C-5050 Zoom Quick Start Guide (998 KB)
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... FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 When MODE MENU is selected, adjusts the intensity of the sound selected in 9 frames. CAMERA tab DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION Selects a shooting mode from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400... control button ( ) Enables the self-timer function ( ) or remote control function ( ). Diopter adjustment dial Adjusts the viewfinder to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. Stores your TV's video signal type. Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used functions as a new file. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats ...
... FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 When MODE MENU is selected, adjusts the intensity of the sound selected in 9 frames. CAMERA tab DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION Selects a shooting mode from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400... control button ( ) Enables the self-timer function ( ) or remote control function ( ). Diopter adjustment dial Adjusts the viewfinder to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. Stores your TV's video signal type. Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used functions as a new file. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats ...
C-5050 Zoom Basic Manual (12 MB)
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Exposure compensation button ( ) AF/Macro/MF button ( ) Shutter button Zoom lever (T/W· ) Custom button ( ) Print button ( ) En Mode dial Self-timer/Remote control button ( ) Rotation button ( ) Metering button ( ) Protect button ( ) Diopter adjustment dial Flash mode button ( ) Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock 6 En Tripod socket
Exposure compensation button ( ) AF/Macro/MF button ( ) Shutter button Zoom lever (T/W· ) Custom button ( ) Print button ( ) En Mode dial Self-timer/Remote control button ( ) Rotation button ( ) Metering button ( ) Protect button ( ) Diopter adjustment dial Flash mode button ( ) Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock 6 En Tripod socket
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... menu items. to be activated when taking pictures in mode. Shooting mode SEt CARD PIC CAMERA CAMERA tab DRIVE PICTURE tab ISO CARD tab MY MODE FLASH IN+ En SETUP tab SLOW SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400. MY MODE...REDUCTION Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures. For more details on the functions described here, refer to approx. 10x zoom. DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to the "Reference Manual" on CD-ROM. FLASH When using an external flash, selects from SLOW 1 (...
... menu items. to be activated when taking pictures in mode. Shooting mode SEt CARD PIC CAMERA CAMERA tab DRIVE PICTURE tab ISO CARD tab MY MODE FLASH IN+ En SETUP tab SLOW SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400. MY MODE...REDUCTION Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures. For more details on the functions described here, refer to approx. 10x zoom. DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to the "Reference Manual" on CD-ROM. FLASH When using an external flash, selects from SLOW 1 (...
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By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom may appear grainy. J ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT (OPTICAL ZOOM) Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are using is displayed. 2 Decide the composition while looking in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. • During movie recording, the flash is stored...
By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom may appear grainy. J ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT (OPTICAL ZOOM) Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are using is displayed. 2 Decide the composition while looking in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. • During movie recording, the flash is stored...
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... macro mode allows you shoot from your subject. Direct buttons J SUPER MACRO MODE SHOOTING This mode lets you to shoot at a distance of the En zoom is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. Direct buttons J MANUAL FOCUS If auto focus is unable to achieve, such as 3 cm (1.2'') to 80...
... macro mode allows you shoot from your subject. Direct buttons J SUPER MACRO MODE SHOOTING This mode lets you to shoot at a distance of the En zoom is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. Direct buttons J MANUAL FOCUS If auto focus is unable to achieve, such as 3 cm (1.2'') to 80...
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...top menu is displayed. 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAY. 5 Press to the original size (1x), turn the camera on. 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture with . 2 Turn the zoom lever toward T. • To return the picture to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press . • The movie...BACK MOVIES 1 Set the mode dial to the beginning of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. 1 In the single-frame playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward W. • Use the arrow pad to select the desired operation, then press . 40 En When playback ends, the display automatically returns to ...
...top menu is displayed. 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAY. 5 Press to the original size (1x), turn the camera on. 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture with . 2 Turn the zoom lever toward T. • To return the picture to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press . • The movie...BACK MOVIES 1 Set the mode dial to the beginning of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. 1 In the single-frame playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward W. • Use the arrow pad to select the desired operation, then press . 40 En When playback ends, the display automatically returns to ...
C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB)
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Contents Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock 46 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 47 Recording movies 48 Zoom 50 Using the optical zoom 50 Using the digital zoom 51 Viewing still pictures 53 Quick View 54 Viewing movies 55 Protecting pictures 57 Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase 58 3 Mode...
Contents Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock 46 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 47 Recording movies 48 Zoom 50 Using the optical zoom 50 Using the digital zoom 51 Viewing still pictures 53 Quick View 54 Viewing movies 55 Protecting pictures 57 Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase 58 3 Mode...
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Names of parts Exposure compensation button ( AF/Macro/MF button ( ) ) P.93, 131 P.100, 107 Shutter button Zoom lever (T/W· P.50, 147, 148 P.40 ) Custom button ( P.166 Print button ( ) ) P.197 Mode dial P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button ( ) P.109, 110 Rotation button ( ) P.152 Metering button ( ) P.102 Protect button ( ) P.57 Diopter adjustment dial P.38 Flash mode button ( ) P.79 12
Names of parts Exposure compensation button ( AF/Macro/MF button ( ) ) P.93, 131 P.100, 107 Shutter button Zoom lever (T/W· P.50, 147, 148 P.40 ) Custom button ( P.166 Print button ( ) ) P.197 Mode dial P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button ( ) P.109, 110 Rotation button ( ) P.152 Metering button ( ) P.102 Protect button ( ) P.57 Diopter adjustment dial P.38 Flash mode button ( ) P.79 12
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... Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a PC, Note the image data may vary according to the type of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When ..., shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. Getting started • The life of battery may be taken. • When the monitor is turned on . • When the...
... Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a PC, Note the image data may vary according to the type of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When ..., shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. Getting started • The life of battery may be taken. • When the monitor is turned on . • When the...
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... or off. (P.186) You can also adjust the volume of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or zoom lever. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. Power on/off When playing back ...so that ON is aligned with the white line. • The monitor also turns off. Getting started TIPS • To save power, the camera turns off automatically and retracts the lens after about 4 hours of the sound. (P.185) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) 32
... or off. (P.186) You can also adjust the volume of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or zoom lever. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. Power on/off When playing back ...so that ON is aligned with the white line. • The monitor also turns off. Getting started TIPS • To save power, the camera turns off automatically and retracts the lens after about 4 hours of the sound. (P.185) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) 32
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... batteries are focusing on "Taking still pictures using the ball of light) may cause vertical lines to appear on the image in the digital zoom range. Shooting and playback basics • Press the shutter button gently using the viewfinder" (P.40). This does not affect recorded pictures.... Note blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on . In this case, use the viewfinder. 2 To check the area the camera is enlarged. "Using the digital zoom" (P.51) Also see the image. → Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may appear on the monitor screen. Touch the ...
... batteries are focusing on "Taking still pictures using the ball of light) may cause vertical lines to appear on the image in the digital zoom range. Shooting and playback basics • Press the shutter button gently using the viewfinder" (P.40). This does not affect recorded pictures.... Note blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on . In this case, use the viewfinder. 2 To check the area the camera is enlarged. "Using the digital zoom" (P.51) Also see the image. → Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may appear on the monitor screen. Touch the ...
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... should be taken as it may drop rapidly during movie recording. Recording movies TIPS To record sound with the focus and exposure that were set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. In addition, WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD cannot be edited. (P.158) • If a single movie recording uses up all of the card's ... selected in step 3. Try using the card again after formatting it to ON, the movie is set to a PC. 49 Set "Recording sound with your camera. "Using the digital zoom" (P.51) 2 • When is recorded with the movie → You can record sound when recording a movie.
... should be taken as it may drop rapidly during movie recording. Recording movies TIPS To record sound with the focus and exposure that were set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. In addition, WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD cannot be edited. (P.158) • If a single movie recording uses up all of the card's ... selected in step 3. Try using the card again after formatting it to ON, the movie is set to a PC. 49 Set "Recording sound with your camera. "Using the digital zoom" (P.51) 2 • When is recorded with the movie → You can record sound when recording a movie.
