Olympus IM008 Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
Connecting the camera to a
5.
smartphone
Connecting the camera to a
6.
computer and a printer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No. : IM008
Thank you for purchasing an O lympus digital camera. Before you star t to use your new camera,
please read these instructions carefully to enj oy optimum perf ormance and a longer ser vice life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future referen ce.
We recommend that you take test shots to g et accustomed to your camera before takin g impor tant
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produc ed during the devel opment
stages and may dif fer fro m the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modific ations of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
content s will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olym pus website.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Quick task index 7
Names of parts 12
Preparation 14
Unpacking the box contents .....14
Charging and inserting
the battery ...................................15
Inserting the card .......................17
Removing the card ...................17
Attaching a lens to the
camera .........................................18
Turning the camera on ...............20
Initial setup .................................21
Camera displays unreadable/
not in the selected language .....23
Shooting 24
Information displays while
shooting ......................................24
Switching the information
display ......................................26
Choosing a shooting mode and
taking photos ..............................27
Types of shooting modes..........27
Taking high angle and
low angle shots ..........................29
Switching Displays with
the u (Shortcut) Button ...........30
Letting the camera choose
the settings (AUTO mode) .........31
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode) ................................33
Types of scene modes..............33
Shooting in advanced photo
mode (Z mode) ........................37
AP Mode Options .....................37
[Live Composite]: Live
Composite Photography ...........38
[Live Time]: Live Time
Photography .............................39
[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting
Multiple Exposures ...................40
[HDR]: Taking Composite
Photos with HDR ......................41
[Silent [♥]] Mode .......................42
Shooting a Panorama ...............43
[Keystone Compensation] ........44
[AE Bracketing]: Varying
Exposure over a Series of
Shots ........................................45
[Focus Bracketing]: Varying
Focus Distance over a Series
of Shots ....................................46
Using art fi lters (ART mode) ......47
Types of art fi lters .....................48
Using [Partial Color]..................49
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode) ..........................50
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode) ............51
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) ..............52
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Manual mode) .................53
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Shooting with long exposure
time (BULB/LIVE TIME) ..............54
Live composite photography
(dark and light fi eld
composite) ..................................55
Shooting with touch screen
operations ...................................56
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes ..........................57
Recording movies in movie
mode ............................................58
Movie Mode Options.................59
Movie Effects ..............................60
Creating Movies from Clips .......62
Recording Clips ........................62
Creating new My Clips..............62
Removing a clip from
My Clips ....................................63
Editing “My Clips” .....................63
Recording Slow Motion
Movies .........................................65
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie ..............65
Taking Photos in Self-Portrait
Mode ............................................66
Using various settings ...............68
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F) ...........................68
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............68
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF target settings) ...................69
Setting the AF target .................69
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF ..........................70
Using a fl ash
(Flash photography) .................71
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting ....................73
Calling shooting options ...........74
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ..........................76
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO) .........................................77
Adjusting color
(WB (white balance)) ................78
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................79
Setting the image aspect ..........81
Selecting image quality
(Still image quality, KK) ......81
Selecting image quality
(Movie quality, nK) ..............82
Adding effects to a movie .........85
Adjusting fl ash output
(Flash intensity control) ............86
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................87
Making fi ne adjustments to
white balance
(WB Compensation) .................88
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(Metering) .................................89
Making fi ne adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ............89
Making fi ne adjustments to
contrast (Contrast) ....................90
Making fi ne adjustments to
saturation (Saturation) ..............90
Making fi ne adjustments to
tone (Gradation) .......................91
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Applying fi lter effects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)..............................91
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Adjusting the tone of
a monochrome image
(Monochrome Color).................92
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect) ......................................92
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................93
Changing the brightness
of highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control) .....94
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function) ......................95
Playback 98
Information display during
playback ......................................98
Playback image information .....98
Switching the information
display ......................................99
Viewing photographs and
movies .......................................100
Index display/Calendar
display ....................................101
Viewing still images ................101
Watching movies ....................103
Protecting images ...................103
Erasing an image....................103
Setting a transfer order on
images (Share Order) .............104
Cancelling a share order ........104
Selecting images
(0, Erase Selected,
Share Order Selected)............104
Audio recording ......................105
Audio Playback .......................105
Viewing My Clips ....................105
Adding still pictures to
My Clips ..................................106
Removing clips from
My Clips ..................................106
Scrolling Panoramas ..............106
Using the touch screen ............107
Single-frame playback ............107
Index/My Clips/
Calendar playback ..................107
Selecting and protecting
images ....................................108
Viewing pictures in
self-portrait mode....................108
Menu functions 109
Basic menu operations ............109
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ......................110
Returning to default settings
(Reset) .................................... 110
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ........................ 111
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) ........... 111
Improving Focus in
Dark Surroundings
(AF Illuminator) ....................... 111
Choosing a Zoom Speed
(K Elec. Zoom Speed) .........112
Shooting automatically with
a fi xed interval
(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) .......... 112
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography (# RC Mode) ....113
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Using the Video Menu .............. 114
Using the Playback Menu ........115
Displaying images rotated
(R) ........................................ 115
Editing still images (Edit) ........ 115
Saving a still image from
a movie (In-Movie Image
Capture).................................. 117
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming) .................... 118
Canceling all protections ........118
Using the setup menu .............. 119
Formatting the card
(Card Setup) ...........................120
Deleting all images
(Card Setup) ...........................120
Choosing a language (W) ....120
Using the custom menus .........121
a AF/MF................................121
M Button/Dial.........................121
N Disp/8/PC ......................122
O Disp/8/PC .......................122
P Exp/ISO/BULB ..................123
Q Exp/ISO/BULB ..................123
b # Custom .........................124
W K/WB/Color ....................124
X Record...............................125
c K Utility ...........................126
AEL/AFL .................................127
MF Assist ................................127
Adding information displays....128
Viewing camera images on
TV ...........................................130
Shutter speeds when the fl ash
fi res .........................................131
Combinations of JPEG
image sizes and compression
rates........................................131
Connecting the camera to
a smartphone 132
Adjusting Settings
for Connection to
a Smartphone ...........................133
Wireless Settings for When
the Camera Is Off ......................134
Transferring images to
a smartphone ............................136
Automatically uploading images
while the camera is off .............136
Shooting remotely with
a smartphone ............................137
Adding position information to
images .......................................137
Resetting wireless LAN/
Bluetooth
Changing the password ...........138
Disabling wireless LAN/
Bluetooth® .................................139
®
settings ..................138
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Connecting the camera to
a computer and a printer 140
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Connecting the camera to
a computer ................................140
Copying pictures to
a computer ................................140
Installing the PC software .......141
Installing the OLYMPUS
Digital Camera Updater ............141
User Registration .....................141
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....142
Easy printing ...........................144
Print order (DPOF) ....................145
Creating a print order..............145
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order ...146
Cautions 147
Battery and charger .................147
Using your charger abroad .....148
Usable cards .............................148
Record mode and fi le
size/number of storable
still pictures ..............................149
Interchangeable lenses ............150
External fl ash units
designated for use with
this camera ...............................151
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography............................151
Other external fl ash units ........153
System chart .............................154
Cleaning and storing
the camera ................................156
Cleaning the camera ..............156
Storage ...................................156
Cleaning and checking
the image pickup device .........156
Pixel Mapping - Checking
the image processing
functions .................................157
Information 158
Shooting tips and
information ................................158
Error codes ...............................162
Defaults .....................................165
Specifi cations ...........................169
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 172
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........172
Index 182
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Quick task index
Shooting
Just shoot without making any diffi cult
settings
Shooting in the way you want without
needing to know technical terms
Taking self-portraits
Taking stylish pictures
Quickly matching settings to the scene
Taking pictures with a blurred
background
Shooting night views
Photographing fi reworks
Photographing light trails
Adjusting the brightness of highlights
and shadows
Taking photos with the fl ash
Taking photos without the fl ash
Reducing camera shake
g
AUTO mode (B)
Live Guide 31
Self-portraits 66
Art fi lter 47
Scene mode (SCN) 33
Live Guide 31
Aperture priority shooting 51
Portrait + Nightscape (SCN) 33
Nightscape (SCN) 34
Hand-Held Starlight (SCN)34
Fireworks (SCN)34
Live Time (Z)
Live Composite (Z)
Live Composite (M)
Bulb/time photography (M)
Light Trails (SCN) 34
Live Time (Z)
Live Composite (Z)
Live Composite (M)
Bulb/time photography (M)
Live Guide 31
Exposure compensation 68
Flash photography 71
ISO sensitivity 77
Image Stabilizer 87
Self-timer 73
31
39
38
55
54
39
38
55
54
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Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Quick task index
Using the self-timer
Sequential shooting
Changing an aspect ratio
Changing photo coloring
Processing pictures to match the
subject/Taking monotone pictures
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
When the camera will not focus on
your subject/Focusing on one area
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confi rming focus before shooting
Keeping a moving subject in focus
Focusing on and shooting a moving
subject
Creating commercial-style movies
Reducing image noise (mottling)
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting
Shooting with deliberate composition
Conserving battery power
Flash photography 71
Backlight HDR (SCN)35
Gradation (Picture Mode) 91
Spot metering 89
Self-timer 73
Sequential shooting 73
Aspect ratio 81
Live Guide 31
Picture Mode 76
White balance 78
Picture Mode 76
Art fi lter (ART)47
Live Guide 31
Scene mode (SCN)33
Shutter priority shooting 52
Tap AF (Using the touch
screen)
AF target settings 69
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 97
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 97
C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 80
C-AF 79
My Clips 62
Noise Reduct. 123
Monitor brightness adjustment 119
Live View Boost 122
Level gauge 26
Displayed Grid 122
Sleep 126
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Increasing the number of pictures that
can be taken
Using a remote control
Shooting without the shutter sound
Zooming in so your subject fi lls more
of the frame
Improving complexions
Still image quality mode 81
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone
Silent [♥] (SCN)35
Silent [♥] (Z)
Digital Tele-converter 68
One-Touch e-Portrait 66
Portrait (Picture Mode) 76
e-Portrait (Picture Mode) 76
Scene mode (SCN)33
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Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing slideshows with background
music
Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye
Printing made easy
Viewing pictures on a smartphone
Uploading pictures to a smartphone
automatically
Adding location data to images
g
HDMI 122
Playback on TV 130
Slideshow 102
Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 116
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 116
Creating a print order 145
Direct printing 142
Transferring images to a
smartphone
Uploading pictures
automatically while the camera
is off.
Adding location data to images 137
136
136
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Camera Settings
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 21
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Restoring default settings
Changing the menu display language
Turning off the auto focus sound
g
Reset 110
W
8 (Beep sound)
Silent [♥] (SCN)35
Silent [♥] (Z)
120
122
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Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
FGHI
Notes
$
Tips
%
g
Symbols designating the buttons (respectively the up, down, left, and
right arrow buttons) to press on the arrow pad (P. 13).
Points to note when using the camera.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or related information.
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Names of parts
Names of parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
d
1 Mode dial ........................................P. 27
2 Shutter button .................................P. 28
3 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 20
4 Control dial (P)
.............................P. 50 – 53, 68, 71, 100
5 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 14
6 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
............................................. P. 73/P. 111
7 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 18
8 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9 Hot shoe cover
0 Internal fl ash ...................................P. 71
e
9
0
a
5
b
c
ghi
j
f
a Stereo microphone ....... P. 105, 114, 116
b Lens release button ........................P. 19
c Lens lock pin
d Tripod socket
e Battery/card compartment lock
..................................................P. 15, 17
f Battery/card compartment cover
..................................................P. 15, 17
g Connector cover
h HDMI micro connector ..................P. 130
i Micro-USB connector............P. 140, 142
j Card slot .........................................P. 17
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1
2
3
F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation)
button (P. 68)
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
b
c
a
Names of parts
H (Left) / N (AF target)
button (P. 69)
Q button
(P. 74, 100)
G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 73)
1 Flash pop-up button ........................P. 71
2 Monitor (Touch screen)
..............................P. 24, 56, 74, 98, 107
3 Speaker
4 Hot shoe .......................................P. 151
5 u (Shortcut)/G button ......P. 30/P. 101
6 Fn/a button ..................P. 95/P. 68, 101
7 R (Movie)/h button ............P. 57/P. 104
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.
I (Right) /# (Flash)
button (P. 71)
8 MENU button ...............................P. 109
9 INFO button .....................P. 26, 99, 128
0 Q button ................................P. 74, 100
a Arrow pad* (FGHI)
...................................P. 21, 69 – 73, 100
b q (Playback) button ....................P. 100
c (Erase) button ..........................P. 103
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Preparation
Unpacking the box contents
1
The following items are included with the camera.
Preparation
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera Body cap Strap USB cable
• Basic Manual
• Warranty card
2
Lithium-ion battery
BLS-50
Attaching the strap
1
Lithium-ion charger
BCS-5
3
• Attach the strap on the other side in the same way.
• Lastly, pull the strap fi rmly, making sure that it is fastened securely.
CB-USB12
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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)
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
Opening the battery/card
2
compartment cover.
Loading the battery.
3
• Use only BLS-50 batteries
(P. 14, 171).
Lights orange
Off
Blinks orange
Charging
indicator
3
Lithium ion
charger
Direction indicating
mark (C)
Lithium ion battery
1
AC cable
Battery/card compartment cover
1
Battery/card compartment lock
AC wall outlet
2
2
1
Preparation
Direction indicating mark
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Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the
battery/card compartment cover. To remove the
battery, fi rst push the battery lock knob in the direction
1
Preparation
of the arrow and then remove.
• Do not remove the battery while the card write
indicator is displayed (P. 24).
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center
if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use
force.
$ Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• The camera is not equipped with a built-in charger and cannot be recharged via a USB
connection.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 147).
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Inserting the card
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.”
The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this
camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi.
Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with
other cameras or computers. g “Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P. 120)
Eye-Fi cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 148) before use.
Loading the card.
1
• Open the battery/card compartment cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g “Usable cards” (P. 148)
2
1
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
Closing the battery/card
2
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card compartment
cover is closed before using the camera.
1
3
Terminal area
2
1
Preparation
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the card while the card
write indicator is displayed (P. 24).
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Attaching a lens to the camera
Remove the rear cap of the lens
1
and the body cap of the camera.
1
Preparation
1
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on
2
the camera with the alignment mark (red)
on the lens, then insert the lens into the
camera’s body.
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it
3
click (direction indicated by arrow 3).
• Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
Removing the lens cap
Rear cap
2
1
2
Lens attachment mark
3
1
1
2
1
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1
2
Removing the lens from the camera
Make sure the camera is turned off when removing the
lens. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow.
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 150).
2
1
Lens release button
1
Preparation
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Turning the camera on
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
1
1
Preparation
ON/OFF button
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
Monitor
Battery level
The battery level icon will be displayed.
j
(green): The camera is ready to shoot.
k
(green): The battery is not full.
l
(green): The battery is low.
m
(blinks red): Charge the battery.
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
1:02:03
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. You can choose how
long the camera remains idle before entering sleep mode. g [Sleep] (P. 126)
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Initial setup
After turning the camera on for the fi rst time, perform the initial setup by choosing a
language and setting the camera clock.
• Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images.
• The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the
correct date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date
and time have not been set.
Press the Q button when the initial setup
1
dialog is displaying prompting you to choose a
language.
Please select your language.
Veuillez choisir votre langue.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Sprache.
Por favor, selecciona tu idioma.
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Hrvatski
Dansk
Eesti
Deutsch
Indonesia
Norsk
Romanian
Español
Viet Nam
Hrvatski
Dansk
Eesti
Deutsch
Indonesia
Norsk
Cursor
English
ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȐ
Italiano
Latviski
Ɋɭɫɫɤɢɣ
Slovensky
Svenska
English
ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȐ
Italiano
Latviski
W
ýHVN\
Suomi
Polski
W
Türkçe
W
ýHVN\
Suomi
Polski
Highlight the desired language using the control
2
dial or the FGHI buttons on the arrow pad.
• The language-selection dialog has two pages
of options. Use the control dial or the FGHI
buttons on the arrow pad to move the cursor
between pages.
Press the Q button when the desired language
3
is highlighted.
• If you press the shutter button before pressing the
Q button, the camera will exit to shooting mode and
no language will be selected. You can perform the
initial setup by turning the camera off and then on
again to display the initial setup dialog and repeating
the process from Step 1.
• The language can be changed at any time from the e setup menu. g “Choosing a
language (W)” (P. 120)
Ȼɴɥɝɚɪɫɤɢ
Nederlands
Français
0DJ\DU
/LHWXYLǐN
Português(Pt)
Set
Srpski
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ɍɤɪɚʀɧɫɶɤɚ
Setare
Ȼɴɥɝɚɪɫɤɢ
Nederlands
Français
0DJ\DU
/LHWXYLǐN
Português(Pt)
Set
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Set the date, time, and date format.
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Preparation
• Use the HI buttons on the arrow pad to highlight
items.
• Use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to change
the highlighted item.
• The clock can be adjusted at any time from the
e setup menu. g [X] (P. 119)
YMD Time
2018
Cancel
The time is displayed using
Complete the initial setup.
5
• Press the Q button to set the clock.
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and
time may be reset to the factory default setting.
• You may also need to adjust the frame rate before shooting movies. g [Video Frame
Rate] (P. 114)
X
Y/M/D
a 24-hour clock.
Turning the camera off
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. See
page 134 for information on how to proceed if the camera
displays the dialog shown in the illustration.
Power-off Standby
Activate Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Power-off
Standby so images can be imported
while power is off?
Yes
No
Power-off Standby:On
Confirm whether or not to activate
Power-off Standby every time power
is turned off? This setting can be
changed from the menu anytime.
Confirm every time
Don't show this screen again
Back Set
Set
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Camera displays unreadable/not in the selected language
If the camera displays are in an unfamiliar language or use characters you are unable
to read, you may have accidentally selected the wrong language in the languageselection dialog. Follow the steps below to change languages.
1 Press the MENU button to display the
menus.
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1
1
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ѱўєчѓѥё
2
чѧлѧъѤјѯъѯјзѠь
ѱўєчњѤчѰѝк
дјѤэшѤҟкзҕѥ
юѧч
p
2 Highlight the e tab using FG and press
the Q button.
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1
шѤҟкзҕѥдѥіҙч
X
2
W
s
чѬѓѥёэѤьъѩд
дѥішѤҟкзҕѥWi-Fi/Bluetooth
ѯђѧіҙєѰњіҙ
дјѤэшѤҟкзҕѥ
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0.5 њѧьѥъѨ
ѳъѕ
1
Preparation
3 Highlight [W] using FG and press the
Q button.
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1
шѤҟкзҕѥдѥіҙч
X
2
W ѳъѕ
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Shooting
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display during still photography
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1 Card write indicator .........................P. 17
2 Connected via wireless LAN
.............................................P. 132 – 139
3 Eye-Fi upload in progress .............P. 126
4 Wireless LAN connection starting up
.............................................P. 132 – 139
5 Connected via Bluetooth ....P. 132 – 139
6 Super FP fl ash ..............................P. 151
7 RC mode.......................................P. 151
8 HDR ................................................P. 41
9 AE Bracketing .................................P. 45
Focus Bracketing ............................P. 46
0 Handheld Starlight ..........................P. 34
a Multi Focus Shot .............................P. 36
b Multiple exposure............................P. 40
c D Keystone compensation ...........P. 44
d Digital Tele-converter .................... P. 111
e Time lapse shooting ......................P. 112
f Face priority/Eye priority .................P. 70
g Movie sound ........... P. 57, 105, 114, 116
h Zoom operation direction/Focal length
i Internal temperature warning m
......................................................P. 163
j Flash ...............................................P. 71
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up:
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charging completed)
k AF confi rmation mark......................P. 28
l Picture mode...........................P. 76, 111
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m ISO sensitivity .................................P. 77
n White balance .................................P. 78
o AF mode .........................................P. 79
p Aspect ratio .....................................P. 81
q Image quality (still images) .............P. 81
r Record mode (movies) ...................P. 82
s Available recording time
t Number of storable still pictures ...P. 149
u Highlight & shadow control .............P. 94
v Top: Flash intensity control .............P. 86
Bottom: Exposure compensation ....P. 68
w Level gauge ....................................P. 26
x Exposure compensation value........P. 68
y Aperture value .........................P. 50 – 53
z Shutter speed ..........................P. 50 – 53
A Histogram .......................................P. 26
B Preview ...........................................P. 96
C AE lock....................................P. 96, 127
D Shooting mode.........................P. 27 – 61
E Touch operation ..............................P. 56
F Metering mode ................................P. 89
G Sequential shooting/Self-timer ........P. 73
Silent shooting ................................P. 42
H Flash intensity control .....................P. 86
I Flash mode .....................................P. 71
J Image stabilizer...............................P. 87
K Battery level ....................................P. 20
L Live guide recall ..............................P. 31
Monitor display during movie mode
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M Recording level meter ................... P. 114
N Silent shooting tab ..........................P. 65
O Movie (exposure) mode ..................P. 85
P Movie effect ....................................P. 60
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Switching the information display
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
You can switch the information displayed in
the monitor during shooting using the INFO
button.
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Shooting
INFO
S-IS ONS-IS ON
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Basic Information*
S-IS ONS-IS ON
INFO button
ISO-A
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Image Only
S-IS ONS-IS ON
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Level Gauge display
(Custom2)
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Histogram display
(Custom1)
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* Not displayed in n mode (movie mode) unless recording is in progress.
• You can change Custom1 and Custom2 settings. g [G/Info Settings] > [LV-Info]
(P. 122)
• The information display screens can be switched in either direction by rotating the control
dial while pressing the INFO button.
Histogram display
A histogram showing the distribution of brightness
in the image is displayed. The horizontal axis
More
gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number
of pixels of each brightness in the image. During
shooting, overexposure is indicated in red,
underexposure in blue, and the range metered
Less
Dark Bright
using spot metering in green.
Level gauge display
The orientation of the camera is indicated. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar
and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar. The camera is level and plumb when the
bars turn green.
• Use the indicators on the level gauge as a guide.
• Error in the display can be corrected via calibration (P. 126).
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Choosing a shooting mode and taking photos
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode,
Indicator Mode icon
and then shoot the image.
Types of shooting modes
For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.
Shooting mode Description
B
SCN
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ART You can shoot with the effect of artistic expression added. 47
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Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode.
• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Settings such as picture mode are unavailable when the mode dial is rotated to B.
The camera automatically selects the most appropriate shooting
mode.
The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or
scene.
Use for quick access to advanced shooting settings. 37
The camera meters subject brightness and automatically adjusts
shutter speed and aperture for optimal results.
You choose the aperture and the camera automatically adjusts
shutter speed for optimal results.
You choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically
adjusts aperture for optimal results.
You choose both the aperture and shutter speed. 53
Shoot movies of various types. 58
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Shooting
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Shooting
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Rotate the mode dial to choose a mode.
Frame the shot.
• Be careful that your fi ngers
or the camera strap do
not obstruct the lens or AF
illuminator.
Landscape position Portrait position
Adjust the focus.
• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button
down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway).
The AF confi rmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will
be displayed in the focus location.
AF confi rmation mark
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mm
ISO-A
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Press the shutter
button halfway.
• If the AF confi rmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 158)
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Release the shutter.
• Press the shutter button all the way
(fully).
• The camera will release the shutter
and take a picture.
• The shot image will be displayed on
the monitor.
Press the shutter
button all the way.
$ Notes
• You can focus and take pictures using touch controls. g “Shooting with touch screen
operations” (P. 56)
• To exit to shooting mode from menus or playback, press the shutter button halfway.
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Taking high angle and low angle shots
You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.
Lower angle Upper angle
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2
1 Press the monitor down.
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor.
Rotating the Monitor: Cautions
• Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe
this precaution could damage the connectors.
• Do not touch the areas indicated in the
illustration. Failure to observe this precaution
could damage the product or cause it to
malfunction.
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$ Notes
• Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame.
g “Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode” (P. 66)
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Shooting
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Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button
Press the u button to switch to each screen of the selected shooting mode between
shots.
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Shooting
u (Shortcut) button
B
Live guide (P. 31)
Change Color Saturation
Z
Advanced photo mode (P. 37)
Live Composite
P/A/S/M
LV super control panel (P. 75)
Recommended ISO
ISO
Auto
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S-IS On
M-IS
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Mode dial
SCN
Scene mode (P. 33)
People
Motion Scenery
Indoors Close-ups
Nightscapes
ART
Art fi lter mode (P. 47)
Pop Art
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Movie mode (P. 58)
Standard
ART 1ART
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Effect
Off
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