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... you start to firmware update for shooting and playback. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
... you start to firmware update for shooting and playback. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
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... shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture manually. The camera Shutter priority shooting sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in ...shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. Basic guide Types of parts and ...
... shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture manually. The camera Shutter priority shooting sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in ...shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. Basic guide Types of parts and ...
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Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. If anything is fastened securely (3).
Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. If anything is fastened securely (3).
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... operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of parts and functions" (gP. 2). To make the most out of the camera are used throughout this manual. Use this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following reference to ...indicate the operation buttons in this manual The operation button icons on camera functions and operations. Reference pages describing details or related ...
... operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of parts and functions" (gP. 2). To make the most out of the camera are used throughout this manual. Use this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following reference to ...indicate the operation buttons in this manual The operation button icons on camera functions and operations. Reference pages describing details or related ...
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... default settings 30 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31 Describes shooting methods for shooting and playback. Table of the camera. Names of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Mode dial...4 Viewfinder ...6 Super control panel 7 LCD monitor (Live view 8 LCD monitor (Playback 9 Unpack the box...11 Preparing the battery 11 Attaching a lens 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 Contents Basic ...
... default settings 30 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 31 Describes shooting methods for shooting and playback. Table of the camera. Names of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Mode dial...4 Viewfinder ...6 Super control panel 7 LCD monitor (Live view 8 LCD monitor (Playback 9 Unpack the box...11 Preparing the battery 11 Attaching a lens 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 Contents Basic ...
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...37 Taking a picture using live view 37 AF operation during live view 38 Using the face detection function 39 Taking a picture using manual focus 40 Switching the information display 40 Taking a picture while comparing the effect 41 Enlarged display operation 41 Panorama shooting ...42 4... selection...53 Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be explained. Program shooting ...43 Aperture priority shooting 43 Shutter priority shooting 44 Manual shooting ...45 Bulb shooting 46 Preview function ...46 Changing the metering mode 47 Exposure compensation 48 AE lock ...49 AE bracketing ......
...37 Taking a picture using live view 37 AF operation during live view 38 Using the face detection function 39 Taking a picture using manual focus 40 Switching the information display 40 Taking a picture while comparing the effect 41 Enlarged display operation 41 Panorama shooting ...42 4... selection...53 Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be explained. Program shooting ...43 Aperture priority shooting 43 Shutter priority shooting 44 Manual shooting ...45 Bulb shooting 46 Preview function ...46 Changing the metering mode 47 Exposure compensation 48 AE lock ...49 AE bracketing ......
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...can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings. 3 Setting on the LCD monitor. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can...to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. 1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the...
...can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings. 3 Setting on the LCD monitor. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can...to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. 1 Basic camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with this manual. • "+" indicates operations performed at the...
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... reduce noise. In this case, set the AF mode to capture night scenes, a tripod is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Using manual focus In cases where you cannot use the remote control or self timer. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills ...To take pictures, such as necessary. Image noise can see the lights of the lens to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. If a tripod is not available, you can easily occur when shooting at night to use ...
... reduce noise. In this case, set the AF mode to capture night scenes, a tripod is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Using manual focus In cases where you cannot use the remote control or self timer. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills ...To take pictures, such as necessary. Image noise can see the lights of the lens to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. If a tripod is not available, you can easily occur when shooting at night to use ...
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... a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 37 • Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 38 • Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 40 • Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 39 • Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to ...compensation or white balance gP. 41 • Taking a panoramic picture gP. 42 Switching the indications on the LCD monitor • Turning off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following functions are not available during live view ...
... a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 37 • Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 38 • Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 40 • Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 39 • Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to ...compensation or white balance gP. 41 • Taking a panoramic picture gP. 42 Switching the indications on the LCD monitor • Turning off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following functions are not available during live view ...
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...; During sequential shooting, face detection will focus on the AF target that location. 250 F5.6 • When you can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the AF mode to correctly detect the face. g"Enlarged display operation" (P. 41) Switching... AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will work only at the first shot. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually. g"AF mode selection" (P. 51) 2 Adjust the focus by pressing INFO button...
...; During sequential shooting, face detection will focus on the AF target that location. 250 F5.6 • When you can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the AF mode to correctly detect the face. g"Enlarged display operation" (P. 41) Switching... AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will work only at the first shot. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually. g"AF mode selection" (P. 51) 2 Adjust the focus by pressing INFO button...
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... is increased) Faster shutter speed • In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear in a high-temperature environment. Manual shooting Allows you to stabilize the camera. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear on both sides of the image pickup device that are caused... when current is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. For details, see "Exposure ...
... is increased) Faster shutter speed • In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear in a high-temperature environment. Manual shooting Allows you to stabilize the camera. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear on both sides of the image pickup device that are caused... when current is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. For details, see "Exposure ...