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Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm - 105 mm on . Wide-angle: Turn the zoom lever toward T to and turn the camera on a 35 mm camera). Shooting and playback basics 50 Using the optical zoom Mode dial 2 1 Set the mode dial to zoom in. "Power on/off" (P.31) Zoom lever Mode dial 2 Turn the zoom lever. Power switch Telephoto: Turn the zoom lever toward W to a maximum of approximately 10x. By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to zoom out.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm - 105 mm on . Wide-angle: Turn the zoom lever toward T to and turn the camera on a 35 mm camera). Shooting and playback basics 50 Using the optical zoom Mode dial 2 1 Set the mode dial to zoom in. "Power on/off" (P.31) Zoom lever Mode dial 2 Turn the zoom lever. Power switch Telephoto: Turn the zoom lever toward W to a maximum of approximately 10x. By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to zoom out.
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Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press . SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE MODE MENU WB DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF OFF OFF iESP OFF 51 "Power on/off" (P.31) Zoom Zoom lever Power switch Mode dial 2 Shooting and playback basics 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press to select MODE MENU. 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press . 5 Press to and turn the camera on.
Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press . SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE MODE MENU WB DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF OFF OFF iESP OFF 51 "Power on/off" (P.31) Zoom Zoom lever Power switch Mode dial 2 Shooting and playback basics 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press to select MODE MENU. 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press . 5 Press to and turn the camera on.
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...; Press again to occur at higher magnifications. NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF ON SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Shooting and playback basics 7 Turn the zoom lever toward T. 2 • The white area of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is set to the zoom magnification. Note • Camera movement is likely to exit the menu and the...
...; Press again to occur at higher magnifications. NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF ON SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Shooting and playback basics 7 Turn the zoom lever toward T. 2 • The white area of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is set to the zoom magnification. Note • Camera movement is likely to exit the menu and the...
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... the image in mode. P.142 DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to select a tab and display the CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE Selects a shooting mode ...that affects pictures during long exposures. Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press associated menu items. Shooting mode to approx. 10x zoom. P.95 FLASH When using an external flash, selects from (single- 4 frame shooting), sequential shooting), (high speed (sequential P.112 shooting...
... the image in mode. P.142 DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to select a tab and display the CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE Selects a shooting mode ...that affects pictures during long exposures. Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press associated menu items. Shooting mode to approx. 10x zoom. P.95 FLASH When using an external flash, selects from (single- 4 frame shooting), sequential shooting), (high speed (sequential P.112 shooting...
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.../BLACK BOARD, during Panorama shooting. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in flash) → When the orange lamp or (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. T (max.) 1/100 sec. • AUTO, , , and SLOW are ... increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. Wait until the orange lamp goes off. However, if the zoom magnification is charging. Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the ...
.../BLACK BOARD, during Panorama shooting. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in flash) → When the orange lamp or (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. T (max.) 1/100 sec. • AUTO, , , and SLOW are ... increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. Wait until the orange lamp goes off. However, if the zoom magnification is charging. Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the ...
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"MY MODE SETUP" (P.172) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → MY MODE → MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 8 if no settings have been saved in MY MODE 1 have already been saved. "MY MODE SETUP" (P.... Mode When you use My Mode, the settings you shoot with the menus in My Mode and then activate those settings for taking pictures, the zoom position Note may not be the same as the position that was saved.
"MY MODE SETUP" (P.172) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → MY MODE → MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 8 if no settings have been saved in MY MODE 1 have already been saved. "MY MODE SETUP" (P.... Mode When you use My Mode, the settings you shoot with the menus in My Mode and then activate those settings for taking pictures, the zoom position Note may not be the same as the position that was saved.
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... x2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on is not enlarged. "Super macro mode shooting" (P.108) Advanced shooting • When the digital zoom is set . Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be taken with manual focus. Turn the jog dial while...
... x2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on is not enlarged. "Super macro mode shooting" (P.108) Advanced shooting • When the digital zoom is set . Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be taken with manual focus. Turn the jog dial while...
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... at the maximum wide position and you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is displayed on the control panel. When the optical zoom lever is at a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. Jog dial 6 Advanced shooting • The subject is different from the area that the...
... at the maximum wide position and you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is displayed on the control panel. When the optical zoom lever is at a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. Jog dial 6 Advanced shooting • The subject is different from the area that the...