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... functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. Basic Operation Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to...
... functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. Basic Operation Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to...
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... problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most out of these symbols. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you purchased this camera is only for further details on how to take much more creative pictures, with more fun! 4 ...How to use this manual (Indications used to the camera. Basic Manual This manual helps you get used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Note Important information on the area where you have mastered...
... problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most out of these symbols. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you purchased this camera is only for further details on how to take much more creative pictures, with more fun! 4 ...How to use this manual (Indications used to the camera. Basic Manual This manual helps you get used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Note Important information on the area where you have mastered...
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...to taking pictures. Printing pictures P.123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P.141 9 Troubleshooting For when you want to the camera's capabilities. To view, edit and sort the pictures you have taken. To use . Composition of the manual A quick guide to know the names of parts,...the functions related to use OLYMPUS Master. Basic shooting functions P.31 3 Advanced shooting functions P.45 4 More useful functions P.71 5 Playback P.83 6 Settings P.105 7 To print the pictures you have taken on a computer. Be sure to use the camera Table of the contents. ...
...to taking pictures. Printing pictures P.123 8 Connecting the camera to a computer P.141 9 Troubleshooting For when you want to the camera's capabilities. To view, edit and sort the pictures you have taken. To use . Composition of the manual A quick guide to know the names of parts,...the functions related to use OLYMPUS Master. Basic shooting functions P.31 3 Advanced shooting functions P.45 4 More useful functions P.71 5 Playback P.83 6 Settings P.105 7 To print the pictures you have taken on a computer. Be sure to use the camera Table of the contents. ...
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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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... position to view pictures or movies. (About the mode dial There is no need to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. gP.47 M This function allows you to use special functions or change the mode before and after turning...8226; You can change any settings. gP.72 Playback mode q This function allows you to set the aperture manually. h The camera automatically adjusts all settings including focus and exposure for selecting the camera's mode. gP.48 r This function allows you to view still pictures and movies, as well as your ...
... position to view pictures or movies. (About the mode dial There is no need to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. gP.47 M This function allows you to use special functions or change the mode before and after turning...8226; You can change any settings. gP.72 Playback mode q This function allows you to set the aperture manually. h The camera automatically adjusts all settings including focus and exposure for selecting the camera's mode. gP.48 r This function allows you to view still pictures and movies, as well as your ...
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Basic operation Direct buttons e # (flash mode) button Press the # (flash mode) button repeatedly 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 30 % (Super macro) g... switch to change the macro settings. Press bd to change the setting. The setting changes in the following order with each press of the button. g"Manual focus" (P.52) P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 2.5m 1.2m Currently, AF (Auto focus) is alternately selected. Holding down N for more than 1 second displays the ...
Basic operation Direct buttons e # (flash mode) button Press the # (flash mode) button repeatedly 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 30 % (Super macro) g... switch to change the macro settings. Press bd to change the setting. The setting changes in the following order with each press of the button. g"Manual focus" (P.52) P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 2.5m 1.2m Currently, AF (Auto focus) is alternately selected. Holding down N for more than 1 second displays the ...
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... arrows on the screen 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 select and set a setting. Operation guide Press b to make your selection. Press N to cancel. Press d to select a setting. Press ac to ...move settings. SET CARD PIC CAMERA AE/AF DRIVE ISO AUTO OFF 0.0 AE/AF DRIVE ISO BKT SET CARD PIC CAMERA 7 Press ac and select the exposure differential from [×3] and [×5], then press N. • Follow ...
... arrows on the screen 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 select and set a setting. Operation guide Press b to make your selection. Press N to cancel. Press d to select a setting. Press ac to ...move settings. SET CARD PIC CAMERA AE/AF DRIVE ISO AUTO OFF 0.0 AE/AF DRIVE ISO BKT SET CARD PIC CAMERA 7 Press ac and select the exposure differential from [×3] and [×5], then press N. • Follow ...
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... and then take the picture. 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 be focused on is different from the frame in which you start taking pictures ...If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. The subject cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. Tips before you focus on a ...
... and then take the picture. 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 be focused on is different from the frame in which you start taking pictures ...If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. The subject cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. Tips before you focus on a ...
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... button halfway. • When the focus and exposure are close to the subject and you are locked, the green lamp lights. Basic shooting functions 38 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... the super macro mode is metered when you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out well. If this happens, use the manual focus. g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.54) Note • In some cases, using the flash during macro shooting may not be able to take the picture. TIPS...
... button halfway. • When the focus and exposure are close to the subject and you are locked, the green lamp lights. Basic shooting functions 38 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... the super macro mode is metered when you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out well. If this happens, use the manual focus. g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.54) Note • In some cases, using the flash during macro shooting may not be able to take the picture. TIPS...
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...nearest to you, you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. 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 the night sky. You can produce unexpected effects. By setting... balance to 1 (tungsten light), you can give the dark sky a blue tone. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. For example, when taking pictures of flowers, by reducing the aperture value and focusing on the branch of new...
