Olympus Pen-f User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
Connecting the camera to a
5.
smartphone
Connecting the camera to a
6.
computer and a printer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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
fl 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.
Tips
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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 8
Names of parts 10
Preparation 12
Unpack the box contents ...........12
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................13
Inserting the card .......................14
Attaching a lens to the
camera .........................................15
Using the monitor .......................16
Power on .....................................17
Setting the date/time ..................18
Shooting 20
Information displays while
shooting ......................................20
Monitor display when
shooting ....................................20
Switching between displays ......22
Switching the information
display ......................................23
Shooting still pictures ................24
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(P program mode) ....................26
Choosing aperture
(A aperture-priority mode) .......27
Choosing shutter speed
(S shutter-priority mode) ..........28
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (M manual mode) ..........29
Shooting with long exposure time
(BULB/TIME) ............................30
Live composite photography (dark
and light fi eld composite) ..........31
Letting the camera choose the
settings (iAUTO mode) .............32
Custom Modes
(C1, C2, C3, C4) .......................33
Shooting with touch screen
operations .................................34
Recording movies ......................35
Using movie mode
Taking photographs during
movie recording (Movie+Photo
Mode) .......................................37
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie .............37
Image enhancement ...................38
Picture mode ............................38
Adjusting individual colors
(Color Profi le Control) ...............39
Adjusting monochrome settings
(Monochrome Profi le
Control) .....................................40
Adjusting overall color
(Color Creator)..........................41
Using art fi lters..........................42
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows ............44
Using shooting options .............45
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation) .........45
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock) ..................................45
ISO sensitivity ...........................45
Adjusting color
(white balance) .........................46
Setting the AF target
(AF Area) ..................................47
Using small target and group
target (Setting AF target) ..........47
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF .....................48
(n) ............36
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Zoom frame AF/zoom AF
(Super Spot AF) ........................49
Calling shooting options ...........50
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Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode).................................52
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(metering) .................................53
Making fi ne adjustments to
white balance (white balance
compensation) ..........................54
Reducing camera shake
(image stabilizer) ......................55
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ...................56
Shooting without the vibration
caused by shutter button
operations (Anti-Shock z) ......57
Shooting without shutter sound
(Silent[♥]) ..................................57
Shooting still pictures in a higher
resolution (High Res Shot) .......58
Setting the image aspect ..........58
Selecting image quality
(still image quality mode) ..........59
Selecting image quality
(movie image quality mode) .....60
Using a fl ash
(fl ash photography)...................61
Adjusting fl ash output
(fl ash intensity control)..............63
Processing options
(picture mode) ..........................64
Making fi ne adjustments to
sharpness (sharpness) .............64
Making fi ne adjustments to
contrast (contrast).....................65
Making fi ne adjustments to
saturation (saturation)...............65
Adding a fi lm grain effect to the
Monochrome Profi le
(Film Grain Effect) ....................66
Making fi ne adjustments to tone
(gradation) ................................66
Applying fi lter effects to monotone
pictures (Color Filter) ................67
Adjusting the tone of a monotone
image (Monochrome Color) ......67
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................68
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies) ...................69
Adding effects to a movie .........69
Shooting “My Clips” ..................70
Editing “My Clips” .....................71
Shooting slow/quick motion
movies ......................................72
Recording high-speed
movies .........................................73
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function) ......................74
Playback 78
Information display during
playback ......................................78
Playback image information .....78
Switching the information
display ......................................79
Viewing photographs and
movies .........................................80
Index display/Calendar
display ......................................81
Viewing still images ..................81
Volume......................................82
Watching movies ......................83
Protecting images .....................83
Erasing images .........................83
Selecting images ([0],
[Erase Selected], [Share Order
Selected]) .................................84
Setting a transfer order on images
([Share Order]) .........................84
Audio recording ........................84
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Using the touch screen ..............85
Selecting and protecting
images ......................................85
Menu functions 86
Basic menu operations ..............86
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................87
Formatting the card
(Card Setup) .............................87
Deleting all images
(Card Setup) .............................87
Returning to default settings
(Reset) ......................................88
Registering Favorites settings
(Assign Custom Modes) ...........88
Processing options
(Picture Mode) ..........................89
Image quality (K) ...................89
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............90
Setting the self timer (j/Y) ...90
Shooting automatically
with a fi xed interval
(i time lapse shooting) ..........91
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing)..........92
Taking HDR (High Dynamic
Range) images .........................95
Recording multiple
exposures in a single image
(multiple exposure) ...................96
Keystone correction and
perspective control
(Keystone Comp.).....................97
Setting anti-shock/silent shooting
(Anti-Shockz/Silent[♥]) ...........98
Setting hi-res shot
(High Res Shot) ........................99
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography..............................99
Using the playback menu ........100
Displaying images rotated
(R) ........................................100
Editing still images ..................100
Canceling all protections ........102
Using the setup menu ..............103
X (Date/time setting) .............103
W (Changing the display
language)................................103
i (Monitor brightness
adjustment) .............................103
Rec View ................................103
Wi-Fi Settings .........................103
c Menu Display .....................103
Firmware.................................103
Using the custom menus .........104
R AF/MF ................................104
S Button/Dial .........................105
T Release/j/
Image Stabilizer ......................106
U Disp/8/PC ........................106
V Exp/p/ISO ........................108
W # Custom ..........................109
X K/Color/WB ..................... 110
Y Record/Erase .....................110
Z Movie .................................112
b Built-In EVF ........................ 113
k
K Utility ............................ 114
AEL/AFL .................................115
MF Assist ................................ 115
Mode Dial Function................. 116
Viewing camera images on
TV ...........................................121
Choosing the control panel
displays (KControl
Settings) .................................123
Adding information displays....124
Shutter speeds when the fl ash
fi res automatically ...................126
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Combinations of movie image
sizes and compression
rates........................................126
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Selecting the display style of the
viewfi nder ...............................127
Shooting self-portraits using the
selfi e assist menu ................... 128
Saving lens info ......................129
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone 130
Connecting to a smartphone ...131
Transferring images to a
smartphone ...............................132
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone ...............................132
Adding position information to
images .......................................133
Changing the connection
method ......................................134
Changing the password ...........134
Cancelling a share order .........135
Initializing wireless LAN
settings ......................................135
Cautions 143
Battery and charger .................143
Using your charger abroad .....143
Usable cards .............................144
Record mode and fi le size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................145
Interchangeable lenses ............146
External fl ash units designated
for use with this camera ..........147
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography............................147
Other external fl ash units ........148
Principal Accessories ..............149
System chart .............................150
Cleaning and storing the
camera .......................................152
Cleaning the camera ..............152
Storage ...................................152
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device ..........................152
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions ....153
Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer 136
Connecting the camera to a
computer ...................................136
Copying pictures to a
computer ...................................136
Installing the PC software .......137
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....139
Easy printing ...........................139
Custom printing ......................140
Print reservation (DPOF) .........141
Creating a print order..............141
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order .................142
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Information 154
Shooting tips and
information ................................154
Error codes ...............................156
Menu directory ..........................158
Default color and monochrome
profi les ......................................165
Specifi cations ...........................166
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 169
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........169
Index 179
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Quick task index
Quick task index
Shooting
Taking pictures with automatic settings
Choosing an aspect ratio
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene (SCN) mode 118
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
Enhancing images
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
Taking photos without the fl ash
