on your TV. You can also view the images as a slideshow.

You can register two camera settings in [CUSTOM RESET]. Even if the settings are changed, they can be returned to their registered settings by resetting the settings.

You can register up to two current camera settings in [MY MODE SETUP]. Assign My Mode to the < button so that you can easily use that function during shooting.

You can change the display language.

The following functions are not returned to the factory default settings by [RESET]. Use the menu to change the respective settings. You can check the default settings in the “Menu directory” (gP. 142). RESET1, RESET2 (Custom reset)/PICTURE MODE/ X/W/s/DIAL FUNCTION/DIAL DIRECTION/ MY MODE SETUP/VIDEO OUT/ISO-AUTO/>/EDIT FILENAME/dpi SETTING/EXPOSURE SHIFT/f WARNING LEVEL

P. 95

P. 81

P. 82

P. 87

P. 96

P. 101

P. 94

P. 96, P. 141

1 Using live view

The view of the subject you are taking a picture of on the LCD monitor is called live view. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture.

Functions available during live view

The following functions can be used during live view.

Focusing during live view

• Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 60

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

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

• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 42

Taking a picture while checking the effect

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

gP. 42

• Taking a panoramic picture gP. 43

Switching the indications on the LCD monitor

• Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 41

• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 104

x Notes

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

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

The live view mechanism

During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check the effects of exposure compensation or white balance on the LCD monitor. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.

Using live view

Taking a picture using live view

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Press the shutter button down halfway to perform autofocus using the imager device.

1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark (( or n) and AF target mark light up.

(: For a high-speed Imager AF-compatible lens which

Using live view

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a

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To adjust the focus by using manual focus:

j In [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to enlarge the subject and achieve focus.

* For the latest information about Olympus Four Thirds lenses compatible with Hi-Speed Imager AF, visit the

is a Micro Four Thirds system lens or Four Thirds system lens*

n: Other Four Thirds system lens

• Check the focus on the LCD monitor. You can enlarge the view and finely adjust the focus. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 42)

picture.

• You can record sound with the picture you have taken.

g“Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 90)

TIPS

g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)

Olympus website.

AF confirmation mark

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Using the face detection function

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

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

Live control ij: [g FACE DETECT]

Super control panel iINFOk[g FACE DETECT]

Menu MENU[c][U][g FACE DETECT]

• In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT ] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

• After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING

GRADATION AUTO

AF MODE

AF AREA

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 (When M is selected in [AF AREA] the camera will focus on that position).

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.

S-AF P. 56

P. 49 P. 72

P. 58

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Taking a picture using manual focus

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. 56) 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.

• You can turn off zoom display. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 42)

• You can also disallow enlarged view. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)

Using live view

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], or [6:6]. JPEG images are trimmed and saved according to the aspect ratio.

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. 89)

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. 89)

Switching the information display

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

Information display on

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*1 With [INFO SETTING] (gP. 104), you can also select [w] or [x] for the ruled line display. *2 During multiple exposure shooting (gP. 54), the information display then switches to “Multiple

exposure display”. When [LEVEL GAUGE] (gP. 104) is set to [ON], the information display switches to “Digital level gauge display”.

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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

SETTING” (P. 104)

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.

Histogram display

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Zoom display

(gP. 42)

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Multi view display

Using live view

Taking a picture while comparing the effect

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

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the

multi view display.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 41)

• The exposure compensation comparison screen is

displayed. Press f to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press fg to switch the screen.

Using live view

2 Use hi 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 mode.

• This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN modes.

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Enlarged display operation

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

i button

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

g“Switching the information display” (P. 41)

• The enlargement frame will be displayed.

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

• The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.

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

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

• Use k to scroll the frame even during magnification.

• Pressing the i button will cancel the zoom display.

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Panorama shooting

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You can enjoy panorama shooting easily. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join images where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images.

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

1 Set the mode. g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P. 5) 2 Use k to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the

subject with the edges overlapping.

i : Joins the next image to the right. h : Joins the next image to the left. f : Joins the next image to the top. g : Joins the next image to the bottom.

• Shoot while changing the composition such that the subject overlaps.

• The focus, exposure, etc. will be determined at the first shot.

•The g (warning) mark will be displayed after you have finished taking 10 shots.

• Pressing the i button before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu.

• Pressing the i button in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one.

x Notes

• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

Using live view

2 Exposure

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Program shooting

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

Set the mode dial to P.

• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Shooting mode

Exposure

Shutter speed

LCD monitor

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AF confirmation mark

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. 136)

• The program shift setting will not be cancelled after shooting. To cancel the settings, turn the main dial (or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % of the LCD monitor changes to P. Alternatively, turn off the power.

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

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TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

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

display” (gP. 137).

Program shift

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

When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased

Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

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

j See “Preview function” (gP. 48).

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. 105)

Shutter speed is blinking:

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

display” (gP. 137).

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Exposure

Shutter priority shooting

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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.

Exposure

Set the mode dial to S and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed.

Faster shutter speed

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

Slower shutter speed

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

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

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

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. 105)

The aperture value is blinking:

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

display” (gP. 137).

Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.

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

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

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

• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60 sec. or [BULB].

Noise in images

While 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 REDUCT.” (P. 107)

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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. 105)

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

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

g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 98)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

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

Exposure

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.

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

• [BULB] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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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. 106)

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. 98)

Exposure

x Notes

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

Preview function

You can check the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value on the LCD monitor. For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function of the < button on the menu beforehand. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

Press the < button to use the preview function.

< button

Changing the metering mode

ESP

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.

Live control ij: [METERING]

Super control panel iINFO

Menu MENU[c][V]

G Digital ESP metering

The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 324 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use.

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.

ISpot metering

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

IHI 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.

ISH 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.

k: [METERING]

[METERING]

MENU button

INFO button

G H I IHI

i button

ESP

: Metering area

Exposure

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. You can use value in the range ±3.0 EV to suit the other exposure compensation function.

Exposure

Direct button F + j / j

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TIPS

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.

To adjust the exposure using only the dial:

j You can set the exposure compensation value without

x Notes

-2.0 EV

g“EV STEP” (P. 105)

pressing F button. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 98)

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

±0 +2.0 EV

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

F button

AE lock

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

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

• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.

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TIPS

To lock the exposure:

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

cancelled when the AEL/AFL button is released. g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 100)

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. 105)

AEL

AE lock

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AEL/AFL button

Exposure

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]

Exposure

-1.0 EV +1.0 EV±0

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)

Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][AE BKT]

AE BKT

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 is displayed in green on the LCD monitor.

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 S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed

AE BKT

WB BKT

FL BKT ISO BKT

BACK

BRACKETING

3F 0.3EV

3F 0.7EV

3F 1.0EV

OFF

SET

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TIPS

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

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

the exposure value you have compensated.

ISO sensitivity setting

ISO AU TO

The larger the ISO value, the darker the location in which you can shoot. However, increasing the ISO value leads to increased noise (graininess) in the picture. ISO200, which gives optimal noise and gradation balance, is recommended for normal use. For a slower shutter speed or when you want to open the aperture, use ISO100.

Direct button ISO

Live control ij: [ISO]

Super control panel iINFOk: [ISO]

Menu MENU[c][V][ISO]

[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically

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

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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. 106)

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 changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 105)

changed to 1/3 EV or 1EV increments. g“ISO STEP” (P. 105)

MENU button

INFO button

i button

ISO AUTO

AUTO

100 125 160 200 250 320

Exposure

ISO button

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[c][V][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]

x Notes

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

Exposure

Multiple exposure

This overlays multiple frames and saves the result 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, 2 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 [2F]. [AUTO GAIN] : When set to [ON], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the

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

IMAGE OVERLAY

In playback mode, up to 3 frames of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single image. g“Image overlay” (P. 90)

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

with multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number of pictures taken is one.

Menu MENU[X]

Setting display

• When multiple exposure is set, i is displayed on the LCD monitor. When shooting is interrupted, i is displayed in green.

[MULTIPLE EXPOSURE]

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

FRAME

AUTO GAIN

OVERLAY

BACK

OFF

SET

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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 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 3 or more frames:

j To overlay 3 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 cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following situations.

The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The lens release button is pressed/ The battery power runs out/The USB cable, AV cable and/or HDMI mini-cable is inserted

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

• When a RAW image is selected using [OVERLAY], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RAW is displayed.

• When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting.

Exposure

3 Focusing and shooting functions

SIN GL E A F

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 mode with MF mode.

Direct button AF

Live control ij: [AF MODE]

Super control panel iINFOk:

[AF MODE]

Menu MENU[c][R]

Focusing and shooting functions

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 on the LCD monitor.

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

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TIPS

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

j By registering [MF] to the < button, you can press the < button to switch to MF mode.

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

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. 102).

[AF MODE]

MENU button

AF button

S-AF

SINGLE AF

S-AF C-AF MF S-AF+MF

INFO button

i button

C-AF (continuous AF)

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. 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 on the LCD monitor. 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 outputted when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not outputted after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus.

• This feature is not supported in Four Thirds system lenses.

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

• Turn the focus ring and the view will switch to zoom display automatically. You can disallow zoom display. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)

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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. 98)

)

Near

Focus ring

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

This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode.

• 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 cancelled.

Focusing and shooting functions

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.

B All target AF mode

The camera focuses automatically on one of the 11 AF targets. Use this feature when you wish to leave focusing to the camera.

M Single target AF mode

The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is

Focusing and shooting functions

useful for accurately focusing on the subject after composing the shot.

Live control ij: [AF AREA]

Super control panel

Menu MENU[c][R]

• The currently selected AF target lights. When M 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 mode and position” (gP. 59) in the next section.

iINFOk

[AF AREA]

: [AF AREA]

MENU button

INFO button

i button

Selecting the AF target mode and position

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

1 Using [AF AREA] select M to enable selection of the AF target mode and

position.

2 Use the main dial and sub dial or arrow pad to

select the AF target.

Set to B.

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TIPS

Selecting the position of the AF target with the arrow pad.

j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use

the arrow pad to change the position of the AF target. g“n FUNCTION” (P. 102)

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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.

Registering

1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF

target mode and position” (gP. 59), press the < button and F button at the same time.

• The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed.

• The home position cannot be registered when operated from a menu.

Focusing and shooting functions

Indicates that the AF target is

Shooting

To use this function, you must assign the [PHOME] function to the < button in advance.

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

being registered.

1 Press the < button.

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

Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained

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If the camera’s focus does not focus, the easiest solution is to use the focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.

1 Adjust 1 selected AF target to the subject to be

focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up. (Single target AF mode)

• The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up on the LCD monitor.

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

• The AF target mark is displayed for only a moment when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focusing and shooting functions

2 While pressing the shutter button halfway,

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

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card.

Shutter button

Card access lamp

e.g.) The camera focuses using the

center AF target.

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AF confirmation mark

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If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings

If the contrast of the subject is weak, such as when the lighting is insufficient or the subject cannot be seen clearly because of fog, the focus may not be achieved. Focus (focus lock) on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture.

Sequential shooting

SIN GL E

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

Sequential shooting j Shoots at approximately 3 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter

• 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.

Direct button jY

Live control ij: [jY

(normal shooting mode).

button is pressed (during S-AF, MF).

]

Focusing and shooting functions

Super control panel iINFOk: [jY

• Anti-shock display:

The D symbol on the LCD monitor indicates that anti-shock is activated. g“ANTI-SHOCK” (P. 106)

]

MENU button

INFO button

jY button

i button

SINGLE

o j Y

12s Y

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. 61).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights

• When Y2s is selected : The self-timer lamp blinks for

To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY

•

Focusing and shooting functions

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.

up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.

approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

button.

Self-timer lamp

Image stabilizer

You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur 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.

Live control ij:

Super control panel iINFOk:

Menu MENU[X]

[IMAGE STABILIZER]

[

IMAGE STABILIZER

[

IMAGE STABILIZER

]

MENU button

]

INFO button

i button

Setting the focal length

50 mm

AUTO

FOCAL LENGTH

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

1 Press the F button when the image stabilizer is

turned on.

FOCAL LENGTH

AUTO

50 mm

2 Use the sub dial or fg to set the focal length

and press i.

Focal lengths that can be set

8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm 21mm 24mm 28mm 30mm 35mm

40mm 48mm 50mm 55mm 65mm 70mm 75mm 80mm 85mm 90mm

100mm 105mm 120mm 135mm 15 0mm 1 80mm 200mm 210mm 250mm 300mm

350mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 800mm

• If the focal length of the lens you are using is not listed, select the closest value.

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 stabilizer 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.

• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.

• 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.

• The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds.

• If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specified temperature, the image stabilizer is deactivated and the image stabilizer icon lights red on the monitor.

1,000mm

Focusing and shooting functions

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

B (Basic)

1/12

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 Master. 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. 89)

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. 108) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 109)

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

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Live control ij: [K]

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LIVE

INFO

Super control panel iINFOk: [K]

Menu MENU[W][K]

[STILL PICTURE]

NORM

OFF

4:3

mall

Super Fine

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INFO

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TIPS

To quickly set the record mode:

j By setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the main

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“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

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. 140)

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

RAW

SET

Selecting the white balance

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

Auto white balance [AUTO]

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

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

8 different color temperatures are 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. 139).

One-touch white balance [V]

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

WB mode Light conditions

AUTO

5 5300K

2 7500K 3 6000K

1 3000K

w 4000K x 4500K y 6600K

n 5500K

CWB

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

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

For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day

For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

For shooting under a tungsten light

For shooting under white fluorescent lighting

For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp

For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp

For flash shooting

Color temperature set by one-touch WB. 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. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

WB AUTO

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

Direct button WB

Live control ij: [WB]

Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]

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

turning the sub dial while pressing down the F button.

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

MENU button

INFO button

i button

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TIPS

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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 onetouch WB settings.

WB compensation

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

AUTO 5

WB AUTO

2 3 1 w

WB button

Super control panel iINFOk: [>]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press i.

Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)

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

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta)

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.

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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. 108).

WB PREVIEW

BACK

AUTO

AEL AFL

SET

–

Setting the one-touch white balance

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Set [; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 100)

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

• Position the paper to fill the screen and unshadowed.

2 While holding down the < button, press the shutter

button.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

< button

3 Select [YES] and press the i button.

• The white balance is registered.

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

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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.

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.

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][WB BKT]

• 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.

WB BKT

A-BG

3F 4STEP 3F 4STEP

BACK

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To apply WB bracketing to the white balance:

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

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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.

SET

Picture mode

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

[hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. [CUSTOM] : Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.

You can also register the gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is stored separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g“Gradation” (P. 72)

Super control panel iINFOk:

[PICTURE MODE]

Menu MENU[W]

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

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

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and

[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined

[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in

[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in

[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in

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

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and

[S: SEPIA] :Sepia [B: BLUE] : Bluish [P: PURPLE] : Purplish [G: GREEN] : Greenish

[PICTURE MODE]

filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

white image.

white cloud with natural blue sky.

blue skies and sunsets.

blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage.

red lips and green leaves.

white image.

PICTURE MODE

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SATURATION

BACK SET

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SATURATION

BACK

NATURAL

VIVID

NATURAL

MUTED

PORTRAIT

MONOTONE

SET

CONTRAST

Lo Hi

SET

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Gradation

In addition to the

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

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

[NORMAL]

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.

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

HIGH KEY

Suitable for a subject that is

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Super control panel ik: [GRADATION]

Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]

x Notes

mostly highlighted.

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

Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

LOW KEY

5 Flash shooting

External flash shooting

With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to your needs. 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

Flash control mode

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

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

Using the external electronic flash

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

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

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

FL-50R FL-36R FL-20 FL-14 RF-11 TF-22

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

GN50

(85 mm

GN28

(24 mm

GN36

)

(85 mm

GN20

(24 mm

)

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL

)

Hot shoe cover

GN14

(28 mm*)

GN20

(35 mm

TTL-AUTO,

MANUAL

GN11 GN22

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 Lock ring

3 Turn on the flash.

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

• The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/180 sec. or less.

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

• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

6 Press the shutter button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter button all the way.

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.

Using commercially available flashes

You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially

Flash shooting

available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M.

Non-specified commercial flashes

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

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

3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera.

4) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communication functions other than the specified flashes, since it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry.

Flash mode setting

Set when using the external flash which is sold separately. 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.

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 flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 106), “#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 106)

Red-eye reduction flash !/H

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

x Notes

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

• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But 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.

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

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

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 1/180 sec. or less. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 74)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire.

seconds

2nd curtain flash fires

Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

1st curtain flash fires

seconds

1st curtain

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.

Super control panel iINFOk: [w]

Menu MENU[c][W][w]

x Notes

• 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. 107)

MENU button

INFO button

FLASH MODE

X-SYNC. SLOW LIMIT

i button

S1/C2/M1

1 0

SETBACK

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[c][V][BRACKETING][FL BKT]

• The compensation value will change according to the EV

step. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)

• 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 is displayed in green on the LCD monitor.

AE BKT

WB BKT

FL BKT

ISO BKT

BACK

FL BKT

BRACKETING

OFF

3F 0.3EV

3F 0.7EV

3F 1.0EV

SET

Flash shooting

6 Recording Movies

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2:1 8

Movie recording

You can record high-definition movies. Stereo sound is recorded simultaneously. In addition to using the [P] mode in which optimal aperture values are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject and the [A] mode in which changes are applied to the depiction of the background, you can use art filtering effects to to enrich the expressiveness of your movies.

1 Set the mode dial to n.

2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on

what you wish record.

• Focusing is achieved by autofocus, and the AF confirmation mark lights up.

Recording Movies

3 Press the shutter button all the way to begin

recording.

• Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R] is set to [ON]). g“Recording Audio when Recording Movie” (P. 80)

4 Press the shutter button all the way to end

recording.

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Autofocus is not working properly:

j Press the AEL/AFL button for AF operation.

• The sound of the lens triggering will be recorded.

AF confirmation mark

n mode display

21:38

Available recording time

Lights up in red during recording

2:18

Total recording time

x Notes

• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation and aperture value.

• In movie mode, [IMAGE STABILIZER] provides electronic stabilization. When you use this function, the recorded image is enlarged by a small amount. Also, [I.S.1] will operate regardless of the settings for [I.S.1], [I.S.2] and [I.S.3].

• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.

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

• You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode.

• With some types of media, you cannot record to the end of the available time and recording is canceled automatically during operation. Also, the size of any given file is limited to 2 GB.

• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera.

• You cannot make a further recording while the card access lamp is blinking at the end of a recording.

• With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.

• It is recommended to use a SD speed class 6 compatible card for movie shooting.

Changing the settings for movie recording

Adding effects to a movie

Live control ij[MOVIE AE MODE]

Menu MENU[X][MOVIE AE MODE]

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

[P] Optimal aperture is set automatically

[A] Depiction of background is changed by

[ART1]~[ART6] Movie is recorded with characteristics of

according to the brightness of the subject.

setting the aperture. Turn the sub dial to set the aperture.

art filter mode.

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

MOVIE AE MODE

MOVIE+STILL

j/Y

IMAGE STABILIZER MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

ART1

ART2

ART3

SETBACK

OFF

Recording Movies

Selecting the record mode

Live control ij[K]

Menu MENU[W][K][MOVIE]

Movie Record Mode

Record mode Application

The number of pixels is 1280 × 720. You can record high-definition movies.

The number of pixels is 640 × 480.

Recording Audio when Recording Movie

Set to [ON] to record sound simultaneously when movie recording begins.

Live control ij[MOVIE R]

Menu MENU[U][MOVIE R]

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

x Notes

• When recording sound in a movie, the sound of the lens triggering and camera operating may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF MODE] set to

Recording Movies

[S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.

Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends

Set to [ON] to take a still picture when you perform the operation to end recording of a movie. This feature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.

Menu MENU[X][MOVIE+STILL]

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

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Single-frame/Close-up playback

The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 95)

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

• The last recorded image appears.

• The sound recorded when taking the picture is played back simultaneously.

• The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed.

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

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

q button

INFO button

k button

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

Fn button

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f : Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames back

g : Displays the frame that is

stored 10 frames ahead

i : Displays the next frame h : Displays the previous frame

• To exit the playback mode, press the

q button again.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

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Press the < button

• Plays back the image at a 10× magnified close-up position.

Press the INFO button

(Close-up position playback)

Press the INFO button

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

Press k to change the close-up position.

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

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

• Press the INFO button to return to close-up

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playback.

Playback functions

Index display/Calendar display

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