Olympus E-5 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VR143802 z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Be fore you start to use your new camera, please read these instructi ons carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place fo r future reference. z We recommend that you take test shots to ge t accusto[...]

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    2 EN Camera Hot shoe g P. 78, 82 LIGHT button g P. 13 Self-timer/Remote con trol lamp/ Remote control receiver g P. 60 Mirror Lens release butto n g P. 11 Lens attachment ma rk g P. 11 Mount ( Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body. ) Lens lock pin Sub dial ( k ) g P. 19 # [...]

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    3 EN Names of parts and function s Basic guide LCD monitor g P. 7, 8, 3 6 Viewfinder g P. 4 MENU button g P. 22 u (Live view) b utton g P. 35 AEL/AFL button g P. 48, 105 0 (Protect) button g P. 97 Arrow pad ( acbd ) g P. 22 i button g P. 22 Card cover g P. 12 CF card slot g P. 12 Eject button g P. 12 SD card slot g P. 12 q (Playback) button g P. 18[...]

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    4 EN Viewfinder AF target g P. 56 Super FP fla sh g P. 79 Metering m ode g P. 46 Aperture va lue g P. 41-45 Shooting mode g P. 41-45 Number of storab le sequent ial pict ures g P. 59 Image stabilizer g P. 62 ISO sensitivity g P. 50 Battery check g P. 13 Flash g P. 73 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed ) AF confirma tion ma[...]

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    5 EN Names of parts and function s Basic guide Control panel Multiple exposure g P. 51 White balance g P. 66, 68 Shooting mo de g P. 41-45 ISO sen sitiv ity g P. 50 Auto bracket g P. 49, 51, 69, 77 Record mode g P. 64 Exposure level indicator g P. 44 Exposure c ompensatio n indicator g P. 47 Horizontal level indicator g P. 110 Metering mode g P. 46[...]

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    6 EN Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to disp lay the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g “Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21) 250 F5.6 +2.0 2010. 09.01 FP BKT AF mall Super Fine O[...]

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    7 EN Names of parts and function s Basic guide LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD mo nitor to view the sub ject while shooting. P ress the u button to use live view . g “Using live view” (P. 35) 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 ISO ISO 400 400 S F F 2 IS 4 : 3 4 : 3 P AEL BK T HP FP CF RC +2.0 +2.0 1023 1023 1023 0 0 0 S-AF S-AF j j 45:[...]

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    8 EN LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO but ton. g “Information di splay” (P. 89) [ 40 32 x3024 ,1 /8 ] [ 4032x3024,1/8 ] x 10 x 10 201 0. 09.01 2010.09.01 21: 56 21:56 100-0015 100-0015 15 15 L N N ± 1.0 ± 1.0 x 10 x 10 100-0015 F5 .6 F5.6 100 100 ± 0.0 ± 0.0 ISO ISO 250 250 15 NA TUR AL NA TURAL L N N[...]

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    9 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the de aler from whom you purch ased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap BLM-5 Lith ium ion battery BCM-5 Lithi um ion charger USB cable AV cable (Mona ural) • OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM • Instr[...]

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    10 EN Preparing the battery 3 2 1 BLM-5 Lithium io n battery AC wall outlet BCM-5 Lith ium ion charger AC cable Battery lock It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. 1 Charging the battery 3 Close the battery compart ment cover and slide the batt ery compartment lock in th e direction[...]

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    11 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 2 1 Body cap 1 2 4 3 3 Lens cap Alignment ma rk (Red) 2 1 Lens release button 1 Remove the body ca p from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Attach a lens to th e camera • Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. • Do not press the lens release button. 3 Remove[...]

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    12 EN Loading the card 3 Compact Flash Open the card cover ( 1 , 2 ). Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as “ card ” in these instructions) until it locks in place ( 3 ) . Open the card cover ( 1 , 2 ). Insert the CF card (refer red to as “ card ” in these instructi ons) into the slot as far as it can go ( 3 ). Card cover CF card slo[...]

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    13 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Power on OFF ON Control panel Dust reduction function operation The dust reductio n function is aut omatically acti vated when the ca mera is turned o n. Ultrasonic vibrations are u sed to remo ve dust and dirt from the imag e pickup device’ s filter surface . Adjust the viewfin der’s diopter in accor[...]

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    14 EN Setting the date/time X ’ -- . -- . -- -- : -- ON 5 SEC c MENU DISPLA Y FIRMW ARE REC VIEW s SET BACK ENG. D a t e an d ti me i n f orma ti on i s recor d e d on th e car d t oge th er w ith 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 S[...]

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    15 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Shooting Shutter butt on 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 spee d 1 Place the AF target on t he subject while viewing through the viewfinder 2 Adjust the[...]

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    16 EN 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 ISO-A ISO-A 200 200 L N N 38 38 38 P u button Horizontal grip Vertical grip Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the su bject’s composition, or shoot while viewi[...]

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    17 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide u button Recording a movie During live view shooting, you can record a movie. 1 Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Adjust the focus • Press the shutter button halfway. Shutter button n button 3 Press the n button to beg in recording ?[...]

