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... differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Other shooting options 3. Printing pictures 9. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of functions...
... differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Other shooting options 3. Printing pictures 9. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of functions...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... flash cool completely before putting away. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in this manual The following : • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by the... using your camera. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used in water or other liquids. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this manual. # Cautions $ Notes % Tips g 2 EN Important information on factors which may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to...
... flash cool completely before putting away. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in this manual The following : • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by the... using your camera. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used in water or other liquids. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this manual. # Cautions $ Notes % Tips g 2 EN Important information on factors which may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to...
E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English)
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... way. EN 3 Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Camera • Flash case • 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...
... way. EN 3 Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Camera • Flash case • 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...
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.......P. 13, 15, 61, 65, 89 0 INFO (Information display) button P. 24, 25, 32 - 34 a MENU button P. 23 b Arrow pad Control dial* (j P. 16, 50 - 53 * In this manual, the j icon represent operations performed using the control dial.
.......P. 13, 15, 61, 65, 89 0 INFO (Information display) button P. 24, 25, 32 - 34 a MENU button P. 23 b Arrow pad Control dial* (j P. 16, 50 - 53 * In this manual, the j icon represent operations performed using the control dial.
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... Use the mode dial to shoot movies. Indicator Mode icon ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 50) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings...
... Use the mode dial to shoot movies. Indicator Mode icon ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 50) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings...
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... "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 50 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)........51 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)...........52 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode 53 Choosing when the exposure ends 53 Taking Panoramas 54 Taking pictures for a panorama 54 3D Photography 55 Recording multiple exposures in a single image...
... "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 50 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)........51 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)...........52 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode 53 Choosing when the exposure ends 53 Taking Panoramas 54 Taking pictures for a panorama 54 3D Photography 55 Recording multiple exposures in a single image...
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...8226; The selected AF mode is displayed on any subject. C-AF+TR (AF tracking) Press the shutter button halfway to fine-adjust focus manually. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway. • Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF]. ... target is pressed halfway. Even if the subject moves or you change the rotational direction of the picture, the camera continues trying to manually ) focus on the monitor. This function allows you can no longer track the subject. the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the...
...8226; The selected AF mode is displayed on any subject. C-AF+TR (AF tracking) Press the shutter button halfway to fine-adjust focus manually. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway. • Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF]. ... target is pressed halfway. Even if the subject moves or you change the rotational direction of the picture, the camera continues trying to manually ) focus on the monitor. This function allows you can no longer track the subject. the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the...
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... [MF]. • Use [; Function] or [R Function] to assign this function to the button. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 37 Select the focus target manually. Function] or [R Function] to assign this function to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use FG. Focus lock If the camera...
... [MF]. • Use [; Function] or [R Function] to assign this function to the button. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 37 Select the focus target manually. Function] or [R Function] to assign this function to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use FG. Focus lock If the camera...
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...exposures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 2 Press the F button (F) and use HI to set time. [Bulb Timer]: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. [Bulb Focusing]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • To prevent blur, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote ...the noise reduction function. [Noise Reduct.]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 53 Other shooting options Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. Select a shutter speed of the control dial. [Dial Function]: Ending...
...exposures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 2 Press the F button (F) and use HI to set time. [Bulb Timer]: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. [Bulb Focusing]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • To prevent blur, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote ...the noise reduction function. [Noise Reduct.]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 53 Other shooting options Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. Select a shutter speed of the control dial. [Dial Function]: Ending...
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... button all the way down again. • Do not adjust focus or zoom. 5 The two images are locked at 1920 × 1080. • 3D and manual focus lenses can not be used. • Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be viewed on your subject. Other...
... button all the way down again. • Do not adjust focus or zoom. 5 The two images are locked at 1920 × 1080. • 3D and manual focus lenses can not be used. • Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be viewed on your subject. Other...
