Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Feature Index

1. Preparation

2. Shooting

3. Playback

4. Menu functions

Connecting the Camera to

External Devices

6. Cautions

7. Information

8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Model No. : IM019

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Indications used in this manual

The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

Notes and other supplementary information.

Tips and other helpful information for using the camera.

References to other pages in this manual.

Product Manuals 2

Before You Begin 11

Feature Index 12

Names of parts 16

1. Preparation 18

Unpacking the box contents .....18

Attaching the Strap ....................19

Charging and inserting

the battery ...................................20

Using External Power

Sources .......................................22

Connecting via USB .....................22

HLD-9 Power Battery Holder ........24

Inserting the card .......................26

Using Two Memory Cards ............27

Attaching a lens to the

camera .........................................28

Removing Lenses .......................30

Using the monitor .......................31

Turning the camera on ...............32

Sleep Mode ..................................32

Initial setup .................................33

What to Do If You Can’t Read

the Display ..................................35

2. Shooting 36

Information displays while

shooting ......................................36

Switching between displays ......38

Switching the information

display ..........................................39

Shooting still pictures ................41

Shooting with touch screen

operations .....................................43

Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed

(P: Program AE) ...........................44

Choosing aperture (A: Aperture-

Priority AE) ...................................46

Choosing shutter speed

(S: Shutter-Priority AE) ................48

Choosing aperture and shutter

speed (M: Manual Exposure) .......50

Long Exposures (

Lighten Blending (

Composite Photography)..............54

Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial (C1/C2/C3/C4

Custom Modes) ..........................56

Saving Settings (Assign to

Custom Mode) ..............................56

Using Custom Modes

(C1/C2/C3/C4) ...........................57

Recording Movies ......................59

Recording movies in photo

shooting modes ............................59

Recording movies in movie mode

(n) ..............................................60

Touch Controls (Silent Controls) ...61

: Bulb/Time) ...52

: Live

Table of Contents

Shooting Settings .......................62

Direct Buttons ...............................63

Choosing a focus mode

Table of Contents

(AF Mode).................................64

Controlling exposure

(Exposure Compensation) ........ 68

Choosing an AF Target Mode

(AF Target Mode) ...................... 69

Choosing a Focus Target

(AF Target Point) ......................72

Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF

(Super Spot AF) ........................73

Changing ISO sensitivity

(ISO) .........................................75

Choosing how the camera measures brightness

(Metering) .................................77

Locking the exposure

(AE Lock) .................................. 77

Performing the sequential/

self-timer shooting ....................78

Self-Timer Options

(c Custom Self-timer) ............80

Shooting without the vibration caused by shutter button

operations (Anti-Shock r) ......80

Shooting without shutter sound

(Silent s) ................................81

Shooting without a release time lag (Pro Capture

shooting) ...................................81

Shooting still pictures in a higher resolution

(High Res Shot) ........................83

Using a ﬂ ash

(Flash photography) .................84

Choosing a Flash Mode

(Flash Mode) ............................86

The Super Control/LV Super

Control Panel ................................88

Changing ISO

sensitivity (ISO) ........................91

Choosing a focus mode

(AF Mode).................................91

Positioning and Sizing

the AF Target (AF Area) ............91

Choosing how the camera measures brightness

(Metering) .................................92

Face priority AF/Eye priority AF

(I Face Priority) ......................92

Adjusting color

(WB (white balance)) ................94

Making ﬁ ne adjustments to white balance

(WB Compensation) .................96

Reducing camera shake

(Image Stabilizer) .....................97

Performing the sequential/

self-timer shooting ....................98

Setting the image aspect ..........98

Setting the saving method for shooting data

(K Save Settings) ................... 99

Photo File and Image Size

Options (KK) .....................100

Frame Size, Rate, and

Compression (nK) .............101

Filming Slow- or Fast-Motion Movies (Slow- and Fast-Motion

Movies) ...................................104

Choosing a Flash Mode

(Flash Mode) ..........................105

Adjusting ﬂ ash output (x) .... 105

Processing options

(Picture Mode) ........................106

Adjusting overall color

(Color Creator)........................108

“Leave Color” Effects

(Partial Color) .........................109

Making ﬁ ne adjustments to

sharpness (Sharpness) ..........110

Making ﬁ ne adjustments to

contrast (Contrast) .................. 110

Making ﬁ ne adjustments to

saturation (Saturation) ............ 110

Making ﬁ ne adjustments to

tone (Gradation) ..................... 111

Applying ﬁ lter effects to monochrome pictures

(Color Filter)............................ 112

Adjusting the tone of a monochrome image

(Monochrome Color)............... 113

Adjusting i-Enhance effects

(Effect) .................................... 113

Setting the color reproduction

format (Color Space) .............. 114

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows (Highlight&Shadow Control) ... 115

Assigning functions to buttons

(Button Function) .................... 116

3. Playback 126

Information display during

playback ....................................126

Playback image information .......126

Switching the information

display ........................................127

Viewing photographs and

movies .......................................128

Finding Pictures Quickly (Index

and Calendar Playback) .............129

Zooming In (Playback Zoom) .....129

Rotating Pictures (Rotate) ..........130

Watching movies ........................130

Protecting Pictures (0) ...........131

Copying an image (Copy)...........131

Deleting Pictures (Erase) ...........132

Selecting Pictures for Sharing

(Share Order) .............................132

Selecting Multiple Pictures (0, Copy Select, Erase Selected,

Share Order Selected) ...............133

Print order (DPOF) .....................134

Adding Audio to Pictures (R) ......136

Playback Using Touch

Controls .....................................137

Selecting and protecting

images ........................................138

Table of Contents

4. Menu functions 139

Basic menu operations ............139

Table of Contents

Using Shooting Menu 1/

Shooting Menu 2 ......................141

Restoring Default Settings

(Reset) ........................................141

Saving Settings

(Assign to Custom Mode) ...........142

Processing options

(Picture Mode) ............................142

Photo File and Image Size

Options (KK) .........................142

Digital Zoom

(Digital Tele-converter) ...............143

Shooting automatically with a ﬁ xed interval (Intrvl. Sh./Time

Lapse) ........................................144

Varying settings over a series of

photographs (Bracketing) ...........146

Taking HDR (High Dynamic

Range) images (HDR) ................152

Recording multiple exposures in a single image (Multiple

Exposure) ...................................154

Keystone correction and perspective control (Keystone

Comp.) ........................................156

Setting anti-shock/silent shooting

(Anti-Shock r/Silent s) ..........157

Setting high resolution shooting

(High Res Shot) ..........................158

Slowing the Shutter in Bright

Light (Live ND Shooting) ............159

Using the Video Menu ..............161

Choosing an Exposure Mode (n Mode (Movie Exposure

Modes)) ......................................165

Reducing Flicker Under LED

Lighting (n Flicker Scan) ..........166

Frame Size, Rate, and

Compression (nK) .................167

Assigning Roles to the Front and

Rear Dials (n Dial Function) ..... 168

Sound Recording Options

(Movie R) ...................................169

Using the Playback Menu ........170

Automatically Rotating PortraitOrientation Pictures for Playback

(R) ............................................170

Retouching Pictures (Edit) ..........170

Combining Pictures

(Image Overlay) ..........................172

Creating Movie Stills

(In-Movie Image Capture) ..........173

Trimming movies

(Movie Trimming) ........................174

Removing Protection from All

Pictures (Reset Protect) .............175

Cancelling a share order

(Reset share Order) ...................175

Copying All Pictures (Copy All) ...175

Using the setup menu ..............176

Formatting the card

(Card Setup) ...............................177

Deleting all images

(Card Setup) ...............................177

Wireless LAN Options

(Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings) ..........178

Using “My Menu” .....................179

Using the custom menus .........181

J AF/MF ...................................181

K AF/MF ...................................182

L AF/MF ...................................183

I AF/MF ...................................184

J Button/Dial/Lever ..................185

K Button/Dial/Lever ..................185

N Release/j/

Image Stabilizer ..........................186

O Release/j/

Image Stabilizer ..........................186

P Disp/8/PC ...........................187

Q Disp/8/PC ...........................188

R Disp/8/PC ...........................189

S Disp/8/PC ...........................190

T Exp/ISO/BULB/p ................191

U Exp/ISO/BULB/p ................192

V Exp/ISO/BULB/p ................193

W #Custom ..............................193

X K/WB/Color ........................194

Y Record/Erase ........................195

Z Record/Erase ........................196

a EVF .......................................196

b K Utility ...............................198

c K Utility ...............................198

Combined Auto and Manual

Focus (K AF+MF) ....................200

Setting Focus and Exposure with the AEL/AFL Button

(K AEL/AFL) ............................201

C-AF Tracking Sensitivity

(K C-AF Sensitivity) .................203

C-AF Starting Focus Target

(K C-AF Center Start) ..............204

C-AF Center Target Priority

K C-AF Center Priority) ..........205

(

Choosing the AF Home Position

(N Set Home) .......................... 206

AF-Target Selection

(N Select Screen Settings) ......207

Enabling AF-Target Selection

Wrap (N Loop Settings) ..........208

AF Target Size and Positioning

(t Target Mode Settings) ........209

Matching AF-Target Selection to Camera Orientation

(K Orientation Linked N).......210

Lens Focus Range

(AF Limiter) ................................. 211

Fine-Tuning Autofocus

(AF Focus Adj.) ...........................212

Manual Focus Assist

(MF Assist) .................................215

Adjusting Focus During Exposures

(Bulb/Time Focusing) .................216

Table of Contents

Multi Selector Press

(S Center Button) .....................217

Multi Selector Tilt

Table of Contents

(T Direction Key) ......................217

Assigning Roles to the Front and

Rear Dials (K Dial Function) ....218

Customizing the Fn Lever

(K Fn Lever Function) .............. 219

Burst Shooting Options

(jL Settings/jH Settings) ....220

Reducing Flicker (Flicker

Reduction) ..................................222

Choosing the control panel displays (K Control Settings) ...224

Adding information displays

(G/Info Settings) .......................226

Choosing the Playback Zoom

Ratio (qa Default Setting) ......229

Selﬁ e Assist (Selﬁ e Assist) .........229

Viewing camera images on TV

(HDMI) ........................................230

Choosing a USB Connection

Mode (USB Mode) ......................231

Live Bulb Update Frequency

(Live Bulb) ..................................232

Live Time Update Frequency

(Live Time) ..................................232

Choosing the Shutter Speed

(Composite Settings) ..................233

Reducing Flicker Under LED

Lighting (K Flicker Scan) .........234

Fine-Tuning Exposure

(Exposure Shift) ..........................235

Shutter speeds when the ﬂ ash

ﬁ res (#X-Sync./#Slow Limit) ....236

Combinations of JPEG image sizes and compression rates

(K Set) .....................................236

Setting the card to record to

(Card Slot Settings) ....................237

Saving lens info (Lens Info

Settings) .....................................239

Selecting the display style of the

viewﬁ nder (EVF Style) ................240

Viewﬁ nder Info Display Options

(V Info Settings) .......................241

Button Hold Options

(Press-and-hold Time) ................ 241

Correcting Fisheye Distortion

(Fisheye Compensation) ............242

5. Connecting the Camera to External Devices 244

Precautions for Using Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth® ......................... 244

Connecting to Smartphones

via Wi-Fi .....................................245

Installing Apps ............................245

Connecting to Smartphones

(Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings) ..........246

Connecting When the Camera Is

Off (Power-off Standby) ..............249

Copying Pictures to

Smartphones ..............................251

Remote Photography Using a

Smartphone ................................253

Adding position information to

images ........................................254

Ending the Connection ...............255

Connecting to Computers via

Wi-Fi ...........................................256

Installing Software ......................256

Readying the Computer

(Windows) ..................................257

Pairing the Computer with the

Camera (New Link) ....................258

Adjusting Wi-Fi Settings

(TWi-Fi Connect) ................... 260

Uploading Pictures as They Are

Taken ..........................................268

Ending the Connection ...............270

Network Settings ......................272

Changing Passwords

(Connection Password) ..............272

Restoring Default Wi-Fi/

Bluetooth

Settings

(Reset Settings) ..........................273

Connecting to Computers via

USB ............................................274

Compatible Computers ...............274

Installing Software ......................274

Uploading Pictures as They Are

Taken (0) .............................275

Connecting the Camera for High-Speed RAW Processing

(M PC RAW) .............................276

Copying Pictures to the

Computer (Storage/MTP) ...........277

Powering the Camera via USB

(USB Power Delivery) ...............278

Connecting to TVs or External

Displays via HDMI ....................279

Viewing Pictures on a TV

(HDMI) ........................................280

Using a TV Remote

(HDMI Control) ...........................282

6. Cautions 283

Battery and charger .................283

Using your charger abroad .....284

Usable cards .............................284

Interchangeable lenses ............285

MF Clutch Lenses .....................286

Optional Accessories ...............287

Designated External

Flash Units .................................287

Wireless remote control ﬂ ash

photography ...............................288

Other external ﬂ ash units ...........290

Principal Accessories .................291

System chart .............................292

Table of Contents

7. Information 294

Cleaning and storing the

Table of Contents

camera .......................................294

Cleaning the camera ..................294

Storage .......................................294

Cleaning and checking the image

pickup device ..............................295

Pixel Mapping - Checking the

image processing functions ........295

Shooting tips and

information ................................296

Error codes ...............................299

Default Settings ........................301

Memory Card Capacity ............316

Speciﬁ cations ...........................318

8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 321

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......... 321

Index 326

Before You Begin

Read and Follow “8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”

To prevent incorrect operation resulting in ﬁ re or other damage to property or harm to yourself or to others, read “8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 321) in its entirety before using the camera.

While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read.

Olympus will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of this product outside the country or region of purchase.

• Use of these features outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Olympus will not be held liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth

The camera features built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Use of these features outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Olympus will not be held liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.

Disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth® in areas where their use is prohibited. g “Disabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®” (P. 255, 271)

 User Registration

Visit the OLYMPUS website for information on registering your OLYMPUS products.

Before You Begin

Feature Index

Shooting Mode 41

Custom Mode 57

Monitor Display 39, 127

Viewﬁ nder Display 240

Direct Button Functions 63

Live Controls 225

LV Super Control Panel 88, 90 W Shooting Menu 1

Reset / Custom Modes 141

Picture Mode 106, 142

Image Aspect 98

Digital Tele-converter 143 j/Y (Drive Mode)

Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse 144

X Shooting Menu 2

Bracketing 146

HDR 152

Multiple Exposure 154

Keystone Comp. 156

Anti-Shock r/Silent s

High Res Shot 83, 158

Live ND Shooting 159

n Video Menu

n Mode Settings

n Mode n Flicker Scan

Feature

100, 142

78, 98

157

165

166

Feature

n Speciﬁ cation Settings

b ISO-Auto Set

n Noise Filter n WB n All x nW Keep Warm Color n Picture Mode

n AF/IS Settings

n AF Mode n C-AF Speed n C-AF Sensitivity n Image Stabilizer n IS Level

n Button/Dial/Lever

n Button Function n Dial Function n Fn Lever Function n Shutter Function n Elec. Zoom Speed

n Display Settings

n Control Settings n Info Settings

Time Code Settings 164 8 Display Pattern

a View Assist

Movie R

n HDMI Output

167

161

64, 91

162

116

163

164

169

164

Feature

q Playback Menu

Edit 170

Print Order 134

Reset Protect 175

Reset share Order 175

Copy All 175

TWi-Fi Connect

G Custom Menu

J AF/MF

K AF Mode

K AF+MF

K AEL/AFL

AF Scanner 181

K C-AF Sensitivity

K C-AF Center Start

K C-AF Center Priority

K AF/MF

KNMode Settings

AF Area Pointer 182

N Set Home

N Select Screen Settings

N Loop Settings

t Target Mode Settings

K Orientation Linked N

L AF/MF

AF Targeting Pad 183

AF Limiter 183

AF Illuminator 183 I Face Priority

AF Focus Adj. 183

170

247

200

201

203

204

205

182

206

207

208

209

210

Feature

I AF/MF

Starry Sky AF Setting 184

Preset MF distance 184

MF Assist 215

MF Clutch 184

Focus Ring 184

Bulb/Time Focusing 216

Reset Lens 184

J Button/Dial/Lever

K Button Function

S Center Button

T Direction Key

K Dial Function

Dial Direction 185

K Fn Lever Function

Fn Lever/Power Lever 185

K Button/Dial/Lever

K Elec. Zoom Speed qR Function 9 Lock v Lock

N Release/j/Image Stabilizer

S-AF Release Priority

C-AF Release Priority

jL Settings

jH Settings

Flicker Reduction 222

O Release/j/Image Stabilizer

K Image Stabilizer

j Image Stabilizer

Half Way Rls With IS 186

Lens I.S. Priority 186

116

217

185

219

185

186

220

186

Feature Index

P Disp/8/PC

K Control Settings

G/Info Settings

Picture Mode Settings 187 j/Y Settings

Multi Function Settings 187

Q Disp/8/PC

Live View Boost 188

Art LV Mode 188

Frame Rate 188

LV Close Up Settings 188 qa Default Setting z Settings

R Disp/8/PC

Grid Settings 189

Peaking Settings 189

Histogram Settings 189

Mode Guide 189

Selﬁ e Assist 229

S Disp/8/PC

HDMI 230

USB Mode 190

T Exp/ISO/BULB/p

EV Step 191

ISO Step 191

K ISO-Auto Set

K ISO-Auto

K Noise Filter

K Low ISO Processing

Noise Reduct. 192

Feature

224

226, 228

187

229

189

190

191

Feature

U Exp/ISO/BULB/p

Bulb/Time Timer 192

Live Composite Timer 192

Bulb/Time Monitor 192

Live Bulb 232

Live Time 232

Composite Settings 233

K Flicker Scan

V Exp/ISO/BULB/p

Metering 77

AEL Metering 193

N Spot Metering

Exposure Shift 193

W #Custom

#X-Sync. #Slow Limit

x+F

#+WB #RC Mode

X K/WB/Color

K Set

Pixel Count

Shading Comp. 194

K WB K All x KW Keep Warm Color

Color Space 114

100, 142,

234

193

236

193

288

236

194

94, 96

Feature

Y Record/Erase

Card Slot Settings 237

File Name 195

Edit Filename 195

dpi Settings 195

Lens Info Settings 239

Z Record/Erase

Quick Erase 196

RAW+JPEG Erase 196

Priority Set 196

a EVF

EVF Auto Switch 196

EVF Adjust 196

EVF Style 240

Info Settings

EVF Grid Settings 197

Half Way Level

S-OVF 197

b K Utility

Pixel Mapping 295

Press-and-hold Time 198

Level Adjust 198

Touchscreen Settings 198

Menu Recall 198

Fisheye Compensation 242

196

197

Feature

c K Utility

Battery Settings 198

Backlit LCD 198

Sleep 32

Auto Power Off 199

Quick Sleep Mode 199

Certiﬁ cation 199

e Setup Menu

Card Setup 177 X Settings

Rec View 176

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings 178

Firmware 176

My Menu 179

176

Feature Index

Names of parts

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9

a b

1 Mode dial lock .................................P. 41

2 Mode dial ........................................P. 41

3 Rear dial* (o)

.........................P. 44 – 50, 124, 128, 228

4 F (Exposure compensation) button

................................P. 45, 47, 49, 51, 68

5 R (Movie)/H button ............P. 59/P. 133

6 Shutter button .................................P. 42

7 Front dial* (r)

...........................P. 44 – 50, 75, 124, 128

8 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

.......................................P. 78, 98/P. 183

9 Y (One-touch white balance) button

........................................................P. 95

0 Z (Preview) button ....................... P. 117

a Lens attachment mark ....................P. 28

b Mount (Remove the body cap before

attaching the lens.)

c Stereo microphone ...............P. 136, 169

d ON/OFF lever ................................P. 32

* In this manual, the r and o icons represent operations performed using the front dial

and rear dial.

c d

f g

j k l

e v button .......................................P. 185

AFm (AF/metering mode) button

..................................................P. 64, 77

jY# (Sequential shooting/self-timer/

ﬂ ash) button ....................................P. 78

f External flash terminal ....................P. 84

g Microphone jack cover

h Cover for headphone jack.............P. 169

i Connector cover

j Strap eyelet.....................................P. 19

k Lens release button ........................P. 30

l Lens lock pin m

Microphone jack (ø3.5 mm stereo minijack for third-party microphones)

n Headphone jack (ø3.5 mm stereo mini-

jack for third-party headphones) ...P. 169

o HDMI connector (Type D) .............P. 230

p USB connector (Type C)

......................................P. 258, 275, 277

...P. 169

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 0 a b c

d e

f g

Names of parts

1 Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 38

2 MENU button ...............................P. 139

3 u (LV) button ..............................P. 38

4 Monitor (Touch screen)

......................P. 36, 38, 43, 88, 126, 137

5 Viewﬁ nder ...............................P. 38, 240

6 Eye sensor

7 Eyecup ..........................................P. 291

8  (Erase) button ..........................P. 132

9 Hot shoe .................................P. 84, 287

0 Fn lever ...........................P. 44 – 50, 219

a AEL/AFL / 0 (Protect) button

.....................................P. 77, 201/P. 131

b Multi selector (S/T) *

c ISO button ..............................P. 75, 226

*1 The multi selector is designed to be used in two ways. You can place a ﬁ nger lightly on

the multi selector and pivot it in the desired direction (T). You can also press down on the center of the multi selector much as you would a button (S).

*2 In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

............P. 69, 72

d Arrow pad *

e Q button ........................P. 88, 128, 139

f INFO button ...........................P. 39, 127

g q (Playback) button ....................P. 128

h Speaker

i PBH cover.......................................P. 24

j Tripod socket

k Battery compartment cover.............P. 20

l Battery compartment lock ...............P. 20

m CHARGE (Battery charge) lamp ...P. 22

n Card compartment cover ................P. 26

o Card slot 1 ......................................P. 26

p Card slot 2 ......................................P. 26

q Remote cable terminal cover

(Remote cable terminal) ...............P. 291

..................................P. 128

Preparation

Unpacking the box contents

At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera Body cap * EP-12 eyecup * Hot shoe cover * Strap

CB-USB11 USB cable BLH-1 rechargeable

Basic Manual

* The body cap, eyecup, and hot shoe cover attached to or inserted in the camera.

lithium-ion battery

• Warranty Card

BCH-1 charger for

lithium-ion batteries

CC-1 cable clip

Attaching the Strap

Before attaching the strap, remove the end

from the keeper loop and loosen the strap as shown.

Keeper loop

Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet and back

through the keeper loop.

Pass the end of the strap through the buckle and tighten as shown.

Preparation

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet.

• After attaching the strap, pull on it ﬁ rmly to ensure that it will not come loose.

Attaching the cable clip

Use the cable clip to secure the cable, then attach it to the strap. The cable clip can also be attached to the strap eyelet.

Charging and inserting the battery

Charge the battery.

Preparation

Charging indicator

Less than 50% Blinks in orange 1 time/second

Charging in progress

Charging complete

Charging error

(Charging time: Approximately 2 hours)

50% or more Less than 80%

80% or more Less than 100%

Direction indicating mark (C)

Blinks in orange 2 times/second

Blinks in orange 3 times/second

Lights up in green

Blinks in green 5 times/second

Lithium ion charger

Charging indicator

Lithium ion battery

• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.

• Batteries inserted in the camera will charge when the camera is connected to an

external device via USB. g “Charging via USB” (P. 22)

Conﬁ rm that the camera is off.

AC cable

AC wall outlet

Open the battery compartment cover.

Loading the battery.

• Use only BLH-1 batteries (P. 18, 320).

Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

Direction indicating mark

• 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. 283).

 Removing the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. To remove the battery, ﬁ rst push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.

• Never remove batteries or memory cards while the memory card access indicator (P. 36, 37) is displayed.

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Using External Power Sources

Connecting via USB

The battery inserted in the camera will charge when the camera is connected via a

USB cable to a USB device such as a computer or to an optional USB-AC adapter

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such as the F-5AC. The battery charges only when the camera is off.

Devices that conform to the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) standard can also be used to power the camera. g “Powering the Camera via USB (USB Power Delivery)” (P. 278)

 Charging via USB

Conﬁ rm that the camera is off.

Connect the camera to the external device via USB.

• The CHARGE lamp light during charging. Charging times vary with the output of the USB device. The lamp goes out as the batteries reach full charge.

Charging stops when the camera is turned on.

• The battery cannot be charged via USB when the camera is on.

• If a charging error occurs, the CHARGE lamp will blink. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

• USB charging is available when the battery temperature is between 0 and 40 °C.

• Batteries inserted in optional HLD-9 power battery holders will not charge (P. 24).

• The supply of power ends when the battery is charged. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to resume charging.

• The battery will not charge while the camera is off if pictures are being uploaded to a smartphone via Wi-Fi (background auto upload). g “Connecting When the Camera Is Off (Power-off Standby)” (P. 249)

 Powering the Camera via USB

The camera can be powered using mobile batteries or similar devices connected via USB. The devices must:

Standard: Conform to the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) standard Output: Be rated for an output of 9 V 3 A, 15 V 2 A, or 15 V 3 A

For more information, see “Powering the Camera via USB (USB Power Delivery)” (P. 278).

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HLD-9 Power Battery Holder

An optional HLD-9 battery holder can be used to power the camera for extended periods. You can assign functions to the arrow pad and B-Fn button using the camera [Button Function] options. The optional AC adapter can be used with the HLD-9.

Make sure to turn the camera off when attaching and removing the holder.

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 Part names

AC terminal cover

Removal knob

Arrow pad

Q button

Vertical shooting lock

B-Fn2 button Front dial Shutter button Rear dial

B-Fn1 button

 Attaching the holder

Remove the PBH cover (a) on the bottom of the camera before attaching

the HLD-9. Once attached, make sure the HLD-9 removal knob is tightly secured. Make sure to attach the PHB cover to the camera when not using

the HLD-9.

Store the PBH cover (a) in the HLD-9.

 Loading the battery

Use BLH-1 battery. Once you load the battery, make sure to lock the battery cover.

Direction indicating mark

• The monitor battery-level indicator (P. 32) shows when the camera is powered by the battery in the HLD-9.

PBH

 Using the AC adapter (AC-5)

Open the AC terminal cover and connect the optional AC-5 AC adapter to the AC terminal.

• The AC adapter cannot be used to charge the camera battery.

 Using the buttons

The roles performed by the arrow pad and B-Fn buttons on the HLD-9 can be selected using the [Button Function] item. g “Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function)” (P. 116)

 Main Speciﬁ cations (HLD-9)

Power Supply

Dimensions

Weight Approx. 255 g (9.0 oz.) (excluding battery and terminal cap)

Splash resistance (when attached to camera)

• Use only the designated battery and AC adapter. Failure to do so could result in injury, damage to the product, and ﬁ re.

• Do not use your nail to turn the removal knob. Doing so could result in injury.

• Only use the camera within the guaranteed operating temperature range.

• Do not use or store the product in dusty or humid areas.

• Do not touch the electrical contacts.

• Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the terminals. Do not clean the product with a damp cloth, thinner, benzine, or any other organic solvents.

• Remove the batteries before putting the camera into storage for periods of a month or more. Leaving the batteries in the camera for extended periods shortens their lives, potentially rendering them unusable.

Battery: BLH-1 Lithium-ion Battery × 1 AC power: AC-5 AC Adapter

Approx. 132.7 mm (W) × 55.8 mm (H) × 66.0 mm (D) (5.2" × 2.2" × 2.6")

Type Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 60529 IPX1

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Inserting the card

The camera uses third-party SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards conforming to the SD (Secure Digital) standard. Read “Usable cards” (P. 284) before use.

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Conﬁ rm that the camera is off.

Open the card compartment cover.

• The camera has two card slots.

Slide the card in until it locks into place.

• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card slot.

Close the card compartment cover.

• Close it securely until you hear it click.

• Be sure the card compartment cover is closed before using the camera.

• Cards must be formatted with this camera before ﬁ rst use (P. 177).

Terminal area

 Removing the card

Press the card in to eject it. Pull out the card.

• Conﬁ rm that the camera is off before removing memory cards.

• Never remove batteries or memory cards while the memory card access indicator (P. 36, 37) is displayed.

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Card Slots 1 and 2 support different types of memory card.

• Slot 1: Supports UHS-II and UHS-I

• Slot 2: Supports UHS-I * * UHS-II cards function as UHS-I cards when inserted in

Slot 2.

Card slot 1

Card slot 2

Using Two Memory Cards

When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose how each card is used according to your goals. g G Custom Menu Y > [Card Slot Settings] (P. 237)

• Record only to a selected card

• Record to a selected card until it is full, then record to the second card

• Record pictures with different sizes or compression ratios to different cards

• Record copies of each picture to both cards

Attaching a lens to the camera

• See page 285 for information on compatible lenses.

Conﬁ rm that the camera is off.

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Remove the rear cap of the lens

and the body cap of 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.

Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it

click (direction indicated by arrow 3).

• Do not press the lens release button.

• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

Rear cap

Lens attachment mark

Remove the front lens cap.

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Removing Lenses

Conﬁ rm that the camera is off.

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Hold the lens release button and rotate the lens as

shown.

Lens release button

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