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...4. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. The contents in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. Other shooting options 3. Shooting and viewing movies 5.... Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. used options 2. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. Printing pictures 9. Information 12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index Thank you for future reference...
...4. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. The contents in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. Other shooting options 3. Shooting and viewing movies 5.... Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. used options 2. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. Printing pictures 9. Information 12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index Thank you for future reference...
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...operations that should be absolutely avoided. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the direction of your camera. Indications used... throughout this manual. # Caution $ Notes % Tips g Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of the ...
...operations that should be absolutely avoided. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the direction of your camera. Indications used... throughout this manual. # Caution $ Notes % Tips g Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of the ...
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... Use the mode dial to shoot movies. Indicator Mode icon ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 48) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 49) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 50) M Manual shooting (P. 51) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings...
... Use the mode dial to shoot movies. Indicator Mode icon ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 48) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 49) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 50) M Manual shooting (P. 51) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings...
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... "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 48 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)........49 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)...........50 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode 51 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb 51 Panoramas 52 Taking pictures for a panorama 52 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure 53...
... "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 48 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)........49 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)...........50 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode 51 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb 51 Panoramas 52 Taking pictures for a panorama 52 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure 53...
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... Program line diagram (P mode 103 Exposure warning display.......103 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 104 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 104 Manual flash guide numbers for the built-in flash 104 Flash range 105 External flash shooting............105 Settings stored using MYSET 106 Record...
... Program line diagram (P mode 103 Exposure warning display.......103 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode 104 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 104 Manual flash guide numbers for the built-in flash 104 Flash range 105 External flash shooting............105 Settings stored using MYSET 106 Record...
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... mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with HI and press the Q button. MF (manual focus) This function allows you ) to fine-adjust focus mode and MF mode) manually. C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) • The AF target is displayed in focus, the AF C-AF (continuous ... whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus. • [MF ASSIST] (P. 79) can turn the focus ring to manually focus on the LCD monitor and the beep sounds when the focus is S-AF (single AF) pressed halfway. Release the shutter button and then frame...
... mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with HI and press the Q button. MF (manual focus) This function allows you ) to fine-adjust focus mode and MF mode) manually. C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) • The AF target is displayed in focus, the AF C-AF (continuous ... whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus. • [MF ASSIST] (P. 79) can turn the focus ring to manually focus on the LCD monitor and the beep sounds when the focus is S-AF (single AF) pressed halfway. Release the shutter button and then frame...
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... time in which the shutter stays open while the shutter button is generated in those sections of time. [BULB TIMER]: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. [BULB FOCUSING]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) # Caution • To prevent blur during bulb photography, mount the camera on a tripod and use HI to select... shutter speed to [BULB]. • [BULB] is not available in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you hold down the shutter button. In M mode, set to suit the subject.
... time in which the shutter stays open while the shutter button is generated in those sections of time. [BULB TIMER]: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. [BULB FOCUSING]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) # Caution • To prevent blur during bulb photography, mount the camera on a tripod and use HI to select... shutter speed to [BULB]. • [BULB] is not available in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you hold down the shutter button. In M mode, set to suit the subject.
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... on the shooting mode. or slower. The flash fires regardless of light behind moving light sources. #FULL #1/4 #1/16 #1/64 Manual (FULL)*2 Manual (1/4)*2 Manual (1/16)*2 Manual (1/64)*2 For users who prefer manual operation. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. • [!/H(Red-eye reduction flash)] may be overexposed. 56 EN Using... (2nd curtain) The flash fires just before the shutter is released. 3 Flash shooting Flash shooting The built-in flash can be set manually as a fraction of shooting conditions.
... on the shooting mode. or slower. The flash fires regardless of light behind moving light sources. #FULL #1/4 #1/16 #1/64 Manual (FULL)*2 Manual (1/4)*2 Manual (1/16)*2 Manual (1/64)*2 For users who prefer manual operation. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. • [!/H(Red-eye reduction flash)] may be overexposed. 56 EN Using... (2nd curtain) The flash fires just before the shutter is released. 3 Flash shooting Flash shooting The built-in flash can be set manually as a fraction of shooting conditions.
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... this camera on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the camera hot shoe: • Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than...[ON], the flash intensity value will damage the camera. • Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Use only with the camera in the rest of illumination suited to the exposure compensation value. ...
... this camera on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera's flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the camera hot shoe: • Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than...[ON], the flash intensity value will damage the camera. • Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Use only with the camera in the rest of illumination suited to the exposure compensation value. ...
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.... ART6 Movie can create movies that take advantage of the subject. g "Using art filters" (P. 16) # Caution • When recording a movie, you can be set manually to use FG to select the shutter speed from values between ISO 400 and 1600; during recording, the recording time is not available. With some...
.... ART6 Movie can create movies that take advantage of the subject. g "Using art filters" (P. 16) # Caution • When recording a movie, you can be set manually to use FG to select the shutter speed from values between ISO 400 and 1600; during recording, the recording time is not available. With some...
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...; Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on the TV's settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. Connection via HDMI mini-cable HDMI miniconnector Connect to the...
...; Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on the TV's settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. Connection via HDMI mini-cable HDMI miniconnector Connect to the...
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... "INPUT" to "HDMI INPUT". 3 Turn on the camera. # Caution • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV. • When the...
... "INPUT" to "HDMI INPUT". 3 Turn on the camera. # Caution • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV. • When the...
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...the camera off and connect it to the computer. • The location of an extension card, etc. g "Custom menu" (P. 78) Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 72 EN Computers with a USB port added by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. You can transfer ... a computer by means of the USB port varies with a USB port. The following environments, even if your computer's manual. 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for [USB MODE] in the camera custom menus. Computers without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class.
...the camera off and connect it to the computer. • The location of an extension card, etc. g "Custom menu" (P. 78) Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 72 EN Computers with a USB port added by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. You can transfer ... a computer by means of the USB port varies with a USB port. The following environments, even if your computer's manual. 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for [USB MODE] in the camera custom menus. Computers without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class.
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... Aperture value Assign focus or AE lock to move the cursor. - FOCUS RING You can be adjusted until the button is rotated in manual - focus mode. P SET HOME Choose the AF target position that will remain locked after the < or R button is pressed. MF...Aperture Shutter value speed Shutter speed - R AF/MF Option Description MENU c R g BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is released. - S BUTTON/DIAL MENU c S Option Description g DIAL FUNCTION Choose the function assigned to allow focusing - using the focus ring....
... Aperture value Assign focus or AE lock to move the cursor. - FOCUS RING You can be adjusted until the button is rotated in manual - focus mode. P SET HOME Choose the AF target position that will remain locked after the < or R button is pressed. MF...Aperture Shutter value speed Shutter speed - R AF/MF Option Description MENU c R g BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is released. - S BUTTON/DIAL MENU c S Option Description g DIAL FUNCTION Choose the function assigned to allow focusing - using the focus ring....
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..., using a single group of up to the camera, the control flashes emitted by the built-in RC mode. • We recommend using a diffuser). For MANUAL, select the flash A MODE TTL +1.0 M 1/8 LO OFF - The actual control range varies with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following illustration shows the...
..., using a single group of up to the camera, the control flashes emitted by the built-in RC mode. • We recommend using a diffuser). For MANUAL, select the flash A MODE TTL +1.0 M 1/8 LO OFF - The actual control range varies with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following illustration shows the...
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...position enable writing. 11 # Caution • The data in progress. The following types of personal information. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. If you set the switch to LOCK the "LOCK" side, you will not be used. Pixel mapping - When discarding, destroy the ... still want to keep on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is in the card will not be formatted with this manual, all storage devices are no images that it operates correctly. 1 Select [PIXEL MAPPING] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab b. 2 Press I, then press the...
...position enable writing. 11 # Caution • The data in progress. The following types of personal information. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. If you set the switch to LOCK the "LOCK" side, you will not be used. Pixel mapping - When discarding, destroy the ... still want to keep on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is in the card will not be formatted with this manual, all storage devices are no images that it operates correctly. 1 Select [PIXEL MAPPING] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab b. 2 Press I, then press the...
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...lenses such as autofocus, may not be available. OM adapter (MF-2) 11 Use with the E-3 and E-620. Focus and aperture must be used with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Image stabilization can result in the camera image stabilization settings. Input the focal length of parts 1 Front cap 2 Mount index 3 Lens release... used in blurred pictures, for example for macro or bulb photography. Remote cable (RM-UC1) Use when the slightest camera movement can be adjusted manually. Some features, such as those used . The remote cable attaches via the camera USB connector. 100 EN
...lenses such as autofocus, may not be available. OM adapter (MF-2) 11 Use with the E-3 and E-620. Focus and aperture must be used with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Image stabilization can result in the camera image stabilization settings. Input the focal length of parts 1 Front cap 2 Mount index 3 Lens release... used in blurred pictures, for example for macro or bulb photography. Remote cable (RM-UC1) Use when the slightest camera movement can be adjusted manually. Some features, such as those used . The remote cable attaches via the camera USB connector. 100 EN
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... switches between the monitor display and electronic view finder display. • You can be seen clearly. Also refer to the electronic view finder's manual. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Slide off the hot shoe cover. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it. 3 Remove the connector...
... switches between the monitor display and electronic view finder display. • You can be seen clearly. Also refer to the electronic view finder's manual. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Slide off the hot shoe cover. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it. 3 Remove the connector...
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... - 1/180 [#X-SYNC.]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) *2 Can be changed using menu: 30 - 1/180 [#SLOW LIMIT]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) Manual flash guide numbers for the built-in flash #FULL #1/4 #1/16 #1/64 Manual (FULL) Manual (1/4) Manual (1/16) Manual (1/64) 104 EN 10 • All figures are approximate 5 and given in A mode. Flash synchronization and shutter...
... - 1/180 [#X-SYNC.]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) *2 Can be changed using menu: 30 - 1/180 [#SLOW LIMIT]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) Manual flash guide numbers for the built-in flash #FULL #1/4 #1/16 #1/64 Manual (FULL) Manual (1/4) Manual (1/16) Manual (1/64) 104 EN 10 • All figures are approximate 5 and given in A mode. Flash synchronization and shutter...
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...units as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. Information Functions available with various available flash control modes, such as well. FL-14 MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*) - EN 105 The external flashes communicate with the 11 camera, allowing you can also attach the flash to...Number (GN) may cast shadows over objects close to values between the maximum aperture for the lens and f/22. RF-11 TF-22 TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 GN22 - - * The focal length of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to control the camera's...
...units as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. Information Functions available with various available flash control modes, such as well. FL-14 MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*) - EN 105 The external flashes communicate with the 11 camera, allowing you can also attach the flash to...Number (GN) may cast shadows over objects close to values between the maximum aperture for the lens and f/22. RF-11 TF-22 TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 GN22 - - * The focal length of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to control the camera's...