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... the menus 17 Using the GUIDE function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock...pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 30 The internal memory and memory card 32 The card 33 Inserting and removing the card 33 3 Basic shooting functions 35 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 36 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom ...
... the menus 17 Using the GUIDE function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock...pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 30 The internal memory and memory card 32 The card 33 Inserting and removing the card 33 3 Basic shooting functions 35 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 36 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom ...
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Table of Contents Recording movies 47 Camera movement compensation 48 Recording sound with movies 49 4 Advanced shooting functions 50 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 51 Changing the shutter speed for...AE lock 58 Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO 60 Changing picture brightness 60 Adjusting the white balance 61 White balance compensation 63 Adjusting a picture for recording (SHARPNESS/CONTRAST/SATURATION) ........ 64 Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION 65 5 Additional shooting functions 66 Sequential shooting 67 Timelapse shooting 68 Self-timer ...
Table of Contents Recording movies 47 Camera movement compensation 48 Recording sound with movies 49 4 Advanced shooting functions 50 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 51 Changing the shutter speed for...AE lock 58 Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO 60 Changing picture brightness 60 Adjusting the white balance 61 White balance compensation 63 Adjusting a picture for recording (SHARPNESS/CONTRAST/SATURATION) ........ 64 Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION 65 5 Additional shooting functions 66 Sequential shooting 67 Timelapse shooting 68 Self-timer ...
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... This function allows you to select from 25 situation-related f modes set the shutter speed manually. The A camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g"My Mode" (P. 53) This function allows you record movies. g"Selecting a scene mode according to the situation" (P. 36) n This function lets you to take... Shooting modes Set the mode dial to one of the mode dial. g"Recording movies" (P. 47) Playback mode q This function allows you to make settings. You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on. 10 g"Playback" (P. 75) TIPS • Direct button functions ...
... This function allows you to select from 25 situation-related f modes set the shutter speed manually. The A camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g"My Mode" (P. 53) This function allows you record movies. g"Selecting a scene mode according to the situation" (P. 36) n This function lets you to take... Shooting modes Set the mode dial to one of the mode dial. g"Recording movies" (P. 47) Playback mode q This function allows you to make settings. You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on. 10 g"Playback" (P. 75) TIPS • Direct button functions ...
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... of mode menu items, see "Menu list" (P. 173). 16 SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use. tab PICTURE For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and white tab balance. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. The [CARD]... tab is displayed when a card is selected from the top menu. CARD tab Also saves internal memory data to a card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings...
... of mode menu items, see "Menu list" (P. 173). 16 SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use. tab PICTURE For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and white tab balance. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. The [CARD]... tab is displayed when a card is selected from the top menu. CARD tab Also saves internal memory data to a card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings...
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...23 The slightly from the image in the viewfinder. Viewfinder • The camera records a wider area than the viewfinder. To adjust the brightness of a person or flower (macro shooting). This does not affect recorded pictures. To turn the monitor on the image in bright places. Little battery...before you start taking pictures When to use the monitor and viewfinder You can check the picture area Camera movement does not that the monitor uses more battery power camera actually records. Note • When a conversion lens is used for general to know the exact area the ...
...23 The slightly from the image in the viewfinder. Viewfinder • The camera records a wider area than the viewfinder. To adjust the brightness of a person or flower (macro shooting). This does not affect recorded pictures. To turn the monitor on the image in bright places. Little battery...before you start taking pictures When to use the monitor and viewfinder You can check the picture area Camera movement does not that the monitor uses more battery power camera actually records. Note • When a conversion lens is used for general to know the exact area the ...
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... away as the subject. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 2 Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights. If the correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock. 2 How to focus (focus lock... AF target mark on . • When shooting a hard-to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of contrast is recorded. 24 SQ1 1600×1200 4 Shutter button The orange lamp blinks while the picture is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject...
... away as the subject. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 2 Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights. If the correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock. 2 How to focus (focus lock... AF target mark on . • When shooting a hard-to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of contrast is recorded. 24 SQ1 1600×1200 4 Shutter button The orange lamp blinks while the picture is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject...
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...is different from the frame in which you have just taken. • Recorded pictures are saved in the center of the viewfinder is blinking. The subject cannot be brought into focus. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the picture to blur. • Never remove the batteries...gently. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are difficult to focus on an object with an extremely bright area in the center of...
...is different from the frame in which you have just taken. • Recorded pictures are saved in the center of the viewfinder is blinking. The subject cannot be brought into focus. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the picture to blur. • Never remove the batteries...gently. Subject with low contrast Subject with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are difficult to focus on an object with an extremely bright area in the center of...
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... depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures that can select a record mode in which to 29. 2 Still picture record modes Still pictures (other than those in raw data format) are recorded in a small file size, this also produces a grainy look. If a picture with more space... modes Image becomes clearer Image size becomes larger Application Image size Compression Low com- Select the best record mode for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the tables on a computer, website editing, etc.). Picture with high number of pixels...
... depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures that can select a record mode in which to 29. 2 Still picture record modes Still pictures (other than those in raw data format) are recorded in a small file size, this also produces a grainy look. If a picture with more space... modes Image becomes clearer Image size becomes larger Application Image size Compression Low com- Select the best record mode for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the tables on a computer, website editing, etc.). Picture with high number of pixels...
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... still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)" (P. 89) 3:2 The image aspect ratio is useful for ordering prints from the Olympus website. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which has not been subjected to 3:2, the image can...× vertical) used when saving an image. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be edited with this camera. You can be . (Special record modes Record mode RAW 3:2 (SHQ, HQ) Features Image size Raw uncompressed data. You can save your pictures at a photo store without ...
... still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)" (P. 89) 3:2 The image aspect ratio is useful for ordering prints from the Olympus website. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which has not been subjected to 3:2, the image can...× vertical) used when saving an image. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be edited with this camera. You can be . (Special record modes Record mode RAW 3:2 (SHQ, HQ) Features Image size Raw uncompressed data. You can save your pictures at a photo store without ...
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... Motion-JPEG format. 2 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Tips before you start taking pictures For still pictures Record mode Image size RAW SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 2592 × ...
... Motion-JPEG format. 2 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Tips before you start taking pictures For still pictures Record mode Image size RAW SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 2592 × ...
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... For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without SHQ 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) sound 14 sec. SQ1 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 39 sec. 40 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 3 min. 13 sec. Note • The number of ...storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the tables are approximate. • The number of storable ...
... For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without SHQ 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) sound 14 sec. SQ1 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 39 sec. 40 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 3 min. 13 sec. Note • The number of ...storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the tables are approximate. • The number of storable ...
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... Changing the record mode 2 Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [K] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Tips before you start taking pictures • For hn: Top menu [K] 1 For still pictures, select from [SHQ 640 × 480 30fps], [HQ 640 × 480 15fps], [SQ1 320 × 240 30fps] or [SQ2 320 × 240 15fps]....choosing the image size, then select [HIGH] or [NORMAL]. 3 Press Z. For still pictures SHQ 640×480 30fps HQ 640×480 15fps SQ1 320×240 30fps SQ2 320×240 15fps SELECT GO OK 2 Select the image size of the record mode. If you select [RAW], see "(JPEG copy" (P. 31).
... Changing the record mode 2 Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [K] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Tips before you start taking pictures • For hn: Top menu [K] 1 For still pictures, select from [SHQ 640 × 480 30fps], [HQ 640 × 480 15fps], [SQ1 320 × 240 30fps] or [SQ2 320 × 240 15fps]....choosing the image size, then select [HIGH] or [NORMAL]. 3 Press Z. For still pictures SHQ 640×480 30fps HQ 640×480 15fps SQ1 320×240 30fps SQ2 320×240 15fps SELECT GO OK 2 Select the image size of the record mode. If you select [RAW], see "(JPEG copy" (P. 31).
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HQ SQ1 SELECT GO OK Tips before you cannot select the image size. To record pictures in JPEG format you can be stored in JPEG format at the same time as they are recorded in raw data. JPEG DUPLICATE SETTING OFF SHQ • Select [OFF] to save raw data only. 3 Press Z. ...Pictures are recorded in the size currently set for the record mode, but you start taking pictures 31 Record mode (JPEG copy Pictures taken in the raw data format can select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] for...
