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... We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to firmware update... for the camera, the contents will differ. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for this camera. If there are based on firmware...
... We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to firmware update... for the camera, the contents will differ. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for this camera. If there are based on firmware...
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Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 10 EN Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Attaching the strap Warranty card 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 10 EN Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Attaching the strap Warranty card 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
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... how to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of the camera are used throughout this manual. The operation button icons on the body of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 151) as well as ... See "Names of your camera. To make the most out of parts and functions" (gP. 2). In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camera. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information. The following reference to indicate the operation buttons in...
... how to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of the camera are used throughout this manual. The operation button icons on the body of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 151) as well as ... See "Names of your camera. To make the most out of parts and functions" (gP. 2). In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camera. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information. The following reference to indicate the operation buttons in...
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... to the camera 12 Loading the card 13 Power on ...14 Setting the date/time 15 Shooting ...16 Playback/Erasing 18 Indications used in this manual 19 1 Basic camera operations 26 Describes the basic operations of the camera. Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the...
... to the camera 12 Loading the card 13 Power on ...14 Setting the date/time 15 Shooting ...16 Playback/Erasing 18 Indications used in this manual 19 1 Basic camera operations 26 Describes the basic operations of the camera. Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the...
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AF mode selection ...51 S-AF (single AF 51 C-AF (continuous AF 52 MF (manual focus 52 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF 53 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF 53 AF ... adjustment functions specific to the subject and shooting conditions. These functions are for shooting. Program shooting ...40 Aperture priority shooting 41 Shutter priority shooting 42 Manual shooting ...43 Bulb shooting ...44 My Mode shooting ...44 Under water wide/macro shooting 44 Preview function ...45 Changing the metering mode 45 Exposure compensation...
AF mode selection ...51 S-AF (single AF 51 C-AF (continuous AF 52 MF (manual focus 52 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF 53 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF 53 AF ... adjustment functions specific to the subject and shooting conditions. These functions are for shooting. Program shooting ...40 Aperture priority shooting 41 Shutter priority shooting 42 Manual shooting ...43 Bulb shooting ...44 My Mode shooting ...44 Under water wide/macro shooting 44 Preview function ...45 Changing the metering mode 45 Exposure compensation...
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1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the super control panel P. 28 You can make function settings with the super control panel on the control panel. You ... make the function settings by rotating the main dial or sub dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to make the function settings with this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are three basic ways to a function. Descriptions in the viewfinder and for operating...
1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the super control panel P. 28 You can make function settings with the super control panel on the control panel. You ... make the function settings by rotating the main dial or sub dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to make the function settings with this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are three basic ways to a function. Descriptions in the viewfinder and for operating...
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... the dark areas which occupy a majority of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to reduce noise. Using manual focus 2 In cases where you cannot use AF (auto focus) to focus on something that is not uniform. To take pictures of night scenes, turn... 39 EN Start by using a long focus lens. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to [MF] (manual focus) and focus...
... the dark areas which occupy a majority of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to reduce noise. Using manual focus 2 In cases where you cannot use AF (auto focus) to focus on something that is not uniform. To take pictures of night scenes, turn... 39 EN Start by using a long focus lens. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to [MF] (manual focus) and focus...
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... button MODE + j[M] To set the shutter speed: Turn the sub dial. Exposure 3 • The range of a monopod or tripod is displayed in a high-temperature environment. Manual shooting Allows you like, regardless of the main dial and sub dial: j You can be set from 1/8000 to 60 sec. • The exposure level... may appear on-screen. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. If the exposure value exceeds ± 3 EV, the entire indicator blinks.
... button MODE + j[M] To set the shutter speed: Turn the sub dial. Exposure 3 • The range of a monopod or tripod is displayed in a high-temperature environment. Manual shooting Allows you like, regardless of the main dial and sub dial: j You can be set from 1/8000 to 60 sec. • The exposure level... may appear on-screen. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. If the exposure value exceeds ± 3 EV, the entire indicator blinks.
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... SETUP" (P. 93) Direct button Setting display MODE + j[s]/[T] When P is assigned to s When S is suitable for underwater shooting. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 96) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can also be done using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. I /H]. This allows you to both [MY MODE1] and...
... SETUP" (P. 93) Direct button Setting display MODE + j[s]/[T] When P is assigned to s When S is suitable for underwater shooting. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 96) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can also be done using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. I /H]. This allows you to both [MY MODE1] and...
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... the center of the 3 subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in 49 separate areas of the image will come out gray if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you use . IJ Spot...
