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...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... time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 31 The internal memory and memory card 33 The card 34 Inserting and removing the card 34 3 Basic shooting functions 36 Selecting a scene mode according to the... 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash ( FLASH 47 Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350 47 4
...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... time ......... 28 Changing the record mode 31 The internal memory and memory card 33 The card 34 Inserting and removing the card 34 3 Basic shooting functions 36 Selecting a scene mode according to the... 41 Using the digital zoom 41 Using macro/super macro mode 42 Flash shooting 43 Flash intensity control 45 Synchro 46 Selecting the flash ( FLASH 47 Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350 47 4
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... Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY 83 Viewing pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)..... 104 Erasing pictures 105 Single-frame erase 106 All-frame erase 106 Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) 107 7 Settings 108 Resetting the settings to still pictures 91 Editing still pictures...
... Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY 83 Viewing pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)..... 104 Erasing pictures 105 Single-frame erase 106 All-frame erase 106 Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) 107 7 Settings 108 Resetting the settings to still pictures 91 Editing still pictures...
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... ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card. EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. The [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is selected from the top menu. CARD tab Also saves internal memory data to a card. tab PICTURE For setting...
... ISO 1/2/3/4 ESP OFF AUTO CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card. EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. The [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is selected from the top menu. CARD tab Also saves internal memory data to a card. tab PICTURE For setting...
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When [FILE NAME] is displayed. • Release the DISP./GUIDE button to a new card. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. 1 With a menu selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button. • The menu explanation is selected 19 Basic operation Menus Using the GUIDE function 1 This camera has a GUIDE function. FILE NAME Sets the format for naming folders and files that are to be saved to close the menu guide.
When [FILE NAME] is displayed. • Release the DISP./GUIDE button to a new card. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. 1 With a menu selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button. • The menu explanation is selected 19 Basic operation Menus Using the GUIDE function 1 This camera has a GUIDE function. FILE NAME Sets the format for naming folders and files that are to be saved to close the menu guide.
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But occasionally, you can't focus on the memory card? These are almost guaranteed to come out the way you want. Just knowing which button to press or which setting to change can store more ...
But occasionally, you can't focus on the memory card? These are almost guaranteed to come out the way you want. Just knowing which button to press or which setting to change can store more ...
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... modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. 2 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Tips before you start taking pictures For still pictures (SP-310) Record mode Image size RAW SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 3072 × 2304 3:2 ... 1280 × 960 HIGH NORMAL 1024 × 768 HIGH NORMAL 640 × 480 HIGH NORMAL Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without sound sound sound sound 2 2 12 12 5 5 24 24 5 5 27 27 14 15 71 73 16 17 80 82 7 7...
... modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. 2 Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Tips before you start taking pictures For still pictures (SP-310) Record mode Image size RAW SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2304 3:2 3072 × 2048 3072 × 2304 3:2 ... 1280 × 960 HIGH NORMAL 1024 × 768 HIGH NORMAL 640 × 480 HIGH NORMAL Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without sound sound sound sound 2 2 12 12 5 5 24 24 5 5 27 27 14 15 71 73 16 17 80 82 7 7...
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Tips before you start taking pictures Record mode For still pictures (SP-350) Number of storable still pictures Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without sound sound sound sound 2 RAW 3264 × 2448 2 2 10 10 3264 × 2448 SHQ 3:2 3264 × 2176 4 4 22 22 5 5 24 24 ...
Tips before you start taking pictures Record mode For still pictures (SP-350) Number of storable still pictures Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without sound sound sound sound 2 RAW 3264 × 2448 2 2 10 10 3264 × 2448 SHQ 3:2 3264 × 2176 4 4 22 22 5 5 24 24 ...
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Record mode For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without 2 SHQ 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) sound 14 sec. HQ 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 29 sec. 29 sec. 2 ...
Record mode For movies Remaining recording time Record mode Image size Internal memory Using a 128 MB card With Without With Without 2 SHQ 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) sound 14 sec. HQ 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 29 sec. 29 sec. 2 ...
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Pictures are being played back from the internal memory. [xD] Pictures are recorded to the card (BACKUP)" (P. 104) 33 The card can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is possible with the internal memory of the camera. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. (Using the...
Pictures are being played back from the internal memory. [xD] Pictures are recorded to the card (BACKUP)" (P. 104) 33 The card can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is possible with the internal memory of the camera. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. (Using the...
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... a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on the camera or processed using a 2 card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can be easily...
... a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on the camera or processed using a 2 card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can be easily...
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... out of the slot. 2 Notch • Grasp the card and remove. 4 Close the card cover. Tips before you start taking pictures The internal memory and memory card (Inserting the card 3 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the... card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. • Inserting the card in the wrong direction or at...
... out of the slot. 2 Notch • Grasp the card and remove. 4 Close the card cover. Tips before you start taking pictures The internal memory and memory card (Inserting the card 3 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the... card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. • Inserting the card in the wrong direction or at...
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HQ 00:36 Remaining recording time 3 Press the shutter button again to [ON]. TIPS To record audio with movies" (P. 52) j Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to shoot. g"Recording sound with movies" (P. 52) To use the zoom during movie recording. HQ 00:36 • When the remaining ...recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in the internal memory or the card, the remaining recording time (P. 30) is displayed, and the camera is being saved. • During movie recording, the A mark lights red. Recording movies This function allows you can use...
HQ 00:36 Remaining recording time 3 Press the shutter button again to [ON]. TIPS To record audio with movies" (P. 52) j Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to shoot. g"Recording sound with movies" (P. 52) To use the zoom during movie recording. HQ 00:36 • When the remaining ...recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in the internal memory or the card, the remaining recording time (P. 30) is displayed, and the camera is being saved. • During movie recording, the A mark lights red. Recording movies This function allows you can use...
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... compensation 3 This function reduces the blur incurred by the CCD is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with your camera. g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 0.0 Displayed during recording. Try using the internal memory or card again after formatting it with the camera stabilized, set to movement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the...
... compensation 3 This function reduces the blur incurred by the CCD is captured by camera movement when taking pictures with your camera. g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 0.0 Displayed during recording. Try using the internal memory or card again after formatting it with the camera stabilized, set to movement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the...
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...buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. • If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, the camera cancels the timelapse mode and returns to taking the next picture. • When the preset ...number of the following operations occur during sleep mode, a warning is displayed, timelapse stops and the camera automatically turns off . Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover, connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrow pad or other button. • From 4 seconds...
...buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. • If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, the camera cancels the timelapse mode and returns to taking the next picture. • When the preset ...number of the following operations occur during sleep mode, a warning is displayed, timelapse stops and the camera automatically turns off . Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover, connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrow pad or other button. • From 4 seconds...
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..., the picture is taken. • The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. Picture Card). Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps the left edge of the ...are connecting pictures from right to left to right (or vice versa if you connect pictures with Olympus cards (xD- You have to remember what the part in the frame on the edge of the previous... of panorama shooting with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. 5 The part of the screen. Panorama shooting lets you are connecting pictures from left )....
..., the picture is taken. • The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. Picture Card). Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps the left edge of the ...are connecting pictures from right to left to right (or vice versa if you connect pictures with Olympus cards (xD- You have to remember what the part in the frame on the edge of the previous... of panorama shooting with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. 5 The part of the screen. Panorama shooting lets you are connecting pictures from left )....
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... shooting functions Recording sound with still pictures are set by the first picture. When this function is enabled, sound is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting, and recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still ... at which edge you take the pictures. • The focus, exposure and white balance are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. Panorama mode is recorded automatically every time you want to connect the pictures. Top menu [MODE MENU...
... shooting functions Recording sound with still pictures are set by the first picture. When this function is enabled, sound is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting, and recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still ... at which edge you take the pictures. • The focus, exposure and white balance are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. Panorama mode is recorded automatically every time you want to connect the pictures. Top menu [MODE MENU...
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...You can be added later to record. Recorded sound can be possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card. Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) This function displays histograms and lines that help you want to still pictures. Microphone TIPS ... still pictures with still pictures is not available during sequential shooting, panorama shooting, or timelapse. • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. • Sound recording may not be recorded properly. • Pictures cannot be re...
...You can be added later to record. Recorded sound can be possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card. Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) This function displays histograms and lines that help you want to still pictures. Microphone TIPS ... still pictures with still pictures is not available during sequential shooting, panorama shooting, or timelapse. • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. • Sound recording may not be recorded properly. • Pictures cannot be re...
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...in the indicated direction. • Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state. Playback • The last picture taken is displayed on a card are played back if a card is inserted in a calendar. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 • Use the arrow pad to select a 18 19 20 21 ... 25-frame index display, push the lever toward W to play back pictures stored in 9 4, 9, 16 or 25 frames. Remove the card to play back W 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 the pictures in the camera. Playing back still pictures The pictures on the monitor (single-frame playback). • You can use this function in shooting mode...
...in the indicated direction. • Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state. Playback • The last picture taken is displayed on a card are played back if a card is inserted in a calendar. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 • Use the arrow pad to select a 18 19 20 21 ... 25-frame index display, push the lever toward W to play back pictures stored in 9 4, 9, 16 or 25 frames. Remove the card to play back W 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 the pictures in the camera. Playing back still pictures The pictures on the monitor (single-frame playback). • You can use this function in shooting mode...
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...speed changes in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. 81 Playing time/Total recording time 00:00 / 00:36 Note • The orange lamp blinks while the camera is blinking. Do not open the card cover while the orange lamp is reading the... movie. Playback Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] • The movie is displayed. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to 1×. s : Displays the first frame. r...
...speed changes in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. 81 Playing time/Total recording time 00:00 / 00:36 Note • The orange lamp blinks while the camera is blinking. Do not open the card cover while the orange lamp is reading the... movie. Playback Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] • The movie is displayed. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to 1×. s : Displays the first frame. r...
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... can enter up to an album (ALBUM ENTRY) You can enter pictures from a computer into each of the available 12 albums. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures or movies in album playback mode to display the album playback mode top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY...] [ALBUM ENTRY] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Playback 83 Page P. 134 P. 112 P. 115 P. 103 Adding pictures to 100 pictures into an album on a card. (Album playback mode menu To enable album playback mode, select [ALBUM] on the top menu in an album. Press Z in normal playback mode.
... can enter up to an album (ALBUM ENTRY) You can enter pictures from a computer into each of the available 12 albums. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures or movies in album playback mode to display the album playback mode top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY...] [ALBUM ENTRY] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) Playback 83 Page P. 134 P. 112 P. 115 P. 103 Adding pictures to 100 pictures into an album on a card. (Album playback mode menu To enable album playback mode, select [ALBUM] on the top menu in an album. Press Z in normal playback mode.