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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VN331701
zThank 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.
zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
zThe screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
zThe 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.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P.2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 26
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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)
Lithium ion battery
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
Lithium ion charger USB cable AV cable
(Monaural)
OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
Instruction manual
Warranty card
2
1
3
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is fastened
securely (3).
Attaching the strap
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
Thread the strap in the direction of
the arrows (1, 2).
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Preparing the Camera
2
3
1
1Charging the battery
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
2Loading the battery
1
2
3BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
AC wall outlet
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
AC cable
Charging indicator
Amber light : Charging in progress
Blue light : Charging complete
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Amber blinking: Charging error
W
Turn off the camera before opening or
closing the battery/card compartment cover.
To remove the battery, first push the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow and
then remove.
Unloading the battery
Battery lock knob
Direction indicating mark
W
Direction indicating mark
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
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4Closing the battery/card compartment cover
When using the camera, be sure to close
the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover until you hear a click.
3Loading the card
Insert the SD/SDHC card
(referred to as “card” in these
instructions) until it locks in place.
g“Card basics” (P. 127)
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
Pull out the card.
Never open the battery/card compartment
cover while the card access lamp is
blinking.
Removing the card
SD card slot
Contact area
Turn off the camera before
loading or removing the card.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
2
2
1
Body cap
3
3
4
1
2
Lens cap
Alignment mark
(Red) Lens attachment mark
(Red)
2
1
Lens release button
1Remove the body cap from the camera and the
rear cap from the lens
2Attach a lens to the camera
Do not touch internal portions of
the camera.
Make sure the camera is turned off.
Do not press the lens release
button.
3Remove 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).
g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 129)
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).
Rear cap
Lens release
button
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Power on
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.
Certain types of lens are retractable and
contained within the barrel when stored.
You cannot take a picture with the lens
retracted.
Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1)
to extend the lens (2).
To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of
arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch
(3).
Using separately sold retractable lens
To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera
When you turn on the power the LCD monitor lights up.
LCD monitor
SSWF indicator
ON/OFF button
Mode dial
Set the mode dial to P.
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
L
N
N
3 8
38
P
4
1
2
3
UNLOCK switch
Zoom ring
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
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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.
CARD SETUP
NORM
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
SET
BACK
4:3
j
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009 11 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
2009 11 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
SET
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ENG.
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c
MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
j
±0
k
±0
1Press the MENU button
2Use fg to select [d],
then press i
3Use fg to select
[X], then press i
4Use fg to select [Y],
then press i
5
Repeat this procedure until the
date and time are completely set
6Use fg to select the
date format
7Press the i button
8Press the MENU button
to exit
MENU button
The time is displayed in the 24-hour
format.
Arrow pad
The menu screen is displayed.
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Camera
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
b
8
9
5
0
a
1SSWF indicator ....................... gP. 6, 125
2ON/OFF button ..............................gP. 6
3Shutter button ................................gP. 12
4F (Exposure compensation) button
....................................................... gP. 43
5Strap eyelet .....................................gP. 2
6Lens attachment mark .....................gP. 5
7Mount
(Remove the body cap before attaching the
lens.)
8Hot shoe......................................... gP. 61
9Microphone .............................. gP. 74, 86
0Self-timer lamp...............................gP. 57
aLens release button..........................gP. 5
bLens lock pin
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
0
a
b
c
h
d
1
f
g
e
j
i
k
8
1Mode dial ...................................... gP. 10
2LCD monitor ............................ gP. 22, 24
3MENU button ............................... gP. 20
4INFO (Information display) button
................................................ gP. 23, 79
5Tripod socket
6Battery/card compartment cover ..... gP. 3
7Battery/card compartment lock ....... gP. 3
8Accessory port ............................ gP. 132
9D(Erase) button .......................... gP. 88
0q (Playback) button ............. gP. 14, 77
aAEL/AFL button .................... gP. 44, 96
0 (Protect) button ..................... gP. 87
b< button ...................................... gP. 97
cSpeaker
dSub dial (j) ......................... gP. 15, 25
eConnector cover
fCard access lamp ................. gP. 12, 119
gMulti-connector ............. gP. 83, 112, 117
hHDMI mini-connector .................... gP. 84
iMain dial (j) ......................... gP. 15, 25
jArrow pad (k) ................. gP. 15, 20, 25
Press the main dial in the following places.
Up: f
Down: g
Left: h
Right: i
ki button ....................................... gP. 20
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
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.
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.
PProgram shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
that the camera sets. (gP. 37)
AAperture priority
shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 38)
SShutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 39)
MManual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually. (gP. 40)
AiAuto
The camera automatically selects an optimal shooting mode
from
[PORTRAIT]
,
[LANDSCAPE]
,
[NIGHT SCENE]
,
[SPORT]
, and
[MACRO]
. This is a fully automatic mode
which allows you to shoot with the optimal settings for the
scene by simply pressing the shutter button.
ART Art filter When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.
SCN Scene In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.
nMovie Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P], [A] and
[M], you can record a movie with the art filter.
Advanced shooting modes
Easy shooting modes
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Basic operations
Basic guide
1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN.
The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed.
2 Use fg to select the filter or scene.
3 Press the i button.
Art filters and [e-PORTRAIT] 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.
When either RAW or JPEG+RAW are set in [e-PORTRAIT], a RAW image and a JPEG
(X (2560×1920)) with applied effect are saved.
When JPEG is set in [e-PORTRAIT], two images are saved, one from before application of the
effect (with set picture quality) and the other from after application of the effect
(X (2560×1920)).
Setting the art filter/scene
POP ART1
SET
SELECT
1
B
e
F
D
C
G
SET
PORTRAIT
SELECT
Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
jPOP ART nGRAINY FILM
k
SOFT FOCUS
oPIN HOLE
lPALE&LIGHT COLOR aDIORAMA
mLIGHT TONE bCROSS PROCESS
Types of art filters
Icon Mode Icon Mode
IPORTRAIT qDIS MODE
ee-PORTRAIT JMACRO
LLANDSCAPE rNATURE MACRO
KLANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT &CANDLE
JSPORT *SUNSET
GNIGHT SCENE @DOCUMENTS
UNIGHT+PORTRAIT sPANORAMA (gP. 60)
GCHILDREN (FIREWORKS
HHIGH KEY gBEACH & SNOW
ILOW KEY
Types of scene modes
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Shooting
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
Shutter button
Card
access
lamp
The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
AF confirmation mark
Aperture value
Shutter speed
1Select a composition while
viewing the LCD monitor
2Adjust the focus
3Release the shutter
Press the shutter
button halfway.
LCD monitor
Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
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.
When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark (( or n) and AF target mark
light up.
(: For a high-speed Imager AF-compatible lens which is a Micro Four Thirds
system lens or Four Thirds system lens
n: Other Four Thirds system lens
Check the focus on the LCD monitor.
The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera
are displayed.
AF target
LCD monitor
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Basic operations
Basic guide
To adjust the focus by using manual focus:
jIn [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to enlarge the subject and achieve
focus. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 94)
TIPS
Horizontal
grip Vertical
grip
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, 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“SLEEP (P. 100)
Holding the camera
When the camera stops operating
Resetting the camera
settings
In
P
,
A
,
S
, and
M
mode, current camera
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. 92)
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Playback/Erasing
Displays the
previous frame
Displays
the next
frame
q button
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames ahead
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames back
Each time you turn the sub dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Arrow pad
Sub dial
ERASE
YES
NO
BACK SET
Playing back
images
Pressing the q button displays the last picture
taken.
Pressing the q button again sets the camera to
the shooting mode.
Close-up
playback
Erasing images Playback the image you want to erase and press
the D button.
Use fg to select [YES] and press the i button
to erase.
D button
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Basic operations
Basic guide
Direct buttons
There are three ways to operate this camera.
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 15
Setting while looking at the Live control or Super control panel gP. 16, 18
Setting on the menu gP. 20
List of direct buttons
No. Direct button Function Ref. page
1FExposure compensation P. 43
2ISO Sets ISO sensitivity P. 46
3WB Sets white balance P. 68
4jYSequential/Self-timer shooting P. 56-57
5AF Sets AF mode P. 49
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3
4
5
1Press the button for the function you want to set
The direct menu is displayed.
The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected. You can turn
the sub dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed
during that time, the setting for that function is confirmed.
g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 98)
j
Sub dial
2Turn the sub dial to change the setting, then press the i button
o
j
Y
12s
Y
2s
P
SINGLE
SINGLE
Direct menu
j
Main dial
e.g.) Sequential shooting/
self-timer shooting
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Live control
The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and
associated options is called the live control. Press the i button to display the live control
on the LCD monitor. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while
checking live view. When the super control panel is displayed, press the INFO button to
switch the display.
*1 ART or SCN mode only
*2 nmode only
Setting functions and options in the n mode are different from those for still pictures.
There may be unavailable menus depending on the selected shooting mode.
Functions Setting Ref. page
Scene mode*1[I] [e] [L] [K] [J] [G] [U] [G] [H] [I] [q] [J] [r]
[&][*] [@] [s] [(] [g]P. 11
Art filter mode*1[j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] [a] [b]P. 11
Movie AE mode*2[P] [A] [M] [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] [a] [b]P. 75
Picture mode [h] [i] [j] [Z] [c] [M] [C]P. 72
White balance [AUTO] [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] [V] [CWB] P. 68
Sequential shooting/
self-timer [o] [j] [Y12S] [Y2S] P. 56-57
Image stabilizer [OFF] [I.S. 1] [I.S. 2] [I.S. 3] [FOCAL LENGTH] P. 57
Aspect ratio [4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6] P. 59
Record mode [RAW] [YF] [YN] [XN] [WN] [YF+RAW] [YN+RAW] etc. P. 65
ISO sensitivity [AUTO] [100] [125] [160] [200] [250] [320] etc. P. 46
Flash mode [AUTO] [!] [#] [$] [H] [#SLOW] [#SLOW2] etc. P. 62
Metering mode [G] [H] [I] [IHI] [ISH] P. 42
AF mode [S-AF] [C-AF] [MF] [S-AF+MF] [C-AF+TR] P. 49
Face detection [gON] [gOFF] P. 55
AF target selection B MP. 52
Movie sound record*2[RON] [ROFF] P. 76
P
L F
WB AUTO
WB AUTO
AUTO
5
2
3
1
w
x
j
Functions
Setting
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Basic operations
Basic guide
1Press the i button to display the live control
Press the i button again to turn off the live control.
i button
2Move the cursor to the function you wish to set using the main
dial and select settings using the sub dial, then press the i
button
j
Sub dial
P
L F
AUTO
5
2
3
1
w
x
WB AUTO
WB AUTO
j
P
L F
AUTO
5
2
3
1
w
x
WB AUTO
jCursor
Displays the selected
setting name.
Sub dial
(j)
Main dial
(j)
Cursor
If no operations are performed during that time, the setting for that function is
confirmed.
You can use the arrow pad instead of the dials.
j
Main dial
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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. On the live control display, press the INFO button
to switch to the super control panel.
* Settings can be made in the ART and SCN modes.
Movie recording mode is not displayed.
mall
Super Fine
OFF
ISO
4
:
3
NORM
j
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
3 8
38
P
LIVE
INFO
LIVE
INFO
c
e
2
8
4
6
g
1
3
5
7
9
a
d
f
b
k
m l j i
0
h
The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.
1Internal temperature warning m
..................................................... gP. 124
2Shooting mode* ..................gP. 10, 37-40
3Function name
4White balance ...............................gP. 68
White balance compensation ........ gP. 69
5ISO sensitivity ...............................gP. 46
6Sequential shooting/self-timer ..gP. 56-57
7Flash mode ...................................gP. 62
8Flash intensity control ...................gP. 63
9Image stabilizer .............................gP. 57
0AF mode ........................................gP. 49
AF target ....................................... gP. 52
aRecord mode ................................. gP. 65
bFlash charging .............................gP. 121
cBattery check ................................gP. 22
dPicture mode ................................. gP. 72
eSharpness 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. 73
fColor space .................................gP. 105
gFace detection ...................... gP. 55, 101
hMetering mode .............................. gP. 42
iNumber of storable still pictures .. gP. 137
jExposure compensation value ...... gP. 43
Exposure level ..............................gP. 40
kAspect ratio ................................... gP. 59
lAperture value ..........................gP. 37-40
mShutter speed ...........................gP. 37-40
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Basic operations
Basic guide
1Press the INFO button while
live control is displayed to
display the super control panel
Press the INFO button again to return
to the live control.
2Use k to move the cursor to the function you
wish to set, and change the settings using the
main dial or sub dial
mall
Super Fine
OFF
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
4
:
3
NORM
LIVE
INFO
LIVE
INFO
METERING
j
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 performed
within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the
camera returns to the shooting mode.
Direct menu
G
H
I
I
HI
I
SH
P
G
ESP
ESP
i button
INFO button
k Arrow pad
mall
Super Fine
OFF
ISO
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
4
:
3
NORM
LIVE
INFO
LIVE
INFO
j
Cursor Displays the selected function name
j
Sub dial
j
Main dial
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Menu
1Press the MENU button to
display the menu
3Use fg to select a
function, and i to
go to the settings
screen
2Use fg to select a tab, then press i
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to
“Menu directory” (gP. 139).
Press the i button
to confirm the setting
The current setting is displayed
CARD SETUP
NORM
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
SET
BACK
4:3
j
MOVIE+STILL
IMAGE STABILIZER
SETBACK
OFF
OFF
o
P
OFF
MOVIE AE MODE
j/Y
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
SETBACK
MOVIE+STILL
IMAGE STABILIZER
OFF
OFF
o
P
OFF
MOVIE AE MODE
j/Y
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
SETBACK
MOVIE+STILL
IMAGE STABILIZER
OFF
OFF
o
P
OFF
MOVIE AE MODE
j/Y
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
MOVIE AE MODE
M
A
ART1
P
ART2
Operation
guide
Press the MENU button
to go back one screen.
WShooting Menu 1
XShooting Menu 2
qPlayback Menu
dSetup Menu
Function
Tab
i
MENU button k Arrow pad
i button
4Press the i button to confirm the setting
Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
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Basic operations
Basic guide
You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations
to suit your personal preferences. Customization is performed from the “Custom
Menu” menu. 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. 93)
Displaying the Custom Menu
SET
’09.11.01
14:01
BACK
ENG.
W
s
OFF
5SEC
c
MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
j
±0
k
±0
ON
c
MENU DISPLAY
SET
BACK SET
’09.11.01
14:01
BACK
ENG.
W
s
ON
5SEC
c
MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
j
±0
k
±0
1Press the MENU button to display the menu
2Use fg to select the [d]
tab, then press i
3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i
4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button
The [c] tab is displayed.
c Custom Menu:
Customizes shooting functions.
i
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.
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LCD monitor (Shooting)
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting.
g“Exposure” (P. 37)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
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WB
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
L
N
N
3 8
38
2
IS
IS
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S-AF
S-AF
AEL BKT
FP
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d
f
c
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6
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8
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b
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1
1Internal temperature warning m
..................................................... gP. 124
2My Mode ....................................... gP. 98
3Shooting mode ................... gP. 10, 37-40
4Flash mode ................................... gP. 62
5ISO sensitivity ............................... gP. 46
6Metering mode .............................. gP. 42
7AF mode ....................................... gP. 49
8Face detection g.................. gP. 55, 101
9Flash intensity control ................... gP. 63
Super FP flash s......................... gP. 62
0AE Lock u.................................. gP. 44
Auto bracket t......... gP. 45, 47, 64, 71
Multiple exposure i..................... gP. 47
Home position p.......................... gP. 53
aShutter speed ...........................gP. 37-40
bAperture value .......................... gP. 37-40
cFlash (blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
.................................................... gP. 121
dBattery check
Lit up (green) (ready for use)
Lit up (green) (Battery is running low)
Blinks (red) (charging required)
eAF confirmation mark .................... gP. 12
fPicture mode ................................. gP. 72
Art filter/scene ............................... gP. 11
gWhite balance ............................... gP. 68
hSequential shooting ...................... gP. 56
Self-timer ....................................... gP. 57
iImage stabilizer vws........... gP. 57
jAspect ratio ................................... gP. 59
kRecord mode ................................ gP. 65
lNumber of storable still pictures .. gP. 137
Available recording time
mExposure compensation value ...... gP. 43
nHistogram ...................................... gP. 23
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Basic operations
Basic guide
You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing the INFO button
repeatedly or by turning the main dial while pressing the INFO button.