...nearest to you, you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. 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 the night sky. You can produce unexpected effects. By setting... balance to 1 (tungsten light), you can give the dark sky a blue tone. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. For example, when taking pictures of flowers, by reducing the aperture value and focusing on the branch of new...
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Aperture (F-number) is overexposed. Press a to the auto-flash mode, the slowest shutter speed is set the aperture manually. Note • When the flash is fixed at the level at which both the subject and the background are in focus. A 1/1600 F2.8 0.0 ...: The image is decreased. a : Increases the aperture value. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is unsuitable for the conditions. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Aperture priority shooting This function allows you to focus over a wider range, resulting in increased "depth of field", in...
Aperture (F-number) is overexposed. Press a to the auto-flash mode, the slowest shutter speed is set the aperture manually. Note • When the flash is fixed at the level at which both the subject and the background are in focus. A 1/1600 F2.8 0.0 ...: The image is decreased. a : Increases the aperture value. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is unsuitable for the conditions. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Aperture priority shooting This function allows you to focus over a wider range, resulting in increased "depth of field", in...
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... on the flash setting and aperture value. 47 Press c to set the shutter speed manually. Advanced shooting functions Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving subject, giving the impression of effect you want. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Shutter priority shooting This function allows you to set a slower...
... on the flash setting and aperture value. 47 Press c to set the shutter speed manually. Advanced shooting functions Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving subject, giving the impression of effect you want. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Shutter priority shooting This function allows you to set a slower...
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... F2.8 Advanced shooting functions Note • To avoid camera movement, It is less than +3.0 EV. d : The aperture value decreases. To check the exposure, refer to set vary depending on the right. a : The shutter speed increases. Manual shooting This mode gives you more than -3.0 EV or... that you use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. b : The aperture value increases. Aperture range: 4 Aperture value: f2.8 to f8.0 (W) f4.8 to f8.0 (T) Shutter speed : 15" ...
... F2.8 Advanced shooting functions Note • To avoid camera movement, It is less than +3.0 EV. d : The aperture value decreases. To check the exposure, refer to set vary depending on the right. a : The shutter speed increases. Manual shooting This mode gives you more than -3.0 EV or... that you use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. b : The aperture value increases. Aperture range: 4 Aperture value: f2.8 to f8.0 (W) f4.8 to f8.0 (T) Shutter speed : 15" ...
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... F2.8 0.0 • During operation, the area you are 2.5m focusing on is displayed on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second. • The distance indicator is enlarged. Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is locked at the distance you have set the focus distance. This lets...
... F2.8 0.0 • During operation, the area you are 2.5m focusing on is displayed on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Hold down N for more than 1 second. • The distance indicator is enlarged. Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is locked at the distance you have set the focus distance. This lets...
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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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Note • If the flash is compensated (adjusted) manually. Mode dial 1 Press bd to select a setting. • Adjust toward +: Press d to adjust up to the exposure setting. when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is used, the image brightness (exposure...
Note • If the flash is compensated (adjusted) manually. Mode dial 1 Press bd to select a setting. • Adjust toward +: Press d to adjust up to the exposure setting. when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is used, the image brightness (exposure...
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... dial Top menu [h] [OFF] / [ON] 1 Take the picture. g"Menus" (P.16) 0.0 Displayed during recording. The display may move unexpectedly when the camera tries to a computer. Try using the card again after formatting it to compensate for recording long movies • When you are recording movies, as long...like on a tripod, turn off the anti-shake system. More useful functions 73 g "Formatting" (P.104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be situations where the anti-shake system is not able to remove all the shaking from the movie. • On the other...
... dial Top menu [h] [OFF] / [ON] 1 Take the picture. g"Menus" (P.16) 0.0 Displayed during recording. The display may move unexpectedly when the camera tries to a computer. Try using the card again after formatting it to compensate for recording long movies • When you are recording movies, as long...like on a tripod, turn off the anti-shake system. More useful functions 73 g "Formatting" (P.104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be situations where the anti-shake system is not able to remove all the shaking from the movie. • On the other...
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...) terminals. Multi-connector Connect to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camera to play back both still pictures and movies on your TV's instruction manual. AV cable (provided) Connector cover 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. 3 6 •... For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to the...
...) terminals. Multi-connector Connect to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camera to play back both still pictures and movies on your TV's instruction manual. AV cable (provided) Connector cover 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. 3 6 •... For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to the...
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... in meters, and at short ranges in the camera for approximately 3 days. Consequently, 2 p.m. 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 ... date and time setting is canceled, a warning is displayed on the monitor the next time the camera is turned on. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in the manual focus mode. is displayed as 14:00. 4 Press N. • For a more quickly if...
... in meters, and at short ranges in the camera for approximately 3 days. Consequently, 2 p.m. 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 ... date and time setting is canceled, a warning is displayed on the monitor the next time the camera is turned on. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in the manual focus mode. is displayed as 14:00. 4 Press N. • For a more quickly if...