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... manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings/functions of functions due to your camera before taking important photographs.
... manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings/functions of functions due to your camera before taking important photographs.
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... k Shooting guides" (P. 25) Proceed to the pages on this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions. Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to use the various functions available on the...
... k Shooting guides" (P. 25) Proceed to the pages on this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions. Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to use the various functions available on the...
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Basic guide 2 Loading the battery 2 Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 1 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. 4 EN Battery lock • It is recommended to unlock and remove the battery.
Basic guide 2 Loading the battery 2 Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 1 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. 4 EN Battery lock • It is recommended to unlock and remove the battery.
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... Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF frame EN 7 Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter surface. INFO...indicator blinks while dust reduction is complete. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to AUTO. Basic guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to OFF. To turn off the power, set the power switch to ON. Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with...
... Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF frame EN 7 Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter surface. INFO...indicator blinks while dust reduction is complete. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to AUTO. Basic guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to OFF. To turn off the power, set the power switch to ON. Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with...
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The file name is also included with the images. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d CUSTOM RESET SETTING a d c 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d EDIT FILENAME a d c Y/M/D 4 Use ac to select the year [Y], then press d a d c Y/M/D 5 Repeat...
The file name is also included with the images. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d CUSTOM RESET SETTING a d c 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d EDIT FILENAME a d c Y/M/D 4 Use ac to select the year [Y], then press d a d c Y/M/D 5 Repeat...
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...AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus Halfway down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is output. AF confirmation mark ...focus is locked when a beep tone is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 4 Release the shutter Press the...
...AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus Halfway down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is output. AF confirmation mark ...focus is locked when a beep tone is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 4 Release the shutter Press the...
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... the mode dial ...18 Easy shooting modes 18 Advanced shooting modes 18 How to set the functions ...19 How to the shooting modes; Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to functions for shooting conditions Scene mode ...30 P: Program shooting...29 3 Shooting functions 30 Categorizes and describes the shooting functions according to make function settings 19 Setting functions using the control panel screen 19 Setting functions using direct buttons 20 Setting on the monitor 36 If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock 37 AE ...
... the mode dial ...18 Easy shooting modes 18 Advanced shooting modes 18 How to set the functions ...19 How to the shooting modes; Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to functions for shooting conditions Scene mode ...30 P: Program shooting...29 3 Shooting functions 30 Categorizes and describes the shooting functions according to make function settings 19 Setting functions using the control panel screen 19 Setting functions using direct buttons 20 Setting on the monitor 36 If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock 37 AE ...
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...flash 43 Super FP flash ...44 Using commercially available flashes 44 Non-specified commercial flashes 45 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control 45 Setting the functions 45 Sequential shooting 45 Using the self-timer 46 Using the remote control 46 Panorama shooting ...48 Focusing functions AF frame..., image and color Selecting the record mode ...52 Types of record modes 52 RAW data...52 How to select the record mode 53 Setting the number of pixels and compression rate 53 Metering mode k Changing the metering system 54 Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness 55 AE...
...flash 43 Super FP flash ...44 Using commercially available flashes 44 Non-specified commercial flashes 45 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control 45 Setting the functions 45 Sequential shooting 45 Using the self-timer 46 Using the remote control 46 Panorama shooting ...48 Focusing functions AF frame..., image and color Selecting the record mode ...52 Types of record modes 52 RAW data...52 How to select the record mode 53 Setting the number of pixels and compression rate 53 Metering mode k Changing the metering system 54 Exposure compensation k Varying the image brightness 55 AE...
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...77 Other function settings...78 AEL/AFL memo...78 AEL metering ...78 EV step ...78 ISO limit ...78 Compensating all protections 72 Erasing images...73 Single-frame erase 73 Erasing selected frames 74 All-frame erase...74 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 75 Describes the ...other different types of functions. The settings or functions can be changed to suit the environment in which the camera is used. Copying images...71 Single-frame copy 71 Copying ...
