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... or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for getting the most out of all the functions for future reference. Basic Operation Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy...
... or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for getting the most out of all the functions for future reference. Basic Operation Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy...
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...malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you to use the camera's capabilities to the camera. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you easy-tofollow explanations on how to one of your reference. See... (P.108) This sample page is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). g Reference pages describing details or associated information. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera. g "Mode dial" (P.12) Select the menus in the order ...
...malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you to use the camera's capabilities to the camera. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you easy-tofollow explanations on how to one of your reference. See... (P.108) This sample page is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). g Reference pages describing details or associated information. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera. g "Mode dial" (P.12) Select the menus in the order ...
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...To use . Printing pictures P.123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P.141 9 Troubleshooting For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of techniques from basics to use OLYMPUS Master. Be sure to the camera's capabilities. Appendix Miscellaneous P.157 10 P.179 11 ...The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the manual A quick guide to check it out. 5 Basic shooting functions ...
...To use . Printing pictures P.123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P.141 9 Troubleshooting For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of techniques from basics to use OLYMPUS Master. Be sure to the camera's capabilities. Appendix Miscellaneous P.157 10 P.179 11 ...The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the manual A quick guide to check it out. 5 Basic shooting functions ...
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... manual 5 1 Basic operation 11 Mode dial 12 Direct buttons 13 Using the direct buttons in shooting mode 13 Using the direct buttons in playback mode 15 Menus 16 About the menus 16 How to use the menus 19 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Holding the camera ... shooting functions 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 Zooming in on a distant subject 35 Using the optical zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 39 Flash intensity control w 43 Slow synchronization L 44 4 Advanced shooting...
... manual 5 1 Basic operation 11 Mode dial 12 Direct buttons 13 Using the direct buttons in shooting mode 13 Using the direct buttons in playback mode 15 Menus 16 About the menus 16 How to use the menus 19 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Holding the camera ... shooting functions 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 Zooming in on a distant subject 35 Using the optical zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 39 Flash intensity control w 43 Slow synchronization L 44 4 Advanced shooting...
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Table of Contents Focusing applications 49 AF mode 49 Fulltime AF 50 AF area 50 AF illuminator 51 Manual focus M 52 Metering 54 ESP/Spot metering Kn 54 Multi-metering 54 AE lock B 56 ISO sensitivity 58 Exposure compensation ...Contrast J 65 Saturation 6 65 Noise reduction O 66 Histogram u 67 Displaying shooting information INFO 69 Frame assist 70 5 More useful functions 71 Recording movies n 72 Camera movement compensation h 73 Sequential shooting j 7 74 Sequential shooting j 74 Auto bracketing 7 75 Time lapse shooting L 76 Self-timer shooting Y 77 Function shooting (...
Table of Contents Focusing applications 49 AF mode 49 Fulltime AF 50 AF area 50 AF illuminator 51 Manual focus M 52 Metering 54 ESP/Spot metering Kn 54 Multi-metering 54 AE lock B 56 ISO sensitivity 58 Exposure compensation ...Contrast J 65 Saturation 6 65 Noise reduction O 66 Histogram u 67 Displaying shooting information INFO 69 Frame assist 70 5 More useful functions 71 Recording movies n 72 Camera movement compensation h 73 Sequential shooting j 7 74 Sequential shooting j 74 Auto bracketing 7 75 Time lapse shooting L 76 Self-timer shooting Y 77 Function shooting (...
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...gP.47 M This function allows you to turn the camera on . 12 gP.72 Playback mode q This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. h The camera automatically adjusts all settings including focus and exposure for ...selecting the camera's mode. gP.46 S This function allows you to view still pictures ...
...gP.47 M This function allows you to turn the camera on . 12 gP.72 Playback mode q This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. h The camera automatically adjusts all settings including focus and exposure for ...selecting the camera's mode. gP.46 S This function allows you to view still pictures ...
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... the following screen. Basic operation Direct buttons e # (flash mode) button Press the # (flash mode) button repeatedly to change the macro settings. g"Manual focus" (P.52) P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 2.5m 1.2m Currently, AF (Auto focus) is alternately selected. The setting changes in the following order ...with each press of the button. Press bd to MF (Manual focus). 0.6m 30 14 g"Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)" (P.37) 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 OFF & (Macro) HQ 2592 1944...
... the following screen. Basic operation Direct buttons e # (flash mode) button Press the # (flash mode) button repeatedly to change the macro settings. g"Manual focus" (P.52) P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 2.5m 1.2m Currently, AF (Auto focus) is alternately selected. The setting changes in the following order ...with each press of the button. Press bd to MF (Manual focus). 0.6m 30 14 g"Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)" (P.37) 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 OFF & (Macro) HQ 2592 1944...
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...PIC CAMERA 7 Press ac and select the exposure differential from [×3] and [×5], then press N. • Follow the operation guide at the bottom of how to use the arrow pad to select a setting with the arrow pad. BKT ± 0.3 3 ± 0.7 5 ± 1.0 CANCEL SELECT GO OK TIPS In this manual, Steps... 2 to 6 of the screen and use the menus are expressed as follows: Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] [BKT] 20
...PIC CAMERA 7 Press ac and select the exposure differential from [×3] and [×5], then press N. • Follow the operation guide at the bottom of how to use the arrow pad to select a setting with the arrow pad. BKT ± 0.3 3 ± 0.7 5 ± 1.0 CANCEL SELECT GO OK TIPS In this manual, Steps... 2 to 6 of the screen and use the menus are expressed as follows: Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] [BKT] 20
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...The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus. The subject cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. g"Manual focus" (P.52) 25 The green lamp blinks. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The ... may not work properly. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture...
...The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus. The subject cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. g"Manual focus" (P.52) 25 The green lamp blinks. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The ... may not work properly. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture...
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Green lamp P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 30 3 3 Press the shutter button fully to maintain the correct focus. g"Manual focus" (P.52) → If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is used. → The auto focus may result in shadow when ... and exposure are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out well. If this happens, use the manual focus. Basic shooting functions 38 g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.54) Note • In some cases, using the flash during macro shooting may not be able to...
Green lamp P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 30 3 3 Press the shutter button fully to maintain the correct focus. g"Manual focus" (P.52) → If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is used. → The auto focus may result in shadow when ... and exposure are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out well. If this happens, use the manual focus. Basic shooting functions 38 g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.54) Note • In some cases, using the flash during macro shooting may not be able to...
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4 Advanced shooting functions Advanced shooting functions 4 Letting the camera select the optimal settings is evening, you can add a touch of color to 1 (tungsten light), you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. ... SELECT GO OK 45 By setting the white balance to the night sky. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can start enjoying your camera's more creative. If it is simple and easy, but if you want, you can adjust the shooting conditions...
4 Advanced shooting functions Advanced shooting functions 4 Letting the camera select the optimal settings is evening, you can add a touch of color to 1 (tungsten light), you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. ... SELECT GO OK 45 By setting the white balance to the night sky. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can start enjoying your camera's more creative. If it is simple and easy, but if you want, you can adjust the shooting conditions...
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...the setting will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Note • When the flash is set the aperture manually. c : Decreases the aperture value. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.... The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Aperture (F-number) is underexposed. Aperture priority shooting This function allows you to set to the auto-...
...the setting will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Note • When the flash is set the aperture manually. c : Decreases the aperture value. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.... The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Aperture (F-number) is underexposed. Aperture priority shooting This function allows you to set to the auto-...
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... speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. Press a to 1/2000 If the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will be set the shutter speed manually. Shutter priority shooting This function allows you want. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of movement. 4 1 Select the shutter speed... can be clear and sharp, as if it is underexposed. HQ 2592 1944 30 T appears: The image is not moving action without blur. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Advanced shooting functions Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving .
... speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. Press a to 1/2000 If the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will be set the shutter speed manually. Shutter priority shooting This function allows you want. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of movement. 4 1 Select the shutter speed... can be clear and sharp, as if it is underexposed. HQ 2592 1944 30 T appears: The image is not moving action without blur. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Advanced shooting functions Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving .
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...indicates that can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. c : The shutter speed decreases. b : The aperture value increases. a : The shutter speed increases. M 1/1000 F2.8 Advanced shooting functions Note • To avoid camera movement, It is recommended that you to set vary depending... on the right. Mode dial 1 Set the aperture and shutter speed. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. Manual shooting This mode gives you more than...
...indicates that can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. c : The shutter speed decreases. b : The aperture value increases. a : The shutter speed increases. M 1/1000 F2.8 Advanced shooting functions Note • To avoid camera movement, It is recommended that you to set vary depending... on the right. Mode dial 1 Set the aperture and shutter speed. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. Manual shooting This mode gives you more than...
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... 52 Mode dial 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second. • The distance indicator is locked at the distance you are 2.5m focusing on a subject, use manual focus. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right 1.2m position. • The distance indicator on the left of the 0.6m monitor...
... 52 Mode dial 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second. • The distance indicator is locked at the distance you are 2.5m focusing on a subject, use manual focus. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right 1.2m position. • The distance indicator on the left of the 0.6m monitor...
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... if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be compromised. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications TIPS To cancel manual focus → 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second to display the distance indicator. 2 Press d to shoot while...
... if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be compromised. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications TIPS To cancel manual focus → 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second to display the distance indicator. 2 Press d to shoot while...
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...; Adjust toward - Note • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you can adjust the exposure in the range of the subject are extremely bright or dark. 59 bd buttons 4 Advanced shooting... functions TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their real shades. When the setting is compensated (adjusted) manually. For the same reason, adjust toward -: Press b to adjust up to the exposure setting. when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations,...
...; Adjust toward - Note • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you can adjust the exposure in the range of the subject are extremely bright or dark. 59 bd buttons 4 Advanced shooting... functions TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their real shades. When the setting is compensated (adjusted) manually. For the same reason, adjust toward -: Press b to adjust up to the exposure setting. when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations,...
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...to record until you are recording. Try using the card again after formatting it to the movement of shake, there may move unexpectedly when the camera tries to compensate for recording long movies • When you run out of space on the actual amount of the subject, reducing blur when ...recording. g "Formatting" (P.104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be situations where the anti-shake system is mounted firmly, like on a tripod, turn off the anti-shake system.
...to record until you are recording. Try using the card again after formatting it to the movement of shake, there may move unexpectedly when the camera tries to compensate for recording long movies • When you run out of space on the actual amount of the subject, reducing blur when ...recording. g "Formatting" (P.104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be situations where the anti-shake system is mounted firmly, like on a tripod, turn off the anti-shake system.
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...screen. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to display. TIPS • It is displayed on the TV. AV cable (provided) Connector cover ... both still pictures and movies on your TV. Note • Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off automatically when the AV cable is the same as the TV's video signal type...can play back recorded images on your TV's instruction manual. Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using ...
...screen. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to display. TIPS • It is displayed on the TV. AV cable (provided) Connector cover ... both still pictures and movies on your TV. Note • Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off automatically when the AV cable is the same as the TV's video signal type...can play back recorded images on your TV's instruction manual. Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using ...
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...00 : 00 SET GO OK • The time is turned on the monitor the next time the camera is displayed in the 24-hour format. g"Error codes" (P.158) 7 Measurement units (m/ft) The ...measurement unit can be returned to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 3 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are correct. • ...setting is canceled, a warning is displayed on . The settings will be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [m/ft] [m] / [ft] g"Menus" (P.16...
...00 : 00 SET GO OK • The time is turned on the monitor the next time the camera is displayed in the 24-hour format. g"Error codes" (P.158) 7 Measurement units (m/ft) The ...measurement unit can be returned to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. 3 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are correct. • ...setting is canceled, a warning is displayed on . The settings will be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [m/ft] [m] / [ft] g"Menus" (P.16...