HQ SQ1 SELECT GO OK Tips before you cannot select the image size. To record pictures in JPEG format you can be stored in JPEG format at the same time as they are recorded in raw data. JPEG DUPLICATE SETTING OFF SHQ • Select [OFF] to save raw data only. 3 Press Z. ...Pictures are recorded in the size currently set for the record mode, but you start taking pictures 31 Record mode (JPEG copy Pictures taken in the raw data format can select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] for...
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... from the internal memory. [xD] Pictures are recorded in the internal memory to a card. Remove the card before you start taking many pictures while on the camera or processed using the internal memory. • Pictures recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card ("card"). The... on a trip. 2 (Internal memory basics The internal memory is the camera's media for shooting or playback operations when a card is possible with the internal memory of the camera. Pictures are recorded to film in the camera. g"Copying pictures in the internal memory. Shooting mode Playback mode 1/200 ...
... from the internal memory. [xD] Pictures are recorded in the internal memory to a card. Remove the card before you start taking many pictures while on the camera or processed using the internal memory. • Pictures recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card ("card"). The... on a trip. 2 (Internal memory basics The internal memory is the camera's media for shooting or playback operations when a card is possible with the internal memory of the camera. Pictures are recorded to film in the camera. g"Copying pictures in the internal memory. Shooting mode Playback mode 1/200 ...
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... to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on this camera before you start taking pictures The internal memory and memory card The card The card is retracted. 2 Open the card cover. Make sure to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the card can be...
... to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on this camera before you start taking pictures The internal memory and memory card The card The card is retracted. 2 Open the card cover. Make sure to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the card can be...
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... way in the wrong direction or at an angle may damage the contacts and prevent the card from being removed. • The card may not record properly if it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Grasp the card and remove. Notch 4 Close the card cover. The internal memory and...
... way in the wrong direction or at an angle may damage the contacts and prevent the card from being removed. • The card may not record properly if it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Grasp the card and remove. Notch 4 Close the card cover. The internal memory and...
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...shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be adjusted. & % Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] • For h: Top menu g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • During super macro mode, the zoom is not available....as close to appear grainy. Basic shooting functions Zooming in on your subject Note • Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in. Using macro/super macro mode Focusing ...the built-in flash is usually slow when you shoot from the area that the camera actually records.
...shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be adjusted. & % Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] • For h: Top menu g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note • During super macro mode, the zoom is not available....as close to appear grainy. Basic shooting functions Zooming in on your subject Note • Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in. Using macro/super macro mode Focusing ...the built-in flash is usually slow when you shoot from the area that the camera actually records.
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...DIGITAL ZOOM] to stop recording. HQ 00:36 Remaining recording time 3 Press the shutter button again to [ON]. g"Recording sound with the movie j Set [R] to shoot. Basic shooting functions Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. 1 Compose your picture. 0.0 • You can use the optical zoom during movie recording... the card, the remaining recording time (P. 29) is displayed, and the camera is being saved. • During movie recording, the A mark lights red. TIPS To record audio with movies" (P. 49) To use the zoom during movie recording j If you can use...
...DIGITAL ZOOM] to stop recording. HQ 00:36 Remaining recording time 3 Press the shutter button again to [ON]. g"Recording sound with the movie j Set [R] to shoot. Basic shooting functions Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. 1 Compose your picture. 0.0 • You can use the optical zoom during movie recording... the card, the remaining recording time (P. 29) is displayed, and the camera is being saved. • During movie recording, the A mark lights red. TIPS To record audio with movies" (P. 49) To use the zoom during movie recording j If you can use...
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...) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with the camera stabilized, set to movement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the picture with your camera. The images are not available. 3 Camera movement compensation This function reduces the blur incurred by the...
...) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with the camera stabilized, set to movement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the picture with your camera. The images are not available. 3 Camera movement compensation This function reduces the blur incurred by the...
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Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded clearly by the built-in microphone. Recording movies Top menu [MODE MENU] [R] [ON] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note 3 • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded while shooting a movie. Basic shooting functions 49
Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded clearly by the built-in microphone. Recording movies Top menu [MODE MENU] [R] [ON] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Note 3 • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded while shooting a movie. Basic shooting functions 49