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DIGITAL CAMERA SP-310 SP-350 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera. Before...
DIGITAL CAMERA SP-310 SP-350 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera. Before...
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... or configuration is unique to one model. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this manual (About the SP-310 and SP-350 This reference manual is an explanation of how to read it carefully before proceeding.... take pictures and view them so that should be absolutely avoided. Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on the SP-350. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you can get the most out of operations that you...
... or configuration is unique to one model. (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this manual (About the SP-310 and SP-350 This reference manual is an explanation of how to read it carefully before proceeding.... take pictures and view them so that should be absolutely avoided. Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on the SP-350. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions after you can get the most out of operations that you...
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... giving you want to check it out. 3 To view, edit and sort the pictures you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Appendix Miscellaneous P. 155 10 P. 176 11 The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to ...know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find important points for . Composition of the manual You'll find what you have taken on a...
... giving you want to check it out. 3 To view, edit and sort the pictures you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Appendix Miscellaneous P. 155 10 P. 176 11 The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to ...know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find important points for . Composition of the manual You'll find what you have taken on a...
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Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode dial 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct ...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...a scene mode according to the situation 37 Zooming in on your subject 41 Using the zoom 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash...
Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode dial 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct ...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...a scene mode according to the situation 37 Zooming in on your subject 41 Using the zoom 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash...
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Table of Contents Using commercially available external flashes (SP-350 48 Using the slave flash 49 Recording movies 50 Camera movement compensation 51 Recording sound with movies 52 4 Advanced shooting functions 53 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 54 Changing the shutter speed...pictures 55 Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures 56 My Mode 56 Focusing applications 57 AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA 57 Manual focus (FOCUS MODE 58 Fulltime AF 59 AF lock 59 AF illuminator 60 Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP 61...
Table of Contents Using commercially available external flashes (SP-350 48 Using the slave flash 49 Recording movies 50 Camera movement compensation 51 Recording sound with movies 52 4 Advanced shooting functions 53 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 54 Changing the shutter speed...pictures 55 Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures 56 My Mode 56 Focusing applications 57 AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA 57 Manual focus (FOCUS MODE 58 Fulltime AF 59 AF lock 59 AF illuminator 60 Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP 61...
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... the shutter speed automatically. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on the position of the mode dial. g"Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures" (P. 56) r This function allows you to set the aperture manually. g"Recording movies" (P. 50) Playback mode q This function allows you... own shooting parameters and register them as your original mode. This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 54) Shooting modes This function allows you to select from...
... the shutter speed automatically. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on the position of the mode dial. g"Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures" (P. 56) r This function allows you to set the aperture manually. g"Recording movies" (P. 50) Playback mode q This function allows you... own shooting parameters and register them as your original mode. This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 54) Shooting modes This function allows you to select from...
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This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial 1 necessary for operating functions. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. Basic operation Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following modes: hPASMrfn. 11
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial 1 necessary for operating functions. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. Basic operation Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following modes: hPASMrfn. 11
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...TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on the menu to be selected. In this manual, procedures for setting [ISO] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO] 18 SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation In this case, follow the operation guide to set . Menus Basic ...: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for using the arrow pad. BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to finalize the setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO Press q to go on to the following setting. 6 Press sr to select [AUTO], [64], [100], [200], or...
...TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on the menu to be selected. In this manual, procedures for setting [ISO] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO] 18 SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation In this case, follow the operation guide to set . Menus Basic ...: • Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for using the arrow pad. BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to finalize the setting. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO Press q to go on to the following setting. 6 Press sr to select [AUTO], [64], [100], [200], or...
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... below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. g"Mode dial" (P. 10), "Mode dial notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this manual. 20 Basic operation How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is only for h mode, n mode, and album playback mode. If multiple icons...
... below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. g"Mode dial" (P. 10), "Mode dial notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this manual. 20 Basic operation How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is only for h mode, n mode, and album playback mode. If multiple icons...
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...ash (QFLASH) Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350) Various types of the camera, or by using the external flash. The external flash can be mounted on the camera by itself or together with the built-in flash. The external flash only is used together with the Olympus FL series external flashes. Hot shoe Shoe... (optional). 3 This chapter explains how to use the FL-20 when attached to the hot shoe on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it to the hot shoe....
...ash (QFLASH) Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350) Various types of the camera, or by using the external flash. The external flash can be mounted on the camera by itself or together with the built-in flash. The external flash only is used together with the Olympus FL series external flashes. Hot shoe Shoe... (optional). 3 This chapter explains how to use the FL-20 when attached to the hot shoe on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it to the hot shoe....
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...commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera. • For instructions...SP-350) Provided that the flash can produce blurred images. The amount of light from 1/200 to P. 167. Selecting the flash (QFLASH) 2 Turn on the external flash. • Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera... before turning the flash on. 3 Press the # button repeatedly to the manual for shooting pictures" (P. 56) • Remember that...
...commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera. • For instructions...SP-350) Provided that the flash can produce blurred images. The amount of light from 1/200 to P. 167. Selecting the flash (QFLASH) 2 Turn on the external flash. • Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera... before turning the flash on. 3 Press the # button repeatedly to the manual for shooting pictures" (P. 56) • Remember that...
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...a high emission level is set the ISO sensitivity and aperture on the external flash to match the camera's settings. • Refer to the manual for when using is synchronized with the camera. Also set to [$] (off). • Confirm in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between... shots will fire even when the camera's flash mode is set. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [QFLASH] [SLAVE] g"Using the menus" (P....
