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... the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the camera, the contents will differ. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of...take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z We recommend that you start to firmware...
... the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the camera, the contents will differ. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of...take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z We recommend that you start to firmware...
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...touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Single-frame/Close-up playback 74 Index display/Calendar display 75 Information display ...76 Slideshow ...77 Rotating images...77 Playback on......82 22 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Flash mode...
...touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Single-frame/Close-up playback 74 Index display/Calendar display 75 Information display ...76 Slideshow ...77 Rotating images...77 Playback on......82 22 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Flash mode...
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Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117 Exposure warning display 117 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 118 White balance... directory ...122 Glossary ...125 Specifications ...128 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 131 Index ...137 25 EN 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.
Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117 Exposure warning display 117 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 118 White balance... directory ...122 Glossary ...125 Specifications ...128 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 131 Index ...137 25 EN 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.
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... this case, you can change the [SATURATION] setting to adjust the exposure and then measure the exposure. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using white balance or exposure compensation. To capture the subtle difference in color, try ...Depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may be captured as by changing the setting according to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. To emphasize a specific partial exposure in the composition, change...
... this case, you can change the [SATURATION] setting to adjust the exposure and then measure the exposure. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using white balance or exposure compensation. To capture the subtle difference in color, try ...Depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may be captured as by changing the setting according to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. To emphasize a specific partial exposure in the composition, change...
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..., but it was necessary to wait until after taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with both the foreground and background in focus. With a telephoto lens, you want to bring out the shape and color of flowers...so that the flower stands out from the darker background. 2 Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method when taking the picture to achieve this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the...
..., but it was necessary to wait until after taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with both the foreground and background in focus. With a telephoto lens, you want to bring out the shape and color of flowers...so that the flower stands out from the darker background. 2 Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method when taking the picture to achieve this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the...
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.... : Metering area nSH Spot metering - Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of the image. Use this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. Super control panel ip: [METERING] j Menu MENU[X][METERING] Setting...
.... : Metering area nSH Spot metering - Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of the image. Use this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. Super control panel ip: [METERING] j Menu MENU[X][METERING] Setting...
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...on the light conditions. There are 4 options for each time you can be slightly different for setting the WB with a digital processor. With a digital camera, white color can further select the pixel size. e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF/YN/XN/WN ...are programmed on this camera covering a variety of white produced will be adjusted to reproduce more red in the picture of images sizes (Y, X, W) and ...
...on the light conditions. There are 4 options for each time you can be slightly different for setting the WB with a digital processor. With a digital camera, white color can further select the pixel size. e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF/YN/XN/WN ...are programmed on this camera covering a variety of white produced will be adjusted to reproduce more red in the picture of images sizes (Y, X, W) and ...
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Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [
Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [
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...advantage of your digital camera. Transferred images are automatically organized by shooting date, allowing you to quickly find the particular images you can rotate, trim or change the image size. Once installed on how to use the software, refer to "Help" in OLYMPUS Master software. ...provided USB cable (gP. 98) Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 99) Saving pictures to your computer (gP. 99) Disconnecting the camera from the camera or removable media to your computer (gP. 100) Using the OLYMPUS Master software Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software What is an image management...
...advantage of your digital camera. Transferred images are automatically organized by shooting date, allowing you to quickly find the particular images you can rotate, trim or change the image size. Once installed on how to use the software, refer to "Help" in OLYMPUS Master software. ...provided USB cable (gP. 98) Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 99) Saving pictures to your computer (gP. 99) Disconnecting the camera from the camera or removable media to your computer (gP. 100) Using the OLYMPUS Master software Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software What is an image management...
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... CUSTOM PRINT Windows SELECT GO • When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start OLYMPUS Master. Close iPhoto and start up automatically. When you connect the camera to the computer for Mac OS. Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the computer. Macintosh • iPhoto is...
... CUSTOM PRINT Windows SELECT GO • When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start OLYMPUS Master. Close iPhoto and start up automatically. When you connect the camera to the computer for Mac OS. Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the computer. Macintosh • iPhoto is...
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... shop or travel adaptors as well. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for the Four Thirds system. Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). z The normal charging time of Four Thirds system lenses 13 When compared to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the...These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on the LCD monitor for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 35-mm...
... shop or travel adaptors as well. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for the Four Thirds system. Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). z The normal charging time of Four Thirds system lenses 13 When compared to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the...These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on the LCD monitor for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 35-mm...
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...places. • Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. x Notes • When you were using a 35-mm camera. ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of a 35-mm camera. Depth of Field A Four Thirds system camera can achieve a depth of field equivalent to two times deeper than...hood cannot be attached to the 17.5 - 45 mm lens. 115 EN Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of compact telephoto lenses. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from the...
...places. • Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. x Notes • When you were using a 35-mm camera. ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of a 35-mm camera. Depth of Field A Four Thirds system camera can achieve a depth of field equivalent to two times deeper than...hood cannot be attached to the 17.5 - 45 mm lens. 115 EN Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of compact telephoto lenses. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from the...
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... on this mode features automatic flash pop up when shooting in low-light conditions. Your camera is provided with the correct exposure. The numbers for encoding/reproducing colors. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by abbreviating some contents of... the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in a picture. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. Compression rate Compression is measured in your pictures. Center weighted averaging ...
... on this mode features automatic flash pop up when shooting in low-light conditions. Your camera is provided with the correct exposure. The numbers for encoding/reproducing colors. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by abbreviating some contents of... the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in a picture. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. Compression rate Compression is measured in your pictures. Center weighted averaging ...
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...brightness and ISO settings. Imager contrast detection system Focusing method based on the contrast of the image of the subject captured on digital cameras. ISO International abbreviation for International Organization for color still images. NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating ...Line) Television formats. PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by the length of time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light used in...
...brightness and ISO settings. Imager contrast detection system Focusing method based on the contrast of the image of the subject captured on digital cameras. ISO International abbreviation for International Organization for color still images. NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating ...Line) Television formats. PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by the length of time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light used in...
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... from the shooting lens so the image can be checked in the viewfinder. Spot metering is taken with the best exposure. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. RAW Refers...software applications, and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing. S (Shutter Priority) Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for use any button on the viewfinder. The user selects the shutter ...
... from the shooting lens so the image can be checked in the viewfinder. Spot metering is taken with the best exposure. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. RAW Refers...software applications, and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing. S (Shutter Priority) Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for use any button on the viewfinder. The user selects the shutter ...
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... of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range : Approx. 95% (for the viewfinder screen) Metering range : EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At room temperature, 50 mm f2, ISO 100) Shooting modes : (1) AUTO : Fully... 2% for field of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. Specifications Camera specifications 13 128 EN Information Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount...
... of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range : Approx. 95% (for the viewfinder screen) Metering range : EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At room temperature, 50 mm f2, ISO 100) Shooting modes : (1) AUTO : Fully... 2% for field of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. Specifications Camera specifications 13 128 EN Information Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount...
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...Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in RAW) : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. : Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) (RM... Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. of storable sequential pictures: 8 frames in accordance with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector...
...Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in RAW) : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. : Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) (RM... Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. of storable sequential pictures: 8 frames in accordance with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector...
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...the interference by the manufacturer may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to operate it. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no event shall be determined by turning the equipment off and..., incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Olympus assumes no guarantee that to the use of the information contained in these written materials or...
...the interference by the manufacturer may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to operate it. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no event shall be determined by turning the equipment off and..., incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Olympus assumes no guarantee that to the use of the information contained in these written materials or...
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... North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 ...FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with this camera. For customers in the EU countries. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of Conformity Model Number : E-420 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. ...
... North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 ...FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with this camera. For customers in the EU countries. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of Conformity Model Number : E-420 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. ...
E-420 System Chart (English)
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...Digital SLR Camera VA-1 Varimagni Angle Finder View nder ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180m f3.5-6.3 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f4.0*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f3.5 Fisheye*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL... CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video ...
...Digital SLR Camera VA-1 Varimagni Angle Finder View nder ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180m f3.5-6.3 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f4.0*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f3.5 Fisheye*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL... CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video ...