... the center of the 3 subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in 49 separate areas of the image will come out gray if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you use . IJ Spot...
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... you change the rotational direction of the focus ring: j You can select the rotational direction of its movement (Predictive AF). g"C-AF LOCK" (P. 90) MF (manual focus) This function allows you to turn on the subject in anticipation of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts... continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in front of the subject: j You can set the camera so as not to manually focus on something passing in focus. You can set the AF target so as not to change the composition of the picture, the camera continues...
... you change the rotational direction of the focus ring: j You can select the rotational direction of its movement (Predictive AF). g"C-AF LOCK" (P. 90) MF (manual focus) This function allows you to turn on the subject in anticipation of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts... continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in front of the subject: j You can set the camera so as not to manually focus on something passing in focus. You can set the AF target so as not to change the composition of the picture, the camera continues...
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... (o Small-single target AF mode) The camera focuses using a range that is somewhat larger than one AF target, but you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your subject and the composition. With... kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the range within the AF target. When [SMALL] is not pressed halfway.
... (o Small-single target AF mode) The camera focuses using a range that is somewhat larger than one AF target, but you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your subject and the composition. With... kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the range within the AF target. When [SMALL] is not pressed halfway.
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... transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Change the channel as described in the remote control's manual. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. Move the remote control closer to the...
... transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Change the channel as described in the remote control's manual. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. Move the remote control closer to the...
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... G-M direction • Use the sub dial to set in the G-M direction. WB bracketing is applied to the white balance you have adjusted: j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are automatically created. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the...
... G-M direction • Use the sub dial to set in the G-M direction. WB bracketing is applied to the white balance you have adjusted: j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are automatically created. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the...
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... f-number on the lens based on the distance to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 13 1/4 6.5 1/16 3.3 1/64 1.6 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula. Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light GN: Guide number (Equivalent to the subject. Ratio of amount of light...
... f-number on the lens based on the distance to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 13 1/4 6.5 1/16 3.3 1/64 1.6 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula. Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light GN: Guide number (Equivalent to the subject. Ratio of amount of light...
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... the camera's flash modes with this camera. When it will be combined with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. This ...• The compensation value will be mounted on the camera using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the external flash's manual as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. direction, and light adjusted in green on the control panel and 0 is pressed. • In sequential ...
... the camera's flash modes with this camera. When it will be combined with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. This ...• The compensation value will be mounted on the camera using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the external flash's manual as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. direction, and light adjusted in green on the control panel and 0 is pressed. • In sequential ...
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... flash FL-50R FL-50 FL-36R FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) GN20 (35 mm*) GN11...
... flash FL-50R FL-50 FL-36R FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) GN20 (35 mm*) GN11...
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...normal flashes cannot be used to RC mode. • You can take pictures using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash. Super FP flash Viewfinder Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is possible with high shutter speed. The built-in three groups (A, B, ... channel and group of the flash. 3 Set RC mode on using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in flash is used with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with Super FP flash. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open ...
...normal flashes cannot be used to RC mode. • You can take pictures using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash. Super FP flash Viewfinder Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is possible with high shutter speed. The built-in three groups (A, B, ... channel and group of the flash. 3 Set RC mode on using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in flash is used with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with Super FP flash. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open ...
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... 6 interference. • In RC mode, the built-in this camera. Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. 2007. 12.16 TTL +1.0 M 1/8 OFF - Flash control Flash mode intensity Channel • Set the communication channel to the number of the...
... 6 interference. • In RC mode, the built-in this camera. Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. 2007. 12.16 TTL +1.0 M 1/8 OFF - Flash control Flash mode intensity Channel • Set the communication channel to the number of the...
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Contact the manufacturer of the lens. If the shutter speed is faster than this, commercially available flashes cannot be used in the manual mode. 5) Use a flash with reversed polarity. If a flash is released. Hot shoe cover • Set the shutter speed to match the flash control mode on .... • Be sure to turn off the flash's power. • Check beforehand that adjustments be obtained depending on the flash. • Refer to the flash's manual for this camera.
Contact the manufacturer of the lens. If the shutter speed is faster than this, commercially available flashes cannot be used in the manual mode. 5) Use a flash with reversed polarity. If a flash is released. Hot shoe cover • Set the shutter speed to match the flash control mode on .... • Be sure to turn off the flash's power. • Check beforehand that adjustments be obtained depending on the flash. • Refer to the flash's manual for this camera.