...a high emission level is set the ISO sensitivity and aperture on the external flash to match the camera's settings. • Refer to the manual for when using is synchronized with the camera. Also set to [$] (off). • Confirm in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between... shots will fire even when the camera's flash mode is set. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [QFLASH] [SLAVE] g"Using the menus" (P....
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The area in which the picture is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with your camera. The images are not available. Top menu [h] [ON] 1 Take the picture. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 107) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is adjusted according...
The area in which the picture is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with your camera. The images are not available. Top menu [h] [ON] 1 Take the picture. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 107) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is adjusted according...
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... it is simple and easy, but if you want, you can be a lot more advanced functions. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. By setting the white balance to you, you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. SET MEM PIC... CAMERA NOISE REDUCTION AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF PANORAMA iESP SPOT AREA PRESET WB CANCEL SELECT GO OK 53 Try various settings and discover all ...
... it is simple and easy, but if you want, you can be a lot more advanced functions. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. By setting the white balance to you, you can make the flowers stand out against a blurred background. SET MEM PIC... CAMERA NOISE REDUCTION AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF PANORAMA iESP SPOT AREA PRESET WB CANCEL SELECT GO OK 53 Try various settings and discover all ...
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...is correct, the aperture value is decreased. Increasing the value forces the camera to set the aperture manually. Use this mode when you to set the aperture value. is depicted. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures This...Advanced shooting functions 4 Aperture value (F-number) Aperture value (F-number) is displayed in red. 54 By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with how the background is increased. 1 Press sr to focus over a wider range,...
...is correct, the aperture value is decreased. Increasing the value forces the camera to set the aperture manually. Use this mode when you to set the aperture value. is depicted. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures This...Advanced shooting functions 4 Aperture value (F-number) Aperture value (F-number) is displayed in red. 54 By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with how the background is increased. 1 Press sr to focus over a wider range,...
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... Sets the shutter speed faster. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed is displayed in green. Note • To avoid camera movement, you want. Setting a fast shutter speed lets you to set to [ON]: up to 4 seconds) • When the exposure is... F4.0 0.0 Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (when [NOISE REDUCTION] is set the shutter speed manually. moving action as though it was stopped in red. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Advanced shooting functions Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function allows you Setting...
... Sets the shutter speed faster. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed is displayed in green. Note • To avoid camera movement, you want. Setting a fast shutter speed lets you to set to [ON]: up to 4 seconds) • When the exposure is... F4.0 0.0 Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (when [NOISE REDUCTION] is set the shutter speed manually. moving action as though it was stopped in red. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Advanced shooting functions Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function allows you Setting...
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....0: up to 1/2000) • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the exposure differential from the exposure metered as correct by the camera is shown as the shutter button is pressed. • The maximum time that can remain open is displayed in [s MY MODE 1] to...taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that it can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. q : Opens the aperture (decreases 1/200 F4.0 +2.0 the aperture value). Note • To avoid camera movement, you to +3.0EV. • When the exposure differential is 8 minutes.
....0: up to 1/2000) • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the exposure differential from the exposure metered as correct by the camera is shown as the shutter button is pressed. • The maximum time that can remain open is displayed in [s MY MODE 1] to...taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that it can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. q : Opens the aperture (decreases 1/200 F4.0 +2.0 the aperture value). Note • To avoid camera movement, you to +3.0EV. • When the exposure differential is 8 minutes.
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Focusing applications Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) If the subject cannot be accurately focused on the left of the distance indicator, but the camera cannot focus at the distance you have set, and MF is displayed in red on the monitor. • When Z is held down while MF is ... Z. • The focus is locked at ) (infinity). Note • Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the cursor position while viewing the monitor. j Press sr to make fine adjustments to set...
Focusing applications Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) If the subject cannot be accurately focused on the left of the distance indicator, but the camera cannot focus at the distance you have set, and MF is displayed in red on the monitor. • When Z is held down while MF is ... Z. • The focus is locked at ) (infinity). Note • Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the cursor position while viewing the monitor. j Press sr to make fine adjustments to set...
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With a high ISO setting, you can shoot in daylight. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. With a low ISO setting, you may give it a grainy appearance. You can shoot clear, sharp images in dark places. However, high sensitivity introduces ...EV in low light conditions. AUTO 64/100/200/ 400 (SP-310) 50/100/200/ 400 (SP-350) Sensitivity is based on the monitor. Advanced shooting functions 1 Press pq. • Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to the conditions of normal camera film. Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) The higher the ISO, the...
With a high ISO setting, you can shoot in daylight. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. With a low ISO setting, you may give it a grainy appearance. You can shoot clear, sharp images in dark places. However, high sensitivity introduces ...EV in low light conditions. AUTO 64/100/200/ 400 (SP-310) 50/100/200/ 400 (SP-350) Sensitivity is based on the monitor. Advanced shooting functions 1 Press pq. • Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to the conditions of normal camera film. Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) The higher the ISO, the...
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... buttons" (P. 12) Displays the regular shooting information. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Displays only the AF target mark. The lines displayed will change the display in the "Basic Manual". Changing the monitor display (y) 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change depending on the [FRAME ASSIST] setting. You...
... buttons" (P. 12) Displays the regular shooting information. 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Displays only the AF target mark. The lines displayed will change the display in the "Basic Manual". Changing the monitor display (y) 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change depending on the [FRAME ASSIST] setting. You...