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... available in M mode. Bulb shooting can also be done using only the control dial. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 87) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can set the function of the picture on the monitor. g"DIAL FUNCTION" (P. 83) x Notes • Exposure compensation... is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the b button automatically switches the camera to set the aperture value using an optional remote control (RM-1). g"BULB FOCUSING" (P. 83) x Notes • The following functions are not available...
... available in M mode. Bulb shooting can also be done using only the control dial. g"BULB TIMER" (P. 87) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can set the function of the picture on the monitor. g"DIAL FUNCTION" (P. 83) x Notes • Exposure compensation... is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the b button automatically switches the camera to set the aperture value using an optional remote control (RM-1). g"BULB FOCUSING" (P. 83) x Notes • The following functions are not available...
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... TIPS To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial: j You can be displayed when the exposure is compensated by the camera. j F button Adjust toward + makes these subjects closer to their natural colors. Adjusting toward + Exposure Exposure compensation value Viewfinder •... on the left and right edges of the indicator. Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. The exposure can set automatically by 0....
... TIPS To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial: j You can be displayed when the exposure is compensated by the camera. j F button Adjust toward + makes these subjects closer to their natural colors. Adjusting toward + Exposure Exposure compensation value Viewfinder •... on the left and right edges of the indicator. Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. The exposure can set automatically by 0....
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...the focus ring, the AF is in the S-AF mode. Focusing and shooting functions C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. MF (manual focus) This function allows you change the composition of the focus ring to focus. x Notes • If ...the shutter button is pressed again after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in anticipation of the picture, the camera continues trying to...
...the focus ring, the AF is in the S-AF mode. Focusing and shooting functions C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. MF (manual focus) This function allows you change the composition of the focus ring to focus. x Notes • If ...the shutter button is pressed again after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in anticipation of the picture, the camera continues trying to...
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... AF is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the [IMAGER AF] setting AF AREA OFF arge Normal 53 EN AF target selection This camera has 3 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Q Focuses using the super control panel. g"Taking a picture using the 3 AF targets. Simultaneous use...], 11 AF targets will 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 select only one of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter...
... AF is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the [IMAGER AF] setting AF AREA OFF arge Normal 53 EN AF target selection This camera has 3 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Q Focuses using the super control panel. g"Taking a picture using the 3 AF targets. Simultaneous use...], 11 AF targets will 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 select only one of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter...
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... on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control is also possible when using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can be set to release ... right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control. • When Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control. The camera can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. Bulb shooting is pressed. For the setting method, see "Sequential shooting" (gP. 55).
... on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control is also possible when using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can be set to release ... right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control. • When Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control. The camera can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. Bulb shooting is pressed. For the setting method, see "Sequential shooting" (gP. 55).
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... GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 12 1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5 Calculate the f-number on the distance to achieve red-eye reduction. g"AF ILLUMINAT." (P. 83) Manual flash This allows the built-in this function to the subject. To shoot with the fill-in the Super FP flash 7 mode. In this function... to achieve red-eye reduction. g"Super FP flash" (P. 71) Flash off $ Flash shooting The flash does not fire. When shooting a subject against a bright background with manual flash, set to the subject (m) 67 EN
... GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 12 1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5 Calculate the f-number on the distance to achieve red-eye reduction. g"AF ILLUMINAT." (P. 83) Manual flash This allows the built-in this function to the subject. To shoot with the fill-in the Super FP flash 7 mode. In this function... to achieve red-eye reduction. g"Super FP flash" (P. 71) Flash off $ Flash shooting The flash does not fire. When shooting a subject against a bright background with manual flash, set to the subject (m) 67 EN
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...; This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to -3. Wait until charging is charging. g"Shooting with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so... it will be combined with the Olympus wireless RC flash system" (P. 71) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will not ...
...; This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to -3. Wait until charging is charging. g"Shooting with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so... it will be combined with the Olympus wireless RC flash system" (P. 71) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will not ...
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... 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 GN22 RC mode 9 k 9 k k k k * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The...
... 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 GN22 RC mode 9 k 9 k k k k * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The...
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...the external flash. The range changes according to the surrounding environment. 7 Remote sensor Direction of the emitted flash 30° Flash shooting Direction of the camera 50° 100° 60° 50° 5m 30° 10m 1 Position the flash while referring to the "Wireless flash setup range... groups (A, B, and C). Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used to the external flash's manual. 2008. 08.16 Super FP flash FP OFF arge Normal Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is also possible with the FL-50R or FL-36R.
...the external flash. The range changes according to the surrounding environment. 7 Remote sensor Direction of the emitted flash 30° Flash shooting Direction of the camera 50° 100° 60° 50° 5m 30° 10m 1 Position the flash while referring to the "Wireless flash setup range... groups (A, B, and C). Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used to the external flash's manual. 2008. 08.16 Super FP flash FP OFF arge Normal Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is also possible with the FL-50R or FL-36R.