To quickly switch to the frequently used display:
jYou can hide the information display for all modes except “Information display on”.
g“INFO SETTING” (P. 101)
Understanding the histogram (brightness distribution) display:
jThe following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.
TIPS
Switching the information display
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
Information display on
Scale display*1
Histogram display Zoom display
(gP. 54)
Image only
SETWB
/F
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
-
0.3
-
0.3
0.0
0.0
Multi view display
(gP. 43, 71)
*2
If the graph has many peaks
around here, the image will
appear mostly black.
If the graph has many peaks
around here, the image will
appear mostly white.
The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance
distribution within the spot metering area.
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LCD monitor (Playback)
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 79)
x10
x10
100-0015
F5.6
F5.6
100
100
±
0.0
±
0.0
ISO
ISO
250
250
15
NATURAL
NATURAL
RAW
+
2.0
+
2.0
45
mm
45
mm
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100-0015
15
15
RAW
RAW
x10
x10
4:3
6
8
9
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a
12
7
345
Overall display
Simplified display
1Aspect border ................................ gP. 59
2Print reservation
Number of prints ......................... gP. 109
3Sound record ................................ gP. 86
4Protect ........................................... gP. 87
5Battery check ................................gP. 22
6Date and time .................................. gP. 7
7Aspect ratio .............................gP. 59, 85
8Pixel count, compression rate ....... gP. 65
9Record mode ................................ gP. 65
0File number
aFrame number
bAF target ....................................... gP. 52
cShooting mode ...................gP. 10, 37-40
dExposure compensation ............... gP. 43
eShutter speed ...........................gP. 37-40
fAperture value .......................... gP. 37-40
gFocal length ................................ gP. 129
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)
hFlash intensity control ................... gP. 63
iISO sensitivity ............................... gP. 46
jWhite balance compensation ........ gP. 69
kPicture mode ................................. gP. 72
kColor space ................................. gP. 105
mWhite balance ............................... gP. 68
nMetering mode .............................. gP. 42
oHistogram ...................................... gP. 79
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Basic operations
Basic guide
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. “Names of parts and functions” (
g
P. 8)
See.
In this manual, j indicates turning the main dial.
In this manual, j indicates turning the sub dial.
In this manual, k indicates the arrow pad.
fghi indicate the up, down, left and right buttons of the arrow pad.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, live control, 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 White balance
x Notes 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.
g
Reference pages describing details or related information.
Direct button WB
jPress the WB button.
Live control ij: [WB]
jPress the i button, and turn the main dial to select
[WB].
Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]
jPress the i button and then the INFO button, and
select [WB] using the arrow pad.
Menu MENU[c][X][WB]
jPress the MENU button, and select [c] and then [X]
to select [WB].
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Table of Contents
Preparations for shooting ..............................................................................................2
Unpack the box contents...............................................................................2
Preparing the Camera...................................................................................3
Attaching a lens to the camera......................................................................5
Power on.......................................................................................................6
Setting the date/time.....................................................................................7
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................8
Camera .........................................................................................................8
Basic operations..........................................................................................................10
Mode dial.....................................................................................................10
Shooting......................................................................................................12
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................14
Direct buttons..............................................................................................15
Live control..................................................................................................16
Super control panel.....................................................................................18
Menu ...........................................................................................................20
LCD monitor (Shooting) ..............................................................................22
LCD monitor (Playback)..............................................................................24
Program shooting........................................................................................................37
Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................38
Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................39
Manual shooting..........................................................................................................40
Bulb shooting ..............................................................................................41
Preview function..........................................................................................................41
Changing the metering mode......................................................................................42
Exposure compensation..............................................................................................43
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation.....43
AE lock ........................................................................................................................44
AE bracketing..............................................................................................................45
ISO sensitivity setting..................................................................................................46
ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................47
Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................47
Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.
1Exposure 37
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.
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AF mode selection.......................................................................................................49
S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................49
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................50
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................50
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................51
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING) .........................................................................51
AF target selection.......................................................................................................52
Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................53
Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................54
Using the face detection function ................................................................................55
Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................56
Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................57
Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................57
Setting the image aspect.............................................................................................59
Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................60
Flash shooting .............................................................................................................61
Flash mode setting......................................................................................62
Flash intensity control..................................................................................63
Flash bracketing..........................................................................................64
Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................65
Recording formats.......................................................................................65
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................66
Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................68
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................69
WB compensation .......................................................................................69
Setting the one-touch white balance...........................................................70
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of white balance .....................................71
WB bracketing .............................................................................................................71
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................72
Gradation.....................................................................................................................73
2Focusing and shooting functions 49
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.
3Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 65
Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.
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Movie recording ..........................................................................................................74
Changing the settings for movie recording..................................................................75
Adding effects to a movie............................................................................75
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................76
Recording Audio when Recording Movie....................................................76
Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends.....................................76
Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................77
Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................78
Information display ......................................................................................................79
Slideshow....................................................................................................................80
Rotating images...........................................................................................................81
Movie playback............................................................................................................82
Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................83
Editing still images.......................................................................................................85
Image overlay..............................................................................................................87
Protecting images........................................................................................................87
Erasing images............................................................................................................88
Setup Menu.................................................................................................................90
X (Date/time setting)................................................................................90
W (Changing the display language) ......................................................90
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................90
REC VIEW ..................................................................................................91
cMENU DISPLAY......................................................................................91
FIRMWARE.................................................................................................91
Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................92
4Recording Movies 74
Describes movie recording method and functions.
5Playback functions 77
Describes the functions for image playback.
6Setup functions 90
Describes the basic settings for using the camera.
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R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................93
AF MODE....................................................................................................93
AF AREA.....................................................................................................93
P SET UP................................................................................................94
RESET LENS..............................................................................................94
BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................94
FOCUS RING..............................................................................................94
MF ASSIST .................................................................................................94
S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................95
DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................95
DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................95
AEL/AFL......................................................................................................96
AEL/AFL MEMO..........................................................................................96
; FUNCTION...........................................................................................97
7 FUNCTION.............................................................................................98
MY MODE SETUP ......................................................................................98
BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................98
A........................................................................................................99
n FUNCTION ..........................................................................................99
T RELEASE ...............................................................................................................99
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................99
U DISP/8/PC............................................................................................................99
HDMI ...........................................................................................................99
VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................100
8..............................................................................................................100
SLEEP.......................................................................................................100
USB MODE ...............................................................................................100
LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................101
g FACE DETECT....................................................................................101
INFO SETTING.........................................................................................101
VOLUME ...................................................................................................101
LEVEL GAUGE.........................................................................................101
MOVIE R...................................................................................................102
EVF ADJUST ............................................................................................102
7Customizing your camera 93
Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.
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V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................102
EV STEP...................................................................................................102
METERING ...............................................................................................102
AELMetering .............................................................................................102
ISO............................................................................................................102
ISO STEP..................................................................................................103
ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................103
ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................103
BULB TIMER.............................................................................................103
ANTI-SHOCK z......................................................................................103
BRACKETING...........................................................................................103
W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................104
FLASH MODE...........................................................................................104
w.............................................................................................................104
#X-SYNC.................................................................................................104
#SLOW LIMIT..........................................................................................104
w+F.......................................................................................................104
X K/COLOR/WB....................................................................................................104
NOISE REDUCT.......................................................................................104
NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................105
WB ............................................................................................................105
ALL >...................................................................................................105
COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................105
SHADING COMP......................................................................................105
K SET.....................................................................................................106
PIXEL COUNT..........................................................................................106
Y RECORD/ERASE.................................................................................................106
QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................106
RAW+JPEG ERASE.................................................................................106
FILE NAME ...............................................................................................107
EDIT FILENAME.......................................................................................107
PRIORITY SET .........................................................................................107
dpi SETTING.............................................................................................108
Z K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................108
PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................108
EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................108
f WARNING LEVEL.............................................................................108
LEVEL ADJUST........................................................................................108
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Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................109
Print reservation........................................................................................109
Single-frame reservation...........................................................................110
All-frame reservation.................................................................................111
Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................111
Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................112
Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................112
Easy printing..............................................................................................113
Making prints using different print options.................................................113
Flowchart...................................................................................................................116
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................116
What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................116
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................117
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................118
Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................118
Downloading and saving images...............................................................118
Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................119
Viewing still images ...................................................................................................120
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................120
Shooting tips and information....................................................................................121
Error codes................................................................................................................123
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................125
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................125
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................126
8Printing 109
Describes how to print your pictures.
9Using the OLYMPUS Master software 116
Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.
10 Shooting tips and maintenance 121
Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.
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Card basics................................................................................................................127
Usable cards.............................................................................................127
Formatting the card...................................................................................127
Battery and charger...................................................................................................128
Using your charger abroad........................................................................................128
Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................129
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..............................................129
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications......................................................130
Using the electronic viewfinder (sold separately)......................................................132
Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................133
Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................133
Exposure warning display..........................................................................................134
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................135
White balance color temperature...............................................................................136
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................137
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............138
Menu directory...........................................................................................................139
Specifications ............................................................................................................144
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................147
Index..........................................................................................................................154
11 Information 127
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.
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Quick reference
Shooting
Taking pictures with
automatic settings Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures. P. 10
Correct focus cannot be
obtained
Use focus lock. P. 50
Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 52
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. P. 129
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.
P. 50,
P. 122
Focusing on one area
Select the AF target and take the picture using the
desired AF target. P. 52
Check focus and adjust the image using MF in an
enlarged image. P. 54
Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view
with an enlarged image. P. 50,
P. 54
Checking set effect before
taking a picture
You can take a picture while using the live multi view
display to compare the effect of white balance or
exposure compensation. P. 43
You can use the preview function to check the depth of
field at a selected aperture value. P. 41
You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on
the LCD monitor without recording the image to a card. P. 97
Extending the useful life of
the battery
Pressing the shutter button halfway and playing back
images over a long period of time consumes
considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will
help extend the useful life of the battery.
k
Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode
faster. P. 100
Increasing the number of
pictures that can be taken Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 65,
P. 106
Taking pictures in low light
situations without using
the flash Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 46
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Taking pictures without
white subjects appearing
too white or black subjects
appearing too dark
Take a picture while checking the histogram. P. 23
Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and
aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal
exposure is not obtained.
P. 37-39,
P. 134
Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas
of large contrast are adjusted automatically. P. 73
Adjust the exposure compensation. P. 43
Taking monotone pictures
Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE]. You can take
monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones,
purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones. P. 72
Recorded images can be edited into black-and-white or
sepia-toned images. P. 85
Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM].P. 11
Taking pictures of a
subject against backlight
Set the gradation setting to [AUTO].P. 73
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.
P. 42,
P. 44
Brightening a dark backlit
image You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of
[JPEG EDIT].P. 85
Taking pictures with a
blurred background
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. P. 38
Taking pictures that stop
the subject in motion or
convey a sense of motion Use the S (shutter priority) mode to take the picture. P. 39
Taking pictures with the
correct color
Set the white balance according to the light source. You
can also make fine changes to the settings. P. 68
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.
P. 71
Taking pictures so that
whites come out white and
blacks come out black
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.
P. 42,
P. 44
Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to
use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the
exposure compensation value.
P. 43,
P. 45
Set the scene mode to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY] and
take a picture. P. 11
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Taking pictures without
noise
Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON].P. 104
To take pictures in a dark location, set [NOISE FILTER]
to [HIGH].P. 105
Optimizing the LCD
monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P. 90
During live view, set [LIVE VIEW BOOST] to [ON] to
make the subject easier to see without the exposure
reflecting on the LCD monitor. P. 101
Set this to turn off the LCD monitor when using the
optical viewfinder (sold separately: VF-1). P. 97
Reducing camera shake
Set the image stabilizer function. P. 57
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. P. 13
Use the external flashes. P. 61
Set the scene mode to [DIS MODE].P. 11
Increase the ISO sensitivity. When using the [AUTO]
setting, set the upper limit of [AUTO] to a higher value. P. 46,
P. 103
Using the self-timer can reduce camera shake that
occurs when the shutter button is pressed. P. 57
Taking pictures while
checking the level of the
camera
You can display the level gauge to check whether the
camera is level. P. 101
Display the ruled lines in live view. Compose the shot so
that the subject and ruled lines are horizontally and
vertically aligned. P. 23
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Playback
Displaying the image after
the picture is taken Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds
that the image is displayed. P. 91
Displaying the image after
the picture is taken and
deleting unneeded images
Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture,
the camera switches to playback mode automatically,
allowing you to delete the image. P. 91
Checking whether the
subject is in focus Use close-up playback to check whether the subject is in
focus. P. 77
Quickly searching for the
desired image
Use index display to search from a index of between 4
and 100 frames. P. 78
Use calendar display to search by the date the picture
was taken. P. 78
Viewing images on a TV Use the AV cable or HDMI mini-cable (commercially
available) to play back recorded images on your TV.
You can also view the images as a slideshow. P. 83
Settings
Saving the settings
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.
P. 92
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. P. 98
Changing the menu
display language You can change the display language. P. 90
Not all the functions are
reset to the factory default
settings by [RESET]
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. 139).
RESET1, RESET2 (Custom reset)/PICTURE MODE/
X/W/s/DIAL FUNCTION/DIAL DIRECTION/
MY MODE SETUP/VIDEO OUT/ISO-AUTO/>/EDIT
FILENAME/dpi SETTING/EXPOSURE SHIFT/f
WARNING LEVEL
P. 92,
P. 138
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Exposure
1Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed.
Program shift (%)
By turning the main dial (or sub 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. 133)
The program shift setting will not be cancelled after
shooting. To cancel the settings, turn the main dial
(or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % of
the LCD monitor changes to P. Alternatively, turn off
the power.
Program shift is not available when you are using a
flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
jThe optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 134).
Program shooting
TIPS
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
LCD monitor
Aperture value
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
Ps
L
N
N
Program shift
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Exposure
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.
Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
jSee “Preview function” (gP. 41).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
jThis can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
Shutter speed is blinking:
jThe optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 134).
Aperture priority shooting
TIPS
When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
decreased
When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
increased
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
L
N
N
3 8
38
A
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Aperture value
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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.
Set the mode dial to S and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed.
The picture looks blurred:
jThe 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.
jWhen 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. 57)
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
jThis can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
The aperture value is blinking:
jThe optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 134).
Shutter priority shooting
TIPS
A fast shutter
speed can freeze
a fast action
scene without any
blur.
A slow shutter
speed will blur a
fast action scene.
This blurring will
give the
impression of
dynamic motion.
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
L
N
N
3 8
38
S
Faster shutter speed
Slower shutter speed
Shutter speed
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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 dial to set the value.
The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type.
The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60 sec. or [BULB].
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. 104)
The picture looks blurred:
jThe use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.
jWhen 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. 57)
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
jThis can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
To switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial:
jYou can switch the functions that are set with the main dial and sub dial.
g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 95)
xNotes
Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
Manual shooting
Aperture value: Turn the sub dial to
set the value. Shutter speed: Turn the main dial
to set the value.
TIPS
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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.
In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].
[BULB] is displayed.
To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time:
jYou can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 103)
To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:
jYou can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during
exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 94)
xNotes
The following functions are not available during bulb shooting.
Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/flash bracketing
You can check the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value on the LCD
monitor.
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.
TIPS
Preview function
< button
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Exposure
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.
G Digital ESP metering
The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light
level differences in 324 separate areas of the image. This mode
is recommended for general use.
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.
ISpot metering
The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject,
defined by the spot metering area mark on the LCD monitor. Use this
mode when there is very strong backlight.
IHI 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.
ISH 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.
Changing the metering mode
Live control ij: [METERING]
Super control panel iINFO
k: [METERING]
Menu MENU[c][V]
[METERING]
i button
MENU button
j
G
H
I
I
HI
I
SH
P
G
ESP
ESP
INFO button
: Metering area
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Exposure
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. You can use value in the range ±3.0 EV to suit the other exposure compensation
function.
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
jThis can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.
g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
To adjust the exposure using only the dial:
jYou can set the exposure compensation value without
pressing F button.
g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 95)
xNotes
Exposure compensation is not available in M and s
modes.
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation
You can take a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation on a 4-split
screen.
1Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the
multi view display.
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)
To switch to the exposure compensation comparison
screen when the white balance comparison screen is
displayed, press f. Press fg to switch the screen.
2Use hi or the dial to select the setting value,
then press the i button.
You can take the picture using the set value.
xNotes
Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN modes.
Exposure compensation
Direct button F + j / j
TIPS
-2.0 EV ±0 +2.0 EV
Adjust toward + Adjust toward –
F button
j
SETWB
/
F
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
-
0.3
-
0.3
0.0
0.0
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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.
To lock the exposure:
jYou can lock the metering result so that it is not
cancelled when the AEL/AFL button is released.
g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 96)
To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:
jYou can set the metering mode for locking the exposure
with the AE lock.
g“AELMetering” (P. 102)
AE lock
TIPS
AEL/AFL button
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
Ps
L
N
N
AEL
AE lock
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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.
Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0
The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
Number of frames: 3
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 bracketing shooting.
When it stops, 0 is displayed in green.
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
To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated:
jCompensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to
the exposure value you have compensated.
AE bracketing
Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][AE BKT]
TIPS
e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]
-1.0 EV +1.0 EV±0
AE BKT
WB BKT
ISO BKT
FL BKT
BRACKETING
SET
BACK
AE BKT
3F 0.7EV
3F 0.3EV
3F 1.0EV
OFF
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The larger the ISO value, the darker the location in which you can shoot. However, increasing
the ISO value leads to increased noise (graininess) in the picture. ISO200, which gives
optimal noise and gradation balance, is recommended for normal use.
For a slower shutter speed or when you want to open the aperture, use ISO100.
[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically
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
changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 103)
[100-6400] : Fixed ISO sensitivity [ISO STEP] can be
changed to 1/3 EV or 1EV increments.
g“ISO STEP” (P. 103)
To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:
jNormally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but
you can set it for use in all shooting modes. g“ISO-
AUTO” (P. 103)
ISO sensitivity setting
Direct button ISO
Live control ij: [ISO]
Super control panel iINFOk: [ISO]
Menu MENU[c][V][ISO]
TIPS
AUTO
100 125 160 200 250 320
P
ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
ISO AUTO 250 F8.0
250 F8.0
250 F8.0
i button
MENU button
j
ISO button
j
INFO button
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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
xNotes
Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with [ISO-AUTO SET].
This overlays multiple frame images and saves the result 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 are overlaid. When set to [OFF], the images are overlaid with
the original brightness of each frame.
[OVERLAY] : Then set to [ON], a RAW image recorded on a card can be overlaid
with multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number
of pictures taken is one.
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. 87)
Setting display
When multiple exposure is set, i is displayed. After the
first frame is shot, i is displayed in green.
ISO bracketing
Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]
Multiple exposure
Menu MENU[X]
[MULTIPLE EXPOSURE]
FRAME
AUTO GAIN
OVERLAY
OFF
OFF
OFF
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
BACK SET
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To cancel the image during shooting:
jPressing the D button cancels the last picture taken.
To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame:
jThe overlay images are displayed semi-transparently so you can shoot while checking the
position of the image overlay.
xNotes
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 from the first picture in the following situations.
The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The
shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The lens release button is pressed/
The battery power runs out/The USB cable, AV cable and/or HDMI mini-cable is inserted/
Switching between the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder
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.
TIPS
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2Focusing and shooting functions
The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.
You can take pictures by combining the S-AF mode with MF mode, and the C-AF mode with
AF TRACKING.
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 on the LCD monitor.
A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus.
When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF:
jBy 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:
jSee “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 99).
AF mode selection
Direct button AF
Live control ij: [AF MODE]
Super control panel iINFOk:
[AF MODE]
Menu MENU[c][R]
[AF MODE]
TIPS
P
S-AF
SINGLE AF
SINGLE AF
S-AF C-AF MF
i button
MENU button
j
AF button
j
INFO button
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Composing and taking a picture after locking the focus (focus lock)
Compose the picture with focus locked and press the
shutter button to take the picture.
When the focusing mark blinks, this indicates that the
picture is out of focus. Try again.
C-AF (continuous AF)
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. 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.
Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode.
MF (manual focus)
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring.
Turn the focus ring and the view will switch to
zoom display automatically. You can disallow
zoom display. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 94)
To change the rotational direction of the focus
ring:
jYou 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. 94)
TIPS
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
e.g.) The camera focuses using the
center AF target.
Near
)
Focus ring
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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.
xNotes
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.
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING)
The subject is repeatedly focused and tracked by pressing the shutter button halfway to track
the auto-focused subject. This is suitable for taking fast-moving action.
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 camera holds the focus, and focus is tracked even if the subject moves or you alter the
picture composition.
Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode.
When [gFACE DETECT] is set to [ON], tracking centers on the subject’s face (All target
AF mode).
When tracking of the subject is lost:
jWhen you have lost sight of the tracking subject, the AF target will be displayed in red. Release
the shutter button, focus on the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.
TIPS
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This camera has 11 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.
B All target AF mode
The camera focuses automatically on one of the 11 AF
targets. Use this feature when you wish to leave focusing to
the camera.
M 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.
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. 53) in the next section.
AF target selection
Live control ij: [AF AREA]
Super control panel iINFOk: [AF AREA]
Menu MENU[c][R]
[AF AREA]
i button
MENU button
j
j
INFO 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.
1Using [AF AREA] select M to enable selection of the AF target mode and
position.
2Use the main dial and sub dial or arrow pad to
select the AF target.
Selecting the position of the AF target with the
arrow pad.
jThe position of the AF target can be changed by
pressing the arrow pad. gn FUNCTION” (P. 99)
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
1In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF
target mode and position” (gP. 53), 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.
Shooting
To use this function, you must assign the [PHOME] function to the < button in advance.
g; FUNCTION” (P. 97)
1Press the < button.
The registered home position is selected. Press this button again to switch to the original AF
target mode.
TIPS
Set to B.
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
P
HP
Indicates that the AF target is
being registered.
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You can enlarge subjects and display them. Enlarging the image is convenient for checking
focus and adjusting the image by MF.
1Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the zoom display.
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)
The enlargement frame will be displayed.
In this state, press the shutter button halfway, and focus using the enlargement frame
regardless of the AF target setting.
2Use k to move the frame and press the i button.
The area of the frame is displayed enlarged.
In this state, press the shutter button halfway to focus while zoomed.
Press and hold the i button to return the enlargement frame to the center after it was
moved.
3Turn the sub dial to change the magnification (7×/10×).
Use k to scroll the frame even during magnification.
Pressing the i button will cancel the zoom display.
Enlarged display operation
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
10x
10x
i button
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By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame
and adjust the focus and metering automatically.
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.
METERING: e............... gP. 42
GRADATION: AUTO......... gP. 73
AF MODE: S-AF................ gP. 49
AF AREA: B................... gP. 52
1If 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 (When M is
selected in [AF AREA] the camera will focus on that
position).
xNotes
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.
Using the face detection function
Direct button < (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.)
Live control ij: [g FACE DETECT]
Super control panel iINFOk[g FACE DETECT]
Menu MENU[c][U][g FACE DETECT]
250
250 F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
250
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Single-frame shooting oShoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed
(normal shooting mode).
Sequential shooting jShoots at approximately 3 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter
button is pressed (during S-AF, MF).
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).
xNotes
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.
When ANTI-SHOCK is set, Y, j and o are
displayed with the D symbol.
g“ANTI-SHOCK z (P. 103)
Sequential shooting
Direct button jY
Live control ij:
[
jY
]
Super control panel iINFOk:
[
jY
]
o
j
Y
12s
Y
2s
P
SINGLE
SINGLE
jY button
i button
MENU button
j
j
INFO button
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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. 56).
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
j
Y
button.
xNotes
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.
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light
situations or shooting with high magnification.
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.
Self-timer shooting
Image stabilizer
Live control ij:
[IMAGE STABILIZER]
Super control panel iINFOk:
[
IMAGE STABILIZER
]
Menu MENU[X]
[
IMAGE STABILIZER
]
Self-timer lamp
i button
MENU button
j
INFO button
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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
Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds system lenses. This setting
is deactivated when a Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds
system lens is attached.
1Press the F button when the image stabilizer is
turned on.
2Use the sub dial to set the focal length and press
i.
Focal lengths that can be set
If the focal length of the lens you are using is not listed, select the closest value.
xNotes
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 stabilizer 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.
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.
8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm 21mm 24mm 28mm 30mm 35mm
40mm 48mm 50mm 55mm 65mm 70mm 75mm 80mm 85mm 90mm
100mm 105mm 120mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 200mm 210mm 250mm 300mm
350mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 800mm
1,000mm
P
F
F
50
mm
50
mm
AUTO
AUTO
FOCAL LENGTH
FOCAL LENGTH
1
IS
IS
L F
j
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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), [16:9],
[3:2], or [6:6]. JPEG images are trimmed and saved according to the aspect ratio.
xNotes
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.
To change the aspect ratio of recorded images:
jYou can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].
g“Editing still images” (P. 85)
To trim recorded images:
jYou can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].
g“Editing still images” (P. 85)
Setting the image aspect
Live control ij : [ASPECT]
Super control panel iINFOk: [ASPECT]
Menu MENU[W][IMAGE ASPECT]
TIPS
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You can enjoy panorama shooting easily. 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.
Try your best to include common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the
subject.
1Set the mode. g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P. 11)
2Use k to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the
subject with the edges overlapping.
i: Joins the next image to the right.
h: Joins the next image to the left.
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.
xNotes
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.
Panorama shooting
250
250250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
[ 3 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 2 ]
[ 2 ]
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT EXIT
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This camera does not have a built-in flash. A separately sold external flash unit is required for
flash shooting.
Refer to the external flash’s manual as well.
Functions available with external flash units
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera)
Using the external electronic flash
Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power.
1Remove 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, and put it back on the camera after flash
shooting.
2Attach the electronic flash to the hot shoe
on the camera.
3Turn 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.
4Select a flash mode.
g“Flash mode setting” (P. 62)
5Select the flash control mode.
TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.
6Press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture
value, and shutter speed is communicated between
the camera and flash.
7Press the shutter button all the way.
Flash shooting
Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-20 FL-14 RF-11 TF-22
Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO,
MANUAL
GN
(Guide number)
(ISO100)
GN50
(85 mm*)
GN28
(24 mm*)
GN36
(85 mm*)
GN20
(24 mm*)
GN20
(35 mm*)GN14
(28 mm*)GN11 GN22
Hot shoe cover
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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.
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.
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 flash fires. g#X-SYNC.” (P. 104), “#SLOW
LIMIT” (P. 104)
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 red-eye phenomenon. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.
xNotes
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.
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN
Usually, the flash fires the moment (immediately after) the shutter opens (1st curtain). In this
mode, however, the flash fires immediately before the shutter closes. 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.
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.
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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).
xNotes
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. 62)
Flash off $
The flash does not fire.
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.
xNotes
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.
gw+F (P. 104)
Super control panel iINFOk: [w]
Menu MENU[c][W][w]
S1/C2/M1
SETBACK
X-SYNC.
SLOW LIMIT
FLASH MODE
00
0
+
3
+
2
+
1
-
1
-
3
-
2
i button
MENU button
j
j
INFO button
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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.
The compensation value will change according to the EV
step. g“EV STEP” (P. 102)
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 bracketing shooting.
When it stops, 0 is displayed in green.
Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][FL BKT]
AE BKT
WB BKT
ISO BKT
FL BKT
BRACKETING
SET
BACK
FL BKT
3F 0.7EV
3F 0.3EV
3F 1.0EV
OFF
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Record mode, white balance, and picture 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.
Selecting the record mode
Image becomes clearer
Application Number of
pixels Pixel
count
Compression rate
SF (Super
Fine)
1/2.7
F
(Fine)
1/4
N
(Normal)
1/8
B (Basic)
1/12
Select for the
print size
Y (Large) 4032 × 3024 YSF YFYNYB
X (Middle)
3200 × 2400
XSF XFXNXB2560 × 1920
1600 × 1200
W (Small)
1280 × 960
WSF WFWNWB
1024 × 768
For small-
sized prints
and use on a
web site
640 × 480
Image with a high pixel count
Image with a low pixel count
Number of pixels increases
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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. 85)
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. gK SET” (P. 106)
When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size.
g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 106)
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
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To quickly set the record mode:
jBy setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the main
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. 137)
Live control ij: [K]
Super control panel iINFOk: [K]
Menu MENU[W][K]
[STILL PICTURE]
TIPS
mall
Super Fine
OFF
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
4
:
3
NORM
LIVE
INFO
LIVE
INFO
j
STILL PICTURE
MOVIE
K
SET
BACK
STILL PICTURE
F
N
N
N
RAW
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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. 136).
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
saved as one of the preset WB settings.
Selecting the white balance
WB mode Light conditions
AUTO Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed on the LCD
monitor). Use this mode for general use.
5 5300K For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the
colors in a fireworks display
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
VColor temperature set by one-touch WB.
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)
CWB 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.
Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and
turning the sub dial while pressing down the F button.
When subjects that are not white appear white:
jIn 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.
WB compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
Select the white balance to adjust and press i.
Direct button WB
Live control ij: [WB]
Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]
Menu MENU[c][X][WB]
TIPS
Super control panel iINFOk: [>]
Menu MENU[c][X][WB]
AUTO
5
2
3
1
w
x
P
WB AUTO
WB AUTO
WB button
i button
MENU button
j
j
INFO button
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Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)
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 (Green-Magenta)
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.
Checking the white balance you have adjusted:
jAfter 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:
jSee “ALL >”(gP. 105).
Setting the one-touch white balance
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)
1Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.
Position the paper to fill the screen and unshadowed.
2While holding down the < button, press the shutter
button.
The one-touch white balance screen appears.
3Select [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.
After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:
jWhen 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.
TIPS
TIPS
AUTO
>
SET
WB PREVIEW
AEL
AFL
G
5
A
+2
BACK
< button
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You can take a picture while comparing the effect of white balance on a 4-split screen.
1Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the
multi view display.
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)
To switch to the white balance comparison screen when
the exposure compensation comparison screen is
displayed, press f. Press fg to switch the screen.
2Select white balance by hi or the dial, and
press the i button.
The camera is now ready to take pictures using the
selected white balance.
xNotes
This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN modes.
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.
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.
To apply WB bracketing to the white balance:
jAdjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to
the white balance you have adjusted.
xNotes
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.
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of white
balance
WB bracketing
Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][WB BKT]
TIPS
SETWB
/
F
WB
A
-
BG
-
M
WB BKT
3F 4STEP 3F 4STEP
BACK SET
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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.
[hi- ENHANCE] : Produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene
mode.
[iVIVID] : Produces vivid colors.
[jNATURAL] : Produces natural colors.
[ZMUTED] : Produces flat tones.
[cPORTRAIT] : 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)
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
[EFECT] : Sets the extent that the effect will be
applied. (i-ENHANCE)
[B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The
filter color is brightened and the
complementary color is darkened.
(MONOTONE)
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and
white image.
[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined
white cloud with natural blue sky.
[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in
blue skies and sunsets.
[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson
foliage.
[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.
Picture mode
Live control ij: [PICTURE MODE]
Super control panel iINFOk:
[PICTURE MODE]
Menu MENU[W]
[PICTURE MODE]
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
SET
BACK
PICTURE MODE
j
NATURAL
i
VIVID
Z
FLAT
PORTRAIT
h
i-ENHANCE
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SATURATION
NATURAL
BACK SET
J±
0
N±
0
T±
0
j
Lo Hi
Lo Hi
Lo Hi
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SATURATION
NATURAL
SET
BACK
j
Lo
00
0
+2
+1
-
1
-
2
Hi
CONTRAST
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[PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image. (MONOTONE)
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image.
[S: SEPIA] :Sepia
[B: BLUE] : Bluish
[P: PURPLE] : Purplish
[G: GREEN] : Greenish
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
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.
[NORMAL] : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.
xNotes
Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY], or [AUTO].
Gradation
Super control panel ik: [GRADATION]
Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]
HIGH KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly highlighted.
LOW KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly shadowed.
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4Recording Movies
You can record high-definition movies. Stereo sound is recorded simultaneously.
In addition to automatic exposure, you can change the aperture to suit your preference, and
manually set both the aperture and shutter speed and use art filtering effects to enrich the
expressiveness of your movies.
1Set the mode dial to n.
2Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on
what you wish record.
Focusing is achieved by autofocus, and the AF
confirmation mark lights up.
3Press the shutter button all the way to begin
recording.
Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R]
is set to [ON]).
g“Recording Audio when Recording Movie” (P. 76)
4Press the shutter button all the way to end
recording.
Autofocus is not working properly:
jPress the AEL/AFL button for AF operation.
The sound of the lens triggering will be recorded.
Movie recording
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AF confirmation mark
Available recording time
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xNotes
When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation,
aperture value or shutter speed.
In movie mode, [IMAGE STABILIZER] provides electronic stabilization. When you use this
function, the recorded image is enlarged by a small amount. Also, [I.S.1] will operate
regardless of the settings for [I.S.1], [I.S.2] and [I.S.3].
Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer function of
either the lens or the camera.
You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode.
With some types of card, you cannot record to the end of the available time and recording is
canceled automatically during operation. Also, the size of any given file is limited to 2 GB.
When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the
camera.
You cannot make a further recording while the card access lamp is blinking at the end of a
recording.
It is recommended to use a SD speed class 6 compatible card for movie shooting.
Adding effects to a movie
Select using fg, then press the i button.
[P] Optimal aperture is set automatically
according to the brightness of the
subject.
[A] Depiction of background is changed by
setting the aperture. Turn the sub dial to
set the aperture.
[M] Set the aperture and shutter speed.
Turn the sub dial to set the aperture, and
turn the main dial to set the shutter
speed. You can set shutter speeds from
1/30 seconds to 1/4000 seconds. ISO settings 200 to 1600 are manually set
only.
[ART1]~[ART8] Take a movie using art filtering effects.
xNotes
When recording movies in the art filter mode, the total recording time that is displayed
sometimes varies with the actual time.
With [ART7] (DIORAMA) images are played back at high speed, so the recording time
display is matched to the actual time elapsed during playback, resulting in slower time
progression.
Changing the settings for movie recording
Live control ij[MOVIE AE MODE]
Menu MENU[X][MOVIE AE MODE]
SETBACK
MOVIE+STILL
IMAGE STABILIZER
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OFF
o
P
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Selecting the record mode
Movie Record Mode
Recording Audio when Recording Movie
Set to [ON] to record sound simultaneously when movie recording begins.
Select using fg, then press the i button.
xNotes
When recording sound in a movie, the sound of the lens triggering and camera operating may
be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF MODE] set to
[S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.
•With [ART7] (DIORAMA), sound cannot be recorded.
Set to [ON] to take a still picture when you perform the operation to end recording of a movie.
This feature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.
Select using fg, then press the i button.
Live control ij[K]
Menu MENU[W][K][MOVIE]
Record mode Application
HD The number of pixels is 1280 × 720. You can record high-definition movies.
SD The number of pixels is 640 × 480.
Live control ij[MOVIE R]
Menu MENU[U][MOVIE R]
Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends
Menu MENU[X][MOVIE+STILL]
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5Playback functions
1Press the q button (Single-frame playback).
The last recorded image appears.
The sound recorded when taking the picture is played
back simultaneously.
The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no
operations are performed.
2Use k to select images you want to view. You can
also turn the sub dial to switch to U for close-up
playback.
Single-frame/Close-up playback
Fn button
j
INFO button
q button
k button
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Press k to change the
close-up position.
Press k to move the
display of the close-up
position.
When [g FACE DETECT]
(gP. 55) 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-
by-frame 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
return to close-up
playback.
(Single-frame playback) (Close-up playback)
Press the INFO button
f: Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames back
g: Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames ahead
i: Displays the next frame
h: Displays the previous frame
(Close-up position playback)
Press the INFO button
(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)
To exit the playback mode, press the
q button again.
Pressing the shutter button halfway
resumes the shooting mode.
Press the < button
Plays back the image at a
10× magnified close-up
position.
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This function lets you show several images at the same time. This is useful when you want to
quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image.
During single-frame playback, each time you turn the
sub dial toward G, the number of images shown
changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
h:Moves to the previous frame
i:Moves to the next frame
f:Moves to the upper frame
g:Moves to the lower frame
To return to single-frame playback, turn the sub dial to
U.
Calendar display
With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one
image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed.
Use k to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in
single-frame display.
Index display/Calendar display
j
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
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(9-frame index display)(4-frame index display)(Single-frame playback)
(Calendar display)
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This allows you to display detailed information about the
image.
Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram
and highlight graphs.
Each press of the INFO button switches the display.
This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the
information display is called up.
To quickly switch to the frequently used display:
jYou can hide the information display for all modes except “Simplified display”. g“INFO
SETTING” (P. 101)
Information display
TIPS
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Highlight/
Shadow display
Image only Simplified display
Highlight&Shadow Histogram display
Histogram*
Shooting
information
Distribution of the
brightness of the recorded
image is displayed in a
histogram (brightness
component graph).
Over- or underexposed parts of the recorded image are
displayed.
Highlights (overexposed) parts will be shown in red.
Shadows (underexposed) parts will be shown in blue.
*Histogram
If the bars in the histogram are
higher on the right, the image may
be too bright. If the bars are higher
on the left, the image may be too
dark. Compensate the exposure or
shoot again.
Overall
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This function displays images stored on the card one after another. The images are played
back in order, starting with the displayed image.
1MENU[q][m]
Press the i button during playback to select slideshow.
2Perform slideshow settings.
[START] : Perform slideshow using current settings.
[BGM] : Set BGM (5 types) or turn BGM [OFF].
[SLIDE] : Set type of slideshow to execute.
[SLIDE INTERVAL] :
Sets interval at which to switch images from 2-10 seconds.
[MOVIE INTERVAL] :
When playing a movie, select [FULL] to play the entire move, or [SHORT] to play to a
section part-way through.
3Select [START] and press the i button.
The slideshow will start.
4Press the i button to stop the slideshow.
Operations during slideshow
Turn the main dial to adjust the overall volume (only when playing back sound using the
camera speaker).
Turn the sub dial to adjust the balance between BGM and recorded sound.
xNotes
If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Slideshow
i button
MENU button
q button j
j
JPEG
R
m
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This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during single-
frame playback. This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically. The
images will automatically be displayed in the correct direction even if the camera is rotated.
1MENU[q][y]
When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be
automatically rotated and displayed during playback.
You can also press the F button to rotate and display
the image.
The rotated image will be recorded on the card in that
position.
Rotating playback is not available for movies.
Rotating images
MENU button
q button
F button
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1Select a movie, and press the i button.
2Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press the i button.
Playback will start.
Operations during movie playback
Volume: Turn the main dial to adjust the volume of the
sound from the camera speaker.
Rewind/Fast-forward: Select using hi.
On pressing the i button to pause the movie, you can
perform movie operations using the arrow pad.
f: Displays first frame.
g: Displays last frame.
i: Continues playback while pressed.
h: Continues reverse playback while pressed.
i: Starts playback.
To stop playback
Press the MENU button.
Movie playback
MENU button
i button
j
MOVIE
BACK SET
MOVIE PLAY
m
00:12
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00:34
00:12
/
00:34
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/
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Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You
can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera
using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable.
Connection via AV cable
Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the AV cable.
1Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 100)
2Turn off the camera.
3Connect the TV and camera.
4Turn on TV, and change [INPUT] to [VIDEO (an input jack connected to the
camera)].
5Turn on the camera and press the q button.
xNotes
The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera.
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
Playback on TV
Multi-connector
AV cable (included)
Connect to the TV video
input jack (yellow) and
audio input jack (white).
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Connection via HDMI mini-cable
Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the mini-cable.
1Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 100)
2Turn off the camera.
3Connect the TV and camera.
4Turn on the TV and switch [INPUT] to [HDMI INPUT].
5Turn on the camera.
xNotes
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI
connector on the TV.
When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini-cable, HDMI
will take priority.
Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
When you connect to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable, you can select the format of the digital
video signal. “HDMI” (gP. 99)
You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.
Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the camera.
HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.
Using the TV remote control
The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports
HDMI control.
1MENU[c][U][HDMI][HDMI CONTROL]
•Set to [ON].
2Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.
During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by pressing the
[Red] button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the [Green] button.
Some functions may be unavailable, even if displayed, depending on the TV.
HDMI mini-
connector
HDMI mini-cable
(commercially available)
Connect to the HDMI
connector on the TV.
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Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions
depend on the image format (image record mode).
A JPEG file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot
be printed as is. To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data
format to JPEG.
Editing images recorded in RAW data format
The camera performs image processing (such as white balance, sharpness, and art filter) on
images in the RAW data format, then saves the data as an image in the JPEG format. While
checking recorded images, you can edit them to your liking.
Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings. Change the
camera settings to suit your preferences before editing.
Editing images recorded in JPEG data format
[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.
[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.
[P]Set the trimming size with the main dial
and the trimming position with the
arrow pad.
[ASPECT] Changes the aspect ratio of images
from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], or [6:6]. After changing the aspect
ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position.
[BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images.
[SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.
[SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on
the screen.
[Q]Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or 320 × 240.
Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to
the closest image file size.
[
e
-PORTRAIT] Makes skin look smooth and translucent.
You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face
detection fails.
Editing still images
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1MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE]
Selection is also possible during playback by pressing
the i button.
2Use hi to select an image, then press the i
button.
The camera recognizes the image data format.
For images recorded in JPEG+RAW, a selection
screen will appear, asking you which data to edit.
You cannot edit movies.
3The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to
edit and do the following steps.
The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image.
To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button.
xNotes
Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye correction may affect
other parts of the image, as well as the eyes.
Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not
enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.
When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
originally recorded.
[P] and [ASPECT] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
Adding sound to still pictures
When playing back still pictures, a maximum of 30 seconds of sound can be added
(recorded) and this can be added as a memo after shooting pictures.
1MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE][R]
Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.
2Select using fg, then press the i button.
[NO] : No sound is recorded.
[R START] : Audio recording starts.
[YES] : Erases added sound.
xNotes
You cannot record sound for protected images.
To stop recording part-way through, press the i button.
BACK SET
100-0020
100-0020
L
N
N
40
40
Confirm the data format from here.
JPEG EDIT
BACK SET
SHADOW ADJ
REDEYE FIX
ASPECT
BLACK & WHITE
YES
NO
RAW DATA EDIT
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Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a
separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved.
1MENU[q][EDIT][IMAGE OVERLAY]
Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.
2Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button.
3Use k to select a frame and press the i button.
Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames
selected in Step 2.
To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
4Use hi to select an image, then use fg to
select the brightness for each image. Press the i
button.
Select from 0.1 to 2.0.
The displayed image changes as the brightness is
adjusted.
5Use fg to select [YES], then press the i
button.
xNotes
When the record mode is set to [RAW], the overlay image is saved as [YN+RAW].
When selecting a frame to overlay, the JPEG images for images recorded in JPEG+RAW are
displayed.
Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-
frame or all-frame erase function.
Single-frame protect
Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0
button.
9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the
screen.
To cancel the protection
Display the images that are protected and press the 0
button.
Image overlay
Protecting images
IMAGE OVERLAY
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
RAW
BACK SET
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x0.1
x0.3
x0.3
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BACK SET
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Protecting selected frames
During index display you can select multiple images and protect them all at the same time.
1During index display, select the images you want to protect using k, then press
the i button.
The selected images will be shown with v.
To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
2Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.
3After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 button.
Canceling all protections
This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.
1MENU[q][RESET PROTECT]
2Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
xNotes
Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.
g“Formatting the card” (P. 127)
Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is pressed.
Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the
currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or
selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected.
xNotes
When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG,
both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select
whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images.g“RAW+JPEG
ERASE” (P. 106)
Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them.
You cannot restore images which have been erased. Be careful not to erase important data.
g“Protecting images” (P. 87)
Erasing images
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Single-frame erase
1Display the images you want to erase and press the D
button.
2Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
Erasing selected frames
During index display, you can select multiple images and erase them all at the same time.
1Select the images you wish to erase on the index display, then press i.
The selected images will be shown with v.
To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
2Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.
3After you have selected the images to erase, press the D button.
4Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
All-frame erase
1MENU[W][CARD SETUP]
2Use fg to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.
3Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
All frames will be erased.
To erase immediately:
jIf you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 106) to [ON], pressing the D button will erase an image
immediately.
jYou can set the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. g“PRIORITY SET (P. 107)
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6Setup functions
Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.
For details on using the menu lists, see “Menu” (gP. 20).
X (Date/time setting) gP. 7
Set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image to a card, and file names
are assigned based on this date and time information.
W (Changing the display language)
You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from
ENGLISH to another language.
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the
monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the
LCD monitor display during playback.
Use hi to switch between j (color temperature) and k
(brightness), and use fg to adjust the value between
[+7] - [-7].
To adjust the electronic viewfinder, see “EVF
ADJUST” (gP. 102).
Setup Menu
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Use fg to select [d], then
press i.Use fg to select a function,
then press i.
i
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REC VIEW
You can display the picture you have just taken while it is being recorded to the card, and to
select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture
you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking the picture lets you
resume shooting immediately.
[1SEC]-[20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in
units of 1 second.
[OFF] The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.
[AUTOq]Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback
mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.
cMENU DISPLAY gP. 21
When this item is set to [ON], a custom menu is added so that you can customize various
settings and operations to your particular liking.
FIRMWARE
Your productís firmware version will be displayed.
When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download
software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using.
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Setup functions
In P, A, S, M or n mode, current camera 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].
Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]
If settings after a reset are pre-registered to [RESET1]/[RESET2], the camera can be reset to
the factory default settings, by executing [RESET1]/[RESET2]. In the n mode, settings
corresponding to the n mode are reset.
For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My
Mode and Custom Reset Setting (gP. 138).
1Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2] to register and press i.
If settings have already been registered, [SET] is displayed next to [RESET1]/[RESET2].
Selecting [SET] again overwrites the registered setting.
To cancel the registration, select [RESET].
2Select [SET] and press the i button.
Using reset settings
This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the
[RESET1] or [RESET2] setting.
[RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see
“Menu directory” (gP. 139).
[RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings.
1Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press
the i button.
2Use fg to select [YES], then press the i
button.
Resetting the camera settings
Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]
Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]
RESET1
YES
NO
BACK SET
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Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R
to Z) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set
[cMENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu. (gP. 21)
For details on using the menu lists, see “Menu” (
g
P. 20).
R AF/MF
AF MODE gP. 49
Select the focus mode to suit the subject.
The [S-AF] mode is suitable for still objects and slow-moving subjects, the [C-AF] mode is
suitable for subjects that constantly move close to and away from the camera, the [MF] mode
is for manually focusing on subjects, the [S-AF+MF] mode is for automatically focusing on
subjects and fine-adjusting with the focus ring, and the [C-AF+TR] mode is for focusing on
subjects while tracking their movement.
AF AREA gP. 52
Select either B (all target AF mode) for performing AF using all AF targets or M (single
target AF mode) for performing AF centering around a selected point.
AF/MF
BUTTON/DIAL
RELEASE
DISP/8/PC
EXP/
e
/ISO
#
CUSTOM
SETBACK
DIAL FUNCTION
DIAL DIRECTION
OFF
AEL/AFL
AEL/AFL MEMO
;
FUNCTION
S1/C2/M1
SET
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BACK
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FUNCTION
OFF
S1/C2/M1
DIAL FUNCTION
DIAL DIRECTION
AEL/AFL
AEL/AFL MEMO
;
FUNCTION
SET
BACK
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AEL/AFL
C-AF
MF
S-AF
Use fg to select [c], then
press i.Use fg to select tab R to
Z, then press i.Use fg to select a function,
then press i.
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P SET UP
Selects the operations of dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.
[OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end.
[LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the
opposite end of the same row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving
to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
[SPIRAL] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the
opposite end of the next row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to
the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
e.g.) When moving from the top left AF target to the right
RESET LENS
When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off.
BULB FOCUSING
You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF.
[ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus.
[OFF] The focus is locked during exposure.
FOCUS RING
You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal
point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus
ring.
MF ASSIST
When [AFMODE] is set to [S-AF+MF] or [MF], turn the focus ring for automatic zoom
display.
[OFF]
Set to B.
[LOOP] [SPIRAL]
Set to B.
Near
Near
)
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DIAL FUNCTION
In P, A, S, or M mode, you can assign functions other
than the default functions to the main dial and sub dial. You
can also switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial
for menu operations with the default operations.
P: [%]/[F]/[w]
A: [FNo.]/[F]/[w]
S: [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w]
M: [SHUTTER]/[FNo.]
MENU : [F]/[G]
•In [MENU], [F] indicates dial operations corresponding
to horizontal direction (hi) operations. [G]
indicates dial operations corresponding to vertical
direction (fg) operations.
DIAL DIRECTION
The rotational direction of the dial, the incrementing direction of shutter speed/aperture and
the movement direction of menu and live control cursors can be changed.
EXPOSURE
MENU
Setting q/l
(rotational direction of the dial) r/m
(rotational direction of the dial)
DIAL1 Slower shutter speed
Open the aperture (f-number is
decreased)
Faster shutter speed
Close the aperture (f-number is
increased)
DIAL2 Faster shutter speed
Close the aperture (f-number is
increased)
Slower shutter speed
Open the aperture (f-number is
decreased)
Setting l
(rotational direction of the dial) m
(rotational direction of the dial)
DIAL1 Vertical direction:Move down. Vertical direction:Move up.
DIAL2 Vertical direction:Move up. Vertical direction:Move down.
Ps
SETBACK
DIAL P
Sub dial
Main dial
FG
SETBACK
DIAL MENU
hi fg
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AEL/AFL
You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the
shutter button.
Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed.
Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF
mode.)
Basic operations
[mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated
while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and
determine the exposure separately.
[mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is
useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a
stage.
[mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button.
[mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to
determine the exposure.
AEL/AFL MEMO
You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
[ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to
cancel the maintaining of the exposure.
[OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed.
Mode
Shutter button function AEL/AFL button function
Half-press Full press When holding down AEL/AFL
Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure
[S-AF]
mode1 S-AF Locked kkk
Locked
mode2 S-AF kk
Locked kLocked
mode3 kLocked kk
S-AF k
[C-AF]
mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked kk
Locked
mode2 C-AF start kLocked Locked kLocked
mode3 kLocked Locked kC-AF start k
mode4 kk
Locked Locked C-AF start k
[MF]
mode1 kLocked kkk
Locked
mode2 kkk
Locked kLocked
mode3 kLocked kk
S-AF k
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; FUNCTION
You can assign a function to the < button.
[Fn FACE DETECT]
Using the < button, set [gFACE DETECT] to [ON], and settings ideal for portrait
shooting are set. Pressing this button again sets this feature to [OFF].
g“Using the face detection function” (P. 55), “g FACE DETECT” (P. 101)
[PREVIEW] (electronic)
While holding down the < button, you can use the preview function.
g“Preview function (P. 41)
[V]
Press the < button to acquire the WB value.
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)
[P HOME]
Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button
again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set
to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored.
g“Registering an AF target mode” (P. 53)
[MF]Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF]. Press the button again to switch to
the original AF mode.
[RAW K]
Press the < button to switch from JPEG to JPEG+RAW or from JPEG+RAW to JPEG for
the record mode.
You can change the record mode by turning the sub dial while holding down the <
button.
[TEST PICTURE]
Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the
picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the
card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it.
[MY MODE]
While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings
registered in the [MY MODE SETUP].
g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 98)
[BACKLIT LCD]
Press the < button to turn the LCD monitor off. This function is useful when you are
using the optional optical viewfinder. Press the < button again to turn the LCD
monitor on.
This function does not work when the electronic viewfinder is attached.
[OFF]
Does not allow function allocation.
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7 FUNCTION
Other functions can be assigned to the 7 button.
[AF MODE]
g“AF mode selection” (P. 49)
[METERING]
g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 42)
[FLASH MODE]
g“Flash shooting” (P. 61)
[BACKLIT LCD]
g; FUNCTION” (P. 97)
[IMAGE STABILIZER]
g“Image stabilizer” (P. 57)
MY MODE SETUP
You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode
setting to use in advance by following the steps under “Executing” below. To use My Mode,
set [; FUNCTION] to [MY MODE] and hold down the < button while shooting. g;
FUNCTION” (P. 97)
Registering
1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press i.
2) Select [SET] and press the i button.
The current settings are registered in the camera. For details on the functions that can
be registered to My Mode, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and
Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 138).
To cancel the registration, select [RESET].
Executing
1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button.
2) Select [YES] and press the i button.
The selected My Mode is set.
When shooting, press the shutter button while holding down the < button.
BUTTON TIMER
The direct button may remain selected even after it is released.
[OFF] Do not retain selection.
[3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC] The button remains selected during the number of seconds
indicated.
[HOLD] The button remains selected until you press it again.
Buttons that can be set with [BUTTON TIMER]
ISO, F, WB, AF, jY
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You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select
[ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as
the AEL/AFL button.
n FUNCTION
You can set the function of the arrow pad.
[OFF] To prevent malfunction, the functions assigned to the arrow pad will not be
activated when the button is pressed.
[ON] The functions assigned to the arrow pad will be activated.
[P]You can use the arrow pad to select the position of the AF target.
g“Selecting the AF target mode and position” (P. 53)
T RELEASE
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C
In this camera, the shutter does usually not work during AF. However, by applying this setting
you can work the shutter before AF is completed. If you want to release the shutter without
waiting until these operations have completed, use the setting below. You can set the release
priority individually in AF mode.
RLS PRIORITY S Sets release priority for S-AF mode (gP. 49).
RLS PRIORITY C Sets release priority for C-AF mode (gP. 50).
U DISP/8/PC
HDMI
Set this when the camera is connected to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.
HDMI OUT
Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.
[1080i] Play back in 1080i format.
[720p] Play back in 720p format.
[480p/576p] Play back in 480p/576p format (when [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL], play
back in 576p format).
xNotes
When set to [1080i], 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output. However, if this setting does
not match the input setting of the TV, the resolution is changed first to 720p and then to 480p.
For details on changing the input setting of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
HDMI CONTROL
When [ON] is selected, the camera can be operated by a TV remote control when it is
connected to the TV via an HDMI mini-cable.
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VIDEO OUT
You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images
in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the
video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back
properly on your TV.
TV video signal types in major countries and regions
Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV.
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When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by
pressing the shutter button.
SLEEP
After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera
enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. [SLEEP] lets you select sleep timer
from [1MIN], [3MIN], [5MIN], or [10MIN]. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode.
The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, q button,
etc.).
USB MODE
If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection
setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For
details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a
printer” (gP. 112) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 117).
[AUTO]
The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect
the cable to a computer or printer.
[STORAGE]
Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS
Master software via PC connection.
[MTP]
Set this to transfer images in Windows Vista/7 without using the OLYMPUS Master
software.
[PRINT]
Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can
print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.
g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 112)
NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea
PAL European countries, China
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LIVE VIEW BOOST
During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.
[OFF]
The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted
according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the
monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
[ON]The camera automatically adjusts the brightness level and displays the subject for
easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments is not
reflected on the monitor.
g FACE DETECT
When set to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces and automatically adjust the focus
there. g“Using the face detection function” (P. 55)
You can play back close-up images focusing on the subject’s face. g“Single-frame/Close-
up playback” (P. 77)
INFO SETTING
Select the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed during live view or
playback.
[q INFO] Sets whether to display or hide [IMAGE ONLY], [OVERALL], [u],
[HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW] during playback.g“Information display (P. 79)
[LV-INFO] Sets whether to display or hide [u], [ZOOM], [MULTI VIEW], [IMAGE
ONLY], [w], [x], or [y] during live view. g“Switching the information
display” (P. 23)
VOLUME
You can adjust the speaker volume from 0 to 5.
LEVEL GAUGE
Detect titling horizontally and in the forward and backward direction when [LEVEL GAUGE]
is set to [ON]. Use this as a guide in situations where you cannot determine whether the
camera is level, such as when you cannot see the horizon or skyline on the screen or when
the screen is dark while shooting night scenes.
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Monitor indication:
Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level
gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)
To calibrate the level gauge:
jg“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 108)
xNotes
If the camera is tilted forward or backward to a
large degree, the error of the horizontal titling
increases.
MOVIE RgP. 76
Set to [ON] to record sound when shooting movies.
EVF ADJUST
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the
electronic viewfinder. To do so, attach the electronic
viewfinder, and switch the display to the electronic
viewfinder.
The color temperature after adjustment is applied only in
the display during playback. Switch the j (color
temperature) and k (brightness) by hi, and adjust
within the range [+7] to [-7] by fg.
To adjust the camera body monitor, see “s (Monitor
brightness adjustment)” (gP. 90).
V EXP/e/ISO
EV STEP
You can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture
value, or exposure compensation value, from [1/3EV], [1/2EV], or [1EV].
METERING gP. 42
Select the metering method to suit the scene you are shooting.
AELMetering
You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure.
[AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING].
ISO gP. 46
Select either [AUTO] for automatically altering the ISO setting or select within the range [100]
to [6400].
TIPS
Displayed when the display range is
exceeded.
5+2
BACK SET
EVF ADJUST
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ISO STEP
You can select the EV step of the ISO sensitivity from [1/3EV] or [1EV].
ISO-AUTO SET
You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO].
[HIGH LIMIT]
This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit
can be set from 200 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.
[DEFAULT]
This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained.
The value can be set from 200 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.
ISO-AUTO
You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated.
[P/A/S]
The [AUTO] setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When
[AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 200 is set.
[ALL]
The [AUTO] setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically
selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in M mode.
BULB TIMER
You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.
ANTI-SHOCK z
You can select the interval between fully pressing the shutter button and releasing the shutter
to be anywhere from 1/8 to 30 seconds.
This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations. This feature is useful in situations such
as microscope photography and astrophotography.
xNotes
Anti-shock is added to the shooting functions individually (single-frame shooting, sequential
shooting and self-timer shooting). g“Sequential shooting” (P. 56)
BRACKETING
The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each
frame.
[AE BKT] gP. 45
[WB BKT] gP. 71
[FL BKT] gP. 64
[ISO BKT] gP. 47
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FLASH MODE gP. 62
Select the firing pattern, timing and other parameters for when the external flash unit is used.
Available flash modes vary according to the exposure mode.
wgP. 63
Adjust the flash firing strength with the range [+3] to [-3].
#X-SYNC.
You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set
from 1/60 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments.
#SLOW LIMIT
You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The
speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments.
w+F
When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity
control will be performed.
X K/COLOR/WB
NOISE REDUCT.
This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting
night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE
REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images.
When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.
When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.
While noise reduction is activated, it takes about twice the usual time to take a picture.
The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.
During processing the card access lamp blinks. You cannot take more pictures until the
card access lamp turns off.
When set to [OFF] When set to
[ON] or [AUTO]
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During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically.
This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
NOISE FILTER
You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is
recommended during high sensitivity shooting.
WB gP. 68
Select the white balance to suit the light source. Other than custom white balance [CWB],
adjust in the A direction (red - blue) and G direction (green - reddish purple) within the range
[+7] to [-7].
ALL >
You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.
[ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes.
[ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all
cleared at once.
If you select [ALL SET]
1) Use hi to select the color direction.
Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta
2) Use fg to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P. 69)
Releasing the AEL/AFL button takes a sample image. You can check the white balance
you have adjusted.
If you select [ALL RESET]
1) Use fg to select [YES].
COLOR SPACE
You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in
image file names indicates the current color space.
g“FILE NAME” (P. 107)
SHADING COMP.
In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens.
The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge
of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used.
xNotes
This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the
camera.
At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.
Pmdd0000.jpg
P : sRGB
_ : Adobe RGB
[sRGB] Standardized color space for Windows.
[Adobe RGB] Color space that can be set with Adobe
Photoshop.
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K SET
You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates
and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting
with [K].
g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 65)
PIXEL COUNT
You can set the pixel size for the image size [X] and [W].
[Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200].
[Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480].
Y RECORD/ERASE
QUICK ERASE
You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button.
[OFF] When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if
you want to erase the picture.
[ON] Pressing the D button erases the picture immediately.
RAW+JPEG ERASE
You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only
be used to erase one frame.
[JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files.
[RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files.
[RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types.
xNotes
This function is effective only if deleting one frame. For all-frame erase or erasing selected
frames, both RAW and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting.
D
SET
BACK SET
PIXEL COUNT
Y
Y
arge
SF F N SF
XWW
1 2 3 4
Register 4 different combinations
of image settings.
Set the compression rate.
Set the number
of pixels.
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FILE NAME
When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder.
File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below.
[AUTO]
Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous
card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one
saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following
the highest number on the previous card.
[RESET]
When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the file name starts
at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number
following the highest file number on the card.
EDIT FILENAME
You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize.
The portion of the filename that can be changed depends on the color space. g“COLOR
SPACE” (P. 105)
PRIORITY SET
You can customize the initial position of the cursor ([YES] or [NO]) on the Erasing images or
Formatting the card screen.
sRGB : Pmdd0000.jpg AdobeRGB : _mdd0000.jpg
You can change the character to OFF, A - Z or 0 - 9.
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dpi SETTING
You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the
card with the images.
[AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size.
[CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press i to display the setting screen.
Z K UTILITY
PIXEL MAPPING gP. 126
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to simultaneously adjust the image pickup
device and image processing functions.
EXPOSURE SHIFT
You can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to
your preference. This can be set in 1/6 EV increments ranging from -1.0 EV to +1.0 EV.
xNotes
The exposure compensation can be set from -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Setting [EXPOSURE
SHIFT] reduces the range of the direction in which the default value is adjusted.
You cannot check the exposure shift value during shooting. To make normal adjustments to
the exposure, perform exposure compensation. g“Exposure compensation” (P. 43)
f WARNING LEVEL
You can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to
change this.
g“LCD monitor (Shooting)” (P. 22)
xNotes
The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f
blinks, charge the battery.
LEVEL ADJUST
You can calibrate the level gauge.
[RESET] Resets to the factory default adjustment value.
[ADJUST] Sets the current camera position as the zero point.
xNotes
•Set [ADJUST] only when the camera is secured in a horizontal position. If the camera is not
in a stable position, you may not be able to calibrate the level gauge as desired.
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8Printing
Print reservation
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time
information) with the pictures stored on the card.
Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to
print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed
by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab
You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer
Pictures can be printed directly from a dedicated printer without using a PC. For more
details, refer to the printer’s manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.
xNotes
DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes
using the original device. Moreover, setting new DPOF reservations using this camera will
erase the previous reservations set by another device.
Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
Print reservation is not available for RAW data.
Print reservation is not available for movie images.
Print reservation (DPOF)
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Single-frame reservation
Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture.
1MENU[q][<]
Selection is also possible during playback by pressing
the i button.
2Select [<] and press the i button.
3Press
hi
to select the frame that you want to set
as print reservation, then press
fg
to set the
number of prints.
To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this
step.
4Press the i button when you have finished.
The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.
5Select the date and time format and press the i
button.
[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and
time.
[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
[TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.
6Select [SET] and press the i button.
ON
EDIT
RESET PROTECT
SETBACK
Operation guide
BACK SET
PRINT ORDER SETTING
BACK SET
x2
x2
100-0009
100-0009
15
15
NO
DATE
TIME
BACK SET
SET
CANCEL
BACK SET
PRINT ORDER SETTING
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All-frame reservation
Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1.
1MENU[q][<]
2Select [U] and press the i button.
3Select the date and time format and press the i button.
[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.
[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
[TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.
4Select [SET] and press the i button.
Resetting the print reservation data
You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.
1MENU[q][<]
Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures
2Select [<] or [U] and press the i button.
3Select [RESET] and press the i button.
Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture
2Select [<] and press the i button.
3Select [KEEP] and press the i button.
4Use hi to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then
press g to set the number of prints to 0.
5Press the i button when you have finished.
6Select the date and time format and press the i button.
This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
7Select [SET] and press the i button.
RESET
KEEP
PRINT ORDERED
PRINT ORDER SETTING
BACK SET
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By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can
print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge,
refer to the printer’s manual.
PictBridge
The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to
be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.
STANDARD
All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. By selecting
[< STANDARD] on the settings screens (gP. 114), you can print pictures according to
these settings. For details on your printer’s standard settings, refer to the printer’s manual or
contact the printer manufacturer.
xNotes
Use a fully charged battery for printing.
Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed.
You cannot print movie images.
The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable.
Connecting the camera to a printer
Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
1Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB
port with the USB cable.
For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s
manual.
Direct printing (PictBridge)
The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary with the type of printer.
For details, refer to the printer’s manual.
For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s manual.
Multi-connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
Look for this mark.
USB port
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2Turn on the camera.
The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
3Use fg to select [PRINT].
[ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and
printer are connected.
Go to “Making prints using different print
options” (gP. 113).
xNotes
If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes,
disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.
Easy printing
1Use hi to display the pictures you want to print on the camera.
Display the image you want to print on the camera and
connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable.
The screen on the right appears shortly.
2Press i.
The picture selection screen appears when printing is
completed. To print another picture, use hi to select
the image and press the i button.
To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the
picture selection screen is displayed.
Making prints using different print options
1Follow the operation guide to set a print option.
Selecting the print mode
Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print
modes are as shown below.
[PRINT] Prints selected pictures.
[ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the
card and makes one print for each
picture.
[MULTI PRINT] Prints multiple copies of one image in
separate frames on a single sheet.
[ALL INDEX] Prints an index of all the pictures
stored in the card.
[PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print
reservation you made. If there is no
picture with print reservation, this is not available. (gP. 110)
MTP
USB
SET
STORAGE
PRINT
EXIT
PC / CUSTOM PRINT
EASY PRINT START
PRINT
ALL PRINT
MULTI PRINT
ALL INDEX
PRINT ORDER
PRINT MODE SELECT
EXIT SET
Follow the operation guide
displayed here.
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Setting the print paper items
This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available,
you cannot change the setting.
[SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer
supports.
[BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed
on the entire page or inside a blank
frame.
[PICS/SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per
sheet. Displayed when you have
selected [MULTI PRINT].
Selecting pictures you want to print
Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame
reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away.
[PRINT] (f) Prints the currently displayed
picture. If there is a picture that
[SINGLE PRINT] reservation
has already been applied to,
only that reserved picture will
be printed.
[SINGLE PRINT] (t) Applies print reservation to the
currently displayed picture. If
you want to apply reservation to
other pictures after applying
[SINGLE PRINT], use hi to
select them.
[MORE] (u) Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed
picture, and whether or not to print it.
For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” (gP. 115) in the next
section.
PRINTPAPER
STANDARD STANDARD
SIZE BORDERLESS
BACK SET
PRINTPAPER
SIZE PICS/SHEET
STANDARD
16
BACK SET
SINGLEPRINT
SELECT MORE
PRINT
123-3456
123-3456
15
15
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Setting printing data
Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when
printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the
following screen appears.
[<×] Sets the number of prints.
[DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the
picture.
[FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the
picture.
[P]Trims the picture for printing. Set the
trimming size with the main dial and the
trimming position with the arrow pad.
2Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [PRINT], then
press the i button.
[PRINT] Transfers images you print to the printer.
[CANCEL] Resets the settings. All print reservation
data will be lost. If you want to keep the
print reservation data and make other
settings, press the MENU button. This
returns you to the previous setting.
To stop and cancel printing, press the i button.
[CONTINUE] Continues printing.
[CANCEL] Cancels printing. All print reservation data
will be lost.
DATE
FILE NAME
1
WITHOUT
WITHOUT
PRINT INFO
BACK SET
PRINT
PRINT
CANCEL
BACK SET
CONTINUE
CANCEL
SET
PRINT
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Using the OLYMPUS Master software
9Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer
images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.
What is OLYMPUS Master?
OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for
pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take
advantage of the following.
For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the
software, refer to “Help” in OLYMPUS Master software.
Flowchart
Things to prepare
OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
USB cable Computer that fulfills the operating
environment
(For the required operating environment,
refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation
guide.)
Installing OLYMPUS Master
(Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master)
Connecting the camera with your computer using the provided USB cable (gP. 117)
Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 118)
Saving pictures to your computer (gP. 118)
Disconnecting the camera from your computer (gP. 119)
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software
zTransferring images from the camera or
removable media to your computer
zViewing images
You can also enjoy slideshows and sound
playback.
zGrouping and organizing images
You can organize images into albums or
folders. Transferred images are automatically
organized by shooting date, allowing you to
quickly find the particular images you want.
zCorrecting images using filter and
correction functions
zEditing images
You can rotate, trim or change the image size.
zA variety of printing formats
You can easily make prints of your pictures.
zUpdating the camera firmware
zDeveloping RAW images
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Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.
1Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s
multi-connector.
The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s
manual.
2Turn on the camera.
The selection screen for the USB connection is
displayed.
3Press fg to select [STORAGE]. Press the i
button.
4The computer recognizes the camera as a new
device.
Windows
When you connect the camera to the computer for the
first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message
saying that the installation is completed appears.
The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk ”.
Macintosh
iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your
Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and
start OLYMPUS Master.
xNotes
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.
Connecting the camera to a computer
Look for this mark.
Smaller terminal
USB port
USB cable
Multi-connector
MTP
USB
SET
STORAGE
PRINT
EXIT
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Windows
1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.
Macintosh
1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS Master 2”
folder.
The browse window is displayed.
When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS
Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse
window. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To exit OLYMPUS Master
1Click “Exit” on any window.
OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Downloading and saving images
1Click “Transfer Images” on the browse
window, and then click “From Camera” .
The window for selecting the pictures you want to
transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in
the camera are displayed.
2Select “New Album” and enter an album name.
3Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.
A window indicating that the download is complete is
displayed.
4Click “Browse images now”.
The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software
Displaying camera images on a computer
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Using the OLYMPUS Master software
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
1Make sure that the card access lamp has
stopped blinking.
2Prepare to remove the USB cable.
Windows
1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject
Hardware” icon .
2) Click on the pop-up message.
3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware”
window.
Macintosh
1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the
“Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is
dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.
3Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
xNotes
For Windows users:
When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed. In such
case, make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are
no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close any such
applications and click “Unplug or Eject Hardware” again and then remove the cable.
Card access lamp
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1Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and
select the album that you want to view.
The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail
area.
2Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you
want to view.
OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window
and the picture is enlarged.
Click “Back” to return to the browse window.
Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer
by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done
even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with
the USB connection:
Windows : 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista/7
Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later
xNotes
If your computer is running Windows Vista, select [MTP] in Step 3 on page 117 to use
Windows Photo Gallery.
Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is
equipped with a USB port.
Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.
Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers
Viewing still images
Transferring images to your computer without using
OLYMPUS Master
Thumbnail
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Shooting tips and maintenance
10 Shooting tips and maintenance
The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded
The battery is not fully charged
Charge the battery with the charger.
The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold
Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on
the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera has turned off automatically
To save battery power, if there is no operation, the camera goes into sleep mode after a fixed
period of time and the camera stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch the
shutter button or any other button. g“SLEEP” (P. 100)
After a further fixed period of time has elapsed, the camera power turns off.
The flash is charging
On the LCD monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to stop,
then press the shutter button.
Unable to focus
When the AF confirmation mark on the LCD monitor is blinking, it indicates that the camera is
unable to focus using AF. Press the shutter button again.
Noise reduction is activated
When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The
camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which,
shooting is not allowed. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [OFF].
g“NOISE REDUCT.” (P. 104)
The date and time has not been set
The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase
The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using
the camera. g“Setting the date/time” (P. 7)
The battery has been removed from the camera
The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left
without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly if the
battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking
important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.
Shooting tips and information
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Subjects that are difficult to focus on
It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.
In any situation, focus on something with high contrast that is at the same distance as the
subject, determine the composition and shoot the picture. g“Composing and taking a
picture after locking the focus (focus lock)” (P. 50)
Image taken appears whitish
This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is
due to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition
where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light
source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source.
If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light.
g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 129)
Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken
This may be due to stuck pixel (s) on the image pickup device. Perform [PIXEL MAPPING]. If
the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g“Pixel mapping k Checking the
image processing functions” (P. 126)
Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode
Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Combination of [j] and [NOISE REDUCT.], etc.
Camera vibration when the power is turned off
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.
Set functions are restored to their factory default settings
When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than
P
,
A
,
S
,
M
or
n
functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
AF confirmation mark is
blinking.
These subjects are not
focused.
Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in
center of frame Object with no vertical
lines
AF confirmation mark
lights up but the subject
is not focused.
Subjects at different
distances Fast-moving subject
Subject not inside AF area
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Error codes
Monitor
indication Possible cause Corrective action
NO CARD
The card is not inserted, or it
cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card.
CARD ERROR
There is a problem with the card.
Insert the card again. If the problem
persists, format the card. If the card
cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
WRITE PROTECT
Writing to the card is prohibited. The card write-protect switch is set to the
[LOCK] side. Release the switch.
gP. 127
CARD FULL
The card is full. No more
pictures can be taken or no
more information such as print
reservation can be recorded.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures.
Before erasing, download important
images to a PC.
CARD FULL
There is no space in the card
and print reservation or new
images cannot be recorded.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures.
Before erasing, download important
images to a PC.
Card cannot be read. Card may
not have been formatted. Select [CLEAN CARD], press the i
button and turn off the camera. Remove
the card and wipe dry the metallic
surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Select [FORMAT][YES], and then
press the i button to format the card.
Formatting the card erases all data on
the card.
NO PICTURE
There are no pictures on the
card. The card contains no pictures.
Record pictures and play back.
PICTURE ERROR
The selected picture cannot be
displayed for playback due to a
problem with this picture. Or the
picture cannot be used for
playback on this camera.
Use image processing software to view
the picture on a PC.
If that cannot be done, the image file is
damaged.
THE IMAGE
CANNOT BE
EDITED
Pictures taken with another
camera cannot be edited on this
camera.
Use image processing software to edit the
picture.
CLEAN CARD
FORMAT
Clean the contact area of
the card with a dry cloth.
CARD SETUP
SET
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mThe internal temperature of the
camera has risen due to
continuous use, for example.
Turn off the camera and wait for the
internal temperature to cool.
Internal camera
temperature is too
high.
Please wait for
cooling before
camera use.
Wait a moment for the camera to turn off
automatically. Allow the internal
temperature of the camera to cool before
resuming operations.
BATTERY
EMPTY
The battery is drained. Charge the battery.
NO CONNECTION
The camera is not connected to
the computer or printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it
again correctly.
NO PAPER
There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.
NO INK
The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
JAMMED
The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.
SETTINGS
CHANGED
The printer’s paper cassette has
been removed or the printer has
been manipulated while making
settings on the camera.
Do not manipulate the printer while
making settings on the camera.
PRINT ERROR
There is a problem with the
printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the
printer and remedy any problems before
turning the power on again.
CANNOT PRINT
Pictures recorded on other
cameras may not be printed on
this camera.
Use a personal computer to print.
The lens is locked.
Please extend the
lens.
The lens of the retractable lens
stays retracted. Extend the lens.
Please check the
status of a lens.
An abnormality has occurred
between the camera and the
lens.
Turn off the camera, check the connection
with the lens, and turn the power on again.
Monitor
indication Possible cause Corrective action
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Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and
wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used
the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
LCD monitor:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens
cleaning paper.
Storage
When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the
camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the image
pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device surface with
ultrasonic vibrations.The dust reduction function operates when the camera is turned on. The
dust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mapping, which checks the
image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction is activated every
time the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held upright for the dust
reduction function to be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
g“Dust reduction function operation” (P. 6)
xNotes
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the
camera from corrosion.
Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before
taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works
properly.
Camera maintenance
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Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and
image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at
least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.
1MENU[c][Z][PIXEL MAPPING]
2Press i, then press the i button.
The [BUSY] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is
finished, the menu is restored.
xNotes
If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
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11 Information
Usable cards
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. The only cards usable with this camera
are SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards (sold separately) which conform to the SD
standard. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
SD card write protect switch
The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to the
“LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or
format. Return the switch to enable writing.
xNotes
The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting
the card or deleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to
prevent leakage of personal information.
Formatting the card
Cards formatted on a computer or other camera must be formatted with the camera before
they can be used.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted.
When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card.
1MENU[W][CARD SETUP]
2Use fg to select [FORMAT]. Press the i
button.
3Use fg to select [YES]. Press the i button.
Formatting is performed.
Card basics
LOCK
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
CARD SETUP
BACK SET
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zUse the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1).
Other batteries cannot be used.
zThe camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
zAs the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained
quickly.
Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode.
Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
When connected to a computer or printer.
zWhen using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning
being displayed.
zThe battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the
provided charger (BCS-1) before use.
zThe normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
(estimated).
zDo not use chargers other than the one designated.
xNotes
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of
the used battery following the instructions.“Battery Handling Precautions” (gP. 148)
zThe charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100V to
240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug
adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel
agent.
zDo not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.
Battery and charger
Using your charger abroad
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Select the lens that you want to shoot with.
Use a specified lens (Micro Four Thirds mount). To use the “Four Thirds System Lens”, an
adapter (sold separately) is required. An adapter to allow use of an OM system lens is also
available (sold separately).
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses
This is an interchangeable lens specifically for use with the “Micro Four Thirds system” which
is a smaller, thinner version of the “Four Thirds system”.
Micro Four Thirds system lenses and Micro Four Thirds system cameras have
the mark shown to the right .
Focal length and depth of field of Micro Four Thirds system lenses
When compared to 35-mm cameras, Micro Four Thirds system cameras achieve different
effects at the same focal length and aperture.
Focal length
At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a
focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact
telephoto lenses. For instance, a Micro Four Thirds system lens 14-42 mm is equivalent to a
28-84 mm lens for a 35-mm camera.
When the image angle of a Micro Four Thirds system lens is converted to that of a 35-mm
camera, the perspective is the same as that of a 35-mm camera.
Depth of Field
A Micro Four Thirds system camera can achieve a depth of field equivalent to two times
deeper than that of a 35-mm camera. A Micro Four Thirds system lens with f2.8 brightness,
for example, is equivalent to f5.6 when converted to the aperture of a 35-mm camera.
You can achieve the same amount of background blur as if you were using a 35-mm
camera.
xNotes
When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on
the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting
inside the camera.
Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to
malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens.
Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached.
Interchangeable lenses
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications
Names of parts
1Filter mount thread
2Zoom ring
3Focus ring
4Mount index
5Electrical contacts
6Front cap
7Rear cap
Lens and camera combinations
*1 [C-AF] and [C-AF+TR] of [AF MODE] cannot be used.
*2 Accurate metering not possible.
Lens Camera Attachment AF
Metering
Micro Four Thirds
system lens Micro Four Thirds
system camera
Yes Yes Yes
Four Thirds system
lens Attachment
possible with
mount adapter
Yes*1 Yes
OM System lenses No Yes*2
Micro Four Thirds
system lens Four Thirds System
Camera No No No
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Main Specifications
Storage Precautions
Clean the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower
brush or brush. Use commercially available lens cleaning paper to remove the dirt on the
lens. Do not use organic solvents.
Always cap the lens and store it when it is not used.
Do not store in an area with insect repellent.
xNotes on Shooting
Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used.
Items 14-42 mm 17 mm
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Focal length 14-42 mm 17 mm
Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f2.8
Image angle 75.4°-28.9° 64.9°
Lens configuration 8 groups, 9 lenses 4 groups, 6 lenses
Multilayer film coating
Iris control f3.5 - 22 f2.8 - 22
Shooting range 0.25 m - )0.2 m - )
Focus adjustment AF/MF switching
Weight (excluding hood
and cap) 150 g 71 g
Dimensions
(Max. diameter × overall
length) l62 × 43.5 mm l57 × 22 mm
Filter mount thread
diameter 40.5 mm 37 mm
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If you use the electronic viewfinder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen
in the finder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct
sunlight, where it is difficult to view the monitor or are using the camera at a low angle.
Also refer to the electronic viewfinder’s manual.
1Turn off the camera.
2Slide off the hot shoe cover.
Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.
3Remove the connector cover from the electronic
viewfinder.
