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z We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to...differ from the actual product. z The contents in this camera. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Table of functions due to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
z We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to...differ from the actual product. z The contents in this camera. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Table of functions due to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
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...touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Flash mode setting ...66 Built-in flash shooting 68 Flash intensity control 69 External flash shooting 70 Shooting with the built-in...and an external flash. 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Single-frame/...
...touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Flash mode setting ...66 Built-in flash shooting 68 Flash intensity control 69 External flash shooting 70 Shooting with the built-in...and an external flash. 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback. Single-frame/...
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Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117 Exposure warning display 117 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 118 White balance... directory ...122 Glossary ...125 Specifications ...128 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 131 Index ...137 25 EN 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.
Card basics...113 Usable cards 113 Formatting the card 113 Battery and charger 114 Using your charger abroad 114 Interchangeable lenses 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 115 Program line diagram (P mode 117 Exposure warning display 117 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 118 White balance... directory ...122 Glossary ...125 Specifications ...128 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 131 Index ...137 25 EN 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.
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When set to vivid ones. Changing white balance There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. Changing saturation There may not be times when you can check the light conditions ... differs depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may be captured as by using white balance or exposure compensation. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of high and low settings.
When set to vivid ones. Changing white balance There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. Changing saturation There may not be times when you can check the light conditions ... differs depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may be captured as by using white balance or exposure compensation. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of high and low settings.
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... proper shooting method when taking the picture to capture. You can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to achieve this camera, however, you can use the preview function to bring out the shape and color of flowers. With a telephoto lens, you take the picture using... a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with both the foreground and background in the depth of field when the aperture is longer, such as 150 mm or 200 mm, ...
... proper shooting method when taking the picture to capture. You can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to achieve this camera, however, you can use the preview function to bring out the shape and color of flowers. With a telephoto lens, you take the picture using... a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with both the foreground and background in the depth of field when the aperture is longer, such as 150 mm or 200 mm, ...
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...subject at the center. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. shadow control MENU button METERING i button 4 Exposure Viewfinder e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences... in the viewfinder. n Spot metering The camera meters a very small area around the AF target that is the...
...subject at the center. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. shadow control MENU button METERING i button 4 Exposure Viewfinder e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences... in the viewfinder. n Spot metering The camera meters a very small area around the AF target that is the...
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... JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. With a digital camera, white color can further select the pixel size. Use this camera covering a variety of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. This is reflected on the...
... JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. With a digital camera, white color can further select the pixel size. Use this camera covering a variety of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. This is reflected on the...
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Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [
Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [
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...images you want. z Updating the camera firmware z Developing RAW images 11 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with your digital camera. z Correcting images using the provided USB cable (gP. 98) Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 99) Saving ...pictures to your computer (gP. 99) Disconnecting the camera from the camera or removable media to your pictures. z A...
...images you want. z Updating the camera firmware z Developing RAW images 11 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with your digital camera. z Correcting images using the provided USB cable (gP. 98) Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 99) Saving ...pictures to your computer (gP. 99) Disconnecting the camera from the camera or removable media to your pictures. z A...
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... cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's multi-connector. • The location of the camera buttons are functional. 98 EN Smaller terminal Multi-connector 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software USB port Terminal USB cable 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • The selection screen.... Look for Mac OS. USB STORAGE MTP CONTROL EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT Windows SELECT GO • When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the USB connection is connected to select [STORAGE]. Close iPhoto and start up automatically. The computer recognizes the...
... cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's multi-connector. • The location of the camera buttons are functional. 98 EN Smaller terminal Multi-connector 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software USB port Terminal USB cable 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • The selection screen.... Look for Mac OS. USB STORAGE MTP CONTROL EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT Windows SELECT GO • When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the USB connection is connected to select [STORAGE]. Close iPhoto and start up automatically. The computer recognizes the...
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...digital cameras. z The camera's power consumption varies widely with . Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you are designed to a computer or printer. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are in, the AC wall outlet may be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by Olympus... other functions may malfunction. z The battery will not be used . Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be compact and lightweight as the charger may not work either. Four...