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    18 EN Playback/Erasing Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame q button Each time you turn th e main dial to wards U , the image is incrementally enlarge d from 2× to 14×. Arrow pad Main dial ERASE YES NO BACK SET D button Playing back images Pressing the q button displa ys the last picture taken. Close-up playback Erasing images Play[...]

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    19 EN Basic operations Basic guide Basic operations There are three basic ways to operate this ca mera. Using t he dire ct but tons to operat e the camera g P. 20 You can make the function sett ings with the main dial or sub dia l and the direct buttons assigned t o a function. Setting inf ormation is displayed in the viewfinder and on the cont rol[...]

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    20 EN There are two ways to use the direct butto ns. 1 While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or su b dial • Release the button to set the function. After pressing one or two buttons at the same time, turn the main dial or sub dial • The function remains selected for approximately 8 seconds. You can turn the dial and set the fun[...]

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    21 EN Basic operations Basic guide Setting while looking at the super co ntrol panel 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control pan el • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • During live view, the live control is displayed. g “Using the live control to operate the camera” (P. 37) g “ K CONTROL SETTIN[...]

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    22 EN Setting on the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen 2 Use ac to select a tab, then p ress d For deta ils on th e functi ons that can be set wi th the menu, refer t o “Menu dir ectory ” ( g P. 146). Press the i button to confirm the setting The current setti ng is [...]

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    23 EN Table of Contents Names of parts and function s .............................. ............... ................. .................. ........ 2 Camera................. ................. .................. .............. .................. .............. ........ 2 Viewfinder............. .............. ................. .................. ....[...]

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    24 EN Program shoot ing ........................ ................. ............... ................. .................. ............. 41 Aperture p riority shootin g ............ ................. .................. .............. .................. ............. 42 Shutter pri ority shooti ng............... .............. .................. ......[...]

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    25 EN WB bracketin g ........... .................. .............. .................. ................. .............. ................. 69 Picture mode ........................ ................. .............. .................. .................. .............. ...... 70 Noise reducti on ........................ .................. .............. [...]

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    26 EN REC VIEW .................. ................. .................. .............. .................. ............. 99 c MENU DISPLAY ................ .............. .................. .............. .................. ...... 99 FIRMWARE.................... .................. .............. .................. ................. ........ 100 RESET[...]

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    27 EN 4 h TIMER (Auto power off)................. ............... ................. .............. ........ 1 11 PICTURE MODE SETTINGS ................................ .............. .................. .... 111 V EXP/ e /ISO ................... ................. .............. .................. .................. .............. .... 111 EV STEP ..[...]

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    28 EN Print reserva tion (DPOF) .................... ................. ............... ................. .................. .... 121 Print reserva tion .......... ................. ............... ................. .............. ............... 121 Single-frame reservation ............................. .............. ................. ............[...]

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    29 EN Record mode and file si ze/number o f storable stil l pictures .................... ................. . 144 Functions tha t can be registe red with MYSET set ting ...................... ................. ........ 145 Menu directo ry ......................... .............. .................. .................. .............. .................[...]

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    30 EN Quick reference Shooting Correct focus cannot be obtained Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 56 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. 138 The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the subject with auto focus. Use MF[...]

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    31 EN Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 50 Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62 Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations Set the flash setting to [AUTO] . P. 73 Taking pictures without whites appearing too white or blacks appearing too dark Take a p[...]

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    32 EN 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. 46, P. 48 Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to use AE br[...]

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    33 EN 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. 99 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 [...]

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    34 EN Indications used in this manual  The operation button ico ns on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operatio n buttons in this manual. See “N ames of parts and functions” ( g P. 2).  In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera.  In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camer[...]

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    35 EN 1 Using li ve view 1 Using live v iew It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a view finder. You can view the expo sure or white balance effect and the su bject’s composition while you take the pictu re. Close the eyepie ce shutter so the light entering t hrough the viewfind er does not aff ect the exposure while shooting with live view. 1[...]

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    36 EN 1 Using li ve view 1 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. • When using a lens other than a high-speed Imager AF compatible lens, the n focus confirmation may not light up. It may be difficult to autofocus. 2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a pictur[...]

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    37 EN 1 Using li ve view The following screen which si multaneously displays shoot ing setting functions and associated options is called t he live contro l. You can display and use it by pressing i bu tton during live view. You can set the art filter, t he white balance and other effects while checki ng live view. When the super cont rol panel is [...]

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    38 EN 1 Using li ve view By setting [ g FACE DETECT] to [ON] , the camera will detect people’s fa ces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Set the AF target to B and the metering mode to e . Assign [Fn FACE DETECT] to the Fn button to easil y set to the best settings for ta king pictures of people. • In order to use the[...]

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    39 EN 1 Using li ve view You can switch the info rmation displayed on the monito r by pressing INFO butt on repeatedly. You can also switch the inf ormation displayed by turning t he dial while pressing the INFO button. To quickly switch to the frequently used display: j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Information disp [...]

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    40 EN 1 Using li ve view You can check the effect of exposu re com pensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g “Switching the information display” (P. 39) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison scr[...]