4Align the electronic viewfinder with the hot shoe
on the camera body, and slide it in until it stops.
Insert the electronic viewfinder by pushing on its lower
part.
5Turn on the camera.
6Each press of the u button switches between
the monitor display and electronic viewfinder
display.
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature
of the electronic viewfinder. g“EVF ADJUST” (P. 102)
7Turn the diopter adjustment ring to a position where the image on the viewfinder
can be seen clearly.
8Adjust the viewfinder to your preferred angle (up to 90 degrees).
xNotes on looking after the viewfinder
You cannot use an external flash and the electronic viewfinder at the same time.
When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the electronic viewfinder. The camera may
separate from the electronic viewfinder and drop.
Do not leave the camera with the electronic viewfinder attached in a location subject to direct
sunlight.
Using the electronic viewfinder (sold separately)
Accessory port
u button
Diopter adjustment ring
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In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed
are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The
program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
*1 Can be changed using menu:1/60-1/180 g#X-SYNC.” (P. 104)
*2 Can be changed using menu:1/30-1/180 g#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 104)
Program line diagram (P mode)
When using the
(14- 42 mm F3.5 - 5.6)
zoom lens
(focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift
Flash synchronization and shutter speed
Shooting
mode Flash timing Upper limit of
synchronization
timing*1
Fixed timing
when flash fires*2
P1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization
timing, whichever is slower
1/180
1/60
A
SThe set shutter speed k
M
Shutter speed
Aperture value
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If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the
display will blink on the LCD monitor.
* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
Exposure warning display
Shooting
mode Warning display
example (blinking) Status Action
P
The subject is too dark. Increase the ISO sensitivity.
Use the flash.
The subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
Use a commercially available ND
filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).
A
The subject is
underexposured. Decrease the aperture value.
Increase the ISO sensitivity.
The subject is
overexposured. Increase the aperture value.
Decrease the ISO sensitivity or
use a commercially available ND
filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).
S
The subject is
underexposured. Set the shutter speed slower.
Increase the ISO sensitivity.
The subject is
overexposured. Set the shutter speed faster.
Decrease the ISO sensitivity or
use a commercially available ND
filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).
60" F2.8
60" F2.8
4000" F22
4000" F22
30" F5.6
30" F5.6
4000 F5.6
4000 F5.6
4000" F2.8
4000" F2.8
4000" F22
4000" F22
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*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than
for normal flash before emitting light. g“Super FP flash” (P. 62)
AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode
Shooting
Mode Super
control panel Flash
Mode
Flash
timing
Conditions for
firing the flash Shutter speed
limit
P
A
#
AUTO Auto flash
1st
curtain
Fires
automatically in
dark/backlit*1
conditions 1/30 sec. -
1/180 sec.
!
Auto flash
(red-eye
reduction)
#Fill-in flash Always
fires
$Flash off kkk
!
SLOW
Slow
synchronization
(red-eye
reduction) 1st
curtain Fires
automatically in
dark/backlit*1
conditions
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
#
SLOW
Slow
synchronization
(1st curtain)
#
SLOW2
Slow
synchronization
(2nd curtain)
2nd
curtain
S
M
#Fill-in flash
1st
curtain Always fires 60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
H
Fill-in flash
(red-eye
reduction)
$Flash off kkk
2nd CURTAIN Fill-in flash/Slow
synchronization
(2nd curtain)
2nd
curtain Always
fires 60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
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The higher the color temperature, the richer
the light in bluish tones and the poorer in
reddish; the lower the color temperature, the
richer the light in reddish tones and the
poorer in bluish. The spectral balance of
different white light sources is rated
numerically by color temperature - concept
of physics expressed using the Kelvin (K)
temperature scale. The color of sunlight and
other natural light sources and the color of a
light bulb and other artificial light sources
can be expressed in terms of color
temperature.
It follows, then, that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them unsuitable as
artificial light sources. There are gaps in the hues from the color temperatures of fluorescent
light. If these differences in hue are small, they can be calculated with color temperature and
this is called correlated color temperature.
This camera is preset with correlated color temperatures of 4,000k, 4,500K and 6,600k.
Strictly speaking, these are not color temperatures. Use these settings for shooting
conditions under fluorescent lights.
White balance color temperature
The color temperatures for each light source
indicated in the above scale are approximate.
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The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
xNotes
The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject, whether or not print
reservations have been made, and other factors. In certain instances, the number of
remaining pictures displayed will not change even when you take pictures or erase stored
images.
The actual file size varies according to the subject.
The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed is 9999.
For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus homepage.
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures
Record
mode Number of pixels
(PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size
(MB)
Number of
storable still
picture (with
1GB SD/SDHC
card)
RAW
4032 × 3024
Loss-less
compression ORF Approx. 14 54
YSF 1/2.7
JPEG
Approx. 8.4 101
YF 1/4 Approx. 5.9 145
YN1/8 Approx. 2.7 320
YB1/12 Approx. 1.8 477
XSF
3200 × 2400
1/2.7 Approx. 5.6 154
XF 1/4 Approx. 3.4 255
XN1/8 Approx. 1.7 504
XB1/12 Approx. 1.2 747
XSF
2560 × 1920
1/2.7 Approx. 3.2 269
XF 1/4 Approx. 2.2 395
XN1/8 Approx. 1.1 776
XB1/12 Approx. 0.8 1143
XSF
1600 × 1200
1/2.7 Approx. 1.3 673
XF 1/4 Approx. 0.9 993
XN1/8 Approx. 0.5 1893
XB1/12 Approx. 0.4 2753
WSF
1280 × 960
1/2.7 Approx. 0.9 1044
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.6 1514
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.3 2884
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.3 4038
WSF
1024 × 768
1/2.7 Approx. 0.6 1594
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.4 2243
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.3 4038
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.2 5507
WSF
640 × 480
1/2.7 Approx. 0.3 3563
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.2 5048
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.2 8654
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.1 10096
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9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered
* Includes anti-shock.
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom
Reset Setting
Function My Mode
registration
Custom
reset setting
registration
F99
Image stabilizer 99
jY*99
Flash mode 99
PICTURE MODE 99
GRADATION 99
K
STILL
PICTURE 99
MOVIE k9
IMAGE ASPECT 99
w99
AE BKT 99
WB BKT 99
FL BKT 99
ISO BKT 99
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
kk
8k9
Xkk
Wkk
skk
REC VIEW k9
c MENU DISPLAY kk
FIRMWARE kk
AF
MODE
STILL
PICTURE 99
MOVIE k9
AF AREA 99
FOCUS RING k9
DIAL FUNCTION k9
DIAL DIRECTION k9
AEL/AFL k9
AEL/AFL MEMO k9
; FUNCTION k9
MY MODE SETUP kk
BUTTON TIMER kk
Ak9
n FUNCTION k9
q FUNCTION k9
RLS PRIORITY S 99
RLS PRIORITY C 99
VIDEO OUT kk
Function My Mode
registration
Custom
reset setting
registration
SLEEP k9
USB MODE kk
LIVE VIEW BOOST 99
g FACE DETECT kk
INFO SETTING k9
EV STEP 99
METERING 99
AELMetering k9
ISO 99
ISO STEP 99
ISO-AUTO SET k9
ISO-AUTO k9
BULB TIMER k9
ANTI-SHOCK z99
#X-SYNC. 99
#SLOW LIMIT 99
w+Fk9
NOISE REDUCT. 99
NOISE FILTER 99
WB 99
>99
ALL >kk
COLOR SPACE 99
SHADING COMP. 99
K SET k9
PIXEL COUNT k9
QUICK ERASE k9
RAW+JPEG ERASE k9
FILE NAME kk
PRIORITY SET kk
dpi SETTING kk
EDIT FILENAME kk
PIXEL MAPPING kk
EXPOSURE SHIFT 99
MF ASSIST k9
LEVEL GAUGE k9
HDMI kk
MOVIE+STILL k9
MOVIE Rk9
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Shooting Menu
Menu directory
Tab Function Setting Ref.
page
CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT P. 89
P. 127
CUSTOM RESET
RESET
P. 92
RESET1 SET/RESET
RESET2 SET/RESET
PICTURE MODE hi-FINISH/iVIVID/jNATURAL*/ZMUTED/
cPORTRAIT/MMONOTONE/CCUSTOM P. 72
GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 73
K
STILL
PICTURE RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/YF+RAW/YN+RAW/
XN+RAW/WN+RAW P. 65
MOVIE HD*/SD P. 76
IMAGE ASPECT 4:3*/16:9/3:2/6:6 P. 59
MOVIE AE MODE P*/A/M/j/k/l/m/n/o/a/bP. 75
MOVIE+STILL OFF*/ON P. 76
jYo*/j/W/Y/DY/DW/Dj/DoP. 56-
P. 57
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF*/I.S. 1/I.S. 2/I.S. 3 P. 57
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
FRAME OFF*/2F
P. 47
AUTO GAIN OFF*/ON
OVERLAY OFF*/ON
* Factory default setting
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Playback Menu
Setup Menu
Custom Menu
Tab Function Setting Ref.
page
q
m
START
P. 80
BGM MELANCHOLY*/NOSTALGIC/
LOVE/JOY/COOL/OFF
SLIDE ALL*/STILL PICTURE/MOVIE
SLIDE INTERVAL 2 SEC - 10 SEC (3 SEC*)
MOVIE INTERVAL FULL/SHORT*
yOFF/ON*P. 81
EDIT
SEL. IMAGE
RAW DATA EDIT P. 85
JPEG
EDIT
SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/
P
/
ASPECT/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/
SATURATION/
Q
/e-PORTRAIT
P. 85
RNO/R START/YES P. 86
IMAGE
OVERLAY 2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE P. 87
<</UP. 109
RESET PROTECT YES/NO P. 88
* Factory default setting
Tab Function Setting Ref.
page
dXkP. 7
W*1P. 90
sj -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 (j ±0, k ±0*)P. 90
REC VIEW OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20 SEC (5 SEC*)P. 91
c MENU DISPLAY OFF*/ON P. 21
FIRMWARE kP. 91
* Factory default setting
*1Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
Tab Function Setting Ref.
page
cRAF/MF P. 93
AF MODE STILL
PICTURE S-AF*/C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+TR P. 49
MOVIE
AF AREA B*/MP. 52
P SET UP OFF/LOOP/SPIRAL* P. 94
RESET LENS OFF/ON*P. 94
BULB FOCUSING OFF/ON*P. 94
FOCUS RING b*/cP. 94
MF ASSIST OFF/ON* P. 94
* Factory default setting
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cSBUTTON/DIAL P. 95
DIAL FUNCTION
P%*/F/w
P. 95
AFNo.*/F/w
SSHUTTER*/F/w
MMain dial: SHUTTER*/FNo.
Sub dial: SHUTTER
/FNo.*
MENU Main dial: F/G*
Sub dial: F*/G
DIAL DIRECTION EXPOSURE DIAL1*/DIAL2 P. 95
MENU DIAL1*/DIAL2
AEL/AFL S-AF* mode1*/mode2/mode3
P. 96
C-AF
mode1/mode2
*
/mode3/mode4
MF mode1*/mode2/mode3
AEL/AFL MEMO OFF*/ON P. 96
; FUNCTION Fn FACE DETECT*/PREVIEW/V/P HOME/MF/
RAWK/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/BACKLIT LCD/OFF P. 97
q FUNCTION AF MODE*/METERING/FLASH MODE/BACKLIT LCD/
IMAGE STABILIZER P. 98
MY MODE SETUP MY MODE1/ MY MODE2 P. 98
BUTTON TIMER 3SEC/5SEC/8SEC*/HOLD/OFF P. 98
AOFF*/ON P. 99
n FUNCTION OFF/ON*/PP. 99
TRELEASE P. 99
RLS PRIORITY S OFF*/ON P. 99
RLS PRIORITY C OFF/ON* P. 99
UDISP/8/PC P. 99
HDMI HDMI OUT 1080i* / 720p / 480p/576p P. 99
HDMI CONTROL OFF*/ON
VIDEO OUT *1P. 100
8OFF/ON* P. 100
SLEEP OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 100
USB MODE AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/PRINT P. 100
LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF*/ON P. 101
g FACE DETECT OFF*/ON P. 55
P. 101
INFO SETTING
q INFO IMAGE ONLY/OVERALL/u/
HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW P. 101
LV-INFO u/ZOOM/MULTI VIEW/
IMAGE ONLY/w/x/y
VOLUME 0-5 (3*) P. 101
LEVEL GAUGE OFF*/ON P. 101
MOVIE ROFF/ON*P. 76
P. 102
EVF ADJUST j-7 - +7 k-7 -+7 (j±0, k±0*) P. 102
* Factory default setting
*1Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
Tab Function Setting Ref.
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cVEXP/e/ISO P. 102
EV STEP 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV P. 102
METERING
e*
P. 42
J
5
5HI
5SH
AELMetering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH P. 102
ISO AUTO*/100 - 6400 P. 46
ISO STEP 1/3EV*/1EV P. 103
ISO-AUTO SET HIGH LIMIT 200 - 6400 (1600*) P. 103
DEFAULT 200 - 6400 (200*)
ISO-AUTO P/A/S*/ALL P. 103
BULB TIMER 1MIN - 30MIN (8 MIN*) P. 103
ANTI-SHOCK zOFF*/1/8 SEC - 30 SEC P. 103
BRACKETING
AE BKT OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
3F 1.0EV P. 45
WB BKT A-B OFF*/3F 2STEP/3F 4STEP/3F
6STEP P. 71
G-M
FL BKT
OFF
*
/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
3F 1.0EV
P. 64
ISO BKT
OFF
*
/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
3F 1.0EV
P. 47
W# CUSTOM P. 104
FLASH MODE AUTO*/!/H/#/$/!SLOW/#SLOW/#SLOW 2/
#2nd CURTAIN P. 62
w-3.0 - 0.0* - +3.0 P. 63
#X-SYNC. 1/60 - 1/180 (1/180*)P. 104
#SLOW LIMIT 1/30 - 1/180 (1/60*)P. 104
w+FOFF*/ON P. 104
Tab Function Setting Ref.
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cXK/COLOR/WB P. 104
NOISE REDUCT. OFF/ON/AUTO*P. 104
NOISE FILTER OFF/LOW/STANDARD*/HIGH P. 105
WB
AUTO* A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
P. 68
5 5,300K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
2 7,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
3 6,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
1 3,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
w 4,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
x 4,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
y 6,600K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
n 5,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
VA -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
CWB 2,000K - 14,000K
ALL >ALL SET A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7 P. 105
ALL RESET YES/NO
COLOR SPACE sRGB*/AdobeRGB P. 105
SHADING COMP. OFF*/ON P. 105
K SET P - QY/X/W/SF/F/N/B P. 106
PIXEL COUNT Xiddle 3200 × 2400/2560 × 1920*/1600 × 1200 P. 106
Wmall 1280 × 960*/1024 × 768/640 × 480
YRECORD/ERASE P. 106
QUICK ERASE OFF*/ON P. 106
RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG*P. 106
FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 107
EDIT FILENAME Adobe RGB OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 P. 107
sRGB
PRIORITY SET NO*/YES P. 107
dpi SETTING AUTO*/CUSTOM P. 108
ZK UTILITY P. 108
PIXEL MAPPING kP. 126
EXPOSURE SHIFT
e
-1 - 0* - +1 P. 108
J
5
f WARNING LEVEL -2 - 0* - +2 P. 108
LEVEL ADJUST RESET/ADJUST P. 108
* Factory default setting
Tab Function Setting Ref.
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Product type
Product type : Digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Lens : M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens
Lens mount : Micro Four Thirds mount
Equivalent focal length on
a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens
Image pickup device
Product type : 4/3" Live MOS sensor
No. of total pixels : Approx. 13,060,000 pixels
No. of effective pixels : Approx. 12,300,000 pixels
Screen size : 17.3 mm (H) ×13.0 mm (V) (0.7" × 0.5")
Aspect ratio : 1.33 (4:3)
Live view : Uses Live MOS sensor
: Field of view of 100%
LCD monitor
Product type : 3.0" TFT color LCD
Total no. of pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots
Shutter
Product type : Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter : 1/4000 - 60 sec., Bulb shooting
Auto focus
Product type : Imager contrast detection system
Focusing points : 11 points
Selection of focusing point : Auto, Optional
Exposure control
Metering system : TTL metering system (imager metering)
(1) Digital ESP metering
(2) Center weighted averaging metering
(3) Spot metering
Metered range : EV0 - 18 (Digital ESP metering/Center weighted metering/
Spot metering)
Shooting modes : (1) A: iAuto
(2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
(3) A: Aperture priority AE
(4) S: Shutter priority AE
(5) M: Manual
(6) ART :Art filter
(7) SCN :Scene
(8) n:Movie
ISO sensitivity : 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV step)
Exposure compensation : ±3EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)
White balance
Product type : Image pickup device
Mode setting : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB,
One-touch WB
Specifications
Camera specifications
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Recording
Memory : SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Recording system : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera
File system (DCF)), RAW Data
Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching
III, PictBridge
Sound with still pictures : Wave format
Movie : AVI Motion JPEG
Audio : PCM 44.1 kHz (stereo)
Playback
Display format : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image
rotation, Calendar display
Drive
Drive mode : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Sequential shooting : 3 frames/sec.
Self-timer : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.
External flash
Synchronization : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less
Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL
Flash attachment : Hot shoe
External connector
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector), HDMI mini connector (Type C), Accessory port
Power supply
Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions : 120.5 mm (W) × 70.0 mm (H) × 35.0 mm (D) (4.7" × 2.8" × 1.3")
(excluding protrusions)
Weight : Approx. 335 g (0.7 Ib.) (without battery)
Approx. 385 g (including battery and card)
Operating environment
Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity : 30 - 90% (operation)/10 - 90% (storage)
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
MODEL NO. : PS-BLS1
Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery
Nominal voltage : DC 7.2V
Nominal capacity : 1150mAh
No. of charge and
discharge times : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)j
Ambient temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging)
-10 °C - 60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F) (operation)
-20 °C - 35 °C (-4 °F - 95 °F) (storage)
Dimensions : Approx. 35.5 mm (W) × 55 mm (D) × 12.8 mm (H) (1.4" × 2.2" × 0.5")
Weight : Approx. 46 g (0.1Ib.)
BCS-1 Lithium ion charger
MODEL NO. : PS-BCS1
Rated input : AC 100V - 240V (50/60Hz)
Rated output : DC 8.35V, 400mA
Charging time : Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (room temperature if using BLS-1)
Ambient temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Dimensions : Approx. 62 mm (W) × 83 mm (D) × 38 mm (H) (2.4" × 3.3" × 1.5")
Weight : Approx. 72 g (0.2Ib.) (without AC cable)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON
THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
Battery/charger specifications
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Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all
manuals and documentation for future reference.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth
for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean
this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories
recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the
weatherproofing sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand,
or bracket.
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove,
or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the
product.
DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this
symbol, serious injury or death may result.
WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this
symbol, injury or death may result.
CAUTION If the product is used without observing the information given under this
symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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WARNING
(Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
(Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the
subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
(Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following
dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
(Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
(Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
(Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
CAUTION
(Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
(Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
(Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire.
Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
(Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention
to the following:
When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-
temperature burn may be caused.
In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower
than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold
temperatures.
(Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects - and cause
serious damage.
DANGER
The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger.
Do not use any other chargers.
Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal
objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a
hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the
use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.
If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek
medical attention immediately.
Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek
medical attention immediately.
WARNING
Keep batteries dry at all times.
To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
Product Handling Precautions
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not
use them.
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during
operation, stop using the camera.
If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean,
running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
CAUTION
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other
abnormality.
The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately
after using the camera.
Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe
and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.
If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a
dry cloth before use.
Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare
battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures may be restored after it is
warmed at room temperature.
The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery.
Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries.
A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling.
Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure
to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places
listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight,
beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
In sandy or dusty environments.
Near flammable items or explosives.
In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read
their manuals as well.
In places prone to strong vibrations.
Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera.
Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color
failure, ghosting on the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fires.
Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses. Remember to attach the body cap
when removing the lens.
Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to
prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it
on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally.
Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.
Do not directly touch or wipe the image pickup device of the camera.
Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode
failure or damage to the monitor.
A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.
When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged. This is not a
malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may
change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place
it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in
normal temperatures.
The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are
viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Caution for Usage Environment
LCD Monitor
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Do not immerse in water or splash with water.
Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.
Do not hold at the moving part of the lens.
Do not touch the lens surface directly.
Do not touch the contact points directly.
Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes.
The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature
range.
Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this
unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using
this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content
of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages
(including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business
information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment. Some
countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws.
Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe
upon the rights of copyright owners.
All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use
of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written
materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without
obligation or advance notice.
Radio and Television Interference
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB
cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate it.
Lens
Legal and Other Notices
Disclaimer of Warranty
Warning
Copyright Notice
FCC Notice
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We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery
charger with this camera.
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to
leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or
damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus
accessories.
Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger
For customers in North and South America
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in
Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this
product.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate
collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the
waste batteries.
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-P2
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,
PA 18034-0610, USA
Telephone Number : 484-896-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
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Provisions of warranty
1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written
Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the applicable national warranty period
and has been purchased from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus
Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired,
or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the
product before the end of the applicable national warranty period to the dealer where the product was
purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa
GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World
Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that
not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
2. The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own
risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.
Provisions of Guarantee
1. "OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914,
Japan grants a one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must be presented at an
Olympus authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of this
Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented
at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect
the customer’s legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation governing the sale of
consumer goods mentioned above.
2. This Guarantee does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even
for defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to above.
(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in
the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
(b) Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than
Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station.
(c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
(d) Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural
disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under
conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful
drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc.
(f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
(g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product casing.
(h) When the Guarantee Certificate is not returned with the product.
(i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Guarantee Certificate regarding the year, month
and date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number.
(j) When proof of purchase is not presented with this Guarantee Certificate.
3. This Guarantee applies to the product only; the Guarantee does not apply to any other accessory
equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
4. Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any
liability under the Guarantee for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered
by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses,
films, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair
or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.
1. This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an
authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your
name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all
completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase
and product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-
charge service if neither Guarantee Certificate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the
information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.
2. Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.
Please refer to the list on the web site: http:// www.olympus.com for the authorized international Olympus
service network.
Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance
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IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
SDHC logo is a trademark.
Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective
owners.
The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File
System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Trademarks
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A .......................................................... 99
w+F ......................................................... 104
8 (Beep sound) .........................................100
W (Language selection) ..........................90
P HOME .................................................... 97
P SET UP ..................................................94
K SET .......................................................106
f WARNING LEVEL ............................... 108
; FUNCTION .............................................97
7 FUNCTION ............................................... 98
n FUNCTION ............................................ 99
# SLOW LIMIT ........................................... 104
# X-SYNC. ................................................. 104
c Custom Menu ................................... 93, 140
c MENU DISPLAY ......................................21
q Playback Menu ......................................140
d Setup Menu ........................................ 90, 140
W Shooting Menu 1 ..................................... 139
X Shooting Menu 2 .....................................139
R AF/MF ....................................................... 93
S BUTTON/DIAL .......................................... 95
T RELEASE ................................................. 99
U DISP/8/PC ............................................. 99
V EXP/e/ISO .......................................... 102
W # CUSTOM ........................................... 104
X K/COLOR/WB ..................................... 104
Y RECORD/ERASE ................................... 106
Z K UTILITY ............................................108
A
Adding sound to still pictures R ..................... 86
Adobe RGB ................................................. 105
AE BKT .........................................................45
AE bracketing ................................................ 45
AE lock .......................................................... 44
AEL/AFL ........................................................ 96
AEL/AFL MEMO ............................................96
AELMetering ............................................... 102
AF AREA ....................................................... 52
AF MODE ................................................ 49, 98
AF target mode .............................................53
AF target P ................................................ 52
AF TRACKING (C-AF+TR) ...........................51
ALL > ..................................................... 105
ALL ERASE ...................................................89
All target AF mode B ................................. 52
ANTI-SHOCK z ..................................56, 103
Aperture priority shooting A .......................... 38
Aperture value ................................... 12, 37, 38
Art filter mode ART ....................................... 11
ASPECT ........................................................ 85
Auto flash ...................................................... 62
Auto focus ................................................... 122
Auto white balance ........................................68
B
B (Basic) ........................................................65
B&W FILTER .................................................72
BACKLIT LCD ...............................................97
Battery .....................................................3, 128
BEACH & SNOW g ....................................11
BGM ..............................................................80
BLACK & WHITE ...........................................85
BRACKETING .....................45, 47, 64, 71, 103
BULB FOCUSING .........................................94
Bulb shooting .................................................41
BULB TIMER ...............................................103
BUTTON TIMER ............................................98
C
C-AF (continuous AF) ....................................50
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING) ............................51
Calendar display ............................................78
CANDLE & ...................................................11
Card .............................................................127
CARD SETUP .......................................89, 127
Center weighted averaging metering H .......42
CHILDREN G ...............................................11
Close-up playback U ....................................77
COLOR SPACE ...........................................105
Color temperature ........................................136
Compression rate ..........................................65
Continuous AF (C-AF) ...................................50
CONTRAST ...................................................72
CROSS PROCESSb ..................................11
CUSTOM RESET ..........................................92
Custom white balance CWB ..........................68
D
Date/time setting X .......................................7
DIAL DIRECTION ..........................................95
DIAL FUNCTION ...........................................95
Digital ESP metering G ................................42
DIORAMAa .................................................11
Direct print ...................................................112
DIS MODE q ...............................................11
DOCUMENTS @ ..........................................11
dpi SETTING ...............................................108
DPOF ...........................................................109
Dust reduction .........................................6, 125
E
Easy printing ................................................113
Easy shooting modes ....................................10
EDIT FILENAME .........................................107
EFECT ...........................................................72
e-PORTRAIT e .....................................11, 85
EV STEP .....................................................102
EVF ADJUST ...............................................102
Index
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Exposure compensation F ...........................43
EXPOSURE SHIFT .....................................108
F
F (Fine) ..........................................................65
FACE DETECT g ................................55, 101
FILE NAME .................................................107
Fill-in flash # .................................................63
FIREWORKS ( ...........................................11
FIRMWARE ...................................................91
FL BKT ..........................................................64
Flash bracketing ............................................64
Flash intensity control w .............................63
FLASH MODE # ..........................................62
Flash off $ ...................................................63
Fn FACE DETECT ........................................55
FOCUS RING ................................................94
FORMAT .....................................................127
Four Thirds system lenses ..........................129
G
GRADATION .................................................73
GRAINY FILM n ..........................................11
H
HD .................................................................76
HDMI .......................................................84, 99
HDMI CONTROL .....................................84, 99
HDMI OUT .....................................................99
HIGH KEY H ..........................................11, 73
Histogram ................................................23, 79
Home position p .........................................53
I
i- ENHANCEh ..............................................72
iAUTO shooting A ..................................10
IMAGE ASPECT ...........................................59
IMAGE OVERLAY ...................................47, 87
IMAGE STABILIZER o ................................57
Index display G ...........................................78
INFO SETTING ...........................................101
Information display ..................................23, 79
o (Image stabilizer) .....................................57
ISO ................................................................46
ISO BKT ........................................................47
ISO bracketing ...............................................47
ISO STEP ....................................................103
ISO-AUTO ...................................................103
ISO-AUTO SET ...........................................103
J
JPEG EDIT ....................................................85
L
Y (Large) ......................................................65
LANDSCAPE L ...........................................11
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT K .......................11
Lens .........................................................5, 129
LEVEL ADJUST ..........................................108
LEVEL GAUGE ...........................................101
LIGHT TONE m .......................................... 11
Lithium ion battery .................................. 3, 128
Lithium ion charger ................................. 3, 128
Live control ................................................... 16
LIVE VIEW BOOST .................................... 101
LOW KEY I .......................................... 11, 73
M
X (Middle) ..................................................... 65
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens .... 129
MACRO J ................................................... 11
Manual focus (MF) ........................................ 50
Manual shooting M ....................................... 40
METERING ............................................. 42, 98
MF ................................................................. 97
MF (manual focus) ........................................ 50
MF ASSIST ................................................... 94
Micro Four Thirds system lenses ................ 129
Monitor brightness adjustment s ............... 90
MONOTONE ................................................. 72
MOVIE R .............................................. 76, 102
MOVIE AE MODE ......................................... 75
MOVIE PLAY ................................................ 82
Movie shooting n ........................................ 74
MOVIE+STILL ............................................... 76
MTP .................................................... 100, 120
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE a ......................... 47
MUTED Z .................................................... 72
MY MODE ..................................................... 97
MY MODE SETUP ........................................ 98
N
N (Normal) .................................................... 65
NATURAL j ................................................ 72
NATURE MACRO r .................................. 11
NIGHT SCENE P ....................................... 11
NIGHT+PORTRAIT U ................................ 11
NOISE FILTER ........................................... 105
NOISE REDUCT. ........................................ 104
NTSC .......................................................... 100
Number of pixels ........................................... 65
O
OLYMPUS Master ...................................... 116
One-touch white balance V ................. 70, 97
P
PAL ............................................................. 100
PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ............................ 11
PANORAMA s ..................................... 11, 60
PICT. TONE .................................................. 73
PictBridge ................................................... 112
PICTURE MODE .......................................... 72
PIN HOLE o ............................................... 11
Pixel count ............................................ 65, 106
PIXEL MAPPING ........................................ 126
POP ART j ................................................ 11
PORTRAIT c .............................................. 72
PORTRAIT I .............................................. 11
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Preset white balance ..................................... 68
PREVIEW ................................................ 41, 97
PRINT ................................................. 100, 113
Print reservation .......................................... 109
PRIORITY SET ........................................... 107
Program shift % ........................................... 37
Program shooting P ...................................... 37
Protecting 0 ............................................... 87
Q
QUICK ERASE ............................................106
R
RAW .............................................................. 66
RAW DATA EDIT .......................................... 85
RAW K ....................................................... 97
RAW+JPEG ERASE ...................................106
REC VIEW ....................................................91
Record mode K ............................ 65, 76, 137
REDEYE FIX ................................................. 85
Red-eye reduction flash ! ......................... 62
RESET LENS ................................................ 94
RESET PROTECT ........................................ 88
Resizing Q .................................................. 85
RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................99
RLS PRIORITY S .......................................... 99
Rotating images y ....................................... 81
S
W (Small) .......................................................65
S-AF (single AF) ............................................49
S-AF+MF ....................................................... 51
SATURATION ......................................... 72, 85
Scene mode SCN ......................................... 11
SD ................................................................. 76
SD/SDHC card ........................................ 4, 127
Self-timer Y .................................................. 57
SEPIA ............................................................ 85
Sequential shooting j ................................ 56
SF (Super Fine) .............................................65
SHADING COMP. ....................................... 105
SHADOW ADJ .............................................. 85
SHARPNESS ................................................ 72
Shutter priority shooting S ............................ 39
Shutter speed .................................... 12, 37, 39
Single AF (S-AF) ........................................... 49
Single target AF mode M ........................... 52
Single-frame erase D ................................... 89
Single-frame playback ...................................77
Single-frame protect ...................................... 87
Single-frame shooting o ............................. 56
SLEEP ......................................................... 100
SLIDE ............................................................ 80
Slideshow m ............................................... 80
Slow synchronization # SLOW .................... 62
Slow synchronization # SLOW2/
2nd CURTAIN ....................................62
SOFT FOCUS k .........................................11
SPORT J .....................................................11
Spot metering - highlight control IHI ..........42
Spot metering - shadow control ISH ..........42
Spot metering I ..........................................42
sRGB ...........................................................105
STORAGE ...................................................100
Strap ................................................................2
SUNSET * ...................................................11
Super control panel .......................................18
Super FP flash ...............................................62
T
TEST PICTURE .............................................97
Trimming P ..........................................85, 115
U
USB MODE .................................................100
V
VIVID i ........................................................72
VOLUME .....................................................101
W
WB .................................................................69
WB BKT .........................................................71
WB compensation .........................................69
White balance bracketing ..............................71
White balance WB ........................................68
Z
Zoom display .................................................54
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VN331701
zThank 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.
zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
zThe screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
zThe 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.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P.2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 26
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