...digital cameras. z The camera's power consumption varies widely with . Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you are designed to a computer or printer. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are in, the AC wall outlet may be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by Olympus... other functions may malfunction. z The battery will not be used . Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be compact and lightweight as the charger may not work either. Four...
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... angle of Four Thirds system lens is converted to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the aperture. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens... that of compact telephoto lenses. Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve the same amount of background blur as that of a 35-mm camera. ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 ...
... angle of Four Thirds system lens is converted to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the aperture. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens... that of compact telephoto lenses. Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve the same amount of background blur as that of a 35-mm camera. ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 ...
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... shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by abbreviating some ... adjustable lens opening which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures, and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. The higher the color temperature, the richer...
... shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by abbreviating some ... adjustable lens opening which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures, and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering. The higher the color temperature, the richer...
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...method based on the contrast of the image of the subject captured on the same ISO standard used for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. The sensitivity is denoted as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 × 480. Photographs (images) shot using... an Internet web browser. EV (Exposure Value) A system for color still images. The sensitivity setting used in digital cameras is picked up and converted into RGB signals to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the...
...method based on the contrast of the image of the subject captured on the same ISO standard used for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. The sensitivity is denoted as the computer screen if the monitor setting is also 640 × 480. Photographs (images) shot using... an Internet web browser. EV (Exposure Value) A system for color still images. The sensitivity setting used in digital cameras is picked up and converted into RGB signals to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the...
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...extension (*.orf). There is used to measure the distance to be captured and the composition viewed on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.). To get out of the sleep mode, use in difficult light... the picture (subject's face) is focused by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for backlit subjects, or sports and stage...exposure. RAW Refers to save battery life. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. Spot metering is for use any button on the viewfinder....
...extension (*.orf). There is used to measure the distance to be captured and the composition viewed on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.). To get out of the sleep mode, use in difficult light... the picture (subject's face) is focused by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for backlit subjects, or sports and stage...exposure. RAW Refers to save battery life. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. Spot metering is for use any button on the viewfinder....
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...viewfinder Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range : Approx. 95% (for field of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. of 100% LCD monitor Product type : 2.7" TFT color LCD Total no. of focusing point : Auto, Optional...Image pickup device Product type : 4/3" Live MOS sensor No. Specifications Camera specifications 13 128 EN Information Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal ...
...viewfinder Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range : Approx. 95% (for field of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. of 100% LCD monitor Product type : 2.7" TFT color LCD Total no. of focusing point : Auto, Optional...Image pickup device Product type : 4/3" Live MOS sensor No. Specifications Camera specifications 13 128 EN Information Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal ...
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...mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe : Compatible with the camera at 1/180 sec. of storable sequential pictures: 8 frames in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge... shooting) (RM-1 Remote Control (optional)) Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery...
...mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe : Compatible with the camera at 1/180 sec. of storable sequential pictures: 8 frames in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge... shooting) (RM-1 Remote Control (optional)) Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery...
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... of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use of this product. • Olympus makes no responsibility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is no representations or warranties regarding any type of information storage and retrieval system,...of the information contained in these written materials or software, and in no event shall be reproduced or used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). 134 EN Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's ...
... of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use of this product. • Olympus makes no responsibility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is no representations or warranties regarding any type of information storage and retrieval system,...of the information contained in these written materials or software, and in no event shall be reproduced or used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). 134 EN Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's ...
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... systems available in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2. To claim under this warranty the customer must accept any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this camera. If this product proves to the...
... systems available in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2. To claim under this warranty the customer must accept any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this camera. If this product proves to the...
E-420 System Chart (English)
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...Digital SLR Camera VA-1 Varimagni Angle Finder View nder ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180m f3.5-6.3 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f4.0*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f3.5 Fisheye*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL... CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video ...
...Digital SLR Camera VA-1 Varimagni Angle Finder View nder ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180m f3.5-6.3 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f4.0*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f3.5 Fisheye*2 ZUIKO DIGITAL... CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video ...