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... recommend that you for future reference. Before you start to use your camera. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. DIGITAL CAMERA C-5500 ZOOM C-55 ZOOM Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out...
... recommend that you for future reference. Before you start to use your camera. In the interest of your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. DIGITAL CAMERA C-5500 ZOOM C-55 ZOOM Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out...
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... mode 15 Menus 16 About the menus 16 How to use the menus 19 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Holding the camera 22 Turning the monitor on/off 23 If correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock 24 Subjects that are difficult...28 To change the record mode 30 3 Basic shooting functions 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 Zooming in on a distant subject 35 Using the optical zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 39 Flash intensity control w 43 Slow synchronization L...
... mode 15 Menus 16 About the menus 16 How to use the menus 19 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Holding the camera 22 Turning the monitor on/off 23 If correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock 24 Subjects that are difficult...28 To change the record mode 30 3 Basic shooting functions 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 32 Zooming in on a distant subject 35 Using the optical zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 39 Flash intensity control w 43 Slow synchronization L...
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... -up of a and other casual shots. g"Monitor brightness adjustment" (P.117) The monitor is not used . Press the shutter button or zoom lever to appear on . MONITOR ON For taking pictures using the monitor (factory default setting) MONITOR OFF For taking pictures Turning the monitor ...on the left) differs slightly from the picture that the camera actually records. Use the monitor when you get closer to image in the viewfinder differs Disadvantages see . → Bright light, such as...
... -up of a and other casual shots. g"Monitor brightness adjustment" (P.117) The monitor is not used . Press the shutter button or zoom lever to appear on . MONITOR ON For taking pictures using the monitor (factory default setting) MONITOR OFF For taking pictures Turning the monitor ...on the left) differs slightly from the picture that the camera actually records. Use the monitor when you get closer to image in the viewfinder differs Disadvantages see . → Bright light, such as...
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... of the image captured by all the CCD pixels. Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward W. With the digital zoom, the area at higher magnifications. The following zoom magnifications are available on a subject, you zoom in on this camera. Zoom lever Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward T. 35 With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged by the CCD when...
... of the image captured by all the CCD pixels. Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward W. With the digital zoom, the area at higher magnifications. The following zoom magnifications are available on a subject, you zoom in on this camera. Zoom lever Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward T. 35 With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged by the CCD when...
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... white area of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled. • The [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when the monitor is set to [ON], a red area appears on the zoom indicator. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is turned off. Using the digital zoom Mode dial 3 Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Pull the zoom lever toward T. g"Recording sound with...
... white area of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled. • The [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when the monitor is set to [ON], a red area appears on the zoom indicator. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is turned off. Using the digital zoom Mode dial 3 Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Pull the zoom lever toward T. g"Recording sound with...
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...the mode selection screen is automatically exited. 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 & HQ 2592 1944003300 37 However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 2 cm/0.8" to [&] or [%]. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible,... but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be captured on the monitor. Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Focusing is usually slow when you can...
...the mode selection screen is automatically exited. 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 & HQ 2592 1944003300 37 However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 2 cm/0.8" to [&] or [%]. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible,... but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be captured on the monitor. Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Focusing is usually slow when you can...
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... macro shooting may not be able to take the picture. TIPS The subject appears in dark shadows or underexposure. • During super macro shooting, the zoom and flash are locked, the green lamp lights. Basic shooting functions 38 Taking close to the subject and you are close -up pictures (macro/super...
... macro shooting may not be able to take the picture. TIPS The subject appears in dark shadows or underexposure. • During super macro shooting, the zoom and flash are locked, the green lamp lights. Basic shooting functions 38 Taking close to the subject and you are close -up pictures (macro/super...
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... S and M modes is [#SLOW1]. T (max.) 1/160 sec. For all other modes the default setting is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. 3 Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. However, if the zoom magnification is [AUTO]. Function restrictions according to wide-angle (W). Basic shooting functions Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash...
... S and M modes is [#SLOW1]. T (max.) 1/160 sec. For all other modes the default setting is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. 3 Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. However, if the zoom magnification is [AUTO]. Function restrictions according to wide-angle (W). Basic shooting functions Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash...
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Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [#SLOW] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select [#SLOW1], [HSLOW] 3 or [#SLOW2] and press N L NOISE REDUCTION DIZITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF PANORAMA L1 !L L2 Basic shooting functions SET CARD PIC CAMERA 44 Flash shooting Slow synchronization There are 3 settings to choose from when you select [#SLOW] with the # (flash mode) button.
Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [#SLOW] g"Menus" (P.16) 1 Select [#SLOW1], [HSLOW] 3 or [#SLOW2] and press N L NOISE REDUCTION DIZITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF PANORAMA L1 !L L2 Basic shooting functions SET CARD PIC CAMERA 44 Flash shooting Slow synchronization There are 3 settings to choose from when you select [#SLOW] with the # (flash mode) button.
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.... iESP SPOT Focus selection is possible. Advanced shooting functions Subject suitable for [iESP] focus mode Subject suitable for retrieving by this mode, but the saved zoom position may deviate slightly from that currently used.
.... iESP SPOT Focus selection is possible. Advanced shooting functions Subject suitable for [iESP] focus mode Subject suitable for retrieving by this mode, but the saved zoom position may deviate slightly from that currently used.
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P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 AF target mark Note • AF area is not available when the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to illuminate the subject. AF illuminator This function enables you to the center of the AF target mark cannot be in focus. 51 ...
P 1/1000 F2.8 0.0 HQ 2592 1944 AF target mark Note • AF area is not available when the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to illuminate the subject. AF illuminator This function enables you to the center of the AF target mark cannot be in focus. 51 ...
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... the focus distance is locked at ). → Using the monitor, adjust the cursor position by pressing ac. Perform setting again. 53 Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be compromised. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications TIPS To cancel manual focus →...
... the focus distance is locked at ). → Using the monitor, adjust the cursor position by pressing ac. Perform setting again. 53 Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be compromised. Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications TIPS To cancel manual focus →...
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... recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in focus all the time during movie recording → Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. HQ 00:36 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. g"Fulltime AF" (P.50), "Recording sound with movies" (P.82)... More useful functions 72 TIPS To keep the subject in the card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.28) is displayed, and the camera is displayed on the card that you to record movies. Mode dial 1 Decide the composition of the 0.0 picture. • The remaining recording ...
... recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in focus all the time during movie recording → Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. HQ 00:36 2 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. g"Fulltime AF" (P.50), "Recording sound with movies" (P.82)... More useful functions 72 TIPS To keep the subject in the card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.28) is displayed, and the camera is displayed on the card that you to record movies. Mode dial 1 Decide the composition of the 0.0 picture. • The remaining recording ...
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... Note • Self-timer and sequential shooting is not available in Time lapse shooting. • Operation of the buttons, mode dial and zoom lever is invalidated from 4 seconds before shooting until after the picture has been taken. • If the battery power or card memory runs... Top menu [Y] [OFF] / [ON] 5 Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [Y] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) More useful functions 77 This function is terminated and the camera turns off automatically. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for taking pictures when you take pictures using the self-timer. Self-...
... Note • Self-timer and sequential shooting is not available in Time lapse shooting. • Operation of the buttons, mode dial and zoom lever is invalidated from 4 seconds before shooting until after the picture has been taken. • If the battery power or card memory runs... Top menu [Y] [OFF] / [ON] 5 Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [Y] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) More useful functions 77 This function is terminated and the camera turns off automatically. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for taking pictures when you take pictures using the self-timer. Self-...
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...modes are set by the first picture. The OLYMPUS Master software is possible for up to 10 pictures. • When you are connecting pictures from left ). 3 Press N to the next picture does not remain in the mode dial. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. Do not ...select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is necessary to ...
...modes are set by the first picture. The OLYMPUS Master software is possible for up to 10 pictures. • When you are connecting pictures from left ). 3 Press N to the next picture does not remain in the mode dial. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. Do not ...select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is necessary to ...
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...Sound can use the zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [R] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) Note • When [R] is set to [ON], the optical zoom is set to [OFF], you wish to use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording. If... you can be recorded clearly by the built-in microphone. 5 82 If [R] is locked during movie recording. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of ...
...Sound can use the zoom during movie recording, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [R] [ON] / [OFF] g"Menus" (P.16) Note • When [R] is set to [ON], the optical zoom is set to [OFF], you wish to use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording. If... you can be recorded clearly by the built-in microphone. 5 82 If [R] is locked during movie recording. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of ...
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...you want to the picture 10 frames ahead. Zoom lever • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off...playback Pictures displayed on and displays the last picture taken. 1 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Playback 84 Note • If the camera is displayed, you to view a different portion. • To return the picture to the picture 10 frames back. d : Displays the next picture....
...you want to the picture 10 frames ahead. Zoom lever • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off...playback Pictures displayed on and displays the last picture taken. 1 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Playback 84 Note • If the camera is displayed, you to view a different portion. • To return the picture to the picture 10 frames back. d : Displays the next picture....
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... enlarge pictures with n. • Pictures cannot be 4, 9 or 16. g"Single-frame playback" (P.84) Zoom lever Playback 85 Index display b Left side of picture is selected. • Pushing the zoom lever once toward W (G). • The index display screen is displayed. • The image that was displayed... in an enlarged state. g"Selecting the number of pictures" (P.86) Mode dial 6 1 Push the zoom lever toward T during index display switches to singleframe playback. Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the...
... enlarge pictures with n. • Pictures cannot be 4, 9 or 16. g"Single-frame playback" (P.84) Zoom lever Playback 85 Index display b Left side of picture is selected. • Pushing the zoom lever once toward W (G). • The index display screen is displayed. • The image that was displayed... in an enlarged state. g"Selecting the number of pictures" (P.86) Mode dial 6 1 Push the zoom lever toward T during index display switches to singleframe playback. Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the...
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Selecting the number of the index was selected, displays the previous index. Mode dial 1 Push the zoom lever toward W (G) twice. • While viewing the index display screen, push the zoom lever toward W (G) once. • The calendar display screen is displayed. d : Moves to select a picture. ...Calendar display • Use the arrow pad to the next frame. Zoom lever Playback 86 b : Moves to frame below/next index. • If a frame on the bottom row of pictures This function lets you ...
Selecting the number of the index was selected, displays the previous index. Mode dial 1 Push the zoom lever toward W (G) twice. • While viewing the index display screen, push the zoom lever toward W (G) once. • The calendar display screen is displayed. d : Moves to select a picture. ...Calendar display • Use the arrow pad to the next frame. Zoom lever Playback 86 b : Moves to frame below/next index. • If a frame on the bottom row of pictures This function lets you ...
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a : Moves to single-frame playback. Moves to March 4. • Pushing the zoom lever once toward T during calendar display switches to the same day of pictures were changed in OLYMPUS Master software. • The following week. 2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...Moves to Febrary 18. 6 • Press c. Moves to Febrary 26. • Press a. However, if no pictures were taken are not set on the camera, or if the date of the previous week. g"Single-frame playback" (P.84), "Index display" (P.85) Note • Months in which no picture was ...
a : Moves to single-frame playback. Moves to March 4. • Pushing the zoom lever once toward T during calendar display switches to the same day of pictures were changed in OLYMPUS Master software. • The following week. 2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...Moves to Febrary 18. 6 • Press c. Moves to Febrary 26. • Press a. However, if no pictures were taken are not set on the camera, or if the date of the previous week. g"Single-frame playback" (P.84), "Index display" (P.85) Note • Months in which no picture was ...