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... are based on firmware version 1.0 for the camera, the contents will differ. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may...
... are based on firmware version 1.0 for the camera, the contents will differ. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may...
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...information. 2 EN Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to use the various functions available on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains... the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to use the functions in this manual TIPS g Important information on this camera. Structure of operations that...
...information. 2 EN Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-510" (P. 18) Learn how to use the various functions available on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of this manual Basic camera operation Basic guide This section explains... the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to use the functions in this manual TIPS g Important information on this camera. Structure of operations that...
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... for individual situation. exposure, color and image. shooting functions; focusing; Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to the shooting modes; Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions Scene mode ...30 P: Program shooting ...31 ...A: Aperture priority shooting 32 S: Shutter priority shooting...33 M: Manual shooting...34 Preview function ...35 Various shooting functions Shooting with the image stabilizer function 36 Checking the image stabilizer effect on...
... for individual situation. exposure, color and image. shooting functions; focusing; Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-510 18 Describes the camera's functions and how to the shooting modes; Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions Scene mode ...30 P: Program shooting ...31 ...A: Aperture priority shooting 32 S: Shutter priority shooting...33 M: Manual shooting...34 Preview function ...35 Various shooting functions Shooting with the image stabilizer function 36 Checking the image stabilizer effect on...
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... and other outdoor scenes. & MACRO Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 33) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings... g Scene mode 18 different scene modes are restored to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 32) S Shutter priority shooting Allows you can set the aperture manually. i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of shooting situations. (gP....
... and other outdoor scenes. & MACRO Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 33) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings... g Scene mode 18 different scene modes are restored to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 32) S Shutter priority shooting Allows you can set the aperture manually. i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of shooting situations. (gP....
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X Sets shooting functions. NOISE FILTER STANDARD NOISE REDUCT. Z Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is displayed Function Mastering ... directory" (g P. 109). Types of the direct buttons, control panel screen and menu are described as follows in this manual The operating instructions of tabs W Sets shooting functions. Descriptions in this manual. q Sets playback functions. Select a function and go to set a function. Y Customizes shooting functions. 2 Use ...
X Sets shooting functions. NOISE FILTER STANDARD NOISE REDUCT. Z Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is displayed Function Mastering ... directory" (g P. 109). Types of the direct buttons, control panel screen and menu are described as follows in this manual The operating instructions of tabs W Sets shooting functions. Descriptions in this manual. q Sets playback functions. Select a function and go to set a function. Y Customizes shooting functions. 2 Use ...
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... in advance, hold the o button. g "Focus mode" (P. 49) • Turn the focus ring and focus on the monitor. For MF shooting method, refer to "MF (manual focus)" (P. 50). • You can also press the AEL/AFL button to [MF]. g "Checking the image stabilizer effect on the monitor" (P. 36) To focus using...
... in advance, hold the o button. g "Focus mode" (P. 49) • Turn the focus ring and focus on the monitor. For MF shooting method, refer to "MF (manual focus)" (P. 50). • You can also press the AEL/AFL button to [MF]. g "Checking the image stabilizer effect on the monitor" (P. 36) To focus using...
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....] to [ON] to reduce noise. In this case, set the focus mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. If you know the approximate distance to the subject, it is recommended to use AF (auto focus) to prevent camera shake. Taking night scene pictures There are using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take...
....] to [ON] to reduce noise. In this case, set the focus mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. If you know the approximate distance to the subject, it is recommended to use AF (auto focus) to prevent camera shake. Taking night scene pictures There are using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take...
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g "Bulb shooting" (P. 35) Set the mode dial to M and turn the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Using the [DIAL] setting of the correct exposure. You can also change in 1/3 EV increments as the control dial is turned. g "... The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging from the appropriate exposure by the camera. Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the value. • To set the shutter speed: Turn the control dial.
g "Bulb shooting" (P. 35) Set the mode dial to M and turn the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Using the [DIAL] setting of the correct exposure. You can also change in 1/3 EV increments as the control dial is turned. g "... The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging from the appropriate exposure by the camera. Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the value. • To set the shutter speed: Turn the control dial.
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... use this function to the subject (m) Even in this mode, the flash can be changed when the built-in flash fires. To shoot with manual flash, set to 1/180 sec. When shooting a subject against a bright background with flash shooting, you to the subject. x Notes •...fill-in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). g "Speed synchronization" (P. 78) Manual flash This allows the built-in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is raised. As the time from tree leaves), in flash, the background may ...
... use this function to the subject (m) Even in this mode, the flash can be changed when the built-in flash fires. To shoot with manual flash, set to 1/180 sec. When shooting a subject against a bright background with flash shooting, you to the subject. x Notes •...fill-in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). g "Speed synchronization" (P. 78) Manual flash This allows the built-in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is raised. As the time from tree leaves), in flash, the background may ...
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...dark/backlit *1 conditions 1/30 sec. 1/180 sec. #SLOW2 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain #FULL #1/4 Manual flash (FULL) