Olympus E-620, PS-BLS1 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

Basic guide P. 2

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

MANUAL

z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your

new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there

are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Table of Contents P. 24

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Camera

Mode dial gP. 4

White balance sensor gP. 106

SSWF indicator gP. 14, 124

Control dial (j) gP. 19, 34

Shutter button gP. 16, 36, 60

Strap eyelet gP. 10

F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 49

Self-timer/ Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 62

Lens attachment mark gP. 12

Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.)

Built-in flash gP. 77

Hot shoe gP. 79

# (Flash) button gP. 77

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting) button gP. 61-62, 99

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 90, 111

Strap eyelet gP. 10

Lens release button gP. 12

Lens lock pin

Mirror gP. 36

When the camera is turned on, the buttons indicated in blue are illuminated, making it easier to take pictures in dark surroundings.

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AEL/AFL button

gP. 36, 50, 97 0 (Protect) button gP. 91

Eyecup gP. 62

Viewfinder gP. 6

INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 85

q (Playback) button

gP. 18, 82

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14

Basic guide

MENU button

gP. 22 LCD monitor

gP. 8, 9, 37

Tripod socket

D (Erase) button

gP. 92

Connector cover

Battery compartment cover gP. 11

xD-Picture Card slot gP. 13

Card access lamp gP. 13, 16, 117

Multi-connector gP. 87, 112, 116

Battery compartment lock gP. 11

CF card slot gP. 13

ON/OFF switch gP. 14

< button gP. 97 P (AF target) button

gP. 57

u (Live view) button

gP. 35

Arrow pad

gP. 20, 22

i button gP. 22 o (Image stabilizer)

button gP. 64

Card cover gP. 13

Eject button gP. 13

Names of parts and functions

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Mode dial

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

Advanced shooting modes

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

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

Program shooting

Aperture priority

shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Easy shooting modes

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

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

AUTO

PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.

LANDSCAPE

MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures.

SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

Art filter/Scene

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43)

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 44)

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

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 46)

Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions.

Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.

Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.

When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene. Most of the functions cannot be changed.

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Setting the art filter/scene

1 Set the mode dial to g.

• The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu.

POP ART1

Basic guide

CHILDREN1

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

• To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.

SET

Types of art filters

Icon Art filter Icon Art filter

POP ART

SOFT FOCUS

PALE&LIGHT COLOR

LIGHT TONE GRAINY FILM PIN HOLE

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

CHILDREN

HIGH KEY

LOW KEY

DIS MODE

NATURE MACRO

CANDLE

SUNSET

• Art filters are not applied to RAW images.

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

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

DOCUMENTS

PANORAMA

FIREWORKS

(

BEACH & SNOW

UNDERWATER WIDE

UNDERWATER MACRO

Names of parts and functions

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Viewfinder

AF target gP. 57

Spot metering area gP. 48

Aperture value gP. 43-46

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Super FP flash gP. 80

Metering mode gP. 48

White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 68

AE lock gP. 50 Flash intensity control

gP. 77 AF confirmation mark

gP. 16, 37, 60 Flash gP. 77

(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 61

Image stabilizer gP. 64

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

Auto bracket gP. 50, 53, 71, 78

ISO sensitivity value gP. 52

Battery check

Lit up (ready for use) Lit up (battery power is low) Blinks (charging required)

Exposure level indicator gP. 46 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49

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Super control panel

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)

My Mode gP. 98 Flash charging

gP. 77 Battery check

gP. 6

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Date gP. 15

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Super Fine

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49 Exposure level indicator gP. 46 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 77

Multiple exposure i gP. 53 Super FP flash h gP. 80 Noise reduction ml gP. 103 Auto bracket 0 gP. 50, 53, 71, 78 Arrow pad function ep gP. 99 RC mode m gP. 80 Image stabilizer HIt gP. 64 AF illuminator T gP. 95 Internal temperature warning m gP. 123

Aperture value gP. 43-46

250 F5.6

+2.0

FP BKT

OFF

Exposure compensation value gP. 49 Exposure level gP. 46

Picture mode gP. 72

Color space gP. 103

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

Card gP. 126

AF mode gP. 55 AF target gP. 57

Flash intensity control gP. 77

Flash mode gP. 74

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 61-62

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

White balance gP. 68 White balance compensation gP. 69

Record mode gP. 66

Face detection gP. 38

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

Number of storable still pictures gP. 135

Metering mode gP. 48 Aspect ratio gP. 39

Sharpness N gP. 72 Contrast J gP. 72 Saturation T gP. 72 Gradation z gP. 73 B&W filter x gP. 72 Picture tone y gP. 72

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LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

AU TO

IS O

AU TO

3 8

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35)

Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Home position p gP. 59

RC mode q gP. 80 Super FP flash s gP. 80 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 53, 71, 78 AE lock u gP. 50 Live view AF mode po gP. 36 Image stabilizer vws gP. 64

Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46

Battery check gP. 6

250

Metering mode gP. 48

Flash mode gP. 74

Flash gP. 77 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

F5.6

+2.0

AEL

BKTFPRCHP

Exposure compensation value gP. 49

AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 37, 60

H-AF

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

Histogram gP. 40

Spot metering area gP. 48

Internal temperature warning gP. 123 Face detection g gP. 38, 101

My Mode gP. 98

Flash intensity control gP. 77

AF target gP. 57

Card gP. 126

Number of storable still pictures gP. 135

Record mode gP. 66

ISO sensitivity gP. 52

Sequential shooting gP. 61 Self-timer gP. 62 Remote control gP. 62

White balance gP. 68

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LCD monitor (Playback)

2.0

100

WBAUTO

G±0

sRGB

0.0

A±0

1.0

ISO

F5.6

250

NATURAL

[

4032x3024,1/8

]

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100-0015

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85)

Basic guide

Battery check gP. 6

Selection check mark gP. 90, 91, 92

Protect gP. 91

Print reservation Number of prints gP. 109

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Date and time gP. 15 Aspect border gP. 39

Record mode gP. 66

Pixel count, compression rate gP. 66

[

4032x3024,1/8

100-0015

Card gP. 126

Frame number

File number

AF target gP. 57

Histogram gP. 85

21:56

Aspect ratio gP. 39, 88

Flash intensity control gP. 77

ISO sensitivity gP. 52 Exposure compensation gP. 49 Shooting mode

gP. 4, 43-46 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Focal length gP. 128

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

Shutter speed gP. 43-46

2.0

F5.6

250

WBAUTO

]

Overall displaySimplified display

AF adjustment gP. 106

White balance gP. 68

Picture mode gP. 72

Color space gP. 103

White balance compensation gP. 69

Metering mode gP. 48

1.0

100

ISO

0.0

G±0

A±0

sRGB

NATURAL

100-0015

Names of parts and functions

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Unpack the box contents

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

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

PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)

Lithium ion charger

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

USB cable

CB-USB6

Video cable

CB-VC2

Lithium ion battery

Eyepiece cover

Attaching the strap

Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap. Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows.

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

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

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Preparing the battery

Basic guide

AC cable

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

Direction indicating

mark

AC wall outlet

1 Charging the battery

Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes)

2 Loading the battery

Battery compartment

cover

Battery compartment lock

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery

compartment lock in the direction of E

• Be sure to turn off the camera when you open or close the battery compartment cover.

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

Preparations for shooting

Unloading the

Battery lock

battery

Press the battery lock to unlock the battery.

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

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Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Remove the body cap from the camera

and the rear cap from the lens

2 Attach a lens to the camera

• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).

• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).

• Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

• Do not press the lens release button.

3 Remove the lens cap

3, 4)

(

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2).

Rear cap

Alignment mark (Red)

Body cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens cap

Lens release button

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Loading the card

Basic guide

CompactFlash/Microdrive

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3).

Card cover

Card access lamp

CF card slot

Connector

W mark

Removing the card

CompactFlash/Microdrive

• Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card.

• Pull out the card.

Card access lamp

xD-Picture Card

Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card until it is locked into place (3).

Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.

xD-Picture Card

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

• Pull out the card.

xD-Picture Card slot

Preparations for shooting

Eject button

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Power on

1 Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON

• To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Mode dial

INFO button

Set the mode dial to AUTO.

SSWF

OFF

SSWF indicator

ON/OFF switch

AUTO

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Super control panel

Dust reduction function operation

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

OFF

Adjusting the viewfinder’s

LCD monitor

When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.

Viewfinder

diopter

Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete.

Diopter adjustment dialAF target

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Setting the date/time

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.

1 Press the MENU button

• The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

NORM

SET

4:3

2 Use fg to select [d],

then press i

’--.--.

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

j±0 k±0

SETBACK

ENG.

5SEC

OFF

5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are completely set

MD TIME

2009 03 01 14 00

CANCEL

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

6 Use fg to select the

date format

Basic guide

MENU button

Arrow pad

fghi

Y/M/D

SET

Preparations for shooting

3 Use fg to select

[X], then press i

MD TIME

CANCEL

Y/M/D

4 Use fg to select [Y],

then press i

MD TIME

2009

CANCEL

Y/M/D

MD TIME

2009 03 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y/M/D

SET

7 Press the i button

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14:01

W s

REC VIEW

FIRMWARE

BACK

MENU DISPLAY

j±0 k±0

SET

ENG.

5SEC

OFF

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

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Shooting

Viewfinder

Shutter button

1 Place the AF target on the

subject while viewing through the viewfinder

2 Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

Viewfinder

AF target

Aperture value

AF confirmation mark

• The focus is locked when a beep tone is outputted. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

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

• The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed.

Shutter speed

Super control panel

AUTO

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Card access lamp

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OFF

arge

3 Release the shutter

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.

Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

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Holding the camera

250

F5.6

3 8

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor.

Basic guide

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Taking a picture while viewing the monitor

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 35)

1 Press the u (live

view) button to switch to live view

• The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

250

F5.6

250PPF5.6

I-AF

u button

2 Press the shutter button to

When the camera stops operating

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 100), “SLEEP” (P. 100)

take the picture

• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

Preparations for shooting

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Playback/Erasing

Playing back images

Close-up playback

Erasing images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

q button

Displays the

frame

Arrow pad

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

Control dial

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

frames back

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames ahead

Displays the

next frame

D button

ERASE

YES

BACK SET

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Basic operations

There are three ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20

You can make the function settings with the control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the super control panel while you are setting a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing the subject in the viewfinder.

Setting on the menu gP. 22

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

Setting while looking at the super control panel gP. 21

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

Descriptions in this manual

The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as follows in this manual.

•“+” indicates operations performed at the same time.

•“” indicates you should proceed to the next step. e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control

Direct button # + Fj

Control dial

Basic guide

Basic operations

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

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

Resetting the camera settings

settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. g“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 94)

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Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

1 Press the button for the function

you want to set

• The direct menu is displayed.

e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/

Remote control shooting

Control dial

SELECT SET

Direct menu

2 Turn the control dial to change the setting

• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately 8 seconds. You can turn the control dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed. g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 98)

List of direct buttons

No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page

1 2

2+3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

</Y/j

# Sets flash mode P. 74

# + F Flash intensity control P. 77

F Exposure compensation P. 49

P AF target selection P. 57

o Sets image stabilizer P. 64

WB Sets white balance P. 68

AF Sets AF mode P. 55

ISO Sets ISO sensitivity P. 52

d Sets metering mode P. 48

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting

P. 61-62

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Setting while looking at the super control panel

Basic guide

1 Press the INFO button to

display the super control panel

• Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel.

• Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.

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OFF

2 Press the i button

ISO

OFF

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Normal

Cursor lights

Direct menu

METERING

SELECT SET

Displays the selected function name

Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed.

INFO button

Control dial

i button

p Arrow pad

3 Use p to move the cursor to

the function you want to set, and change the setting with the control dial

METERING

OFF

arge

Normal

Basic operations

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

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Setting on the menu

1 Press the MENU button

to display the menu

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

Operation guide

Press the MENU button to go back one screen

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

NORM

4:3

SET

Press the i button to confirm the setting

2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i

W Shooting Menu 1 X Shooting Menu 2

q Playback Menu

d Setup Menu: Sets the basic functions of the camera.

Function

3 Use fg to select a

function and i to go to the setting screen

RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

SETBACK SETBACK

4 Press the i button to confirm the setting

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

MENU button

Tab

RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

The current setting is displayed

0.0

OFF

RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

Control dial

i button

p Arrow pad

SETBACK

0.0

OFF

0.0

OFF

1 0

For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 137).

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Displaying the Custom Menu

You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 95)

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu

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SET

14:01

ENG.

j±0 k±0

5SEC

OFF

2 Use fg to select the [d]

tab, then press i

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

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

Basic guide

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

MENU DISPLAY

SETBACK SET

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

W s

REC VIEW

MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

BACK

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

Customizes shooting functions.

’09.03.01

14:01

ENG.

j±0 k±0

5SEC

Basic operations

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Table of Contents

Basic guide 2

Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback.

Names of parts and functions........................................................................................2

Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................10

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

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

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

Viewfinder .....................................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

Preparing the battery...................................................................................11

Attaching a lens to the camera....................................................................12

Loading the card .........................................................................................13

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

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

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

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

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

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera..........................................20

Setting while looking at the super control panel..........................................21

Setting on the menu....................................................................................22

1 Using live view 35

Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.

Activating live view ......................................................................................................35

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................36

Using the face detection function ................................................................................38

Taking a picture using manual focus...........................................................................39

Setting the image aspect.............................................................................................39

Switching the information display................................................................................40

Taking a picture while comparing the effect................................................................41

Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................41

Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................42

Functions available during live view............................................................35

The live view mechanism............................................................................36

AF operation during live view......................................................................38

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2 Exposure 43

Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture.

Program shooting ........................................................................................................43

Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................44

Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................45

Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................46

Preview function ..........................................................................................................47

Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................48

Exposure compensation..............................................................................................49

AE lock ........................................................................................................................50

AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................50

ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................52

ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................53

Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................53

Bulb shooting...............................................................................................47

3 Focusing and shooting functions 55

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

AF mode selection.......................................................................................................55

AF target selection.......................................................................................................57

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

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

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

Remote control shooting..............................................................................................62

Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................64

Setting the beep sound................................................................................................65

S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................55

C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................56

MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................56

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................56

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

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

4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 66

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................66

Recording formats.......................................................................................66

Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................67

Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................68

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................69

WB compensation.......................................................................................69

Setting the one-touch white balance...........................................................70

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WB bracketing.............................................................................................................71

Picture mode ...............................................................................................................72

Gradation.....................................................................................................................73

5 Flash shooting 74

Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.

Flash mode setting......................................................................................................74

Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................77

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

Flash bracketing..........................................................................................................78

External flash shooting................................................................................................79

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.................................................80

Using commercially available flashes..........................................................................81

6 Playback functions 82

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................82

Light box display..........................................................................................................83

Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................84

Information display ......................................................................................................85

Slideshow....................................................................................................................86

Rotating images...........................................................................................................86

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

Editing still images.......................................................................................................87

Image overlay..............................................................................................................89

Copying images...........................................................................................................90

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

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

7 Setup functions 93

Describes the basic settings for using the camera.

Setup Menu.................................................................................................................93

Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................94

X (Date/time setting)................................................................................93

W (Changing the display language)......................................................93

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................93

REC VIEW ..................................................................................................93

c MENU DISPLAY.....................................................................................93

FIRMWARE.................................................................................................94

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8 Customizing your camera 95

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................95

LIVE VIEW AF MODE.................................................................................95

AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................95

AF MODE....................................................................................................95

C-AF LOCK.................................................................................................95

AF AREA.....................................................................................................95

AF AREA POINTER....................................................................................95

AF SENSITIVITY.........................................................................................95

RESET LENS..............................................................................................95

BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................96

FOCUS RING..............................................................................................96

S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................96

DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................96

DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................96

AEL/AFL......................................................................................................97

AEL/AFL MEMO..........................................................................................97

; FUNCTION...........................................................................................97

MY MODE SETUP......................................................................................98

BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................98

A........................................................................................................99

n FUNCTION..........................................................................................99

j FUNCTION...........................................................................................99

T RELEASE/j.........................................................................................................99

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................99

O fps.......................................................................................................99

U DISP/PC................................................................................................................100

VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................100

SLEEP.......................................................................................................100

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)................................................................100

4 h TIMER (Auto power off).......................................................................100

USB MODE...............................................................................................100

LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................101

g FACE DETECT....................................................................................101

INFO SETTING.........................................................................................101

V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................101

EV STEP...................................................................................................101

METERING ...............................................................................................101

AELMetering..............................................................................................101

ISO............................................................................................................101

ISO STEP..................................................................................................101

ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................102

ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................102

BULB TIMER.............................................................................................102

ANTI-SHOCK............................................................................................102

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W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................102

X K/a/COLOR/WB .............................................................................................103

Y RECORD/ERASE.................................................................................................105

Z K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................106

#X-SYNC.................................................................................................102

#SLOW LIMIT ..........................................................................................102

w+F.......................................................................................................102

AUTO POP UP..........................................................................................102

NOISE REDUCT.......................................................................................103

NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................103

WB ............................................................................................................103

ALL >...................................................................................................103

COLOR SPACE........................................................................................103

SHADING COMP......................................................................................104

K SET.....................................................................................................104

PIXEL COUNT..........................................................................................104

ASPECT SHOOTING................................................................................104

QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................105

RAW+JPEG ERASE.................................................................................105

FILE NAME...............................................................................................105

PRIORITY SET.........................................................................................105

dpi SETTING.............................................................................................106

r/p .....................................................................................................106

EDIT FILENAME.......................................................................................106

PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................106

CLEANING MODE....................................................................................106

EXT. WB DETECT....................................................................................106

AF FOCUS ADJ........................................................................................106

EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................108

f WARNING LEVEL.............................................................................108

CU/HI ...........................................................................................108

9 Printing 109

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................109

Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................111

Print reservation........................................................................................109

Single-frame reservation...........................................................................109

All-frame reservation.................................................................................110

Resetting the print reservation data..........................................................111

Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................112

Easy printing .............................................................................................112

Custom printing.........................................................................................113

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10Using the OLYMPUS Master software 115

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

Flowchart...................................................................................................................115

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................115

What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................115

Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................116

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................117

Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................117

Downloading and saving images...............................................................117

Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................117

Viewing still images ...................................................................................................118

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................119

11Shooting tips and maintenance 120

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information....................................................................................120

Error codes................................................................................................................122

Camera maintenance ................................................................................................124

Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................124

Cleaning mode k Removing dust............................................................125

Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions....................125

12Information 126

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

Card basics................................................................................................................126

Usable cards .............................................................................................126

Formatting the card...................................................................................126

Battery and charger...................................................................................................127

Using your charger abroad........................................................................................127

Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................128

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..................................................128

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications..........................................................129

Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................131

Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................131

Exposure warning display..........................................................................................132

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................133

White balance color temperature...............................................................................134

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................135

Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............136

Menu directory...........................................................................................................137

Specifications ............................................................................................................142

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................145

Index..........................................................................................................................151

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Quick reference

Shooting

Taking pictures with automatic settings

Correct focus cannot be obtained

Focusing on one area

Taking pictures of nearby subjects

Taking pictures while checking the results

Extending the useful life of the battery

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

Use focus lock. P. 60 Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 57 The minimum shooting distance varies depending on

the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the lens from the subject and take a picture.

The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the subject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position of the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of the focus.

It may be easier to focus, even in low light situations, when using the AF illuminator.

Select the AF target and take the picture using the desired AF target.

Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view with an enlarged image.

Set [AF SENSITIVITY] to [SMALL] and focus using a smaller area.

Use macro lens for close-up shots. P. 128

During live view, you can take a picture while checking the white balance, exposure compensation, picture mode, and other settings on the LCD monitor.

You can take a picture while using the live multi view display to compare the effect of white balance or exposure compensation.

You can use the preview function to check the depth of field at a selected aperture value.

You can use live view to check the set exposure conditions.

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

Pressing the shutter button halfway, playing back images, and using the live view function over a long period of time consumes considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will help extend the useful life of the battery.

Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode faster.

Set [BACKLIT LCD] so that the backlight turns off faster.

P. 128

P. 56, P. 60, P. 121

P. 95

P. 57

P. 39, P. 41, P. 56

P. 95

P. 35

P. 41

P. 47

P. 101

P. 98

P. 100

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Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash

Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations

Turning off auto firing of the flash

Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark

Taking monotone pictures

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

Brightening a dark backlit image

Taking pictures with a blurred background

Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion

Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.

You can insert two types of cards.

Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 52 Set the image stabilizer function. P. 64 Set the flash setting to [AUTO]. P. 74

When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the flash automatically pops up and fires in low light situations.

Set the flash setting to [$]. P. 74 When [AUTO POP UP] is set to [OFF], the flash will not

pop up automatically. Take a picture while checking the histogram. P. 40 Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and

aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal exposure is not obtained.

Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas of large contrast are adjusted automatically.

Adjust the exposure compensation. P. 49 Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE]. You can take

monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones, purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones.

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

Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM]. P. 5 Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. P.73 Set the flash setting to [#] (fill-in flash) and take the

picture. Use spot metering to measure the exposure of the

subject in the center of the picture. If the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the exposure, and then change the composition and take the picture.

You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of [JPEG EDIT].

Use A (aperture priority) mode to decrease the aperture value as much as possible. You can blur the background more by shooting up close to the subject.

Use the S (shutter priority) mode to take the picture. P. 45

P. 66, P. 104

P. 13, P. 126

P. 4, P. 77

P. 77, P. 102

P. 43-45, P. 132

P. 73

P. 72

P. 87

P. 74

P. 48, P. 50

P. 87

P. 44

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Taking pictures with the correct color

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

Taking pictures without noise

Making the viewfinder easier to view

Optimizing the LCD monitor

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera

Set the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings.

With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9 images with different white balance settings for each picture taken. This enables you to take pictures with the desired white balance without having to make fine changes to the settings.

Set the spot metering for highlight or shadow control. If the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the exposure, and then change the composition and take the picture.

Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the exposure compensation value.

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

Set the ISO sensitivity to 200 or another low value. P. 52 Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. P. 103 When the ISO sensitivity is set to 1600 or another high

value, set [NOISE FILTER] to [HIGH]. Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your

vision. If the viewfinder is still difficult to view after adjusting the

diopter or you want to use the viewfinder without eyeglasses, you can replace the viewfinder with the optional diopter compensation eyecup.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P. 93 During live view, set [LIVE VIEW BOOST] to [ON] to

make the subject easier to see without the exposure reflecting on the LCD monitor.

Set the image stabilizer function. P. 64 Hold the camera firmly when pressing the shutter button.

When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod or similar method.

Fire the flash regardless of the light conditions. P. 74 Set the scene mode to [DIS MODE]. P. 5 Increase the ISO sensitivity. When ISO is set to [AUTO],

set the upper limit to a high value, such as 800, so that ISO automatically increases in low light situations.

Using the self-timer can reduce camera shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed.

Display the ruled lines in live view. Compose the shot so that the subject and ruled lines are horizontally and vertically aligned.

P. 68

P. 71

P. 48, P. 50

P. 49, P. 50

P. 5

P. 103

P. 14

P. 101

P. 17

P. 52, P. 102

P. 62

P. 40

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Playback

Displaying the image after the picture is taken

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

Checking whether the subject is in focus

Quickly searching for the desired image

Viewing images on a TV

Comparing images

Settings

Saving the settings

Changing the menu display language

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

Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed.

Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to delete the image.

Use close-up playback to check whether the subject is in focus.

Use index display to search from a index of between 4 and 100 frames.

Use calendar display to search by the date the picture was taken.

Use the video cable to play back recorded images on your TV. You can also view the images as a slideshow.

You can use light box display to display two frames sideby-side.

You can play back another image without changing the magnification.

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

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

You can change the display language. P. 93

The following functions are not returned to the factory default settings by [RESET]. Use the menu to change the respective settings. You can check the default settings in the “Menu directory” (gP. 137). RESET1, RESET2 (Custom reset)/PICTURE MODE/ X/W/s/DIAL FUNCTION/DIAL DIRECTION/ MY MODE SETUP/VIDEO OUT/ISO-AUTO/WB/ dpi SETTING/r/p/EDIT FILENAME/ AF FOCUS ADJ./EXPOSURE SHIFT/ f WARNING LEVEL

P. 93

P. 82

P. 84

P. 87

P. 83

P. 82

P. 94

P. 98

P. 94, P. 136

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Indications used in this manual

 The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation

buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).

 In this manual, j indicates the control dial.  The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

x Notes



TIPS

g Reference pages describing details or related information.

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

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

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1 Using live view

Activating live view

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture.

1 Press the u button.

• The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to

[C-AF+MF]).

Functions available during live view

The following functions can be used during live view.

Focusing during live view

• Taking a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 36

• Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 37

• Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 39

• Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 38

• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 41

Taking a picture while checking the effect

• Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance gP. 41

• Taking a panoramic picture gP. 42

• Taking a picture while checking the effect of image stabilizer gP. 64

Switching the indications on the LCD monitor

• Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 40

• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 101

Using live view

u button

x Notes

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

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

• Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop.

• The following functions are not available during live view. C-AF/AE lock*/[AEL/AFL] * You can use AE lock when [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] is set to [IMAGER AF].

• When [IMAGER AF] is selected, you cannot use the AF illuminator.

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The live view mechanism

During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check the effects of exposure compensation or white balance on the LCD monitor. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level. While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder. Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In

such case attach the eyepiece cover. g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 62)

Using live view

Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view

Viewfinder

Image pickup device Shutter curtain

Mirror

Lens

• The light coming in through the lens is reflected on the mirror and you can check the subject in the viewfinder.

• The mirror is raised and the shutter is open. The image received by the image pickup device is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Taking a picture using live view

In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting will determine when and how focusing is performed.

Menu MENU[c][R][LIVE VIEW AF MODE]

Characteristics of the live view AF mode

LIVE VIEW AF

MODE

IMAGER AF (factory default setting)

AF SENSOR k

HYBRID AF

* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website.

When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically.

Using the shutter button

Halfway down All the way down

AF operation using the imager

AF operation using the imager (approximate focus)

Shooting

AF operation using the AF sensor and then shooting

Focus lock Restrictions on use

Press the shutter button halfway.

While holding down the AEL/AFL button, press the shutter button all the way.

* Only possible with compatible lenses.

None

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Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF]

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1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up.

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a

picture.

Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR]

1 Press the shutter button all the way.

• The mirror is lowered and the picture is taken after the focus is locked.

• The image that was displayed on the monitor before lowering the mirror freezes during focusing.

• If correct focus cannot be obtained, you will hear the sound of the shutter but the picture will not be taken.

• To focus in advance, hold down the AEL/AFL button and press the shutter button. When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. When the AF confirmation mark is blinking, the focus is not locked.

Taking a picture with [HYBRID AF]

1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The Imager AF will be activated and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor.

• When the Imager AF achieves approximate focus, the n mark lights up.

2 Press the shutter button all the way.

• The picture is taken in a similar way as when using [AF SENSOR].

AF confirmation mark

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AF target mark

AF confirmation mark

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n mark

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Using live view

Shooting while changing the angle of the LCD monitor

You can change the angle of the LCD monitor on the camera. This enables you to shoot at an awkward angle while checking the subject’s composition on the LCD monitor.

• Slowly rotate the LCD monitor within the moveable range.

270°

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AF operation during live view

[IMAGER AF]

When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device.

[AF SENSOR]

When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).

[HYBRID AF]

When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the

Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter

Using live view

button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting. The approximate focusing distance is obtained when the shutter button is pressed halfway so the time it takes to actually take the picture after pressing the shutter button all the way is shortened. When using S-AF+MF, this is very convenient as you can hold the shutter button pressed halfway and finely adjust the focus while checking the LCD monitor.

Camera status during AF

Imager AF AF Sensor

Halfway down All the way down

AF Sensor

• AF is performed by the image pickup device. • The mirror is lowered and AF is performed by the

AF sensor. (The mirror is down so the image display on the monitor freezes just before pressing the shutter button all the way.)

Using the face detection function

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

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

Super control panel ip[g FACE DETECT]

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Menu MENU[c][U][g FACE DETECT][ON]

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• In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)

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

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING e P. 48

GRADATION AUTO P. 73

LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 36

AF MODE S-AF P. 55

AF AREA b P. 57

1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be

displayed in that location.

• When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected).

•With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.

x Notes

• During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the first shot.

• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.

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Taking a picture using manual focus

During live view, you can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor.

1 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 55) 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

•In [S-AF+MF] mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AEL/AFL button, you can rotate the focus ring to finely adjust the focus before taking the picture.

• Using the enlarged display can be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 41)

Using live view

Setting the image aspect

You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [3:2], [16:9], or [6:6]. JPEG images are trimmed and saved according to the aspect ratio.

Menu MENU[W][IMAGE ASPECT]

x Notes

• RAW images are not trimmed and are recorded with the aspect ratio information at the time of shooting.

• During RAW image playback, images are displayed with a border based on the aspect ratio.

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

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+0.7

+1.0

0.0

+0.3

TIPS

To use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder:

j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL].

g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 104)

To change the aspect ratio of recorded images:

j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].

g“Editing still images” (P. 87)

To trim recorded images:

j You can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].

g“Editing still images” (P. 87)

Using live view

Switching the information display

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

Information display on

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Scale display

*1 With [INFO SETTING] (gP. 101), you can also select [w] or [x] for the ruled line display. *2 During multiple exposure shooting (gP. 53), the information display switches to “Multiple exposure

display”.

Histogram display

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Image only

Zoom display

(gP. 41)

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Multi view display

(gP. 41)

+0.3

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SETWB



TIPS

To quickly switch to the frequently used display:

j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Information display on”. g“INFO

SETTING” (P. 101)

How to read the histogram:

j The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.

1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear

mostly black.

2 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear

mostly white.

3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance

distribution within the spot metering area.

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Taking a picture while comparing the effect

+0.7

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10x

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

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the

multi view display.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 40)

• The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press f to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press fg to switch the screen.

2 Use hi or the control dial to select the setting

value, then press the i button.

• You can take the picture using the set value.

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

• This function cannot be used in g mode.

Enlarged display operation

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

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0.0

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SETWB

Using live view

10x

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

g“Switching the information display” (P. 40)

• The enlargement frame will be displayed.

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

• The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.

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

3 Turn the control dial to change the magnification (5×/7×/10×).

• Use p to scroll the frame even during magnification.

• Pressing the i button will cancel the zoom display.

• During zoom display, AF will not be activated even in the shutter button is pressed all the way. You can take the picture after checking the focus in the zoom display.

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Panorama shooting

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[ 2 ]

EXIT

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

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[ 3 ]

Using live view

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

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

• Live view is activated.

2 Use p to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the

subject with the edges overlapping.

: Joins the next image to the right. : Joins the next image to the left.

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

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

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

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

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

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

x Notes

• Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera.

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

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2 Exposure

Program shooting

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

Set the mode dial to P.

• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen.

Aperture value

AF confirmation mark

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Program shift (

By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure. g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 131)

• The program shift setting will not be cancelled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the control dial until the shooting mode indication % on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to P or turn off the power.

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

Shutter speed

Viewfinder

Program shift

Viewfinder

Exposure

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TIPS

The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:

The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 132).

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Aperture priority shooting

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

When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased

Exposure

Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.

Viewfinder Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

Aperture value

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

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TIPS

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

j See “Preview function” (gP. 47).

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

Shutter speed is blinking:

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

display” (gP. 132).

When the aperture value (f-number) is increased

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Shutter priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want.

A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur.

Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.

Viewfinder

Shutter speed

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

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

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

j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera

shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 64)

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

The aperture value is blinking:

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

display” (gP. 132).

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

Faster shutter speed

Slower shutter speed

Exposure

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Manual shooting

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

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

Aperture value: Turn the control dial while holding down the F button to set the value.

Exposure

F button

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

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

•In M mode the exposure level indicator will be displayed. It shows the difference (ranging from -3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed and the exposure value considered optimum by the camera. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, the entire indicator blinks.

Noise in images

While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g“NOISE REDUCT.” (P. 103)

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

Underexposure

Overexposure

Optimum exposure

Exposure level indicator

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TIPS

The picture looks blurred:

j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera

shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 64)

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value:

j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 96)

x Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 64)

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

• [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel.

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TIPS

To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time:

j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 102)

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during

exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 96)

x Notes

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

Preview function

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function of the < button on the menu beforehand. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)

Press the < button to use the preview function.

• When [; FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor.

< button

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Changing the metering mode

There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.

Direct button Gj

MENU button

Super control panel ip: [METERING]

Menu MENU[c][V]

Exposure

[METERING]

Setting display

Viewfinder

G : Digital ESP metering H : Center weighted averaging metering I : Spot metering IJ : Spot metering - highlight control IK : Spot metering - shadow control

G Digital ESP metering

The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF.

H Center weighted averaging metering

This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value.

I Spot metering

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

IJ Spot metering - highlight control

When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering.

IK Spot metering - shadow control

When the overall background is dark, black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under-exposure, allowing accurate black reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering.

METERING

SELECT SET

: Metering area

i button

G button

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Exposure compensation

In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.

-2.0EV

Direct button F + j

• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0.

• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, the indicator will blink in the viewfinder. A red vw is displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator on the super control panel.

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TIPS

To change the exposure adjustment interval:

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial:

j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button.

g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 96)

x Notes

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

±0 +2.0EV

F button

Adjust toward –

Adjust toward +

Exposure

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AE lock

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

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

• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.

Exposure

AE lock

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TIPS

To lock the exposure:

j You can lock the metering result so that it is not cancelled when the AEL/AFL button is

released. g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 97)

If you find it difficult to press the AEL/AFL button and shutter button at the same time:

j You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button.

g“A” (P. 99)

To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:

j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure with the AE lock.

g“AELMetering” (P. 101)

AEL/AFL button

Viewfinder

AE bracketing

The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values). The pictures are taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted in – direction, and picture adjusted in + direction.

e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]

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Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][AE BKT]

Setting display

Number of frames

Viewfinder

EV STEP

Bracketing

Compensation range

• The exposure value for the remaining frames blinks during shooting.

AE BKT

WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT

AE BKT

BRACKETING

OFF

3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV

SETBACK

Start shooting.

• In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed.

• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken.

• Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.

How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode

Depending on the selected shooting mode, exposure is compensated in the following way:

P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed

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TIPS

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

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

the exposure value you have compensated.

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ISO sensitivity setting

The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance.

Direct button ISOj

MENU button

Super control panel ip: [ISO]

Menu MENU[c][V][ISO]

[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically

Exposure

according to the shooting conditions. For [ISO-AUTO SET], you can set the default (value normally used when the optimal exposure can be obtained) and upper limit (upper limit of ISO that automatically

[100 - 3200] : Fixed ISO sensitivity. [ISO STEP] can be

changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 102) changed to [1/3EV] or [1EV]. g“ISO

STEP” (P. 101)

ISO

800

100 200 400

1600

3200

Setting display

Viewfinder

When set to [AUTO], the default value is displayed.

AUTO :

100 :

–

3200 :

–

SELECT SET

• 125 and 1250 are displayed in the viewfinder as 120 and 1200, respectively.

Display after setting

Viewfinder

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TIPS

To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:

j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but you can set it for use in all shooting

modes. g“ISO-AUTO” (P. 102)

When set to [AUTO], ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. For all other settings, ISO and the set value are displayed. When set to 2000 or a higher value, ISO blinks.

i button

ISO button

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ISO bracketing

The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value is set in 1/3 EV increments regardless of the ISO step setting.

Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]

x Notes

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

Multiple exposure

This overlays multiple frames and saves it as a single image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. You can overlay an image while taking a picture or overlay a recorded image in playback mode.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

In shooting mode, 2 frames of pictures taken can be overlaid and saved as a single image. You can also select a stored RAW image and shoot multiple exposures to create an overlay image.

[FRAME] :Select [2F]. [AUTO GAIN] : When set to [ON], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images

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

IMAGE OVERLAY

In playback mode, up to 3 frames of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single image. g“Image overlay” (P. 89)

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

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

Exposure

Menu MENU[X][MULTIPLE

Setting display

• When multiple exposure is set, i is displayed on the super control panel. When shooting is interrupted, i is displayed in green.

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TIPS

To cancel the image during shooting:

j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken.

To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame:

j Take pictures using live view. The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD

monitor so you can shoot while checking the position of the image overlay.

To overlay 3 or more frames:

j To overlay 3 or more frames, save the image as a RAW file and use [OVERLAY] to repeat the

multiple exposure shooting.

EXPOSURE]

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

FRAME

AUTO GAIN OVERLAY

BACK SET

OFF

OFF OFF

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Exposure

x Notes

• When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically.

• RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image.

• When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting.

• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot be set.

• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically in the following situations.

The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The battery power runs out/The card cover is opened/The card is replaced/The LCD monitor is closed/The USB cable is inserted

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

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

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

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3 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection

The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.

Direct button AFj

MENU button

AF button

Super control panel ip: [AF MODE]

Menu MENU[c][R]

[AF MODE]

Setting display

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

Viewfinder

AF MODE

S-AF

MF S

-AF+

SELECT SET

i button

C-

-AF+

S-AF (single AF)

Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.

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

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TIPS

When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions:

j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in low-light

conditions using AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 95)

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

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

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)

When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus:

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 99).

To not light up the AF target in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus:

j The AF target in the viewfinder lights red when the subject is in focus. You can set the AF target

so as not to turn on. g“AF AREA POINTER” (P. 95)

Viewfinder

AF confirmation mark

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C-AF (continuous AF)

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.

Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.

• When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.

• The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus.

• The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or even if you change the composition of the picture, focusing is tried continuously.

• A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not outputted after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus.

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TIPS

The camera focuses on something passing in front of the subject:

j You can set the camera so as not to change the focus even if the distance to the subject

Focusing and shooting functions

changes. g“C-AF LOCK” (P. 95)

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

)

Near Focus ring

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TIPS

To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens

adjusts to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 96)

For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid):

j When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation

mark lights. When b is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at the center AF target.

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

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

• Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus.

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are cancelled.

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

Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.

• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used.

• When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.

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TIPS

Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:

j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 97)

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are cancelled.

AF target selection

This camera has 7 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode according to your subject and the composition. There are two AF target modes: All target AF mode, which uses AF at all AF targets, and Single target AF mode, which uses AF centering around one selected AF target. When [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] is set to [IMAGER AF], 11 AF targets will be available during live view. g“Taking a picture using live view” (P. 36)

bAll target AF mode

The camera automatically focuses on the subject in front of the camera from among the 7 AF targets. This is useful for shooting moving subjects or relying on the camera for focusing.

MSingle target AF mode (o Small-single target AF mode)

The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is useful for accurately focusing on the subject after composing the shot. With M, you can focus using a range that is somewhat larger than one AF target, but you can only set the range within the AF target. When

[SMALL]

is selected for

display changes to

Direct button Pj

• The currently selected AF target lights. When M is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer to Step 2 in “Selecting the AF target mode and position” (gP. 58) in the next section.

o. g

[AF SENSITIVITY]

“AF SENSITIVITY” (P. 95)

, the setting

MENU button

P button

Focusing and shooting functions

Super control panel ip: [AF AREA]j

• When M is set, you can turn the control dial to select the AF target.

i button

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Selecting the AF target mode and position

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

1 Press the P button to enable selection of the AF target mode and position.

Focusing and shooting functions

2 Use the control dial or arrow pad to select the

AF target. The control dial moves in hi directions.

• Press the i button to return the position of the AF target to the center.

• When [IMAGER AF] is set, you can use the P button or super control panel to select the AF target. Use the control dial or arrow pad to select the AF target.

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TIPS

Selecting the position of the AF target with the arrow pad without pressing the P button:

j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use the arrow pad to change the position of

the AF target. g“n FUNCTION” (P. 99)

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Registering an AF target mode

You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting.

Registering

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

target mode and position” (gP. 58), press the < button and F button at the same time.

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

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

AF AREA

SELECT

Indicates that the AF target is being registered.

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

g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)

SET

1 Press the < button.

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

x Notes

• The AF sensitivity is not recorded when registering the home position.

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Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained

The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.

1 Adjust the AF target with the subject to be

focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up.

• The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

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

• While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears.

Focusing and shooting functions

2 While pressing the shutter button halfway,

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

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

AF target

Shutter button

Card access lamp

e.g.)The camera focuses using the

center AF target.

AF confirmation mark

If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings

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

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Sequential shooting

Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 4 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (“O fps” (gP. 99)) for as long as

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

• Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF).

x Notes

• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.

Setting method

Direct button </Y/jj

Super control panel ip: [j/</Y]

Setting display

Viewfinder

Single-frame shooting

Sequential shooting H : Sequential shooting L : 12-second self-timer : 2-second self-timer : Remote control : 2-second remote control :

• Anti-shock display:

A blinking display in the viewfinder and the D symbol on the super control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated. g“ANTI-SHOCK” (P. 102)

(normal shooting mode). pressed (during S-AF, MF). the shutter button is pressed.

Number of sequential shots that can be taken

</Y/j button

SELECT SET

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Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.

• When Y2s is selected: The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the </Y/j

button.

Focusing and shooting functions

x Notes

• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Eyepiece cover

When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder to prevent the light entering the viewfinder from changing the exposure. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with an optional eyecup.

Eyecup

Self-timer lamp

Eyepiece cover

Remote control shooting

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61).

• Shooting can also be done using an optional remote control cable (RM-UC1).

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Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control.

• When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.

• When <2s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.

Transmitted signal effective area

Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as shown below. When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is shining on the remote control receiver, or when fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves are nearby, it could narrow the effective area.

Remote control



TIPS

The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed:

j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful

lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.

j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera. Move

the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.

j There is signal interference. Point the remote control toward the remote control receiver on the

camera and press and hold down the CH button and the W or T zoom button on the remote control at the same time for at least three seconds until the remote control lamp on the camera blinks or a beep sound can be heard, indicating that the signal has been received.

To cancel the remote control shooting mode:

j The remote control shooting mode will not be cancelled after shooting. Press the </Y/j button

to set to [o] (single-frame shooting), etc.

To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode:

j The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control shooting mode.

x Notes

• The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.

• Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken.

• Zoom is not available on the remote control.

Remote control lamp Remote control receiver

Remote control receiver

Focusing and shooting functions

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Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB].

g“Bulb shooting” (P. 47)

Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 102) elapses, the shutter closes automatically.

Press the T button to close the shutter.

Image stabilizer

You can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light

situations or shooting with high magnification.

Focusing and shooting functions

OFF Image stabilizer is off. I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on. I.S. 2 This is used for panning with the camera in the horizontal direction to achieve a

blurred background. The horizontal image stabilizer is turned off, and only the vertical image stabilizer is activated.

I.S. 3 This is used for panning with the camera in the vertical direction to achieve a blurred

background (tilting). The vertical image stabilizer is turned off, and only the horizontal image stabilizer is activated.

Direct button oj

Viewfinder

: OFF : I.S. 1 : I.S. 2 : I.S. 3

Setting the focal length

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

1 Press the F button when the image stabilizer is

IMAGE STABILIZER

I.S. 1 I.S. 2 I.S. 3

OFF

turned on.

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

and press i.

FOCAL LENGTH

Focal lengths that can be set

8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm 21mm 24mm 28mm 30mm 35mm 40 mm 48 mm 50 mm 55 mm 65 mm 70 mm 75 mm 80 mm 85 mm 90 mm 100 mm 105 mm 120 mm 135 mm 150 mm 180 mm 200 mm 210 mm 250 mm 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm 800 mm

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

1000 mm

o button

SET

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x Notes

• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF].

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

• If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [I.S.1], [I.S.2] or [I.S.3] and you turn off the camera, the camera will vibrate. This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.

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

• If the image stabilizer icon blinks in red on the monitor, it indicates a failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center.

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

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

Setting the beep sound

When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.

Menu MENU[X][8]

Focusing and shooting functions

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Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.).

Recording formats

JPEG

For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data) will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less clarity when played back.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Image with a high pixel count

Image with a low pixel count

Image becomes clearer

Compression rate

(Fine)

1/4

(Normal)

1/8

Application

Select for the print size

For smallsized prints and use on a web site

Number of pixels increases

Number of

pixels

Y (Large) 4032 × 3 024 YSF YF YN YB

X (Middle)

W (Small)

Pixel

count

3200 × 2400

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960 1024 × 768

640 × 480

SF (Super

Fine)

1/2.7

XSF XF XN XB2560 × 1920

WSF WF WN WB

RAW

This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. RAW files are assigned an “.ORF” file extension. RAW images can be edited with this camera and saved as JPEG data. g“Editing still images” (P. 87)

(Basic)

1/12

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Selecting the record mode

JPEG

For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 104) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 104)

JPEG+RAW

Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture.

RAW

Records the image in RAW data format. e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF/YN/XN/WN are registered

RAW : RAW JPEG : YF/YN/XN/WN JPEG+RAW: YF+RAW/YN+RAW/XN+RAW/WN+RAW

Super control panel ip: [K]

Menu MENU[W][K]



TIPS

To quickly set the record mode:

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

control dial while pressing the < button to change the record mode. Each time you press the < button, you can easily switch between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97)

To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures for each record mode:

j “Record mode and file size/number of storable still

pictures” (gP. 135)

Normal

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

arge

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

OFF

RAW

F N N N

SET

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Selecting the white balance

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

Auto white balance [AUTO]

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

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

8 different color temperatures are preset according to the light source. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting.

Custom white balance [CWB]

You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 134).

One-touch white balance [V]

You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at

a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

saved as one of the preset WB settings.

WB mode Light conditions

AUTO

5 5300K

2 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day 3 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light w 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp

n 5500K For flash shooting

CWB

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

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

Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)

Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000K to 14000K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.

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Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

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

Direct button WBj

MENU button

F button

Super control panel ip: [WB]

• Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

Setting display

Viewfinder

WB mode

• During custom white balance, the color temperature is displayed.



TIPS

When subjects that are not white appear white:

j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white

balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings.

Color temperature

:AUTO : 5 : 2 : 3 : 1 : w : x : y

: # : V :CWB

SELECT SET

i button

WB button

CWB 5400

WB compensation

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

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Super control panel ip: [>]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press i.

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Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (AmberBlue)

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

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (GreenMagenta)

Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –.

• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction.



TIPS

Checking the white balance you have adjusted:

j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When

the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed.

Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:

j See “ALL >”(gP. 103).

Setting the one-touch white balance

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Set [; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 97)

WB PREVIEW

AUTO

AEL AFL

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

• Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder. Make sure there are no shadows.

2 While holding down the < button, press the shutter

button.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

3 Select [YES] and press the i button.

• The white balance is registered.

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

SET

< button

–



TIPS

After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:

j When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the

colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

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WB bracketing

Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions.

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][WB BKT]

• Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue)

direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction.

• When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created.

BACK SET



TIPS

To apply WB bracketing to the white balance:

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

the white balance you have adjusted.

x Notes

• During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot the pictures if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing at least the selected number of frames.

WB BKT

A-BG

3F 4STEP 3F 4STEP

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Picture mode

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

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

You can also register the gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is stored separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g“Gradation” (P. 73)

Super control panel ip: [PICTURE MODE]

Menu MENU[W][PICTURE

MODE]

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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

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

filter color is brightened and the

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white [Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white [Or: ORANGE]: Slightly emphasizes colors in blue [R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in blue

[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red

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

[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image. [S: SEPIA] : Sepia [B: BLUE] : Bluish [P: PURPLE] : Purplish [G: GREEN] : Greenish

complementary color is darkened.

image. cloud with natural blue sky. skies and sunsets. skies and brightness of crimson

foliage. lips and green leaves.

CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

IMAGE ASPECT

BACK

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

BACK

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS SATURATION

PICTURE MODE

VIVID

NATURAL

MUTED

PORTRAIT

MONOTONE

SET

NATURAL

SET

CONTRAST

NATURAL

Lo Hi

SETBACK

1 2

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Gradation

In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.

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

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

separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.

HIGH KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted.