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    41 EN 2 Exposure 2 Exposure The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutt er speed automat ically according to the subject brightness. While holding down the MODE button , turn the main dial to set the shoot ing mode to P . • When the shutter button is half-pressed, t he shutter speed and aperture valu e are displayed on the vie wfinder an[...]

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    42 EN 2 Exposure The camera sets the optimum shutter speed auto matically for the apertur e value you have selected. When you open the apertur e (decrease the aperture value), th e camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blu rred background. When you close the aperture (inc rease the aperture v[...]

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    43 EN 2 Exposure The camera sets the optimum apert ure value automati cally for the shutter spee d you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutt er speed allows you to capture a fast-mo ving su bject without blur , and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a f eeling of speed or [...]

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    44 EN 2 Exposure Allows you to set the aperture and shutt er speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriat e exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, al lowing you to make whatever sett ings you lik e, regardless of the correct exposure. While holding down the MODE button, tu[...]

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    45 EN 2 Exposure The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when t aking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You ca n reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g “Image stabilizer” (P. 62) To change the exposure adjustment interval: j T[...]

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    46 EN 2 Exposure The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field ) with the selected aperture value. Press the  (Preview) button to use the preview function. There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digit al ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of sp ot metering. Select the most suitable mode fo r the sh[...]

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    47 EN 2 Exposure H Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value. I Spot metering The camera meters a very small ar[...]

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    48 EN 2 Exposure • The exposure compensation indicator is displ a yed. The exposure compensation indicat or will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of th e exposure compensa tion indicator, the indica tor will blink in the viewfinder and on the contr ol panel. A red vw [...]

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    49 EN 2 Exposure To lock the exposure only while pressing the AEL / AFL button: g “AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 106) If you find it difficult to press the AEL / AFL button and shutter button at the same time: j You can switch the functions of the AEL / AFL button and the < button. g “ A ” (P. 107) To activate AE lock with a set metering mode: j You[...]

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    50 EN 2 Exposure Start shooting. • In single-frame shooting, the exposure change s every time the shutter button is pre ssed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button unt il the selected number of fr ames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops flash br acketing shooting . When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on[...]

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    51 EN 2 Exposure Display after setting To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode: j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but you c an set it for use in all shooting modes. g “ISO-AUTO” (P. 112) The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the sh utter speed and aperture value fixed . 3 image[...]

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    52 EN 2 Exposure IMAGE OVERLAY In playback mode, up to 4 frame s of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single image. g “Image overlay” (P. 95) Setting display • When multiple exposure is set, u is displayed on the control panel and super control panel . When shooting is interrupted, u blinks and i is displayed in green on the super con[...]

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    53 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions 3 Focusing and shooting functions The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with thi s camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Setting display S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the sh utter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release you[...]

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    54 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light condi tions: j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in lo w-light conditions using AF mode. g “AF ILLUMINAT. (AF Illuminator)” (P. 103) When you w ant to quick ly switch from AF mode to M F: j By register[...]

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    55 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions To change the rotational direction of the focus ring: j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your pref erence for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. g “FOCUS RING” (P. 103) For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid): j When you focus the lens on a [...]

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    56 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions This camera has 11 AF targets for focusi ng on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode according to yo ur subject and the composition. There are two AF target modes: All target AF mode, which uses AF at al l AF targets, and Single target AF mode, which uses AF centeri ng around one sele[...]

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    57 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions • When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can sele ct the AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer to Step 2 in “Selecting the AF target position” ( g P. 57) in the next section. • When M or N is set, you can turn the dial to select[...]

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    58 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions Registering an AF target m ode You can register a frequently used A F target mode and t he position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered se tting (“home position”) and use it when shooti ng. Registering 1 Select the position of the AF target and press t he i button. • The home po[...]

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    59 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions Single-frame sh ooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shut ter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential sh ooting H l Shoots at 5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutt er button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential sh ooting L O Shoots at the set speed ( g “ O fps” (P. 108)) for as lon[...]

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    60 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 se conds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “S equential shoot ing” ( g P. 59). Press the shutter button all the way. • Whe[...]

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    61 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions Transmitted signal ef fective area Point the remote control at th e remote control re ceiver of the camera within the eff ective area as shown below. When powerful lighting su ch as direct sunlight is shining on the remote cont rol receiver, or when fluorescent l ight or devices emitt ing electrical or radio [...]

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    62 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions You can se lect the interval fr om the time the mirr or is raised until the shutte r is released. This diminishes camera shake cau sed by vibration s when the mirror move s. This featur e can be useful in astroph otography and microscop e photography o r other photograp hic situations where a very slow shutte[...]

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    63 EN 3 Focusing and shooting functions Setting the focal length By setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer functi on with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached. 1 Press the F button when the image stabili zer is turned on. 2 Use [...]

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    64 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode 4 Record mode, white bala nce, and picture mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mo de that is best for your purpose (printing, editi ng on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of imag e size ( Y , X ,[...]

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    65 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of image s sizes ( Y , X , W ) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g “ K SET” (P. 114) When you select the X or W image size, you can furt her select the pixel size. g “PIXEL [...]

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    66 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode To change the aspect ratio of recorded images: j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3] . g “Editing still images” (P. 93) To trim recorded images: j You can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3] . g “Editing st[...]

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    67 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode Setting the auto/preset /custom white balanc e • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the dia l while pressing down t he F bu tton. Setting display When subjects that are not white appear white: j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed[...]

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    68 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to th e auto WB, preset WB se ttings and the one- touch W B. • Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the G direction. • Select the white balance to adjust and press d . Adjusting the white balance in the[...]

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    69 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL / AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed. Adjusting all WB mode settings at once: j[...]

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    70 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode Setting display When using the direct button • Select from [OFF] , [3F 2STEP] , [3F 4STEP] , or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for bot h the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-ma genta) direction. • When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified co[...]

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    71 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode [ h i-ENHANCE] : Produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene mode. [ i VIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [ j NATURAL] : Produces nat ural colors. [ Z MUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ c PORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. [CUSTOM][...]

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    72 EN 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture m ode x Notes • [  POP ART] to [  DRAMA TIC TONE] are not applied to RA W imag es. • If the record m ode is set to [RA W] and [  POP ART] to [  DRAMATIC T ONE] are appli ed, the record mode is automatically set to [ Y N+RA W] . • The grai ny appeara nce of the pic ture ma[...]

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    73 EN 5 Flash shooting 5 Flash shooting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as fir ing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depe nd on the expo sure mode. The flash modes are availa ble to optional external fl ashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires auto matically in lo w light or backlight con ditions. To sho[...]

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    74 EN 5 Flash shooting Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) # SLOW2 2nd curtain flash fires just before t he shutter closes. Changing the flash timi ng can create interesting effects in your pi cture, such as expressing the move ment of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed , the better the ef fects turn o[...]

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    75 EN 5 Flash shooting Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of ligh t. To shoot with man ual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on th e distance to the su bject. ISO sensiti vity Setting method Setting display Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number ISO 200 (Equivalent t o ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 18 (13) 1/4 9 ([...]

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    76 EN 5 Flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider th an 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the fl ash may produce a vignette eff ect. Whether or not vignetting occur s also depends on lens type, hood and shooting conditio ns (such as dist ance to the subject). 1 Press the # UP button to rais[...]

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    77 EN 5 Flash shooting Setting display To adjust the flash using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial). g “DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 104) x Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If flash in[...]

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    78 EN 5 Flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built- in flash capab ilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for u se with this camera. This e nable s you to take adva ntage of a wider va riety of flash shooting techniqu es to su it different shooting conditions. The external flashes communicate with the ca mera, allowi[...]

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    79 EN 5 Flash shooting 3 Turn on the flash. • When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete. • The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/250 sec. or less. 4 Select a flash mode. 5 Select the flash control mode. • TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use. 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting i[...]

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    80 EN 5 Flash shooting Wireless flash shooting is possible with t he Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictu res using multiple wireless flashes and control t he flashes in three g roups (A, B, an d C). The buil t -in flash is used to communicate be tween the camera and the external flashes. For details[...]

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    81 EN 5 Flash shooting 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. 5 Select a flash mode. • Red-eye reduction flash is not possible in RC mode. 6 Press the # UP button to raise the built-in flash. 7 After shooting preparations are complete d, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images. [...]

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    82 EN 5 Flash shooting You cannot use the camera to adjust the amoun t of light emitted from a co mmercially available flash except for a flash specified fo r use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, co nnect it to the hot sh oe or co nnect the synchronization cord t o the external flash connector. Set th e camera’s shooting m[...]

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    83 EN 6 Recording and viewing movies 6 Recording and viewing movies During live view, use the n (movie) butto n to record Hig h Definition (HD) movi es with sound. g “Shooting” (P. 15) 1 Activate live view. • Press the u button when shooting the pictures using the view finder. 2 Set to the desired shooting mode. • The movie is recorded in a[...]

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    84 EN 6 Recording and viewing movies • The size of each movie file is limited to 2GB. With some types of card to be used, recording may be interrupted unexpectedly before reaching the end of availab le recording time. • When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera. • While the card access [...]

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    85 EN 6 Recording and viewing movies 1 Display a movie i n single-frame playbac k and press the i button. 2 Select [MOVIE PLAY] usi ng ac and press the i button to begin playback. • The following operations can be performed during movie playback. Viewing movies i Pause or resume playback. • While playback is pa used, press a to display the firs[...]

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    86 EN Playback functions 7 7 Playback functions The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these function s, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-fram e playba ck mode after shooting. g “REC VIEW” (P. 99) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame pl ayback). • Th[...]

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    87 EN 7 Playback functions You can view the playb ack image and another image toget her on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. 1 Press the P button during single-frame playback. • The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame[...]

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    88 EN 7 Playback functions This function lets you show several images on the monitor 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 dial toward G , the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 25 and 100 pictures. b : Moves to[...]

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    89 EN 7 Playback functions This allows you to display detailed inf ormation about the image. Luminance informati on can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graph s. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial whil e pressing the INFO button[...]

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    90 EN 7 Playback functions This function displays images stored on t he card one after another . The images are played back in order, st arting with th e displayed image. 1 MENU  [ q ]  [ m ] • Press the i button during playback to select slideshow. 2 Perform slideshow settings. [START] : Perform slidesho w using current settings. [BGM] : S[...]

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    91 EN 7 Playback functions This function lets you rotate images and displa y them vertically on the monitor during single- frame playback. This is useful when taking pi ctures with the camera held vertically. The images will automatically be displayed in the correct direct ion even if the camera is rotated. 1 MENU  [ q ]  [ y ] • When set t[...]

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    92 EN 7 Playback functions x Notes • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided AV cable. • Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. g “VIDEO OUT” (P. 108) • The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera. • The image may appear [...]

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    93 EN 7 Playback functions Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote co ntrol when connected to a TV that su pports HDMI control. 1 MENU  [ c ]  [ U ]  [HDMI]  [HDMI CONTROL] • Set to [ON] . 2 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control. • You can operate the camera by following the operation guide [...]

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    94 EN 7 Playback functions 1 MENU  [ q ]  [EDIT]  [SEL. IMAGE (Select Image) ] • Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button. 2 Use bd 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 [...]

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    95 EN 7 Playback functions Up to 4 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The imag e is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. 1 MENU  [ q ]  [EDIT]  [IMAGE OVERLAY] • Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button. 2 Select the number of fram[...]

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    96 EN 7 Playback functions This function lets you copy im ages to and fr om the SD card and CompactFlash. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g “ r /  ” (P. 116) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY / < button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then [...]

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    97 EN 7 Playback functions Protect images you do not want to erase. Pr otected image s cannot be erased by the single- frame or all-f rame erase functi on. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the t op right corner o f the screen. To cancel the protection Display t[...]

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    98 EN 7 Playback functions Lets you erase recorded images. You can select si ngle-frame erase, which erases only t he currently displayed image; all-fra me erase, whic h erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame e rase, which eras es only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images[...]

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    99 EN 8 Setup functions 8 Setup functions Use the Setup Menu to se t the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on t he menu” ( g P. 22). X (Date/time setting) g P. 14 W (Changing the display language) You can change the lang uage used for the on-screen display and error messages fro m ENGLISH to another lang [...]

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    100 EN 8 Setup functions FIRMWARE Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to do wnload software, you will need t o state which version of each of th e products you are using. Setting MYSET You can register the current camera setting condition as up to 4 MYSETs. S[...]

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    101 EN 8 Setup functions Changing each setting to MYSET setting while remaining the cur rent shooting mode 1) Select between [MYSET1] to [MYSET4] and press the i button. 2) Use ac to select [YES] , then press the i button. • Each setting is set to the MYSET se tt ing excluding some items such as P / S / A / M . For details on the fu nctions that [...]

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    102 EN Customizing your camera 9 9 Customizing your camera Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. Custom Menu has 10 tabs ( R to  ) that are divided according to the functions to be set . For details on using the menu lists, see “Settin g on the menu” ( g P. 22). Custom Menu  R AF/MF AF AREA g P. 53 Select the AF target [...]

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    103 EN 9 Customizing your camera FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adju sts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focu s ring. It is not applied fo r the mechanically- focus lenses such as Olympus SWD lenses. MF ASSIST Set it to [ON] to automatically enlarge th e subject on the moni tor by rotating the focu s ring [...]

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    104 EN Customizing your camera 9 Custom Menu  S BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION In P , A , S , or M mode, you can assign functions other than the default fu nctions to the main dial and sub dial. You can also switch the operatio ns of the main dial and sub dial for menu and playback operations with the default operations. P : [ % ] / [ F ] / [ w ] A :[...]

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    105 EN 9 Customizing your camera AEL/AFL You can use the AEL / AF L button to perfor m AF or metering operation s instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the but ton 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 operatio[...]

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    106 EN Customizing your camera 9 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 expo sure. Press again to cancel th e maint aining of the exposur e. [OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL / AFL button is pressed. BUTTON FUNCTION You can ass[...]

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    107 EN 9 Customizing your camera n FUNCTION: When selecting P , you ca n use the arrow pa d to select the posit ion of the AF tar get. You can perform this operation for several seco nds after pressing the shutt er button halfway and then releasing it. x Notes • During live view, the n button operation is exclusive to the movie button regardless [...]

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    108 EN Customizing your camera 9 Custom Menu  T RELEASE/ j RLS PR IORITY S/RL S PRIOR ITY C Normally, this camera does not release the shutte r while t he AF is operating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until the se operations have completed, use t he setting below. You can set the release priority in[...]

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    109 EN 9 Customizing your camera LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you ca n brighten the m onit or for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor wit h the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposu re being set. You can shoot while confir ming through the monitor in advance to get a pi[...]

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    110 EN Customizing your camera 9 USB MODE You can connect the camera directl y to a computer o r printer with the provided USB ca ble. If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehan d, you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time yo u connect the cable to the camera. For details on how to connect the cam[...]

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    111 EN 9 Customizing your camera To calibrate the level gauge: j g “LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 120) To easily turn on and off the level gauge: j By registering [LEVEL GAUGE] to the < button, P button or  (preview ) button, you can press the that button to display or hide the level gauge. g “BUTTON FUNCTION” (P. 106) x Notes • If the camera i[...]

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    112 EN Customizing your camera 9 ISO-AUTO You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is ac tivated. [ P / A / S ] The [AUTO] setting is activat ed in all shootin g modes except M and BULB mode. When [AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 200 is set. [ALL] The [AUTO] setting is act ivated for other than BULB mode. The ISO is automati c[...]

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    113 EN 9 Customizing your camera Custom Menu  X K /ASPECT/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. (Noise Reduction) This function reduces the noi se th at is generated during long exposu res. When shooting night scenes, shutter spee ds are slower and noise t ends to appea r in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.] , you can let the camera reduce noise au toma tically to [...]

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    114 EN Customizing your camera 9 COLOR SPACE You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or pri nter. The first character in image file names indicates the cu rrent color space. g “ FILE NAME” (P. 116) SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation func[...]

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    115 EN 9 Customizing your camera ASPECT SHOOTING When the aspect ratio f or shooting is set to a setting other tha n [4:3] , select w hether t he setting is effective only when taking pictures us ing live view, or anytime when taking pictures using the viewfinder or live view. [LV] The setting is only effe ctive when taking pictures using live view[...]

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    116 EN Customizing your camera 9 FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique fil e name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserte d, the folder numbers ar e retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose f ile numb[...]

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    117 EN 9 Customizing your camera COPYRIGHT SETTINGS You can add the arti st/copyright name that are set in advance to the image as Exif data. For the artist name and the cop yright name, you can enter up t o 63 single-byte cha racters. • If you edit the image, the names of the artist and the copyright are taken over to the created file. However, [...]

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    118 EN Customizing your camera 9 AF FOCUS ADJ. You can use the AF sensor to fine-adjust the focu sing positi on to a range of ±20 steps (–: closer, +: toward ) ). Normally, there is no nee d to change this. [SET AF DATA] Fine-adjust the AF default value and re gister the setting. You can also regist er the setting according to the lens. [OFF] AF[...]

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    119 EN 9 Customizing your camera To compare the difference in adjustment val ues: j You can use light box display to compare adjustment values. The adjust ment values are also displayed during light box display. g “Light box display” (P . 87) To register two types of adjustment values (w ith the focal point of the lens in front of and behind th[...]

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    120 EN Customizing your camera 9  WARNING LEVEL You can change the timing when  is displayed (lig hts up). Normally, there is no need t o change this. x Notes • The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When  blinks, charge the battery. g “Power on” (P. 13) LEVEL ADJUST You can calibrate the lev[...]

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    121 EN 10 Printing 10 Printing Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and th e date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set wit h print reservatio n can be printed using the following me thods. DPOF (Digital Print Ord er Format) This is for saving desired print setting[...]

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    122 EN Printing 10 3 Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reserv ation, then press ca to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. 4 Press the i button when you have finished. • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. 5 Select the date and time format and pre[...]

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    123 EN 10 Printing Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation dat a or just the data for selected pictur es. 1 MENU  [ q ]  [ < ] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 2 Select [ < ] or [ U ] and pr ess the i button. 3 Select [RESET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation da[...]

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    124 EN Printing 10 Connecting the camera to a p rinter Use the provided USB cable to connect the ca mera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera 's USB term inal to the printer's USB port with the USB cabl e. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of th e USB port, refer to [...]

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    125 EN 10 Printing Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a prin t 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 m[...]

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    126 EN Printing 10 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data suc h as the date and time o r 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. [FI[...]

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    127 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] 11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. x Notes • If the “Setup” dialo[...]

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    128 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] 4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer softw are. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. • [...]

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    129 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class.You can tra nsfer images to a computer by connecting th e camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating syste ms are compatible with the USB connectio n: Windows :Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Pro[...]

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    130 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 12 Shooting tips and maintenance The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The batter y is not fully cha rged • 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 [...]

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    131 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be di fficult to focus with aut o focus in th e following situ ations. In any situation, focus on somethi ng with high contrast that is at the same distance as the subject, determine t he composition and sho ot the picture. Image taken appears whitish This may oc[...]

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    132 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Error codes Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action Normal indication 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 [...]

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    133 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance No indication No indication 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. No indica[...]

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    134 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the batt ery 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 dr[...]

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    135 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance x Notes • 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 camer[...]

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    136 EN 13 Informatio n 13 Information Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a r ecording medium. This camera can use Comp actFlash or SD Card, SDHC card and the SDXC card (commercially available). SD card write protect switch The SD card body has a writ e protect switch. If you set the swit ch to the “LOCK” side, you will not be able[...]

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    137 EN 13 Informatio n z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-5). Do not use other th an Olympus genuine battery. The BLM- 1 can be used, however be sure to use t he dedicated charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2) when charging it. We recommend using BLM-5. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other condit ions. z As the fo[...]

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    138 EN 13 Informatio n Select the lens that you want to sho ot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). Whe n a non-specified le ns is used, auto focus and light metering will not funct ion correctly. In some cases, other fun ctions may not work either. • The Micro Four Thirds lens cannot be used. FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by[...]

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    139 EN 13 Informatio n ZUIKO DIGITAL l ens specifications  Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount t hread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ri ng 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject.  Main Specifications  Attaching the hood  Storing the hood Items 14-54 mm[...]

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    140 EN 13 Informatio n Can be used with the optional EX-25 exten sion tube under the following co nditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF.  Storage Precautions • Clean the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the su rface of the lens with a blower brush or brush. Use commercially avail able le ns cleaning pap er to remo[...]

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    141 EN 13 Informatio n *1 Can be changed usin g menu: 1/60 - 1/ 250 g “ # X-SYNC.” (P. 112) *2 Can be changed usin g menu: 30 - 1/250 g “ # SLOW LIMI T” (P. 112) If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the su per control panel. * The aperture value [...]

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    142 EN 13 Informatio n *1 When the flash is set to the Sup er FP mode, it detects backlight with longer durat ion than for normal flash before emitti ng light. g “Super FP flash” (P. 79) Flash modes that can be set b y shooting mode Shooting mode Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash t[...]

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    143 EN 13 Informatio n The higher t he color temperat ure, the rich er the light in bluish tone s 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 te mperature - concept of physics expres sed[...]

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    144 EN 13 Informatio n The file size in the table is approximate for file s with a 4:3 aspect ratio. x Notes • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances , the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor[...]

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    145 EN 13 Informatio n Functions that can be registered with MYSET setting Function MYSET registration Function MYSET registration Shooting mode 9 > 9 F 9 ALL > k Aperture value 9 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE k Shutter speed 9 DIAL FUNCTION 9 IMAGE STABILIZER (I.S .) 9 DIAL DIRECTION 9 / < Y / j 9 AEL/AFL 9 K STILL PICTURE 9 AEL/AFL MEMO 9 MOVIE 9 LI[...]

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    146 EN 13 Informatio n 9 : Can be regist ered. k : Cannot be registere d. Shooting Menu REC VIEW 9 dpi SETTING k SLEEP 9 USB MODE k BACKLIT LCD 9 COLOR S PACE 9 4 h TIMER k SHADING COMP. 9 BUTTON TIMER k c ME NU DISPLAY k y k COPYRIGHT SETTINGS k Program shift k FILE NAME k Menu di rector y Tab Function Setting Ref. page CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT[...]

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    147 EN 13 Informatio n Playback Menu IMAGE STABILIZER OFF/I.S. 1*/I.S. 2/I.S . 3 P. 62 BRACKETING AE BKT OFF * /2F 0.3EV/2F 0.5EV/2 F 0.7EV/ 2F 1.0EV/ 3F 0.3EV/3F 0.5EV/3F 0.7EV/3F 1.0EV/5F 0.3EV/5F 0. 5EV/5F 0.7EV/5F 1. 0EV/7F 0.3EV/ 7F 0.5EV/7F 0.7EV OVER EXP. PIC./ UNDER EXP. PIC .(2F) P. 49 WB BKT A-B OFF * /3F 2STEP/ 3F 4STEP/3F 6STEP P. 69 G-[...]

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    148 EN 13 Informatio n Custom Menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page c R AF/MF P. 102 AF AREA B */ M / N P. 102 P SET UP OFF/LOOP/SPIR AL* P. 102 RESET LENS OFF/ON* P. 102 BULB FOCUSING OFF/ON* P. 102 FOCUS RING b */ c P. 103 MF ASSIST OFF*/ON P. 103 P SET HOME B */ M / N P. 103 PD AFL OFF*/ON P. 103 AF ILLUMINAT. OFF/ON* P. 103 C-AF LOCK OFF*/ON P. 1[...]

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    149 EN 13 Informatio n c S BUTTON FUNCTION P button function AF AREA SELECT*/ V / P HOME/ MF/RAW K / P / A / S / M /TEST PICTURE/MYSET1/M YSET2/ MYSET3/MYSET4/LE VEL GAUGE/ IS MODE/OFF P. 106  (preview) button function AF AREA SELECT/Fn FACE DETECT/PREVIEW */LIVE PREVIEW/ V / P HO ME/MF/ RAW K / P / A / S / M /TEST PICTURE/ MYSET1/MYSET2/MYSE T3[...]

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    150 EN 13 Informatio n c U HISTOGRAM SETTI NGS HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW P. 109 BACKLIT LCD 8 SEC*/30 S EC/1 MIN/H OLD P. 109 8 OFF/ON * P. 109 VOLUME 0 to 5( 3*) P. 109 USB MODE AUTO * /STORAGE/MTP/PRINT/CONTROL P. 110 LEVEL GAUGE OFF*/ON P. 110 4 h TIMER OFF/4 h * P. 111 PICTURE MODE SETTINGS h i-ENHA NCE/ i VIVID/ Z MUTED/ c PORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/ CUSTOM/PO[...]

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    151 EN 13 Informatio n c X K /ASPECT/COLOR/WB P. 113 NOISE REDUCT. OFF/ON/AUTO* P. 113 NOISE FILTER OFF/LOW/ST ANDARD*/HIGH P. 113 WB AUTO* A -7- +7,G -7- +7 P. 113 5 5300K A -7- +7,G -7- +7 2 7500K A -7- +7,G -7- +7 3 6000K A -7- +7,G -7- +7 1 3000K A -7- +7,G -7- +7 > 4000K A -7- +7,G -7- +7  A -7- +7,G -7- +7 n 5500K A -7- +7,G -7- +7  [...]

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    152 EN 13 Informatio n Setup Menu c  K UTILITY P. 117 PIXEL MAPPING k P. 117 EXPOSURE SHIFT e -1-0* to +1 P. 117 J 5 CLEANING MODE k P. 117 EXT. WB DETECT OFF/ON * P. 117 AF FOCUS ADJ. SET AF DATA OFF * /DEFAULT DATA/LENS DATA P. 118 DATA LIST Registered lens informa tion 1 / Registered lens informa tion 2 / Registered lens 3 AA BATTERY TYPE b *[...]

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    153 EN 13 Informatio n  Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with inte rchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : 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 [...]

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    154 EN 13 Informatio n  Exposure control Metering system : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted averaging metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) Metering range : EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At room temperature, 50 mm f2, IS[...]

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    155 EN 13 Informatio n  Dimensions/weight Dimensions : 142.5 mm (W) × 116.5 mm (H) × 74.5 mm (D) (5.6" × 4.6" × 2.9") (excluding protrusions) Weight : Approx. 892 g (2.0 Ib.) (Including battery/CF card)  Operating environment Temperature : 0 ° C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) ([...]

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    156 EN 13 Informatio n Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. S ave 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 o f org[...]

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    157 EN 13 Informatio n WARNING ( Do not use the cam era near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close ra nge. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from th e face s of your subj ects. Firing the fl ash too close to the subject’s eyes could cau se a momentary loss of vision[...]

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    158 EN 13 Informatio n • If recharge able batterie s have not been rechar ged within the speci fied time, stop cha rging them and do no t use them. • Do not use a battery if i t is cracked or b roken. • If a batt ery leaks, becomes disco lored or de formed, or becom es abnormal in any o ther way during operation, stop using t he camera. • I[...]

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    159 EN 13 Informatio n • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. • Do not drop or exert strong force on the l ens. • Do not hold at the moving pa rt of the lens. • Do not touch th e lens surface directly. • Do not touch the contact poin ts directly. • Do not subje ct to abrupt temp erature changes. • The operatin g temperatur e [...]

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    160 EN 13 Informatio n We strongly recomm end that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicat ed rechargeabl e battery and batte ry charger with t his camera . Using a non- genuine re chargeable b attery and/or battery charg er may result i n fire or per sonal inju ry due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery . Olympu s does not assu[...]

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    161 EN 13 Informatio n Provisions of warra nty 1. If this pr oduct proves to be defective, a lthough it has been used pro perly (in accorda nce with the written Handling C are and Operating instructions supp lied with it), dur ing the applicab le national warranty period and has been pu rchased from an authorized Olympus distribut or within the bu [...]

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    162 EN 13 Informatio n • IBM is a registered trad emark of Intern ational Busin ess Machines Corpo ration. • Microsoft and Windows a re registered tr ademarks of Mi crosoft Corporat ion. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple In c. • SDXC logo and SD HC logo are trademarks. • “Shadow Adjustment Tech nology” funct ion contains p atented t[...]

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    163 EN Symbols A ........................................................ 107 w + F ......................................................... 112 8 (Beep sound) ........... ...................... 109, 150 W (Language selection) ................ ........... 99 K CONTROL SETTINGS ........................... 109 c Custom Menu .........................[...]

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    164 EN Diopter adjustment ........................................ 13 DIORAMA  ................................................ 71 Direct print ................................................... 123 dpi SETTING ............................................... 116 DPOF .......................................................... 121 DRAMATIC TONE ?[...]

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    165 EN PICT. TONE ....................................... ........... 71 PictBridge .................................................... 123 Picture ........................................................... 70 PICTURE MODE ........................................... 70 PICTURE MODE SETTINGS ...................... 111 PIN HOLE  ................[...]

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    166 EN Memo s0033_e_00_0_uni fied.book 166 ペー ジ 2010年 11月16日  火曜日 午 後5時24分[...]

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    167 EN Memo s0033_e_00_0_uni fied.book 167 ペー ジ 2010年 11月16日  火曜日 午 後5時24分[...]

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    170 EN Memo s0033_e_00_0_uni fied.book 170 ペー ジ 2010年 11月16日  火曜日 午 後5時24分[...]

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    171 EN Memo s0033_e_00_0_uni fied.book 171 ペー ジ 2010年 11月16日  火曜日 午 後5時24分[...]

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VR143802 z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Be fore you start to use your new camera, please read these instructi ons carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place fo r future reference. z We recommend that you take test shots to ge t accusto[...]