E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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Shooting and viewing movies 5. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. Information 12. We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Flash shooting 4. Sending and receiving images 7. Camera setup 10. Before you take test shots to get accustomed...or modifications of Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. The contents in this camera. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Printing pictures 9. used options 2. Customizing camera settings 11. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of...
Shooting and viewing movies 5. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. Information 12. We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Flash shooting 4. Sending and receiving images 7. Camera setup 10. Before you take test shots to get accustomed...or modifications of Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. The contents in this camera. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Printing pictures 9. used options 2. Customizing camera settings 11. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) or BCS-5 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in ...
... • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) or BCS-5 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in ...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching the flash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is not in place.
Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching the flash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is not in place.
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... operations performed using the control dial. Basic guide 5 6 78 1 2 3 4 9 0 Names of parts and functions a b F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 59) Q button (P. 22, 23) Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 - 53) • Rotate to choose an option.
... operations performed using the control dial. Basic guide 5 6 78 1 2 3 4 9 0 Names of parts and functions a b F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 59) Q button (P. 22, 23) Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 - 53) • Rotate to choose an option.
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... Scene mode*2 P. 19 Art filter mode*2 P. 18 n mode*3 P. 61 White balance P. 43 Sequential shooting/self-timer P. 49 Aspect ratio*1*2 P. 48 Record mode P. 47 Flash mode*1*2 P. 59 Flash intensity control*1*2 P. 60 Metering mode*1*2 P. 41 AF mode P. 36 ISO sensitivity P. 48 Face priority*1*2 P. 39 Movie sound record P. 62 *1 P, A, S and M modes only. *2 ART and...
... Scene mode*2 P. 19 Art filter mode*2 P. 18 n mode*3 P. 61 White balance P. 43 Sequential shooting/self-timer P. 49 Aspect ratio*1*2 P. 48 Record mode P. 47 Flash mode*1*2 P. 59 Flash intensity control*1*2 P. 60 Metering mode*1*2 P. 41 AF mode P. 36 ISO sensitivity P. 48 Face priority*1*2 P. 39 Movie sound record P. 62 *1 P, A, S and M modes only. *2 ART and...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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...56 6 Face priority I P. 39, 82 7 Movie sound P. 62 8 Internal temperature warning m P. 97 9 dLock P. 82 0 Focal length P. 100 a Flash P. 59 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) b AF confirmation mark P. 14 c Image stabilizer P. 42 d Art filter... 47 i Record mode (movies P. 48 j Available recording time k Number of storable still pictures ...P. 106 l Tone control P. 34 m Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 60 Bottom: Exposure compensation indicator P. 40 n Exposure compensation value........P. 40 o Aperture value P. 50 - 53 p Shutter speed P. ...
...56 6 Face priority I P. 39, 82 7 Movie sound P. 62 8 Internal temperature warning m P. 97 9 dLock P. 82 0 Focal length P. 100 a Flash P. 59 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) b AF confirmation mark P. 14 c Image stabilizer P. 42 d Art filter... 47 i Record mode (movies P. 48 j Available recording time k Number of storable still pictures ...P. 106 l Tone control P. 34 m Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 60 Bottom: Exposure compensation indicator P. 40 n Exposure compensation value........P. 40 o Aperture value P. 50 - 53 p Shutter speed P. ...
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... P. 9 d Aspect border P. 48 e AF target P. 37 f Shooting mode P. 12, 50 - 53 g Exposure compensation P. 40 h Shutter speed P. 50 - 53 i Aperture value P. 50 - 53 j Focal length P. 100 k Flash intensity control P. 60 l White balance compensation..........P. 44 m Color space P. 85 n Picture mode P. 45 o Compression rate P. 47 p Pixel count P. 47 q ISO sensitivity P. 48 r White balance P. 43...
... P. 9 d Aspect border P. 48 e AF target P. 37 f Shooting mode P. 12, 50 - 53 g Exposure compensation P. 40 h Shutter speed P. 50 - 53 i Aperture value P. 50 - 53 j Focal length P. 100 k Flash intensity control P. 60 l White balance compensation..........P. 44 m Color space P. 85 n Picture mode P. 45 o Compression rate P. 47 p Pixel count P. 47 q ISO sensitivity P. 48 r White balance P. 43...
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... frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 8 (Beep sound) Flash ISO/DIS Mode Image Stabilizer Anti-Shock Self-timer Remote cable Flash shooting Gradation (Picture Mode) Bulb shooting Scene (SCN) g 12 18 48 19 20 40 20 51 20 52 43 44...
... frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 8 (Beep sound) Flash ISO/DIS Mode Image Stabilizer Anti-Shock Self-timer Remote cable Flash shooting Gradation (Picture Mode) Bulb shooting Scene (SCN) g 12 18 48 19 20 40 20 51 20 52 43 44...
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... image (multiple exposure 56 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)..........57 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter 58 Flash shooting 59 Using a flash (flash photography 59 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control 60 Using external flash units designated for use with this camera 60 Other external flash...
... image (multiple exposure 56 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)..........57 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter 58 Flash shooting 59 Using a flash (flash photography 59 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control 60 Using external flash units designated for use with this camera 60 Other external flash...
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... 102 Macro arm light (MAL-1) ........102 Microphone set (SEMA-1) .....102 Electronic viewfinder (VF-2) ...102 Exposure warning display.......103 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 104 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 105 External flash unit 105 Record mode and file size/ number of Contents Using the...
... 102 Macro arm light (MAL-1) ........102 Microphone set (SEMA-1) .....102 Electronic viewfinder (VF-2) ...102 Exposure warning display.......103 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 104 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 105 External flash unit 105 Record mode and file size/ number of Contents Using the...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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...;ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter closes to reduce the red!/#! EN 59 The flash does not fire. 3 Flash shooting The flash can be overexposed. Red-eye reduction flash eye phenomenon. Using a flash (flash photography) 1 Attach ...the flash unit and raise the flash head. • g "Attaching the flash unit" (P. 7) 3 Flash shooting 2 Press the # button (I) to display options. 3 Use HI to 1/160 sec. In S and M mode, the flash always fires. #SLOW !...
...;ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter closes to reduce the red!/#! EN 59 The flash does not fire. 3 Flash shooting The flash can be overexposed. Red-eye reduction flash eye phenomenon. Using a flash (flash photography) 1 Attach ...the flash unit and raise the flash head. • g "Attaching the flash unit" (P. 7) 3 Flash shooting 2 Press the # button (I) to display options. 3 Use HI to 1/160 sec. In S and M mode, the flash always fires. #SLOW !...
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...Use a flash with an angle of illumination suited to the exposure compensation value. Flash shooting Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you find that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Use only with the camera in ...the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the live control (P. 22) and select the Flash intensity control item using FG. 2 Choose the ...
...Use a flash with an angle of illumination suited to the exposure compensation value. Flash shooting Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you find that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Use only with the camera in ...the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the live control (P. 22) and select the Flash intensity control item using FG. 2 Choose the ...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... using super control panel 1 Currently selected option Gradation z P. 46 2 ISO sensitivity P. 48 B&W Filter x P. 46 3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 49 Picture tone y P. 46 4 Flash mode P. 59 9 Color space P. 85 5 Flash intensity control P. 60 0 Face priority P. 39, 82 6 White balance P. 43 a Metering mode P. 41 White balance compensation..........P. 44 b Aspect ratio P. 48 7 Picture mode P. 45...
... using super control panel 1 Currently selected option Gradation z P. 46 2 ISO sensitivity P. 48 B&W Filter x P. 46 3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 49 Picture tone y P. 46 4 Flash mode P. 59 9 Color space P. 85 5 Flash intensity control P. 60 0 Face priority P. 39, 82 6 White balance P. 43 a Metering mode P. 41 White balance compensation..........P. 44 b Aspect ratio P. 48 7 Picture mode P. 45...
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Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity separately for the supplied flash unit. Flash intensity value A Mode TTL +5.0 M 1/8 LO Off - P 250 F5.6 0.0 Flash control Flash mode intensity Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. The...
Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity separately for the supplied flash unit. Flash intensity value A Mode TTL +5.0 M 1/8 LO Off - P 250 F5.6 0.0 Flash control Flash mode intensity Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. The...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... - 42 mm Approximate distance at which vignetting occurs 1.0 m even at minimum output. 17 mm 0.25 m 40 - 150 mm 1.0 m 14 - 150 mm Flash can not be used • External flash units can be used to prevent vignetting. k 60 sec. - 1/160 sec. 60 sec. - 1/160 sec... (1st curtain) Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Fill-in flash Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) Flash off Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Flash timing 1st curtain k 1st curtain 2nd curtain 1st curtain k 2nd curtain Conditions for use with this camera detect backlighting and...
... - 42 mm Approximate distance at which vignetting occurs 1.0 m even at minimum output. 17 mm 0.25 m 40 - 150 mm 1.0 m 14 - 150 mm Flash can not be used • External flash units can be used to prevent vignetting. k 60 sec. - 1/160 sec. 60 sec. - 1/160 sec... (1st curtain) Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Fill-in flash Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) Flash off Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Flash timing 1st curtain k 1st curtain 2nd curtain 1st curtain k 2nd curtain Conditions for use with this camera detect backlighting and...
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... shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of Fixed timing synchronization when flash timing*1 fires*2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization A timing, whichever is slower 1/60 1/160 S ... camera's hot shoe. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-300R FL-14 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100...
... shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of Fixed timing synchronization when flash timing*1 fires*2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization A timing, whichever is slower 1/60 1/160 S ... camera's hot shoe. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-300R FL-14 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100...
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External flash Sync speed 1/160 s or slower Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode) External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (type D)/Accessory port Power supply ...% - 90% (storage) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. FL-LM1 Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Firing angle Covers the picture angle of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight BLS-1 (PS-BLS1) BLS-5 Rechargeable Lithium...
External flash Sync speed 1/160 s or slower Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode) External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (type D)/Accessory port Power supply ...% - 90% (storage) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. FL-LM1 Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Firing angle Covers the picture angle of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight BLS-1 (PS-BLS1) BLS-5 Rechargeable Lithium...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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EN 121 Lens : E-PL3 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Converter Lens*2 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3... OM Adapter 2 OM System Lenses MCON-P01 Macro Flash FL-14 Electronic Flash FL-50R Electronic Flash SRF-11 Ring Flash Set FL-36R Electronic Flash FL-300R Electronic Flash STF-22 Twin Flash Set RF-11*2 Ring Flash FC-1 Macro Flash Controller TF-22 *2 Twin Flash *5 Some accessories may not be available in your region...
EN 121 Lens : E-PL3 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Converter Lens*2 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3... OM Adapter 2 OM System Lenses MCON-P01 Macro Flash FL-14 Electronic Flash FL-50R Electronic Flash SRF-11 Ring Flash Set FL-36R Electronic Flash FL-300R Electronic Flash STF-22 Twin Flash Set RF-11*2 Ring Flash FC-1 Macro Flash Controller TF-22 *2 Twin Flash *5 Some accessories may not be available in your region...
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... Shift 88 Eye-Fi 88 Eye-Fi card 5, 99 F File Name 86 Fill-in flash 59 Firmware 80 FL BKT 58 Flash 59 Flash intensity control w 60 Flash mode 59 Flash off 59 Focus lock 37 Focus Ring 82 Format 99 Four Thirds system lenses 100 Full-time AF 81 G Gradation 46 Group...
... Shift 88 Eye-Fi 88 Eye-Fi card 5, 99 F File Name 86 Fill-in flash 59 Firmware 80 FL BKT 58 Flash 59 Flash intensity control w 60 Flash mode 59 Flash off 59 Focus lock 37 Focus Ring 82 Format 99 Four Thirds system lenses 100 Full-time AF 81 G Gradation 46 Group...
E-PL3 Manuel d'instructions (Fran栩s)
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...; Veille 8 Volume Mode USB V Expo/p/ISO Etape EV Mesure Lecture AEL ISO Etape ISO Régl. ISO Auto ISO Auto Temps Pose Anti-Vibration z W Flash Custom/# Flash Sync X # Flash Lent # w+F X K/Couleur/WB Réduc Bruit Filtre Bruit WB Tout > Réglage Réinitial W Couleur chaude Par défaut 1080i Off ― Image Seul...
...; Veille 8 Volume Mode USB V Expo/p/ISO Etape EV Mesure Lecture AEL ISO Etape ISO Régl. ISO Auto ISO Auto Temps Pose Anti-Vibration z W Flash Custom/# Flash Sync X # Flash Lent # w+F X K/Couleur/WB Réduc Bruit Filtre Bruit WB Tout > Réglage Réinitial W Couleur chaude Par défaut 1080i Off ― Image Seul...