Super control panel ip: [GRADATION]

Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]

x Notes

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

LOW KEY

Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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5 Flash shooting

Flash mode setting

The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes.

Auto flash AUTO

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.

Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit

Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 102), “#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 102)

Red-eye reduction flash !/H

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

always fires.

Flash shooting

x Notes

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

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

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred.

The subject’s eyes appear red

1st curtain

Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This method is usually used during flash shooting.

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

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

When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2 seconds

2nd curtain

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW

While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction. Hence, only 1st curtain synchronization setting is available.

Fill-in flash #

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

x Notes

• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or less. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 80)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 95)

seconds

Shutter closes

1st curtain flash fires

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain

seconds

Shutter fully opens

Flash shooting

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Manual flash

This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject.

Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number

FULL (1/1) 17 (12)

1/4 8.5 (6) 1/16 4.3 (3) 1/64 2.2 (1.5)

ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100)

Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.

Aperture (f-number) =

GN × ISO sensitivity

Distance to the subject (m)

ISO sensitivity

ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 3200

ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6

Setting method

Flash shooting

Direct button # + j

# button

Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE]

Setting display

Viewfinder

Flash mode

• For details on displaying the settings, refer to “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 133).

FLASH MODE

AUTO

SLOWSLOW SLOW2 FULL

1/4 1/16 1/64

SELECT

SET

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Built-in flash shooting

If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).

1 Press the # button to raise the built-in

flash.

• The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in low light conditions under the following modes.

AUTO/i/&///G/r/g

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

•The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete.

3 Press the shutter button all the way.



TIPS

When you do not want the flash to pop up automatically:

j Set [AUTO POP UP] to [OFF]. g“AUTO POP UP” (P. 102)

To shoot without having to wait for the flash to finish charging:

j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 99).

x Notes

• When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 80)

Flash intensity control

The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.

Flash stand-by mark

Viewfinder

button

Flash shooting

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Direct button # + Fj

# button

Super control panel ip: [w]

Menu MENU[X][w]

Setting display

Viewfinder

RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

x Notes

• This does not work during manual flash.

Flash shooting

• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.

• If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting.

• When [w+F] is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure compensation value. g“w+F” (P. 102)

Flash bracketing

The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot. The camera shoots 3 frames at a time with the following amount of light: optimum light, light adjusted in the – direction, and light adjusted in the + direction.

F button

OFF

SETBACK

0.0

+ + +

3 2 1

1 2 3

Menu MENU[X][BRACKETING][FL BKT]

• The compensation value will change according to the EV step. g“EV STEP” (P. 101)

• In single-frame shooting, the amount of light emitted by the flash changes every time the shutter button is pressed.

• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken.

• Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.

BRACKETING

AE BKT WB BKT

FL BKT

ISO BKT

FL BKT

OFF

3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV

SETBACK

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External flash shooting

In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash bracket on the camera using the bracket cable (optional). Refer to the external flash’s manual as well.

Functions available with external flash units

Optional flash FL-50R FL-50 FL-36R FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22

Flash control mode GN (Guide number)

(ISO100) RC mode 9 k 9 kkkk

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

x Notes

• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.

Using the external electronic flash

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

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it. You can attach the shoe cover to the back of the eyepiece cover, which is attached to the strap. Put the shoe cover back on the camera after removing the external flash.

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*)

GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)

TTL-AUTO,

AUTO, MANUAL

GN20 (35 mm*) GN11 GN22

TTL-AUTO,

MANUAL

Hot shoe cover

Flash shooting

2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot

shoe on the camera.

• If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK. This will pull the lock pin back inside.

Lock pin

Lock ring

3 Turn on the flash.

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

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

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

• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.

6 Press the shutter button halfway.

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

7 Press the shutter button all the way.

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x Notes

100

• The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe.

Super FP flash

Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You can use the Super FP flash even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.

Super FP flash

Viewfinder

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system

Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C). The built-in flash is used to communicate between the camera and the external flashes. For details on using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash.

Wireless flash setup range

Position the wireless flash so that the wireless sensor faces the camera. The setup range guidelines are as shown below. The range changes according to the surrounding environment.

Flash shooting

Direction of the camera

Remote sensor

50°

Direction of the emitted flash

60°

30°

3030°

10m

100°

100

50°

5050°

1 Position the flash while referring to the “Wireless flash setup range”, and turn on

the flash.

2 Press the MODE button on the flash to set it to RC mode, and set the channel and

group of the flash.

3 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON].

• MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]

• The super control panel switches to RC mode.

• You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display.

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4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each

group.

Flash intensity value

Group

• Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.

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Flash control mode

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–

Flash intensity

Normal flash/Super FP flash

• Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

LOM

Communication light level

• Set the communication light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO].

Channel

• Set the communication channel to the same channel used on the flash.

5 Select a flash mode.

• Red-eye reduction flash is not possible in RC mode.

6 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. 7 After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the

flash operation and images.

8 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera

and flash.

x Notes

• Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference.

• In RC mode, the built-in flash is used to control the wireless flash. The built-in flash cannot be used for flash shooting in this mode.

• For 2nd curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed and anti-shock settings to within 4 seconds. Wireless flash shooting may not operate properly when using a slower shutter speed or anti-shock setting.

Using commercially available flashes

You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M.

Non-specified commercial flashes

Flash shooting

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

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

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

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

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6 Playback functions

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Single-frame/Close-up playback

The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 93)

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

• The last recorded image appears.

• The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours. Turn on the camera again.

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

also turn the control dial to switch to U for closeup playback.

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

INFO button

q button

Press p to change the close-up position.

< button

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f : Displays the frame that is

g : Displays the frame that is

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

• To exit the playback mode, press the q button again.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

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stored 10 frames back

stored 10 frames ahead

Press the < button

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

Press the INFO button

(Close-up position playback)

Press the INFO button

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

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

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

• Press the INFO button to

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return to close-up playback.

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Light box display

2.0x

+2 ±0

+1 +1

±0

2.0x

You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing.

1 Press the P button during single-frame

playback.

• The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame is displayed on the right side. The image is displayed at the same magnification of the image being viewed.

• The image on the left is the benchmark image.

INFO button

P button

< button

2 Press p to select the image on the right.

• You can protect, erase or copy the image on the right.

3 Press the P button.

• The camera returns to single-frame playback of the image on the left at the magnification being viewed.

MENU button

AF compensation value during shooting

+2 +2

T W

2.0x

Benchmark image

±0

+1 +1

T W

±0

AF compensation value in the wide direction

(when [AF FOCUS ADJ.] is set)

Operations during light box display

• Pressing the i button replaces the image on the left with the image on the right and becomes the new benchmark image.

• You can use the control dial to change the magnification of both images at the same time.

• Pressing the < button or INFO button allows you to move the position of the image on the right with the p button. Pressing the < button or INFO button again allows you to move the positions of both images with the p button.

p : Selects the right image p : Scrolls the right image p : Scrolls both images in

synchronization

i button

AF compensation value in the telephoto direction

Playback functions

2.0x

* You can also use the INFO button

in the same way for this procedure.

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Index display/Calendar display

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