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... settings are restored to the factory default settings. The built-in flash pops up pictures. Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of the selected mode is displayed. Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot. The scene menu is 1 PORTRAIT displayed. 2 Use ac to the shooting scene. Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. g Scene mode When you to change the setting, press the i button again. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting...
... settings are restored to the factory default settings. The built-in flash pops up pictures. Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of the selected mode is displayed. Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot. The scene menu is 1 PORTRAIT displayed. 2 Use ac to the shooting scene. Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. g Scene mode When you to change the setting, press the i button again. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting...
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... White balance compensation gP. 62 The functions within this area can be set on the LCD monitor. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the super control panel. 7 EN g"Using the super control panel" (P. 28) Flash charging gP. 68 Battery check 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...
... White balance compensation gP. 62 The functions within this area can be set on the LCD monitor. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the super control panel. 7 EN g"Using the super control panel" (P. 28) Flash charging gP. 68 Battery check 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...
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..., 54 250 F5.6 +2.0 RC FP BKT AEL H-AF WB AUTO ISO AUTO LN 38 Histogram gP. 108 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 gP. 50 Sequential shooting gP. 55 Self-timer gP. 56 Remote control gP. 57 White balance gP. 60 8 EN g"Using live view.
..., 54 250 F5.6 +2.0 RC FP BKT AEL H-AF WB AUTO ISO AUTO LN 38 Histogram gP. 108 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 gP. 50 Sequential shooting gP. 55 Self-timer gP. 56 Remote control gP. 57 White balance gP. 60 8 EN g"Using live view.
E-420 Instruction Manual (English)
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... incorrect focusing and camera shake, movement of the settings below. g"Viewfinder" (P. 6), "Super control panel" (P. 7), "LCD monitor (Live view)" (P. 8) Brightness k Exposure compensation The camera automatically determines the aperture value and shutter speed according to be obtained" (P. 54) Even when the subject is in focus, the picture can be pressed halfway down (half-press) and all the way down : g"Shooting" (P. 16), "Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be shot is required, try adjusting...
... incorrect focusing and camera shake, movement of the settings below. g"Viewfinder" (P. 6), "Super control panel" (P. 7), "LCD monitor (Live view)" (P. 8) Brightness k Exposure compensation The camera automatically determines the aperture value and shutter speed according to be obtained" (P. 54) Even when the subject is in focus, the picture can be pressed halfway down (half-press) and all the way down : g"Shooting" (P. 16), "Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be shot is required, try adjusting...
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... in different 2 areas of the same composition. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Shutter priority shooting" (P. 44), "Changing the metering mode" (P. 47), "Exposure compensation" (P. 48), "Selecting the white balance" (P. 60), "[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color" (P. 64) Taking flower pictures The proper method for example, a single flower, a field of blooming flowers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of high and low settings...
... in different 2 areas of the same composition. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Shutter priority shooting" (P. 44), "Changing the metering mode" (P. 47), "Exposure compensation" (P. 48), "Selecting the white balance" (P. 60), "[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color" (P. 64) Taking flower pictures The proper method for example, a single flower, a field of blooming flowers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of high and low settings...
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... pressing the shutter button. Using manual focus In cases where you cannot use the remote control or self timer. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the lens and check whether you focus on a stable surface to prevent camera shake. Image noise can see the lights of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. Set the aperture to the...
... pressing the shutter button. Using manual focus In cases where you cannot use the remote control or self timer. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the lens and check whether you focus on a stable surface to prevent camera shake. Image noise can see the lights of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. Set the aperture to the...
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Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting Preview function The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the remote control" (P. 58) In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel. 4 TIPS To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time: j You can set the maximum time for a preview of the picture on the menu beforehand. To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value...
Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting Preview function The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the remote control" (P. 58) In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel. 4 TIPS To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time: j You can set the maximum time for a preview of the picture on the menu beforehand. To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value...
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... 88) When you select the X or W image size, you take a picture. Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][w][x][y][n] 8 different color temperatures are registered RAW : RAW JPEG : YF/YN/XN/WN RAW+JPEG : RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/RAW+WN Super control panel ip: [K] Menu MENU[W][K] Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 6 TIPS To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures" (gP. 120) OFF arge Normal CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESETRAW PICTURE MODE F GRADATION N N WB N CANCEL SELECT GO Selecting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on this camera.
... 88) When you select the X or W image size, you take a picture. Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][w][x][y][n] 8 different color temperatures are registered RAW : RAW JPEG : YF/YN/XN/WN RAW+JPEG : RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/RAW+WN Super control panel ip: [K] Menu MENU[W][K] Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 6 TIPS To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures" (gP. 120) OFF arge Normal CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESETRAW PICTURE MODE F GRADATION N N WB N CANCEL SELECT GO Selecting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on this camera.
E-420 Instruction Manual (English)
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... turn off the flash's power. • Check beforehand that adjustments be made on how to set its flash control mode. If the shutter speed is faster than the specified flashes, since it to the hot shoe. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film 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...
... turn off the flash's power. • Check beforehand that adjustments be made on how to set its flash control mode. If the shutter speed is faster than the specified flashes, since it to the hot shoe. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film 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...
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...; Use focus lock to focus using the camera. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to stop, then press the shutter button. The camera will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in images. Shooting tips 12 Focusing on the center of the image. The camera activates again when you start taking important pictures, check that the flash is no operation, the camera goes into sleep mode after shooting at the time of purchase • The date and time...
...; Use focus lock to focus using the camera. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to stop, then press the shutter button. The camera will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in images. Shooting tips 12 Focusing on the center of the image. The camera activates again when you start taking important pictures, check that the flash is no operation, the camera goes into sleep mode after shooting at the time of purchase • The date and time...
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... colors in g (Scene mode) to take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; g"AE bracketing" (P. 49) 12 105 EN The image may be better to shade the lens from the light source. It is due to shade the lens from the light. If you set a larger exposure compensation, you can be set to allow shooting at the center of the viewfinder...
... colors in g (Scene mode) to take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; g"AE bracketing" (P. 49) 12 105 EN The image may be better to shade the lens from the light source. It is due to shade the lens from the light. If you set a larger exposure compensation, you can be set to allow shooting at the center of the viewfinder...
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... be recorded on the card. You can further reduce the number of the picture. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Shutter priority shooting" (P. 44), "Exposure warning display" (P. 117) Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the image pickup device. To use this card with large capacity. While holding down the AEL/AFL button, change the composition, place the subject in the center of pixels by setting [PIXEL COUNT] to format the card. g"Flash mode setting" (P. 66) Image turns out...
... be recorded on the card. You can further reduce the number of the picture. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 43), "Shutter priority shooting" (P. 44), "Exposure warning display" (P. 117) Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the image pickup device. To use this card with large capacity. While holding down the AEL/AFL button, change the composition, place the subject in the center of pixels by setting [PIXEL COUNT] to format the card. g"Flash mode setting" (P. 66) Image turns out...
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... the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off . • To return to be reset. You can register up to two types of settings to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET]. To make fine-adjustments of the shooting settings on the computer • [RAW] To print large images on A3/A4 paper/To edit and process images on a computer • Images size Y and...
... the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off . • To return to be reset. You can register up to two types of settings to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET]. To make fine-adjustments of the shooting settings on the computer • [RAW] To print large images on A3/A4 paper/To edit and process images on a computer • Images size Y and...
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Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer settings. To view recorded images in RAW Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to read the histogram display easily. g"Switching the information display" (P. 40) 3 Playback tips Understanding the settings and other information of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer desktop may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm...
Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer settings. To view recorded images in RAW Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to read the histogram display easily. g"Switching the information display" (P. 40) 3 Playback tips Understanding the settings and other information of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer desktop may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm...
E-420 Instruction Manual (English)
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... a white balance adjustment feature that you can use to the furthest point of the image. You may occasionally see "P (Program) Mode"). In M mode, the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. Color space A model that describes colors using more than three coordinates. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in reddish; Aperture...
... a white balance adjustment feature that you can use to the furthest point of the image. You may occasionally see "P (Program) Mode"). In M mode, the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. Color space A model that describes colors using more than three coordinates. Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in reddish; Aperture...
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... (images) shot using an Internet web browser. P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. By entering which images to be printed directly from the camera. Imager contrast detection system Focusing method based on digital cameras. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for color still images. Image pickup device This converts light passing through the lens into RGB signals to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot...
... (images) shot using an Internet web browser. P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. By entering which images to be printed directly from the camera. Imager contrast detection system Focusing method based on digital cameras. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for color still images. Image pickup device This converts light passing through the lens into RGB signals to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot...
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... the shooting lens so the image can be checked in the viewfinder. Use spot metering for a certain time. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. RAW Refers to be captured and the composition viewed on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.). Spot metering The meter reading is no difference between the composition to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with our own software. The camera automatically...
... the shooting lens so the image can be checked in the viewfinder. Use spot metering for a certain time. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. RAW Refers to be captured and the composition viewed on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.). Spot metering The meter reading is no difference between the composition to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with our own software. The camera automatically...
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... (5) M : Manual ISO sensitivity : 100 - 1600 Exposure compensation : ±5 EV (1/3 EV step) of pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots „ Shutter Product type : Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter : 1/4000 - 60 sec., Bulb shooting „ Auto focus Product type : TTL phase-contrast detection system/Imager contrast detection system Focusing points : 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) 11-point multiple AF: with the b button Focusing screen : Fixed Eyecup : Interchangeable „ Live view : Uses Live MOS sensor for field of the lens...
... (5) M : Manual ISO sensitivity : 100 - 1600 Exposure compensation : ±5 EV (1/3 EV step) of pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots „ Shutter Product type : Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter : 1/4000 - 60 sec., Bulb shooting „ Auto focus Product type : TTL phase-contrast detection system/Imager contrast detection system Focusing points : 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) 11-point multiple AF: with the b button Focusing screen : Fixed Eyecup : Interchangeable „ Live view : Uses Live MOS sensor for field of the lens...
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...; Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in RAW) : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. : Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) (RM-1 Remote Control (optional)) „ Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge „ Playback Playback...
...; Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards : CF card (Compatible with Type I and II) Microdrive (Compatible with FAT 16/32) xD-Picture Card : Digital recording, JPEG (in RAW) : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. : Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) (RM-1 Remote Control (optional)) „ Flash Synchronization Flash control mode External flash attachment Wireless flash function : Synchronized with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge „ Playback Playback...
E-420 System Chart (English)
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...) CSS-P001*1 Shoulder Strap (Black) Dirt-proof treated RM-UC1 Remote Cable RM-1 Remote Control Remote Operation PC/TV/ Media CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video Cable OM Adapter MF-1*3 Flash FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring TF-22 Twin...
...) CSS-P001*1 Shoulder Strap (Black) Dirt-proof treated RM-UC1 Remote Cable RM-1 Remote Control Remote Operation PC/TV/ Media CSS-P002*1 Shoulder Strap (Blue) Dirt-proof treated xD-Picture Card CSS-E002 Shoulder Strap OLYMPUS Master Digital Photo Managing Software OLYMPUS Studio Advanced Digital Work Flow Software CompactFlash/ Microdrive PC USB Cable Printer (PictBridge compatible) USB Cable TV Video Cable OM Adapter MF-1*3 Flash FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring TF-22 Twin...
