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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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... for taking a portrait-style shot. The scene menu is displayed. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by a description of a person. The built-in flash pops up pictures. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in...
... for taking a portrait-style shot. The scene menu is displayed. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by a description of a person. The built-in flash pops up pictures. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in...
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Viewfinder AF target gP. 53 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 54 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP. 49 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)
Viewfinder AF target gP. 53 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 54 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP. 49 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)
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... gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 Date gP. 15 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69 Super FP flash 1 gP. 71 Noise reduction mO gP. 65 Auto bracket 0 gP. 49 RC mode m gP. 71 AF illuminator T gP. 83 Internal temperature... functions OFF arge Normal Color space gP. 88 Card Record mode gP. 113 gP. 59 AF mode gP. 51 AF target gP. 53 Flash intensity control gP. 69 Flash mode gP. 66 Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 55-58 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Face detection gP. 39 Number of shooting...
... gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 Date gP. 15 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69 Super FP flash 1 gP. 71 Noise reduction mO gP. 65 Auto bracket 0 gP. 49 RC mode m gP. 71 AF illuminator T gP. 83 Internal temperature... functions OFF arge Normal Color space gP. 88 Card Record mode gP. 113 gP. 59 AF mode gP. 51 AF target gP. 53 Flash intensity control gP. 69 Flash mode gP. 66 Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting gP. 55-58 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Face detection gP. 39 Number of shooting...
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..." (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP. 71 Auto bracket t gP. 49 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37 ...Shooting mode gP. 4 Battery check gP. 6 Metering mode gP. 47 Flash mode gP. 66 Flash gP. 68 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) Exposure compensation value gP. 48 AF ...AF target gP. 53 Internal temperature warning gP. 110 Face detection g gP. 39 Card gP. 113 Flash intensity control gP. 69 Number of storable still pictures gP. 120 Record mode gP. 59 ISO sensitivity...
..." (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP. 71 Auto bracket t gP. 49 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37 ...Shooting mode gP. 4 Battery check gP. 6 Metering mode gP. 47 Flash mode gP. 66 Flash gP. 68 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) Exposure compensation value gP. 48 AF ...AF target gP. 53 Internal temperature warning gP. 110 Face detection g gP. 39 Card gP. 113 Flash intensity control gP. 69 Number of storable still pictures gP. 120 Record mode gP. 59 ISO sensitivity...
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....6 +2.0 45mm ISO 100 0.0 WB : AUTO A : 0 G: 0 NATURAL sRGB LN Record mode gP. 59 Color space gP. 88 Picture mode gP. 63 White balance compensation gP. 62 Flash intensity control gP. 69 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Names of parts and functions 9 EN Basic guide LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display...
....6 +2.0 45mm ISO 100 0.0 WB : AUTO A : 0 G: 0 NATURAL sRGB LN Record mode gP. 59 Color space gP. 88 Picture mode gP. 63 White balance compensation gP. 62 Flash intensity control gP. 69 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Names of parts and functions 9 EN Basic guide LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display...
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... • The picture is lit). The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for... approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. If...
... • The picture is lit). The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for... approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. If...
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...Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the built-in flash shooting 68 Flash intensity control 69 External flash shooting 70 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback...the one-touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Single-frame/Close-up playback 74 Index display/Calendar display 75 Information display ...76 Slideshow ...77 ...
...Describes image adjustment functions specific to shoot with the built-in flash shooting 68 Flash intensity control 69 External flash shooting 70 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 71 Using commercially available flashes 73 8 Playback functions 74 Describes the functions for image playback...the one-touch white balance 63 Picture mode ...63 Gradation...64 Noise reduction...65 Noise filter...65 7 Flash shooting 66 Describes how to digital cameras. Single-frame/Close-up playback 74 Index display/Calendar display 75 Information display ...76 Slideshow ...77 ...
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... 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 temperature 119 Record mode and...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.
... 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 temperature 119 Record mode and...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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... e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super... the same time. • "" indicates you should proceed to the next step. 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 the super control panel on the LCD monitor....
... e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super... the same time. • "" indicates you should proceed to the next step. 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 the super control panel on the LCD monitor....
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... for the function you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 4 Control dial 1 1 2 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting will be confirmed and...