...77 Other function settings...78 AEL/AFL memo...78 AEL metering ...78 EV step ...78 ISO limit ...78 Compensating all protections 72 Erasing images...73 Single-frame erase 73 Erasing selected frames 74 All-frame erase...74 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 75 Describes the ...other different types of functions. The settings or functions can be changed to suit the environment in which the camera is used. Copying images...71 Single-frame copy 71 Copying ...
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... Tips before you wish to know more about the camera. Flowchart...91 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 91 What is OLYMPUS Master 91 Connecting the camera to a computer 92 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 93 Displaying camera images on a computer 102 When error messages are ...OLYMPUS Master 96 8 Getting to know your computer. Card basics ...107 Usable cards ...107 Formatting the card 107 Battery and charger ...108 Using your charger abroad 108 Menu directory...109 16 EN Functions that have been taken. 6 Printing ...85 Describes how to print images that can be set...
... Tips before you wish to know more about the camera. Flowchart...91 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 91 What is OLYMPUS Master 91 Connecting the camera to a computer 92 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 93 Displaying camera images on a computer 102 When error messages are ...OLYMPUS Master 96 8 Getting to know your computer. Card basics ...107 Usable cards ...107 Formatting the card 107 Battery and charger ...108 Using your charger abroad 108 Menu directory...109 16 EN Functions that have been taken. 6 Printing ...85 Describes how to print images that can be set...
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...are retained even if the camera is turned off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made in low-light conditions. 1 Mastering the E-510 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.... 1 Mastering the E-510 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the factory default settings. i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of shooting situations. (gP. 30) Advanced ...
...are retained even if the camera is turned off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made in low-light conditions. 1 Mastering the E-510 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.... 1 Mastering the E-510 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the factory default settings. i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of shooting situations. (gP. 30) Advanced ...
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... functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 20) • Setting on the menu (gP. 21) Setting functions using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 Select an item on the...
... functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 20) • Setting on the menu (gP. 21) Setting functions using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 Select an item on the...
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...2007.08.16 1 2 1 3 4 5 67 Basic 2007.08.16 1 10 2 10 9 11 8 9 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-510 No. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Control dial Remote control shooting 6 7 2 1 10 8 20 EN Direct menu 45 3 9 page P. 56 P. 58 P. 59...camera is displayed. Items 1 ISO WB 2 White balance compensation 3 Metering mode 4 Card 5 Record mode 6 AF frame 7 Focus mode 8 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control Flash mode 9 Flash intensity control 10 Picture mode Color space Sharpness 11 Contrast Saturation Gradation 3: Can be set k: Cannot be set...
...2007.08.16 1 2 1 3 4 5 67 Basic 2007.08.16 1 10 2 10 9 11 8 9 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-510 No. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Control dial Remote control shooting 6 7 2 1 10 8 20 EN Direct menu 45 3 9 page P. 56 P. 58 P. 59...camera is displayed. Items 1 ISO WB 2 White balance compensation 3 Metering mode 4 Card 5 Record mode 6 AF frame 7 Focus mode 8 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control Flash mode 9 Flash intensity control 10 Picture mode Color space Sharpness 11 Contrast Saturation Gradation 3: Can be set k: Cannot be set...
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...button Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control P. 45 1 Mastering the E-510 2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation 3 P AF frame button AF frame selection P. 55 P. 49 4 o Image stabilizer button 5 u Live view button Sets image stabilizer Turns live view on or off P. 36 P. 23 ...MENU to buttons are as shown below . : a : c : d : b : Press i to confirm your setting will be confirmed and the previous screen will be restored. CUSTOM RESET SETTING MENU button p Arrow pad i button Operation guide is displayed on the menu 1 Press the MENU button. •...
...button Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control P. 45 1 Mastering the E-510 2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation 3 P AF frame button AF frame selection P. 55 P. 49 4 o Image stabilizer button 5 u Live view button Sets image stabilizer Turns live view on or off P. 36 P. 23 ...MENU to buttons are as shown below . : a : c : d : b : Press i to confirm your setting will be confirmed and the previous screen will be restored. CUSTOM RESET SETTING MENU button p Arrow pad i button Operation guide is displayed on the menu 1 Press the MENU button. •...
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... you have selected. q Sets playback functions. Select a function and go to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is displayed Function Mastering the E-510 Moves to set a function. Descriptions in this manual. Direct buttons setting screen Control panel setting screen Menu setting screen Direct button e.g.: When setting Sequential shooting/Self...
... you have selected. q Sets playback functions. Select a function and go to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is displayed Function Mastering the E-510 Moves to set a function. Descriptions in this manual. Direct buttons setting screen Control panel setting screen Menu setting screen Direct button e.g.: When setting Sequential shooting/Self...
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...can check the picture. TIPS To check the image stabilizer effect: J Press and hold down during focusing. AEL/AFL button 1 Mastering the E-510 INFO button u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to focus and shoot. • To focus in the enlarged display, ... display on Information display on + Ruled lines display*1 Information display on + Histogram Information display off Enlarged display*2 *1 Displayed when [FRAME ASSIST] is set. *2 For operation in advance, hold the o button. EN 23 Control dial • The subject is possible to [MF]. Live view It is...
...can check the picture. TIPS To check the image stabilizer effect: J Press and hold down during focusing. AEL/AFL button 1 Mastering the E-510 INFO button u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to focus and shoot. • To focus in the enlarged display, ... display on Information display on + Ruled lines display*1 Information display on + Histogram Information display off Enlarged display*2 *1 Displayed when [FRAME ASSIST] is set. *2 For operation in advance, hold the o button. EN 23 Control dial • The subject is possible to [MF]. Live view It is...
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...the whiteness of the subject. Increase the exposure to focus on the subject. To prevent out-of the subject can reduce camera shake by taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures. In this case, use the mode dial" (P. 18), "Preview function" (P. 35), ...(P. 37) EN 25 2 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can increase or decrease the auto exposure setting. If the pictures taken are able to shaking when using the image stabilizer. If you can confirm the actual ...
...the whiteness of the subject. Increase the exposure to focus on the subject. To prevent out-of the subject can reduce camera shake by taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures. In this case, use the mode dial" (P. 18), "Preview function" (P. 35), ...(P. 37) EN 25 2 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can increase or decrease the auto exposure setting. If the pictures taken are able to shaking when using the image stabilizer. If you can confirm the actual ...
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...use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. Exposure compensation can usually obtain the right colors with the white balance set to functions for illuminating the subject, such as possible. • To capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use + or - ... other factors. therefore, the same white object shot under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. In this case, change the setting accordingly. Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method varies depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of the image. These types of...
...use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. Exposure compensation can usually obtain the right colors with the white balance set to functions for illuminating the subject, such as possible. • To capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use + or - ... other factors. therefore, the same white object shot under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. In this case, change the setting accordingly. Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method varies depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of the image. These types of...
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..., such as seen. When set to emphasize the compensation in the composition and determines the exposure. Depending on sunny days. EN 27 Changing saturation There may not be times when you want to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the... changing the white balance setting. However, you can check the light conditions and change the [SATURATION] setting to vivid ones. The [SATURATION] setting includes two levels of flowers ranging from light to achieve the desired color. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of...
..., such as seen. When set to emphasize the compensation in the composition and determines the exposure. Depending on sunny days. EN 27 Changing saturation There may not be times when you want to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the... changing the white balance setting. However, you can check the light conditions and change the [SATURATION] setting to vivid ones. The [SATURATION] setting includes two levels of flowers ranging from light to achieve the desired color. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of...
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... You can use the preview function to capture. With a telephoto lens, you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera focuses within a shorter range (with interchangeable lens system, it is changed. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation...of the exposure compensation and white balance settings. To change the focus area, set the camera to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value. • When you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with a shallow depth of field), ...
... You can use the preview function to capture. With a telephoto lens, you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera focuses within a shorter range (with interchangeable lens system, it is changed. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation...of the exposure compensation and white balance settings. To change the focus area, set the camera to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value. • When you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with a shallow depth of field), ...