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... due to firmware update for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. z The contents in a safe place for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P.2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for this camera. z We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera before taking important photographs. Before you take...
... due to firmware update for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. z The contents in a safe place for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P.2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for this camera. z We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera before taking important photographs. Before you take...
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Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) Lithium ion battery PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) Lithium ion charger USB cable • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 2 AV cable (Monaural) 3 Thread the strap in the direction of the strap to the other eyelet in the same ... end of the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the...
Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) Lithium ion battery PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) Lithium ion charger USB cable • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 2 AV cable (Monaural) 3 Thread the strap in the direction of the strap to the other eyelet in the same ... end of the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the...
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... button. This is turned off. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using [P], [A] and [M], you can set the aperture manually. SCN Scene In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the...
... button. This is turned off. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using [P], [A] and [M], you can set the aperture manually. SCN Scene In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the...
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... (including any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera activates again when you touch any changes you have made) are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by using manual focus: j In [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to... the factory default settings, set [RESET]. g"Resetting the camera settings" (P. 92) 13 EN Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens. To reset the camera to enlarge the...
... (including any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera activates again when you touch any changes you have made) are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by using manual focus: j In [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to... the factory default settings, set [RESET]. g"Resetting the camera settings" (P. 92) 13 EN Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens. To reset the camera to enlarge the...
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... operation buttons in this manual. "Names of the camera are used throughout this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the same time. • "" indicates you get the most out of operations that should proceed to the next step. In this manual, j indicates turning the..., super control panel and menu are used to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. Basic operations Descriptions in this manual. Menu MENU[c][X][WB] j Press the MENU button, and select [c] and then [X] to select ...
... operation buttons in this manual. "Names of the camera are used throughout this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the same time. • "" indicates you get the most out of operations that should proceed to the next step. In this manual, j indicates turning the..., super control panel and menu are used to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. Basic operations Descriptions in this manual. Menu MENU[c][X][WB] j Press the MENU button, and select [c] and then [X] to select ...
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... shooting 38 Shutter priority shooting 39 Manual shooting ...40 Bulb shooting 41 Preview function ...41 Changing the metering mode 42 Exposure compensation 43 Taking a picture while comparing the effect of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic... for shooting 2 Unpack the box contents 2 Preparing the Camera 3 Attaching a lens to the camera 5 Power on ...6 Setting the date/time 7 Names of parts and functions 8 Camera ...8 Basic operations ...10 Mode dial...10 Shooting ...12 Playback/Erasing 14 Direct buttons 15 Live control 16 Super ...
... shooting 38 Shutter priority shooting 39 Manual shooting ...40 Bulb shooting 41 Preview function ...41 Changing the metering mode 42 Exposure compensation 43 Taking a picture while comparing the effect of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic... for shooting 2 Unpack the box contents 2 Preparing the Camera 3 Attaching a lens to the camera 5 Power on ...6 Setting the date/time 7 Names of parts and functions 8 Camera ...8 Basic operations ...10 Mode dial...10 Shooting ...12 Playback/Erasing 14 Direct buttons 15 Live control 16 Super ...
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2 Focusing and shooting functions 49 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to digital cameras. Selecting the record mode 65 Recording formats 65 Selecting the record mode 66 Selecting the white balance 68 Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ... 65 Describes image adjustment functions specific to the subject and shooting conditions. AF mode selection ...49 S-AF (single AF 49 C-AF (continuous AF 50 MF (manual focus 50 Simultaneous use of white balance 71 WB bracketing ...71 Picture mode ...72 Gradation ...73 27 EN
2 Focusing and shooting functions 49 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to digital cameras. Selecting the record mode 65 Recording formats 65 Selecting the record mode 66 Selecting the white balance 68 Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ... 65 Describes image adjustment functions specific to the subject and shooting conditions. AF mode selection ...49 S-AF (single AF 49 C-AF (continuous AF 50 MF (manual focus 50 Simultaneous use of white balance 71 WB bracketing ...71 Picture mode ...72 Gradation ...73 27 EN
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... compensation is more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you to set the value. or [BULB]. Manual shooting Allows you like, regardless of the correct exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to M and turn the...a rise in temperature in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g"Image stabilizer" (P. 57) To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This... the operations of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can also occur when shooting with the main dial and sub...
... compensation is more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you to set the value. or [BULB]. Manual shooting Allows you like, regardless of the correct exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to M and turn the...a rise in temperature in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g"Image stabilizer" (P. 57) To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This... the operations of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can also occur when shooting with the main dial and sub...
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... time: 1 j You can set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [BULB] is turned during bulb shooting. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 103) Exposure To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is displayed. TIPS To automatically end bulb...
... time: 1 j You can set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [BULB] is turned during bulb shooting. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 103) Exposure To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is displayed. TIPS To automatically end bulb...
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Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. You can use value in M mode. • This function cannot be set automatically by the camera. g"EV STEP" (P. 102) To adjust the exposure using the set the exposure...
Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. You can use value in M mode. • This function cannot be set automatically by the camera. g"EV STEP" (P. 102) To adjust the exposure using the set the exposure...
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Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. Adjust the focus using the center AF target. g"FOCUS RING" (P. 94) Focus ring 50 EN Try again. P 2... of the picture, focusing is tried continuously. • A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus. • Four thirds system lenses operate in focus. • The camera repeats focusing. You can select the rotational direction of the picture, the camera continues trying to manually focus on any subject.
Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. Adjust the focus using the center AF target. g"FOCUS RING" (P. 94) Focus ring 50 EN Try again. P 2... of the picture, focusing is tried continuously. • A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus. • Four thirds system lenses operate in focus. • The camera repeats focusing. You can select the rotational direction of the picture, the camera continues trying to manually focus on any subject.
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...; When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The camera holds the focus, and focus is tracked even if the subject moves or you alter the picture composition. • Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode. • When [gFACE DETECT] is set to [ON... mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you have lost sight of the subject is lost: j When you to fine-adjust the focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway to track the auto-focused subject. This is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus. After...
...; When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The camera holds the focus, and focus is tracked even if the subject moves or you alter the picture composition. • Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode. • When [gFACE DETECT] is set to [ON... mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you have lost sight of the subject is lost: j When you to fine-adjust the focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway to track the auto-focused subject. This is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus. After...
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... TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 GN20 (35 mm*) GN14 (28 mm*) GN11 GN22 2 (24 mm*) (24 mm*) * The focal length of the lens that can be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/180 ...8226; Keep the shoe cover in flash. Flash shooting This camera does not have a built-in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting. 2 Attach the electronic flash to the external flash's manual as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is ...
... TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 GN20 (35 mm*) GN14 (28 mm*) GN11 GN22 2 (24 mm*) (24 mm*) * The focal length of the lens that can be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/180 ...8226; Keep the shoe cover in flash. Flash shooting This camera does not have a built-in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting. 2 Attach the electronic flash to the external flash's manual as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is ...
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... with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to stabilize the camera by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. This helps accustom the subject's eyes to the external flash's manual. Individual physical characteristics may be blurred. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW The ... with high shutter speed. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to prevent camera shake. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as firing pattern and flash timing...
... with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to stabilize the camera by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. This helps accustom the subject's eyes to the external flash's manual. Individual physical characteristics may be blurred. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW The ... with high shutter speed. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to prevent camera shake. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as firing pattern and flash timing...
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...; This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is useful when you may be overexposed. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is useful for eliminating shadows on the electronic flash, it...
...; This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is useful when you may be overexposed. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is useful for eliminating shadows on the electronic flash, it...
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... the exposure compensation comparison screen is applied to display the multi view display. x Notes 3 • This function cannot be used in the camera and card for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction. • When the shutter button is now... ready to the white balance: j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in different color directions. One image has the ...
... the exposure compensation comparison screen is applied to display the multi view display. x Notes 3 • This function cannot be used in the camera and card for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction. • When the shutter button is now... ready to the white balance: j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in different color directions. One image has the ...
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...; Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R] is set both the aperture and shutter speed and use art filtering effects to enrich the expressiveness of the lens triggering will be recorded. 2 :1 8 Total recording time 74 EN AF confirmation mark n mode display Recording Movies 3 Press the shutter button all the way to end... Audio when Recording Movie" (P. 76) HD 2 1:3 8 Available recording time Lights up . 4 Recording Movies Movie recording You can change the aperture to suit your preference, and manually set to [ON]).
...; Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R] is set both the aperture and shutter speed and use art filtering effects to enrich the expressiveness of the lens triggering will be recorded. 2 :1 8 Total recording time 74 EN AF confirmation mark n mode display Recording Movies 3 Press the shutter button all the way to end... Audio when Recording Movie" (P. 76) HD 2 1:3 8 Available recording time Lights up . 4 Recording Movies Movie recording You can change the aperture to suit your preference, and manually set to [ON]).
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MULTIPLE EXPOSUARERT1OFF [M] Set the aperture and shutter speed. With [ART7] (DIORAMA) images are manually set only. [ART1]~[ART8] Take a movie using art filtering effects. Also, [I .S.3]. • Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive. • When using fg, then press the i button. [P] Optimal ... the actual time. ART2 Turn the sub dial to set the aperture, and turn off the image stabilizer function of either the lens or the camera. • You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode. • With some types of card, you cannot record to the end...
MULTIPLE EXPOSUARERT1OFF [M] Set the aperture and shutter speed. With [ART7] (DIORAMA) images are manually set only. [ART1]~[ART8] Take a movie using art filtering effects. Also, [I .S.3]. • Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive. • When using fg, then press the i button. [P] Optimal ... the actual time. ART2 Turn the sub dial to set the aperture, and turn off the image stabilizer function of either the lens or the camera. • You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode. • With some types of card, you cannot record to the end...
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...cable (included) 1 Use the camera to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. You can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to select the video signal format that matches that of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on your TV.... g"VIDEO OUT" (P. 100) 5 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the TV and camera. 4 Turn on TV, and change [INPUT] to [VIDEO (an input jack connected to ...
...cable (included) 1 Use the camera to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. You can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to select the video signal format that matches that of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on your TV.... g"VIDEO OUT" (P. 100) 5 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the TV and camera. 4 Turn on TV, and change [INPUT] to [VIDEO (an input jack connected to ...
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... cropped. • When you can be unavailable, even if displayed, depending on the TV. 84 EN Using the TV remote control The camera can select the format of the digital video signal. "HDMI" (gP. 99) • You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is not performed while connected via... on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV. • When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini...
... cropped. • When you can be unavailable, even if displayed, depending on the TV. 84 EN Using the TV remote control The camera can select the format of the digital video signal. "HDMI" (gP. 99) • You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is not performed while connected via... on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV. • When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini...