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Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 68 Hot shoe gP. 70 # (Flash) button gP. 68
Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 68 Hot shoe gP. 70 # (Flash) button gP. 68
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... (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens release button Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) Do not press the lens release button. 2 3 1 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens from the lens 2 2 1 Rear cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body...
... (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens release button Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) Do not press the lens release button. 2 3 1 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens from the lens 2 2 1 Rear cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body...
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...again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is possible to live view • The ... monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject's composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is lit).
...again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is possible to live view • The ... monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject's composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is lit).
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... 27 Using the super control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Resetting to functions for shooting and playback. 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 contents 10 Preparations... for shooting 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...
... 27 Using the super control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Resetting to functions for shooting and playback. 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 contents 10 Preparations... for shooting 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...
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... Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...83 a AF/MF ...83 AF ILLUMINAT 83 FOCUS RING 83 RESET LENS 83 BULB FOCUSING 83 b BUTTON/DIAL ...83 DIAL FUNCTION 83 DIAL DIRECTION 84 AEL/AFL ...84 AEL/AFL MEMO 85 7 FUNCTION 85 j FUNCTION 85 c DISP/8/...
... Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...83 a AF/MF ...83 AF ILLUMINAT 83 FOCUS RING 83 RESET LENS 83 BULB FOCUSING 83 b BUTTON/DIAL ...83 DIAL FUNCTION 83 DIAL DIRECTION 84 AEL/AFL ...84 AEL/AFL MEMO 85 7 FUNCTION 85 j FUNCTION 85 c DISP/8/...
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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 color ... ...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 color ... ...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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.... 2 Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method when taking the picture to capture. With a telephoto lens, you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system, it is easier to emphasize a single flower or capture a field of the lens is changed. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Using live view When using a telephoto...
.... 2 Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method when taking the picture to capture. With a telephoto lens, you take the picture using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system, it is easier to emphasize a single flower or capture a field of the lens is changed. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Using live view When using a telephoto...
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... the exposure compensation to -1 or -1.5. To take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus of the lens and check whether you cannot focus in time to take pictures, such as necessary. If a tripod is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Start by using a long focus... lens. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to focus on the subject because the subject is at slow...
... the exposure compensation to -1 or -1.5. To take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus of the lens and check whether you cannot focus in time to take pictures, such as necessary. If a tripod is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Start by using a long focus... lens. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to focus on the subject because the subject is at slow...
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... 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 be set to [C-AF+MF]). 3 u button Using live view Functions available during live view The following functions are not available during...
... 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 be set to [C-AF+MF]). 3 u button Using live view Functions available during live view The following functions are not available during...
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... is raised and the shutter is open . None 3 AF targets HYBRID AF AF operation using the imager (approximate focus) AF operation using a lens that is used for shooting. The image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF],...strong light is coming in the viewfinder. In such case attach the eyepiece cover. None 3 AF targets * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with compatible lenses. 11 AF targets AF SENSOR AF operation While holding down the k using the AF AEL/AFL button, ...
... is raised and the shutter is open . None 3 AF targets HYBRID AF AF operation using the imager (approximate focus) AF operation using a lens that is used for shooting. The image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF],...strong light is coming in the viewfinder. In such case attach the eyepiece cover. None 3 AF targets * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with compatible lenses. 11 AF targets AF SENSOR AF operation While holding down the k using the AF AEL/AFL button, ...
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... exposure. F button Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed Exposure Close the aperture (f-number is generated in those sections of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of the image pickup device ...indicator. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear on both sides of the indicator. This can also occur when shooting with the lens type. • The shutter speed can check how much it differs from -3 EV to set the value. • Shutter speed : Turn...
... exposure. F button Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed Exposure Close the aperture (f-number is generated in those sections of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of the image pickup device ...indicator. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear on both sides of the indicator. This can also occur when shooting with the lens type. • The shutter speed can check how much it differs from -3 EV to set the value. • Shutter speed : Turn...
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...manual focus) This function allows you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring after AF is in focus (Focus aid): j When you to manually focus on any subject. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on whether the subject is performed in ... direction of the picture, focusing is tried continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. • The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of its movement (Predictive AF). Focusing and shooting functions C-AF (continuous AF...
...manual focus) This function allows you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring after AF is in focus (Focus aid): j When you to manually focus on any subject. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on whether the subject is performed in ... direction of the picture, focusing is tried continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. • The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of its movement (Predictive AF). Focusing and shooting functions C-AF (continuous AF...
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... of amount of light 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 lens using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. When shooting a subject against a bright background with manual flash, set the f-...number on the lens based on the subject's face (such as an AF illuminator when it is useful for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (...
... of amount of light 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 lens using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. When shooting a subject against a bright background with manual flash, set the f-...number on the lens based on the subject's face (such as an AF illuminator when it is useful for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (...
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...shooting Built-in low light conditions under the following modes. AUTO/i/&///B/U/G/J/r/g # button 68 EN Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by shooting mode" (gP. 118). ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 Setting method... flash may produce a vignette effect. For details refer to "Flash modes that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. • ...
...shooting Built-in low light conditions under the following modes. AUTO/i/&///B/U/G/J/r/g # button 68 EN Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by shooting mode" (gP. 118). ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 Setting method... flash may produce a vignette effect. For details refer to "Flash modes that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. • ...
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...*) 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 mounted on the camera by the arrow in 7 the illustration. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it will... is recommended for normal use. 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as well. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. Using the external electronic flash Be sure...
...*) 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 mounted on the camera by the arrow in 7 the illustration. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it will... is recommended for normal use. 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as well. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. Using the external electronic flash Be sure...
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...are using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is synchronized with the camera. If a flash is used . • A slower shutter speed may also cause damage to the camera's circuitry. 73 EN Flash shooting In such a case, adjust the... auto f-number or ISO on the shooting conditions. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is faster than the specified flashes, since it may not...
...are using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is synchronized with the camera. If a flash is used . • A slower shutter speed may also cause damage to the camera's circuitry. 73 EN Flash shooting In such a case, adjust the... auto f-number or ISO on the shooting conditions. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is faster than the specified flashes, since it may not...
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... EN This helps with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point Near ) by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. ) Near Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to [ON], this function, raise the flash. AF/MF ...[P] to [F], in flash can also switch the operation of the control dial to select a function, then press d. 9 Customizing your camera RESET LENS 9 When set the basic camera functions. To use . Custom Menu 1b BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION You can function as an AF illuminator. The built-in P mode ...
... EN This helps with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point Near ) by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. ) Near Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to [ON], this function, raise the flash. AF/MF ...[P] to [F], in flash can also switch the operation of the control dial to select a function, then press d. 9 Customizing your camera RESET LENS 9 When set the basic camera functions. To use . Custom Menu 1b BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION You can function as an AF illuminator. The built-in P mode ...
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...with [q] (DIS MODE) under g (Scene mode). g"Self-timer shooting" (P. 56), "Anti-shock" (P. 58) Taking pictures with high contrast that can avoid camera movement while pressing the shutter button by pressing the shutter button halfway), and then recompose your hand moves when pressing the shutter button • Press... focus on something with less flash When using self-timer or anti- AF confirmation mark lights up on the subject using macro lens • When using macro lens to shoot (by using auto flash, the flash will light up on a tripod. There are not focused. shock. AF ...
...with [q] (DIS MODE) under g (Scene mode). g"Self-timer shooting" (P. 56), "Anti-shock" (P. 58) Taking pictures with high contrast that can avoid camera movement while pressing the shutter button by pressing the shutter button halfway), and then recompose your hand moves when pressing the shutter button • Press... focus on something with less flash When using self-timer or anti- AF confirmation mark lights up on the subject using macro lens • When using macro lens to shoot (by using auto flash, the flash will light up on a tripod. There are not focused. shock. AF ...
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... (P. 114) Taking pictures with changing the [WB] setting. • When the subject is in the shade on that allows the camera to shade the lens from the light. The metered part at the center of the sea in the color, can change the compensation value either upwards or ...(P. 47) • Use the AE bracketing function to highlight the whiteness. This camera is not present in the picture. g"ISO sensitivity setting" (P. 50) Image taken appears whitish This may become grainy. Use a lens hood to determine the correct colors. It is most suitable for taking pictures of the...
... (P. 114) Taking pictures with changing the [WB] setting. • When the subject is in the shade on that allows the camera to shade the lens from the light. The metered part at the center of the sea in the color, can change the compensation value either upwards or ...(P. 47) • Use the AE bracketing function to highlight the whiteness. This camera is not present in the picture. g"ISO sensitivity setting" (P. 50) Image taken appears whitish This may become grainy. Use a lens hood to determine the correct colors. It is most suitable for taking pictures of the...
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...to keep dust from the image pickup device surface with ultrasonic vibrations. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. If you have used the camera at the same time as the pixel mapping, which checks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Storage... cloth. Shooting tips and maintenance Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before turning the power on the camera. Lens, mirror and focusing screen: • Blow dust off camera and printer. Store the camera in a cool, dry place ...
...to keep dust from the image pickup device surface with ultrasonic vibrations. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. If you have used the camera at the same time as the pixel mapping, which checks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Storage... cloth. Shooting tips and maintenance Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before turning the power on the camera. Lens, mirror and focusing screen: • Blow dust off camera and printer. Store the camera in a cool, dry place ...