EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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...20 Usable cards 20 Power on 23 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - Camera 31 Specifications - Provided accessories 33 For other functions not described here, read first to learn basic... camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 This manual is only for shooting and playback.
...20 Usable cards 20 Power on 23 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - Camera 31 Specifications - Provided accessories 33 For other functions not described here, read first to learn basic... camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 This manual is only for shooting and playback.
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... as well. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35...
... as well. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35...
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En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera. Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens.
En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera. Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens.
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Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body. Lens release button 19
Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body. Lens release button 19
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Vertical grip Note Bad technique Lens 24 Power on Holding the camera 1 Hold the camera's grip with your right hand and keep your elbow at your side. 2 Rest your elbow gently against your upper body. En ● Keep your fingers and the strap away from underneath with your left hand. 3 Take a picture. ● Putting one leg a little forward helps stabilize your body and hold the lens section firmly from the front of the lens.
Vertical grip Note Bad technique Lens 24 Power on Holding the camera 1 Hold the camera's grip with your right hand and keep your elbow at your side. 2 Rest your elbow gently against your upper body. En ● Keep your fingers and the strap away from underneath with your left hand. 3 Take a picture. ● Putting one leg a little forward helps stabilize your body and hold the lens section firmly from the front of the lens.
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... range Optical path fraction Depth of field Focusing screen Eyecup : Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder : Approx. 94% (for field of the lens Ⅵ Image pickup element Product type : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary ... : Approx. Information Specifications -Camera Ⅵ Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds Mount Equivalent focal length on recorded images) : 1.0x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) : 20 mm (0.8") (-1 m-1) : -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 : ...
... range Optical path fraction Depth of field Focusing screen Eyecup : Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder : Approx. 94% (for field of the lens Ⅵ Image pickup element Product type : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary ... : Approx. Information Specifications -Camera Ⅵ Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds Mount Equivalent focal length on recorded images) : 1.0x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) : 20 mm (0.8") (-1 m-1) : -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 : ...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... the camera is fastened securely. You are only steps away! Activities such as shown in this sheet to your new Olympus Digital Camera. This CD also contains the complete software users manual in the battery. For more are now ready to using ...OLYMPUS Master) Video cable USB Cable The following items are not covered Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides. Advanced Manual Detailed instructions on , press the MENU button. Thread one end of the strap to ON. Thread the strap back through the viewfinder. Pull the other hole of your digital camera. d. Rear cap Lens...
... the camera is fastened securely. You are only steps away! Activities such as shown in this sheet to your new Olympus Digital Camera. This CD also contains the complete software users manual in the battery. For more are now ready to using ...OLYMPUS Master) Video cable USB Cable The following items are not covered Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides. Advanced Manual Detailed instructions on , press the MENU button. Thread one end of the strap to ON. Thread the strap back through the viewfinder. Pull the other hole of your digital camera. d. Rear cap Lens...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... display is kept depressed. For details on the TV and set the functions using PictBridge, please refer to register as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Monitor Viewfinder (Flash mode) button WB (White balance) button (Record mode) button MENU.../ Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver Lens attachment mark Battery compartment lock Shutter button SSWF indicator Battery compartment cover Flash Mirror Lens lock pin Lens release button Mount (Attach the lens after installation. • Install OLYMPUS Master on using the buttons and the...
... display is kept depressed. For details on the TV and set the functions using PictBridge, please refer to register as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Monitor Viewfinder (Flash mode) button WB (White balance) button (Record mode) button MENU.../ Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver Lens attachment mark Battery compartment lock Shutter button SSWF indicator Battery compartment cover Flash Mirror Lens lock pin Lens release button Mount (Attach the lens after installation. • Install OLYMPUS Master on using the buttons and the...
EVOLT E-300 System Chart (English)
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... Controller SHV-1 Flash High Voltage Set (incl. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0 Wide Zoom (Top Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5 Wide Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 TF-22 Tele Converter Twin Flash ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom (Standard Lens) ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 Standard Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible with EX-25 EC-14 Extension Tube Tele Converter*1 TF-22 Twin...
... Controller SHV-1 Flash High Voltage Set (incl. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0 Wide Zoom (Top Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5 Wide Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 TF-22 Tele Converter Twin Flash ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom (Standard Lens) ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 Standard Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible with EX-25 EC-14 Extension Tube Tele Converter*1 TF-22 Twin...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 123 AEL METERING 124 EV STEP 124 MANUAL FLASH 124 CUSTOM OK 125 RESET LENS 126 FOCUS RING 126 6 Contents ISO sensitivity - Adjusting the color tone 93 Setting the white balance WB 95 Setting the one-touch white balance 97...
... All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 123 AEL METERING 124 EV STEP 124 MANUAL FLASH 124 CUSTOM OK 125 RESET LENS 126 FOCUS RING 126 6 Contents ISO sensitivity - Adjusting the color tone 93 Setting the white balance WB 95 Setting the one-touch white balance 97...
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... Printing images 169 Transferring images to your computer 166 Downloading images to a computer 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master 165 Displaying the camera's images on your computer without using OLYMPUS Master . . . . 170 11 Appendix 171 Card basics 172 Lens basics 173 If you encounter problems 174 Error codes 174 Troubleshooting 176 Camera maintenance 181 Cleaning...
... Printing images 169 Transferring images to your computer 166 Downloading images to a computer 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master 165 Displaying the camera's images on your computer without using OLYMPUS Master . . . . 170 11 Appendix 171 Card basics 172 Lens basics 173 If you encounter problems 174 Error codes 174 Troubleshooting 176 Camera maintenance 181 Cleaning...
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...camera is not Shutter speed available when you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the optimum exposure. ED 50mm f2 MACRO 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 EV Example:When EV is 7, 4 F22 3 the aperture 3 value is set to ... 2s 1s 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/10001/20001/4000 Shutter speed : When using the fixed focal lens (ED 50mm f2 MACRO) : Maximum wide setting when using the zoom lens (14mm-54mm f2.8-f3.5) : Maximum tele setting when using a flash. P, A, S and M Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode, ...
...camera is not Shutter speed available when you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the optimum exposure. ED 50mm f2 MACRO 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 EV Example:When EV is 7, 4 F22 3 the aperture 3 value is set to ... 2s 1s 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/10001/20001/4000 Shutter speed : When using the fixed focal lens (ED 50mm f2 MACRO) : Maximum wide setting when using the zoom lens (14mm-54mm f2.8-f3.5) : Maximum tele setting when using a flash. P, A, S and M Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode, ...
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Wait until charging is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Flash shooting Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject from as close as 1 m using a lens that is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the...
Wait until charging is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Flash shooting Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject from as close as 1 m using a lens that is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the...
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...as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. (1) Exposures when using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. Various shooting functions Flash shooting Non-specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the following information carefully ...to determine whether or not it can be made on the flash. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is used in the manual mode. (Exposure compensation on the camera cannot be used when shooting with the flash.) (3)...
...as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. (1) Exposures when using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. Various shooting functions Flash shooting Non-specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the following information carefully ...to determine whether or not it can be made on the flash. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is used in the manual mode. (Exposure compensation on the camera cannot be used when shooting with the flash.) (3)...
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Focusing functions Focus mode Manual focus (MF) This function allows you focus the lens on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Available modes P A S M 1 Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Shutter button 2 Take the picture. 5 Focus ring Rotational ...direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. ~ "FOCUS RING" (P. 126) Focus aid When you to manually focus on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF...
Focusing functions Focus mode Manual focus (MF) This function allows you focus the lens on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Available modes P A S M 1 Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Shutter button 2 Take the picture. 5 Focus ring Rotational ...direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. ~ "FOCUS RING" (P. 126) Focus aid When you to manually focus on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF...
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... of your camera 126 MENU OK button FOCUS RING This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the power is turned off. RESET LENS This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting 8 the rotational direction of the focus ring. Available modes P A S M SCENE...
... of your camera 126 MENU OK button FOCUS RING This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the power is turned off. RESET LENS This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting 8 the rotational direction of the focus ring. Available modes P A S M SCENE...
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... interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent ... lenses are based on optic engineering exclusively for a fast lens to the camera toward the sun. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. When a non-specified lens is attached. 173 In some cases, other foreign matter ...
... interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent ... lenses are based on optic engineering exclusively for a fast lens to the camera toward the sun. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. When a non-specified lens is attached. 173 In some cases, other foreign matter ...
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...- 11 P. 30, 83 Appendix The subject is not adjusted. camera is dry. *Condensation: When it gets accustomed to the environmental temperature. the lens or viewfinder. Set AF ILLUMINATOR to ON in Turn off the camera's power and wait until the - There is out of water. Use the provided... enters through Use a sunshade. - The date/time is clearly - Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is not set. the lens. The camera will be canceled. The date recorded with the battery removed. visible. Condensation occurs when the camera is wrong. the...
...- 11 P. 30, 83 Appendix The subject is not adjusted. camera is dry. *Condensation: When it gets accustomed to the environmental temperature. the lens or viewfinder. Set AF ILLUMINATOR to ON in Turn off the camera's power and wait until the - There is out of water. Use the provided... enters through Use a sunshade. - The date/time is clearly - Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is not set. the lens. The camera will be canceled. The date recorded with the battery removed. visible. Condensation occurs when the camera is wrong. the...
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...Mold may form on the subject and then shoot. P. 88 The ISO setting is also recommended. The use an ND filter. Clean the lens. P. 181 There was Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter pressed. P.43, 47 Appendix 178 Corrective action Ref. The camera is ...Adjust the exposure toward -. button gently. P. 43, 45 11 A slow shutter speed is more likely to move with a lens cleaner to focus on the lens surface if the lens is set in the center of a tripod is high. If you encounter problems Possible cause The picture is needed. P. 30...
...Mold may form on the subject and then shoot. P. 88 The ISO setting is also recommended. The use an ND filter. Clean the lens. P. 181 There was Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter pressed. P.43, 47 Appendix 178 Corrective action Ref. The camera is ...Adjust the exposure toward -. button gently. P. 43, 45 11 A slow shutter speed is more likely to move with a lens cleaner to focus on the lens surface if the lens is set in the center of a tripod is high. If you encounter problems Possible cause The picture is needed. P. 30...
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... pictures, be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working. ~ "Names of the camera before cleaning the camera. For the lens, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for a long time. Store the camera in clean water and ...functions. Cleaning and Checking the CCD This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to take a test shot and check that is sprayed onto the lens, mirror, or focusing screen by non-authorized service persons, the camera will be damaged. Exterior: T Wipe gently with a commercially available blower...
... pictures, be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working. ~ "Names of the camera before cleaning the camera. For the lens, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for a long time. Store the camera in clean water and ...functions. Cleaning and Checking the CCD This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to take a test shot and check that is sprayed onto the lens, mirror, or focusing screen by non-authorized service persons, the camera will be damaged. Exterior: T Wipe gently with a commercially available blower...