Reducing camera shake
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Photographing fi reworks
Taking pictures without white subjects
appearing too white or black subjects
appearing too dark
Reducing image noise (mottling)
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Aspect ratio 58
Live Guide 32
Exposure compensation 45
Live Guide 32
Aperture priority shooting 27
Live Guide 32
Shutter priority shooting
Scene (SCN) mode 118
White balance 46
One-touch white balance 46
Creative dial 38
Using the touch screen 34
AF Area 47
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 49
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 49
C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 52
DIS Mode/ISO 118/45
Image Stabilizer/Anti-shock
shooting
Self-timer 56
Remote cable 149
Flash shooting 61
Gradation (Picture Mode) 66
Bulb/time photography 30
Live composite photography 31
Scene (SCN) mode 118
Gradation (Picture Mode)
Histogram/
Exposure compensation
Highlight&Shadow Control 44
Noise Reduct. 108
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Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
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
Shooting remotely with a smartphone
Shooting without recording the shutter
sound
Monitor brightness
adjustment/Live View Boost
Preview function 74
Test Picture 75
Level gauge 23
Displayed Grid 107
AUTOq (Rec View)
Self-timer 56
Sequential shooting 56
Quick Sleep Mode 114
Still image quality mode 59
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone
Silent[♥] 57
103 /107
103
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Quick task index
Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing slideshows with background
music
Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye
Printing made easy
Commercial prints
Transferring images to a smartphone
Adding location data to images
HDMI/Video Out 106
Playback on TV 121
Slideshow 82
Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 101
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 101
Direct printing 139
Creating a print order 141
Transferring images to a
smartphone
Adding location data to images
Camera Settings
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 18
Restoring default settings
Saving the settings
Changing the menu display language
Turning off the auto focus sound
Reset 88
Assign Custom Modes 88
W
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Names of parts
Names of parts
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a
b
1 Mode dial lock .................................P. 24
2 Rear dial* (o)
........................P. 26 – 29, 60, 76 – 77, 80
3 F dial
(Exposure compensation dial) ........P. 45
4 R (Movie)/H button ........P. 35, 74/P. 84
5 Shutter button .................................P. 25
6 Cable release connector ...........P. 30, 31
7 Front dial* (r)
........................P. 26 – 29, 60, 76 – 77, 80
8 Mode dial ........................................P. 24
9 Creative dial ....................................P. 38
* In this manual, the
and rear dial.
r and o icons represent operations performed using the front dial
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0 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 15
a z (Preview) button .........................P. 74
b Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
c Stereo microphone ...........P. 69, 84, 102
d ON/OFF switch ..............................P. 17
e Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
.............................................P. 56/P. 104
f Speaker
g Strap eyelet.....................................P. 12
h Lens release button ........................P. 15
i Lens lock pin
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1 Hot shoe .......................................P. 147
2 Eye sensor ......................................P. 22
3 Viewfi nder ......................................P. 22
4 Eyecup
5 Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 22
6 u (LV) button/Fn2 button
.........................................P. 22, 75/P. 74
7 Monitor (Touch screen)
................................P. 20, 22, 50, 78, 85
8 Lever ............................P. 35, 39 – 44, 80
9 Fn1 button ......................................P. 74
0 a (Magnify) button ............P. 37, 49, 80
a INFO button .............................P. 23, 79
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.
Some large-diameter lenses may contact the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a
tripod. This can be addressed by attaching an ECG-4 (available separately).
b Q button ..................................P. 18, 86
c q (Playback) button ......................P. 80
d (Erase) button ............................P. 83
e Arrow pad* ................................P. 47, 80
f MENU button .................................P. 86
g Tripod socket
h Battery/card compartment cover.....P. 13
i Battery/card compartment lock .......P. 13
j Card slot .........................................P. 14
k Connector cover
l HDMI connector (Type D) .............P. 121
m Multi-connector .............P. 121, 136, 139
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Preparation
1
Preparation
Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera Body cap Strap USB cable
CD-ROM (Instruction manual/
Computer software)
• Flash case • Instruction manual (this manual) • Warranty card
Attaching the strap
Flash
FL-LM3
Lithium ion battery
BLN-1
1 2
CB-USB6
Lithium ion charger
BCN-1
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.
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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 4 hours)
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
Opening the battery/card
2
compartment cover.
Lights orange
Off
Blinks orange
Direction indicating mark (C)
Lithium ion
battery
3
Charging
indicator
Lithium ion
charger
1
AC cable
Battery/card compartment cover
AC Wall outlet
2
2
1
Preparation
Battery/card compartment lock
Loading the battery.
3
Direction indicating
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.
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the
battery. Do not use force.
• 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. 143) .
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Inserting the card
The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this
camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi.
1
Preparation
Eye-Fi Cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 144) before use.
Open the battery/card
1
compartment cover.
Slide the card in until it is locked
2
into place.
• g “Usable cards” (P. 144)
• 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
3
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card
compartment cover is closed before
using the camera.
Removing the card
Press the card in to eject it. Pull out the
card.
• Do not remove the battery or card
while the card write indicator (P. 21 ) is
displayed.
Terminal area
2
1
1
3
2
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Attaching a lens to the camera
Remove the rear cap of the
1
Rear cap
lens and the body cap of the
camera.
1
2
Align the lens attachment mark
2
(red) on the camera with the
alignment mark (red) on the
lens, then insert the lens into
the camera’s body.
Lens attachment mark
Rotate the lens clockwise
3
until you hear it 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.
Remove the lens cap
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Preparation
2
3
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. 146) .
Lens release button
2
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Using the monitor
You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.
1
2
Preparation
1
Lower angle/Upper angle Self portrait
• Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe this
precaution could damage the connectors.
• If you are using a power zoom lens, it will automatically move to the wide angle side when
the monitor is set in the selfi e position.
• When the monitor is in the selfi e position, you can switch to the screen for taking self
portraits.
g “Shooting self-portraits using the selfi e assist menu” (P. 128)
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Power on
Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
1
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn the camera off, return the switch to the OFF position.
Monitor
ON/OFF switch
Battery level
; (green): Camera ready to shoot.
: (green): Low battery
] (blinks red): Charge the battery.
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
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Preparation
(Displayed for about ten
seconds after the camera is
turned on.)
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Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to
turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if
left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use.
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le
name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct
date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date and
1
time have not been set.
Preparation
Display the menus.
1
• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
1
Reset/Assign Custom Modes
2
Picture Mode
D
MENU button
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
2
• Use FG on the arrow pad to select
[d] and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.
[d] tab
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter Off
j/Y /
Back
1
W
2
Rec View
Wi-Fi Settings
c
Menu Display
Firmware
Back
Setup Menu
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0.5sec
Set
Set the date and time.
3
• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
YMD Time
• Use FG to select the date format.
Cancel
The time is displayed using a
24-hour clock.
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.
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and
time may reset to the factory default setting.
• You can synchronize the time correctly by pressing Q at a time signal of 0 seconds while
setting [min].
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Preparation
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Shooting
2
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display when shooting
2
Monitor display during still photography
Shooting
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1 Card write indicator .........................P. 14
2 Wireless LAN connection......P. 130 – 135
3 Super FP fl ash ..............................P. 147
4 RC mode.......................................P. 147
5 Auto bracket/HDR ..................P. 92 /P. 95
6 Multiple exposure............................P. 96
D Keystone Comp .........................P. 97
Shading editor ............................P. 40
7 High frame rate .............................P. 107
S-OVF* ....................................P. 114
8 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 90
9 Time lapse shooting ........................P. 91
0 Face priority/Eye priority .................P. 48
a Movie sound ...................................P. 69
b Zoom operation direction/
Focal length/Internal temperature
warning m ...........................P. 157
c Flash ...............................................P. 61
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
d AF confi rmation mark......................P. 25
e Image stabilizer...............................P. 55
f Scene mode..................................P. 118
Picture mode...................................P. 64
g White balance .................................P. 46
h Sequential shooting/Self-timer/
Anti-Shock shooting/Silent shooting/
High resolution shooting ...........P. 56 –57
* Shown in viewfinder only.
G Recording level meter .............P. 69, 112
H Silent shooting tab ..........................P. 37
I Movie (exposure) mode ..................P. 69
J Movie effect ....................................P. 36
Time code ..................................... P. 112
K
i Aspect ratio .....................................P. 58
j Record mode (still images) .............P. 59
k Record mode (movies) ...................P. 60
l Available recording time ...............P. 145
m Number of storable still pictures ...P. 145
n Highlight&Shadow Control ..............P. 44
o Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 63
Bottom: Exposure compensation
.........................................P. 45
p Level gauge .................................... P. 23
q Exposure compensation value........P. 45
r Aperture value .........................P. 26 – 29
s Shutter speed ..........................P. 26 – 29
t Histogram .......................................P. 23
u Preview ...........................................P. 74
v AE Lock ........................................P. 115
w Shooting mode.........................P. 24 – 36
x Assign Custom Modes ....................P. 88
y Shooting using touch screen
operations .......................................P. 34
z Flash intensity control .....................P. 63
A ISO sensitivity .................................P. 45
B AF mode .........................................P. 52
C Metering mode ................................P. 53
D Flash mode .....................................P. 61
E Battery check ..................................P. 17
F Live guide recall ..............................P. 32
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Switching between displays
The camera is equipped with an eye sensor, which turns the viewfi nder on when you
put your eye to the viewfi nder. When you take your eye away, the sensor turns the
viewfi nder off and turns the monitor on.
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Put your
eye to the
viewfi nder
Monitor
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
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Viewfi nder
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Shows the subject in live view. Turns on automatically when you
bring it to your eye. When the
viewfi nder is lit up, the monitor turns
off.
• The viewfi nder will not turn on when the monitor is tilted.
• If the viewfinder is not in focus, put your
eye to the viewfinder and focus the display
by rotating the diopter adjustment dial.
• Press the u button to switch between the live view and super control
panel displays. If the super control panel (P. 50) is displayed in the monitor, the
viewfi nder will turn on when you put your eye to the viewfi nder.
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Switching the information display
You can switch the information displayed in
the monitor during shooting using the INFO
button.
INFO button
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
Information display on
INFO INFO
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
P
250250 F5.6
Level gauge display
(Custom display 2)
• Use the [G/Info Settings] > [LV-Info] option in the cCustom Menu U to choose the items
that appear in Custom Displays 1 and 2.
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 and those below the lower limit in blue.
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.
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INFO
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
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Image only
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
INFO
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Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
P
250250 F5.6
Histogram display
(Custom display 1)
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More
Less
Dark Bright
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Shooting still pictures
Use the mode dial to select the shooting
mode, and then shoot the image.
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Types of shooting modes
For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.
P ........................................................P. 26
A ........................................................P. 27
S ........................................................P. 28
M ........................................................P. 29
Press the mode dial lock to unlock it, and then turn to set the mode you wish
1
to use.
• When the mode dial lock has been pressed down, the mode dial is locked. Each time
you press the mode dial lock, it switches between locked/released.
Set up the camera and decide on
2
the composition.
• Be careful that your fi ngers or the
camera strap do not obstruct the
lens or AF illuminator.
Indicator Mode icon
A ....................................................P. 32
C1/C2/C3/C4 ......................................P. 33
n ........................................................P. 36
Landscape position Portrait position
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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 (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will
be displayed in the focus location.
AF confi rmation mark
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
Press the shutter
button halfway.
250250 F5.6
AF target
• If the AF confi rmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 154 )
Release the shutter.
4
• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The camera will release the shutter and take a picture.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
• You can focus and take pictures using touch controls. g“Shooting with touch screen
operations” (P. 34)
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
fi 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
Press halfway
Press the rest of
the way down
shutter button all (or the
rest of) the way down.”
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Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed
60"
F2.8
8000
F22
(P program mode)
P mode is a shooting mode where the camera automatically sets the optimal aperture
and shutter speed according to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
Wi-Fi
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Shooting
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• You can use the exposure compensation dial to select exposure compensation.
• Use the front or rear dial for program shift.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays will blink if the camera is unable to achieve
correct exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
60"
F2.8
8000
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. 45 )
Status Action
The subject is too
dark.
The subject is too
bright.
ISO-A
200
P
250250 F5.6
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Shooting mode
• Use the fl ash.
• The metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
fi lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
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Program shift (%)
In mode P, you can choose different combinations of
aperture value and shutter speed without altering exposure.
“s” is displayed next to the shooting mode when the front
or rear dial is rotated to enable program shift. To cancel
program shift, rotate the dial until “s” is no longer displayed.
• Program shift is not available when a fl ash is used.
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Wi-Fi
ISO-A
200
P
s
250250 F5.6
Program shift
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Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
60"
F5.6
8000
F5.6
Mode A is a shooting mode where you choose the aperture and let the camera
automatically adjust to the appropriate shutter speed. Rotate the mode dial to A and
then use the front or rear dial to select an aperture value.
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.
Wi-Fi
ISO
400
A
250250 F5.6
Aperture value
• You can use the exposure compensation dial to select exposure compensation.
Setting the aperture value
Decreasing aperture value Increasing aperture value
F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F11
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct
exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
60"
F5.6
Status Action
The subject is
underexposed.
• Decrease the aperture value.
• Increase the aperture value.
• If the warning display does not disappear,
the metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
8000
F5.6
The subject is
overexposed.
fi 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. 45 )
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Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)
2000
F2.8
125
F22
Mode S is a shooting mode where you choose the shutter speed and let the camera
automatically adjust to the appropriate aperture. Rotate the mode dial to S and then
use the front or rear dial to select 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.
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• You can use the exposure compensation dial to select exposure compensation.
Setting the shutter speed
Slower shutter speed Faster shutter speed
60" 15 30 60 125 250 8000
• The aperture value display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct 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. 45 )
Status Action
The subject is
underexposed.
The subject is
overexposed.
Wi-Fi
ISO
400
S
250250 F5.6
Shutter speed
• Set the shutter speed slower.
• Set the shutter speed faster.
• If the warning display does not disappear,
the metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND fi lter
(for adjusting the amount of light) is required.
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
L
FHD
01:02:0301:02:03
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F
F
60
P
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Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
Mode M is a shooting mode where you choose both the aperture and shutter speed.
Bulb, time, and live composite photography are also available. Rotate the mode dial
to M, and then use the front dial to select aperture value and the rear dial to select shutter
speed.
Wi-Fi
ISO
400
250250 F5.6
+0.3+0.3
M
Difference from correct
• When [AUTO] is selected for [ISO], exposure compensation can be adjusted using the
exposure compensation dial. [All] must fi rst be selected for [ISO-Auto].
g [ISO-Auto] (P. 109)
Wi-Fi
ISO-A
ISO-A
400
400
250250 F5.6
+0.3+0.3
M
Exposure compensation
Difference between exposure setting and
exposure with exposure compensation
• The exposure determined by the aperture value and shutter speed you have set, and the
difference relative to a suitable exposure measured by the camera are displayed on the
monitor.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or
[LIVE TIME], or [LIVECOMP].
• If you change the aperture value and shutter speed, the display on the monitor (or
viewfi nder) will not change. To display the image as it is going to be shot, set [Live View
Boost] (P. 107) in Custom Menu.
• Even when you have set [Noise Reduct.], noise and/or light spots may still be noticeable
in the image displayed on the monitor and shot images under certain environmental
conditions (temperature etc.) and camera settings.
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. 108 )
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exposure
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
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Shooting with long exposure time (BULB/TIME)
Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB] or
[LIVE TIME].
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
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• During bulb or time photography, the screen brightness changes automatically. g “Bulb/
Time Monitor” (P. 109)
• When using [LIVE TIME], the progress of the exposure will be displayed in the monitor
during shooting. The display can also be refreshed by touching the monitor.
• [Live Bulb] (P. 109 ) can be used to display the image exposure during bulb photography.
• [LIVE BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are not available at some ISO sensitivity settings.
• To reduce camera blur, mount the camera on a sturdy tripod and use a remote cable (P. 149 ).
Third-party cable releases are also supported.
• During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.
Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/interval shooting/AE bracket shooting/image
stabilizer/fl ash bracketing/multiple exposure* etc.
* When an option other than [Off] is selected for [Live Bulb] or [Live Time] (P. 109 )
• [Image Stabilizer] turns off automatically.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.
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