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... 2nd Curtain Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) The flash fires just before the shutter is released. g "Flash modes that can be set manually as required. Red-eye reduction flash eye phenomenon. Do not move the camera until shooting is set by shooting mode" (P. 104) AUTO #...Slow shutter speeds are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode. This function allows you to create trails of the light conditions. Manual For users who prefer manual operation. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after ...
... 2nd Curtain Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) The flash fires just before the shutter is released. g "Flash modes that can be set manually as required. Red-eye reduction flash eye phenomenon. Do not move the camera until shooting is set by shooting mode" (P. 104) AUTO #...Slow shutter speeds are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode. This function allows you to create trails of the light conditions. Manual For users who prefer manual operation. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after ...
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... hot shoe: • Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than [AUTO]. • Flash control can be adjusted by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity and aperture values selected with the camera. 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 illumination suited to the lens. g "...
... hot shoe: • Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than [AUTO]. • Flash control can be adjusted by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity and aperture values selected with the camera. 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 illumination suited to the lens. g "...
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ART6 Optimal aperture is set automatically according to values between ISO 400 and 1600; Sensitivity can be set manually to the brightness of the subject. Program Auto n PASM IS OFF P WB AUTO S-AF ISO AUTO HD 4 Shooting and viewing movies P A S M ART1 - You control both ...
ART6 Optimal aperture is set automatically according to values between ISO 400 and 1600; Sensitivity can be set manually to the brightness of the subject. Program Auto n PASM IS OFF P WB AUTO S-AF ISO AUTO HD 4 Shooting and viewing movies P A S M ART1 - You control both ...
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...; Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on the TV's settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. Connection via AV cable Multi-connector Connect to the TV...
...; Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on the TV's settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. Connection via AV cable Multi-connector Connect to the TV...
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... "INPUT" to "HDMI INPUT". 3 Turn on the camera. # Cautions • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, HDMI will take priority. • Depending on the...
... "INPUT" to "HDMI INPUT". 3 Turn on the camera. # Cautions • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, HDMI will take priority. • Depending on the...
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...to the computer with the computer. USB 7 • The selection screen for [USB Mode] in the camera custom menus. Computers without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. Press Q. Copying pictures to select [Storage]. • Other languages can ...the language combo box. Computers with a USB port. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 75 For details, refer to your computer's manual. 2 Turn on using the software, see online help. • You can make user registration via "Registration" in the following operating systems ...
...to the computer with the computer. USB 7 • The selection screen for [USB Mode] in the camera custom menus. Computers without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. Press Q. Copying pictures to select [Storage]. • Other languages can ...the language combo box. Computers with a USB port. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 75 For details, refer to your computer's manual. 2 Turn on using the software, see online help. • You can make user registration via "Registration" in the following operating systems ...
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...) each time the power is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. The c Custom menu is selected. Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is used to fine-tune camera settings. the focus ring. Choose the AF target mode. 37 When set to [On], this resets...
...) each time the power is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. The c Custom menu is selected. Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is used to fine-tune camera settings. the focus ring. Choose the AF target mode. 37 When set to [On], this resets...
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... AF illuminator. - Customizing camera settings 10 R AF/MF Option Focus Ring MENU c R Description g You can be saved as the home position. The camera zooms in manual focus mode. - Near Near ) -
... AF illuminator. - Customizing camera settings 10 R AF/MF Option Focus Ring MENU c R Description g You can be saved as the home position. The camera zooms in manual focus mode. - Near Near ) -
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... is pressed will be shot using the electronic viewfinder. To take a photograph and display it in the monitor without recording it to select manual focus mode. Pictures taken while the Fn or R button is pressed. Press the Fn or R button to turn the monitor on or off. Press the...
... is pressed will be shot using the electronic viewfinder. To take a photograph and display it in the monitor without recording it to select manual focus mode. Pictures taken while the Fn or R button is pressed. Press the Fn or R button to turn the monitor on or off. Press the...
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... with this effect can be reduced by reducing the output of the supplied flash unit and/or remote flash units. EN 93 For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.
... with this effect can be reduced by reducing the output of the supplied flash unit and/or remote flash units. EN 93 For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.