Olympus E-PL6 Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
1.
operations
2. Basic operations
Frequently-used options and
3.
4. Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
5.
computer
6. Other
7. Battery and charger
8. Card basics
9. Interchangeable lenses
Information/
10.
Separately sold accessories
11. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Index
Thank you for purchasing an O lympus digital camera. Before you star t to use your new camera,
please read these instructions caref ully to enj oy optimum performance and a longer servic e life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking impor tant
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produc ed during the development
stages and may dif fer fro m the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based o n firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are
additions and/o r modif ications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the c ontents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in
North America.
Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions before using.
• Close supervision is necessary when any fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave ash unattended while in use.
• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
• Do not operate if the fl ash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by qualifi ed service personnel.
• Let fl ash cool completely before putting away.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fl ash in water or other liquids.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this fl ash, but take it to qualifi ed service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the fl ash is used subsequently.
• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
Cautions
#
Notes
$
Tips
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or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Points to note when using the camera.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
Reference pages describing details or related information.

Table of Contents

Quick task index 6
Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 8
Names of parts .............................8
Unpack the box contents ...........10
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................11
Inserting and removing cards ...12
Attaching a lens to the
camera .........................................13
Attaching the fl ash unit .............14
Power on .....................................15
Setting the date/time ..................16
Shooting ......................................17
Setting the Shooting mode .......17
Taking photographs ..................17
Recording movies .....................19
Viewing photographs and
movies .........................................20
Index display/ Calendar display
Viewing still images ..................20
Watching movies ......................21
Volume......................................21
Erasing images .........................21
Selecting images ......................21
........................20
Basic operations 22
Basic shooting operations ........22
Monitor display during
shooting ....................................22
Switching the information
display ......................................23
Focus lock ................................23
Using the shooting modes ........24
“Point-and-shoot” photography
(P program mode) ....................24
Choosing aperture
(A aperture-priority mode) .......25
Choosing shutter speed
(S shutter-priority mode) ..........26
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (M manual mode) ..........26
Using movie mode
Using art fi lters..........................28
Shooting in scene mode ...........29
Using shooting options .............31
Using live guides ......................31
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation) .........32
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows ............32
Using a fl ash
(fl ash photography)...................33
Choosing a focus target
(AF Area) ..................................35
Sequential shooting/using the
self timer ...................................35
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF..........36
Basic playback operations ........38
Monitor display during
playback ...................................38
Switching the information
display ......................................38
Single-frame playback ..............39
Using playback options.............40
Using the touch screen ..............43
Live guides ...............................43
Shooting mode .........................43
Playback mode .........................44
Adjusting Settings .....................45
(n) ............27
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Frequently-used options and customization 46
Using live control .......................46
Reducing camera shake
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(image stabilizer) ......................47
Processing options
(picture mode) ..........................48
Adding effects to a movie .........49
Adjusting color
(white balance) .........................50
Setting the image aspect ..........51
Image quality (record mode).....52
Adjusting fl ash output
(fl ash intensity control)..............53
Choosing how the camera measures brightness
(metering) .................................54
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode).................................55
ISO sensitivity ...........................56
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF .....................56
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies) ...................57
Using the menus ........................58
Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ......................59
Formatting the card
(Card Setup) .............................59
Restoring default settings
(Reset/Myset) ...........................59
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ..........................60
Image quality (K) ...................62
Setting the self timer (j/Y) ...62
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing)..........62
Recording multiple exposures in a single image
(multiple exposure) ...................64
Shooting automatically with a fi xed interval (time lapse shooting)
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Wireless remote control fl ash
photography..............................66
Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-
converter) .................................66
Playback Menu .........................67
Displaying images rotated
(R) ..........................................67
Editing still images ....................67
Canceling all protections ..........69
Using the Smartphone connection option
(Connection to Smartphone) ....70
Setup Menu ..............................71
X (Date/time setting) ...............71
W (Changing the display
language)..................................71
i (Monitor brightness
adjustment) ...............................71
Rec View ..................................71
c/# Menu Display .................. 71
Firmware...................................71
Using the custom menus ...........72
Before Using the Custom/
Accessory Port Menus..............72
Custom Menu ...........................73
R AF/MF ..................................73
S Button/Dial ...........................73
T Release/j .........................74
U Disp/8/PC ..........................74
V Exp/p/ISO ..........................76
W # Custom ............................77
X K/Color/WB .......................77
Y Record/Erase .......................78
Z Movie ...................................79
b K Utility .............................. 79
AEL/AFL ...................................80
Button Function ........................81
Viewing camera images
on TV ........................................82
.................65
Choosing the control panel displays
(KControl Settings) ................84
Adding information displays
(G/Info Settings) .....................86
Shutter speeds when the fl ash res automatically
[# X-Sync.] [# Slow Limit] ......87
Adding effects to a movie
[Movie Effect] ............................87
Accessory Port Menu .................89
Using OLYMPUS PENPAL .......89
A
OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
B
OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
C Electronic Viewfi nder ...........91
...90
...91
Printing pictures 92
Print reservation (DPOF) ...........92
Creating a print order................92
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order .....93
Direct printing (PictBridge) .......93
Easy printing .............................94
Custom printing ........................94
Connecting the camera to a computer 96
Installing the PC software .........96
Copying pictures to a computer
without OLYMPUS Viewer 3 .......98
Other 99
Shooting tips and information
Error codes ...............................101
Cleaning and storing the
camera .......................................103
Cleaning the camera ..............103
Storage ...................................103
Cleaning and checking the
image pickup device ...............103
...99
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions ....104
Battery and charger 105
Battery and charger .................105
Using your charger abroad .....105
Card basics 106
Usable cards .............................106
Interchangeable lenses 107
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens
specifi cations ..........................107
Information/Separately sold accessories 110
Record mode and fi le size/ number of storable
still pictures ..............................110
Using separately sold
accessories ............................... 111
Electronic Viewfi nder (VF-4) ... 111
Using external fl ash units designated for use with this
camera.................................... 113
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography............................ 113
Other external fl ash units........ 114
Menu directory ..........................115
Specifi cations ...........................120
System chart .............................122
Principal Accessories ..............124
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 125
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........125
Index 133
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Quick task index

Shooting
Quick task index
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Taking pictures with automatic settings
Easy photography with special effects
Choosing an aspect ratio
Quickly matching settings to the scene
Pro-level photography made simple
Adjusting the brightness of a photograph
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
Processing pictures to match the subject/ Taking monotone pictures
When the camera will not focus on your subject/Focusing on one area
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/ confi rming focus before shooting
Recomposing photographs after focusing
Turning off the beep speaker
Taking photos without the fl ash
Reducing camera shake
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight
Photographing fi reworks
Reducing image noise (mottling)
Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark
Optimizing the monitor/ adjusting monitor hue
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Art fi lter (ART)28
Aspect ratio 51
Scene mode (SCN)29
Live Guide 31
Exposure compensation 32
Live Guide 31
Aperture priority shooting 25
Live Guide 31
Shutter priority shooting 26
White balance 50
One-touch white balance 51
Picture Mode 48
Art fi lter (ART)28
AF Area 35
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 36
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 36
Focus lock 23
C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 55 8 (Beep sound)
ISO/DIS Mode 56/29
Image Stabilizer 47
Anti-Shock 76
Self-timer 35
Remote cable 124
Flash shooting 33
Gradation (Picture Mode) 61
Bulb/time photography 27
Scene mode (SCN)29
Noise Reduct. 76
Gradation (Picture Mode) 61
Histogram/ Exposure compensation
Highlight&Shadow Control 32
Monitor brightness adjustment
Live View Boost 75
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75
23/32
71
Checking set effect before taking a picture
Checking horizontal or vertical orientation before shooting
Shooting with deliberate composition
Zooming in on photos to check focus
Self-portraits
Sequential shooting
Extending the useful life of the battery
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken
Preview function 81
Test Picture 81
Level gauge 23
Displayed Grid 75 Autoq (Rec View)
mode2 (q Close Up Mode)
Self-timer 35
Sequential shooting 35
Sleep 75
Record mode 52
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Quick task index
Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV Playback on TV 82
Viewing slideshows with background music
Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye
Printing made easy
Commercial prints
Simple photo sharing
Slideshow 42
Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 68
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 68
Direct printing 93
Creating a print order 92
OLYMPUS PENPAL 89
Connection to Smartphone 70
Camera Settings
Restoring default settings Reset 59
Saving the settings
Changing the menu display language
Myset 59
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of
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Names of parts
1 2
3
4
7
8
5
6
b
c
d
1 Mode dial ........................................P. 17
2 Shutter button ...........................P. 18, 23
3 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 15
4 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 10
5 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 13
6 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
7 Hot shoe cover
8 Stereo microphone ...................P. 57, 69
9 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 35/P. 73
9 4
0
a
f
e
0 Lens release button ........................P. 13
a Lens lock pin b Tripod socket
c Battery/card compartment cover.....P. 11
d Battery/card compartment lock ....... P. 11
e Connector cover
f Multi-connector ...................P. 82, 93, 96
g HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 82
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3
4
6
5
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a
F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation)
button (P. 32)
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b
H (Left) / P (AF
target) button (P. 35)
Q button
(P. 46, 58)
G (Down) / jY
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 35)
1 (Erase) button ............................P. 21
2 q (Playback) button ................P. 20, 39
3 Accessory port ..........................P. 72, 89
4 Monitor ......................................P. 22, 38
5 Speaker
6 Hot shoe .......................................P. 113
7 Fn/G button ...................P. 81/P. 20, 39
* In this manual, the j icon represents operations performed using the control dial.
I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 33)
Control dial* (j) (P. 20)
Rotate to choose an option.
8 U button .......................P. 20, 36, 39, 86
9 H/R (Movie) button ..P. 21/P. 19, 21, 81 0 INFO (Information display) button
............................................P. 23, 32, 38
a MENU button .................................P. 58
b Arrow pad
Control dial* (j) ...........................P. 20
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
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Camera
• Flash case
• Computer software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Body cap Strap USB cable
Camera
grip
MCG-4
Flash
FL-LM1
CB-USB6
Lithium ion
battery BLS-5
Attaching the strap
Thread the strap in the direction of
1
the arrows.
1
2
3
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
Lastly, pull the strap tight making
2
sure that it is fastened securely.
4
Attaching the grip
Use a coin or similar object to tighten the screw.
AV cable
(Monaural)
CB-AVC3
Lithium ion charger
BCS-5
1
2
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Charging and inserting the battery
Charging the battery.
1
Charging indicator
Charging in progress
Charging complete
Charging error
(Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
BCS-5
Lights orange
Off
Blinks orange
Charging indicator
Lithium ion
# Cautions
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
Loading the battery.
2
Direction
indicating
mark
3
charger
1
Direction indicating mark ()
Lithium ion battery
AC cable
Battery/card compartment cover
3
Battery/card compartment lock
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AC wall outlet
2
2
1
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. To remove the battery, fi rst push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
# Cautions
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.
$ Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 105).
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Inserting and removing cards
Loading the card.
1
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g “Card basics” (P. 106)
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# Cautions
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card.
Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
2
• Close the cover and slide the battery/card compartment lock in the direction shown by the arrow.
# Cautions
• Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera.
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card.
# Cautions
• Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) is displayed.
1
2
FlashAir and Eye-Fi Cards
Read “Card basics” (P. 106) before use.
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Attaching a lens to the camera
Attach a lens to the camera.
1
1
1
• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.
• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it clicks.
2
2
Rear cap
# Cautions
• Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
Remove the lens cap.
2
1
2
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Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch cannot be used while 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).
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow.
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 107).
1
4
2
Lens release button
3
2
1
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Attaching the fl ash unit
Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the
1
camera.
• Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and
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is securely in place.
To use the fl ash, raise the fl ash head.
2
• Lower the fl ash head when the fl ash is not in use.
UNLOCK switch
1
2
Removing the fl ash unit
Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the ash unit.
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UNLOCK switch
2
1
Power on
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
1
• When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.
• To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
ON/OFF button
Monitor
Battery level
7 (green): Camera ready to shoot.
8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery.
ISO-A
200
Displayed for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on.
RR
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Available recording time
Number of storable still pictures
Using the monitor
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
1
When set to the angle to take your own picture, the monitor display up/ down direction inverts.
3
2
Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if left in sleep mode for 5 minutes. Turn the camera on again before use.
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date has not been set.
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Display the menus.
1
• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
MENU button
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
1
Reset/Myset Picture Mode
2
D
Image Aspect
Back Set
j
4:3 OnDigital Tele-converter
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
2
• Use FG on the arrow pad to select [d] and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.
Set the date and time.
3
[d] tab
• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Use FG to select the date format.
Save settings and exit.
4
• Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
Setup Menu
X
1
W
2
Rec View
c/#
Menu Display
Firmware
Back Set
YMD Time
2013 Y/ M/D
Cancel
The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.
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X
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Shooting
Setting the Shooting mode
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the
A
current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners.
Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
P
You control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details.
A
You control shutter speed. You can express the motion of moving subjects, or
S
freeze motion without any blur.
You control aperture and shutter speed. You can shoot with long exposures for
M
reworks or other dark scenes.
Select an art fi lter.
ART
Select a scene according to the subject.
SCN
Shoot movies using shutter speed and aperture effects and movie special effects.
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Taking photographs
First, try taking photographs in full auto mode.
Set the mode dial to A.
1
Indicator Mode icon
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Monitor
RR
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed Aperture value
ISO-A
200
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Available recording time
Number of storable still pictures
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Frame the shot.
2
• Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.
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Adjust the focus.
3
• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway). The AF confi rmation mark (( or n) will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location.
• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed.
• If the AF confi rmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 99)
Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the rst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.”
Horizontal
Press the shutter button halfway.
grip
Press halfway
Vertical
grip
AF confi rmation markAF target
RR
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
Press the rest of
the way down
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Release the shutter.
4
• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
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• You can also take photographs using the touch screen. g “Using the touch screen”
(P. 43)
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Recording movies
You can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode.
Set the mode dial to A.
1
Press the R button to begin
2
recording.
Press the R button again to end recording.
3
R button
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Displayed during recording
Recording time
# Cautions
• When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may appear distorted due to the rolling shutter phenomenon. This is a physical phenomenon whereby distortion occurs in the fi lmed image when shooting a fast-moving subject or due to camera shaking. In particular, this phenomenon becomes more noticeable when using a long focal length.
• If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images. Turn off the camera for a short time. Noise and colored fog may also appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivity settings. If the temperature rises further, the camera will turn off automatically.
Taking photographs during movie recording
• Press the shutter button during movie recording to pause movie recording and take a photograph. Movie recording restarts after the photograph is taken. Press the R button to end recording. Three fi les will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following the photograph.
• Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer and ash cannot be used.
# Cautions
• Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
• The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take photographs.
• The R button cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:
Multiple exposure (still photography also ends.)/shutter button pressed halfway/during bulb or time photography/sequential shooting/Panorama/3D/time lapse shooting
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Viewing photographs and movies
Press the q button.
1
• Your most recent photograph or movie will be displayed.
• Rotate the control dial to select the desired photograph or movie.
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q button
Arrow pad/Control dial
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Still image
Displays the
previous
frame
Displays the next frame
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Movie
Index display/Calendar display
• To view multiple frames, press G during single-frame playback. To start calendar playback, press the G button repeatedly.
• Press the Q button to view the currently selected picture full frame.
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26 27 28 29 30 31 1
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Index display
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Calendar display
Viewing still images
Close-up playback
• In single-frame playback, press U to zoom in up to 14×; press G to return to single-frame playback.
2x
HD
P
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
100-0004
WB
WBWBWB
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Watching movies
• Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press the Q button to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, press MENU.
Back Set
Movie
Movie Play
m
Erase
Volume
Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.
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Erasing images
Display an image you want to delete and press the button. Select [Yes] and press the Q button.
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button
Selecting images
Select the image. You can also select multiple images for protection or deletion. Press the H button to select an image; a v icon will appear on the image. Press the H button again to cancel the selection. Press Q to display the delete or protect selection menu.
Erase
Yes
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1 Card write indicator .........................P. 12
2 Super FP ash ..............................P. 113
3 RC mode.......................................P. 113
4 Auto bracket....................................P. 62
5 Multiple exposure............................P. 64
6 High frame rate ...............................P. 75
7 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 66
8 Time lapse shooting ........................P. 65
9 Face priority ....................................P. 56
0 Movie sound ...................................P. 57
a Internal temperature warning ........P. 102
dLockl .....................................P. 74
b Focal length ..................................P. 109
c Flash ...............................................P. 33
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)
d AF con rmation mark......................P. 18
e Image stabilizer...............................P. 47
f Art lter ...........................................P. 28
Scene mode....................................P. 29
Picture mode...................................P. 48
g White balance .................................P. 50
h Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 35
i Aspect ratio .....................................P. 51
j Record mode (still images) .............P. 52
k Record mode (movies) ...................P. 53
l Available recording time m Number of storable still pictures ...P. 110
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n Highlight&Shadow Control ..............P. 32
o Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 53
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator............................P. 32
p Exposure compensation value........P. 32
q Aperture value .........................P. 24 – 26
r Shutter speed ..........................P. 24 – 26
s Histogram .......................................P. 23
t AE Lock ....................................P. 73, 81
u Shooting mode...................P. 17, 24 – 30
v Myset ..............................................P. 59
w Shooting using touch screen
operations .......................................P. 43
x Flash intensity control .....................P. 53
y ISO sensitivity .................................P. 56
z AF mode .........................................P. 55
A Metering mode ................................P. 54
B Flash mode .....................................P. 33
C Battery check
7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use
(displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on.)
8 Lit up (green) : Battery is running
low.
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Blinks (red) : Charging required
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Live guide recall ........................P. 31, 43
Switching the information display
You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button.
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Level gauge display
Image only
Histogram display
Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.
Level gauge display
Indicate the orientation of the camera. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar. Use the indicators on the level gauge as a guide.
Focus lock
If the camera is unable to focus on the subject with the desired composition, use focus lock to focus on the subject and then recompose the photograph.
Position the subject to be focused on in the center of the monitor and press
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the shutter button halfway.
• Make sure that the AF confi rmation mark is lighting up.
• Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the photograph and
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then press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
• Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway.
% Tips
• If the camera is unable to focus on the subject even when using focus lock, use P (AF Area). g “Choosing a focus target (AF Area)” (P. 35)
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Using the shooting modes
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“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
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Shooting mode
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Shutter speed Aperture value
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
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Status Action
The subject is too dark.
• Use the fl ash.
• The metered range of the camera is
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The subject is too bright.
exceeded. A commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.
• When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 56)
Program shift (%)
In P and ART modes, you can press the F button (F) and then use FG to choose different combinations of aperture and shutter speed without altering exposure.This is known as “program shift.” “s” appears next to the shooting mode during program shift. To cancel program shift, press and hold FG until “s” is no longer displayed or turn the camera off.
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Program shift
# Cautions
• Program shift is not available when you are using a fl ash.
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Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
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In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.
• After pressing the F button (F), use FG to
choose the aperture.
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher F-numbers) increase depth of fi eld.
Setting the aperture value
Reducing aperture value  Increasing aperture value
F2 F3.5 F5.6 F8.0 F16
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
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Status Action
The subject is underexposed.
• Decrease the aperture value.
• Increase the aperture value.
• If the warning display does not disappear,
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The subject is overexposed.
the metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.
• When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 56)
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Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)
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F22
In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S.
• After pressing the F button (F), use FG to
choose the shutter speed.
• A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.
ISO
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Setting the shutter speed
Basic operations
Slower shutter speed  Faster shutter speed
2” 1" 15 60 100 400 1000
• The aperture value display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
2000
F2.8
125
F22
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.
• When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 56)
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode dial to M, press the F button (F), and use FG to adjust the shutter speed and HI to adjust the aperture value.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or [LIVE TIME].
# Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
Status Action
The subject is underexposed.
• Set the shutter speed slower.
• Set the shutter speed faster.
• If the warning display does not disappear, The subject is overexposed.
the metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is required.
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Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)
Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are available in mode M.
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button all the way down again.
When using [LIVE TIME], the progress of the exposure will be displayed in the monitor during shooting. The display can also be refreshed by pressing the shutter button halfway. In addition, [Live BULB] can be used to display the image exposure during bulb photography. g “Using the custom menus” (P. 72)
# Cautions
• ISO sensitivity can be set to a value up to ISO 1600 for live bulb and live time photography.
• To reduce camera blur during long exposures, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote cable (P. 124).
• The following features are not available during long exposures:
Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/ ash bracketing/multiple exposure* * An option other than [Off] is selected for [Live BULB] or [Live TIME].
Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on screen. These phenomena occur when the temperature rises in the image pickup device or image pickup device internal drive circuit, causing current to be generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light. 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. 76)
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Using movie mode
Movie mode You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. Use live control to select the settings. g “Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect]” (P. 87) You can also apply an after-image effect or zoom in on an area of the image during movie recording. [Movie Effect] in the custom menu must be set to [On] before making these settings. g [Z Movie] (P. 79)
(n)
(n)
can be used to fi lm movies with special effects.
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Using art fi lters
Rotate the mode dial to ART.
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• A menu of art lters will be displayed. Select a
lter using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to
select the highlighted item and exit the art fi lter menu.
Types of art lters
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j Pop Art t Cross Process k Soft Focus u Gentle Sepia l Pale&Light Color v Dramatic Tone m Light Tone Y Key Line n Grainy Film Z Watercolor o Pin Hole u ART BKT (ART bracketing)
s Diorama
Shoot.
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• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art fi lter menu.
ART bracketing
Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates copies for all art fi lters. Use the [v] option to choose fi lters.
Art effects
Art fi lters can be modifi ed and effects can be added. Pressing I in the art fi lter menu displays additional options.
Modifying fi lters
Option I is the original lter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original lter.
Adding effects*
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight, fi lter, tone
* The effects available vary with the selected fi lter.
Pop Art
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# Cautions
• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW]. The art fi lter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”
• Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
• Playback may differ according to the fi lters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.
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Shooting in scene mode
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
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• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a
scene using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to
select the highlighted item and exit the scene menu.
Portrait
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Types of scene modes
O Portrait r Nature Macro P e-Portrait Q Candle
L Landscape R Sunset K Landscape+Portrait T Documents J
Sport s Panorama (P. 30) G Night Scene U Night+Portrait g Beach & Snow
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Children fn Fisheye Effect
H
High Key wn Wide-Angle
I
Low Key mn Macro q DIS Mode T 3D Photo
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Macro
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• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.
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Fireworks
# Cautions
• In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodifi ed image and a second image to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied. Recording may take some time.
• [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-Angle], and [n Macro] are for use with optional converter lenses.
• Movies cannot be recorded in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode.
• [3D Photo] is subject to the following limitations. [3D Photo] can be used only with a 3D lens. The camera monitor cannot be used to playback images in 3D. Use a device that supports 3D display. Focus is locked. In addition, fl ash and self-timer also cannot be used. Image size is fi xed at 1920 × 1080. RAW photography is not available. Frame coverage is not 100%.
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Taking panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g ”Connecting the camera to a computer” (P. 96)
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
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Basic operations
Select [Panorama] and press Q.
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Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
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Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot.
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• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the values for the fi rst shot.
Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap with
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• A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after the tenth shot.
After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series.
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# Cautions
• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be displayed. 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.
$ Notes
• Pressing Q before shooting the fi rst frame returns to the scene mode selection menu. Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one.
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