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... are addition and/or modification of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for the camera, the contents will differ. z The ...contents in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510...
... are addition and/or modification of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for the camera, the contents will differ. z The ...contents in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510...
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... this manual TIPS g Important information on the various functions. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you need g "Shooting ... diopter 7 Preparing the battery 3 Setting the date/time 8 Attaching a lens to the camera 5 Shooting 10 Loading the card 6 Playback/Erasing 12 Power on 7 Mastering the E-510 P. 18 Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the functions in this...
... this manual TIPS g Important information on the various functions. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you need g "Shooting ... diopter 7 Preparing the battery 3 Setting the date/time 8 Attaching a lens to the camera 5 Shooting 10 Loading the card 6 Playback/Erasing 12 Power on 7 Mastering the E-510 P. 18 Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the functions in this...
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Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). Lens release button 2 1 EN 5 Rotate the lens in the...3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 2 1 3 4 Lens cap 3 Removing the lens from the lens 2 1 1 Rear cap 2 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera Alignment mark (Red) with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the...
Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). Lens release button 2 1 EN 5 Rotate the lens in the...3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 2 1 3 4 Lens cap 3 Removing the lens from the lens 2 1 1 Rear cap 2 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera Alignment mark (Red) with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the...
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...indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed on the monitor. Basic guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to AUTO. INFO button SSWF indicator 2007.08.16 LCD monitor When the camera is turned on . If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button... viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is complete. Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF frame EN 7 Set the mode dial to ON. When you can see the AF frame ...
...indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed on the monitor. Basic guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to AUTO. INFO button SSWF indicator 2007.08.16 LCD monitor When the camera is turned on . If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button... viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is complete. Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF frame EN 7 Set the mode dial to ON. When you can see the AF frame ...
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The file name is displayed in the 24-hour format. 8 EN a d c Y/M/D Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d CUSTOM RESET SETTING a d c 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d EDIT FILENAME a d c Y/M/D 4 Use ac ...
The file name is displayed in the 24-hour format. 8 EN a d c Y/M/D Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d CUSTOM RESET SETTING a d c 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d EDIT FILENAME a d c Y/M/D 4 Use ac ...
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...the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus Halfway down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking. All the way down ...Press the shutter button gently (halfway). Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 4 Release the shutter Press the shutter ...
...the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus Halfway down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking. All the way down ...Press the shutter button gently (halfway). Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 4 Release the shutter Press the shutter ...
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... with the focus adjusted. u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down • The picture is possible to save battery power. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g "Backlight timer" (P. 83), "Sleep timer" (P. 82) ...EN 11 If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is displayed on the LCD monitor. g "Live view" (P. 23) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is on, the monitor backlight...
... with the focus adjusted. u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down • The picture is possible to save battery power. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g "Backlight timer" (P. 83), "Sleep timer" (P. 82) ...EN 11 If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is displayed on the LCD monitor. g "Live view" (P. 23) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is on, the monitor backlight...
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... the shutter button 25 Brightness: Exposure compensation 25 Color: White balance 26 A guide to functions for individual situation. Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to the shooting modes; How to use the mode dial ...18 Easy shooting modes 18 Advanced shooting modes 18 How to...
... the shutter button 25 Brightness: Exposure compensation 25 Color: White balance 26 A guide to functions for individual situation. Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to the shooting modes; How to use the mode dial ...18 Easy shooting modes 18 Advanced shooting modes 18 How to...
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... Canceling all WB 78 Speed synchronization 78 Auto pop up...79 ; The settings or functions can be changed to suit the environment in which the camera is used. Custom reset setting...75 AEL/AFL mode ...77 Other function settings...78 AEL/AFL memo...78 AEL metering ...78 EV step ...78 ISO... Compensating all protections 72 Erasing images...73 Single-frame erase 73 Erasing selected frames 74 All-frame erase...74 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 75 Describes the other different types of functions.
... Canceling all WB 78 Speed synchronization 78 Auto pop up...79 ; The settings or functions can be changed to suit the environment in which the camera is used. Custom reset setting...75 AEL/AFL mode ...77 Other function settings...78 AEL/AFL memo...78 AEL metering ...78 EV step ...78 ISO... Compensating all protections 72 Erasing images...73 Single-frame erase 73 Erasing selected frames 74 All-frame erase...74 5 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 75 Describes the other different types of functions.
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... to know more about the camera. Flowchart...91 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 91 What is OLYMPUS Master 91 Connecting the camera to a computer 92 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 93 Displaying camera images on a computer 102 When error messages are displayed 103 Camera maintenance ...105 Cleaning and storing the camera 105 Cleaning mode k Removing dust...
... to know more about the camera. Flowchart...91 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 91 What is OLYMPUS Master 91 Connecting the camera to a computer 92 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 93 Displaying camera images on a computer 102 When error messages are displayed 103 Camera maintenance ...105 Cleaning and storing the camera 105 Cleaning mode k Removing dust...