... for the function you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 4 Control dial 1 1 2 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting will be confirmed and...
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...change the combination of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. Before shooting, you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Aperture value 250 2008. 08.16 F5.6 AF Shutter speed AF confirmation mark 4 Exposure OFF arge Normal Super... % on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to P. • When the shutter button is not available when you are using a flash. TIPS The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the super control panel screen. Set the mode dial to P or turn ...
...change the combination of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. Before shooting, you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Aperture value 250 2008. 08.16 F5.6 AF Shutter speed AF confirmation mark 4 Exposure OFF arge Normal Super... % on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to P. • When the shutter button is not available when you are using a flash. TIPS The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the super control panel screen. Set the mode dial to P or turn ...
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... subjects with MF mode. g"AF ILLUMINAT." (P. 83) 51 EN This mode is in focus. You can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with this camera. 5 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with focusing in low-light conditions in the... (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with limited movement.
... subjects with MF mode. g"AF ILLUMINAT." (P. 83) 51 EN This mode is in focus. You can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with this camera. 5 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with focusing in low-light conditions in the... (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with limited movement.
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...red in the picture of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. With a digital camera, white color can be slightly different for each time you take a picture. There are 4 options for general use preset WB when you want to... picture mode 6 TIPS To find out the file size/number of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. Use this camera covering a variety of storable still pictures for each. Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of a ...
...red in the picture of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. With a digital camera, white color can be slightly different for each time you take a picture. There are 4 options for general use preset WB when you want to... picture mode 6 TIPS To find out the file size/number of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. Use this camera covering a variety of storable still pictures for each. Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of a ...
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...w 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp n 5500K For flash shooting 6 V Color temperature set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. This can set... refer to 5400K. g"Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance" (P. 61) One-touch white balance [V] You can adjust the white balance by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of the preset WB settings.
...w 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp n 5500K For flash shooting 6 V Color temperature set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. This can set... refer to 5400K. g"Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance" (P. 61) One-touch white balance [V] You can adjust the white balance by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of the preset WB settings.
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... the background too dark. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW 7 The slow synchronization flash is too far. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. 7 Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to prevent camera shake. To shoot a subject with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to various factors such as not...
... the background too dark. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW 7 The slow synchronization flash is too far. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. 7 Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to prevent camera shake. To shoot a subject with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to various factors such as not...
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... a subject against a night scene, this function allows you can be overexposed. or less. As the time from tree leaves), in flash # The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). GN...sec. Fill-in a backlight situation, or for eliminating shadows on the subject's face (such as shadows from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in flash, the background may be used as an AF illuminator when it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction. Even in ...
... a subject against a night scene, this function allows you can be overexposed. or less. As the time from tree leaves), in flash # The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). GN...sec. Fill-in a backlight situation, or for eliminating shadows on the subject's face (such as shadows from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in flash, the background may be used as an AF illuminator when it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction. Even in ...
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...equivalent to raise the built-in flash. • The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that can be set by the flash may be available depending 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 Direct button #j # button j Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE] FLASH MODE OFF arge Normal 7 • Not all flash modes may produce a...
...equivalent to raise the built-in flash. • The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that can be set by the flash may be available depending 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 Direct button #j # button j Super control panel ip: [FLASH MODE] FLASH MODE OFF arge Normal 7 • Not all flash modes may produce a...
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... value will fire only to -3. If the mark is blinking, the flash is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. g"Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system" (P. 71) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to communicate with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to [ON], the built-in...
... value will fire only to -3. If the mark is blinking, the flash is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. g"Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system" (P. 71) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to communicate with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to [ON], the built-in...
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...Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the camera. • If the lock pin is complete. • The flash will be mounted on the camera after flash shooting. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-50...synchronized with this camera. Hot shoe cover Flash shooting 2 Attach the electronic flash to the external flash's manual as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. This enables you to LOCK. An external flash unit specified for normal use with the camera at a speed of flash shooting techniques to ...
...Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the camera. • If the lock pin is complete. • The flash will be mounted on the camera after flash shooting. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-50...synchronized with this camera. Hot shoe cover Flash shooting 2 Attach the electronic flash to the external flash's manual as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. This enables you to LOCK. An external flash unit specified for normal use with the camera at a speed of flash shooting techniques to ...