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List of record modes ...114 Names of the camera and accessories. Lens ...128 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 11 Others ...130 Describes precautions regarding the use of parts ...115 Camera ...115 Viewfinder indications 117 Control panel screen 118 LCD monitor indications (during live view 120 LCD monitor indications (during playback 121 Glossary ...122 Specifications ...125 10 Interchangeable lenses 128 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...130 Index ...136 EN 17
List of record modes ...114 Names of the camera and accessories. Lens ...128 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 11 Others ...130 Describes precautions regarding the use of parts ...115 Camera ...115 Viewfinder indications 117 Control panel screen 118 LCD monitor indications (during live view 120 LCD monitor indications (during playback 121 Glossary ...122 Specifications ...125 10 Interchangeable lenses 128 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...130 Index ...136 EN 17
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... automatically. (gP. 33) M Manual shooting Allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. 1 Mastering the E-510 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. 1 Mastering the E-510 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to set ...to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings are restored to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 32) S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to the factory default settings. j SPORT Suitable for capturing...
... automatically. (gP. 33) M Manual shooting Allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. 1 Mastering the E-510 Easy shooting modes • Select according to the shooting scene. 1 Mastering the E-510 How to use the mode dial The mode dial allows you to set ...to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings are restored to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 32) S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to the factory default settings. j SPORT Suitable for capturing...
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... a few seconds, your setting. How to set the functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 20) • Setting on the menu (gP. 21... 19 You can also display the control panel screen by pressing the i button and change the setting when using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting (3).
... a few seconds, your setting. How to set the functions How to make function settings There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 20) • Setting on the menu (gP. 21... 19 You can also display the control panel screen by pressing the i button and change the setting when using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 Select an item on the control panel screen and change the setting (3).
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... vary. 2007.08.16 1 2 1 3 4 5 67 Basic 2007.08.16 1 10 2 10 9 11 8 9 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-510 No. page P. 56 P. 58 P. 59 P. 54 P. 107 P. 52 P. 49 P. 49 P. 45 P. 41 P. 42 P. 61 P. 63 P. 61 P. 61 P. 61 P. 62 This camera is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Control dial Remote control shooting 6 7 2 1 10 8 20 EN Direct...
... vary. 2007.08.16 1 2 1 3 4 5 67 Basic 2007.08.16 1 10 2 10 9 11 8 9 4 5 3,6,7,8 Detailed Mastering the E-510 No. page P. 56 P. 58 P. 59 P. 54 P. 107 P. 52 P. 49 P. 49 P. 45 P. 41 P. 42 P. 61 P. 63 P. 61 P. 61 P. 61 P. 62 This camera is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Control dial Remote control shooting 6 7 2 1 10 8 20 EN Direct...
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... j/Y/ X Sets shooting functions. q Sets playback functions. CUSTOM RESET SETTING NOISE FILTER STANDARD NOISE REDUCT. 1 Tab The current setting is displayed Function Mastering the E-510 Moves to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. • For the menu lists, see "Menu directory" (g P. 109...
... j/Y/ X Sets shooting functions. q Sets playback functions. CUSTOM RESET SETTING NOISE FILTER STANDARD NOISE REDUCT. 1 Tab The current setting is displayed Function Mastering the E-510 Moves to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. • For the menu lists, see "Menu directory" (g P. 109...
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Mastering the E-510 Enlarged display operation It is possible to enlarge the subject 7 or 10 times for some time. • Replacing the lens will be recorded normally. • If the live view. Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for display. C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL] Ruled lines display You...
Mastering the E-510 Enlarged display operation It is possible to enlarge the subject 7 or 10 times for some time. • Replacing the lens will be recorded normally. • If the live view. Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for display. C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL] Ruled lines display You...
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... of how much exposure compensation is in 2 the picture instead of the subject. This is brighter but smaller compared to properly hold the camera. Make sure how to its surrounding area. You can confirm the actual shutter speed and aperture on the monitor. 2 Improving your shooting... skills k Shooting guides Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures. Decrease the exposure when the area to...
... of how much exposure compensation is in 2 the picture instead of the subject. This is brighter but smaller compared to properly hold the camera. Make sure how to its surrounding area. You can confirm the actual shutter speed and aperture on the monitor. 2 Improving your shooting... skills k Shooting guides Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures. Decrease the exposure when the area to...
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There is also a difference in the composition and determines the exposure. When set to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees overlap each other. When the setting is high, a vivid ... cannot reproduce the desired color even when using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for different situations, such as seen. To capture the subtle...
There is also a difference in the composition and determines the exposure. When set to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees overlap each other. When the setting is high, a vivid ... cannot reproduce the desired color even when using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for different situations, such as seen. To capture the subtle...
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...lens system, it was necessary to wait until after taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether 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 possible to bring out the shape...view When using a telephoto lens. Using the telescopic feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect, but it is easier to achieve this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the...
...lens system, it was necessary to wait until after taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether 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 possible to bring out the shape...view When using a telephoto lens. Using the telescopic feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect, but it is easier to achieve this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the...
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... whether you are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at slow shutter speeds. Use [REC VIEW] to prevent camera shake. g "P: Program shooting" (P. 31), "A: Aperture priority shooting" (P. 32), "Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control" (P. 45), "Focus mode" (P. 49), "Noise...scenes, a tripod is required to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. In this case, set the focus mode to prevent camera shake. Taking night scene pictures There are using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus...
... whether you are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at slow shutter speeds. Use [REC VIEW] to prevent camera shake. g "P: Program shooting" (P. 31), "A: Aperture priority shooting" (P. 32), "Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control" (P. 45), "Focus mode" (P. 49), "Noise...scenes, a tripod is required to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. In this case, set the focus mode to prevent camera shake. Taking night scene pictures There are using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus...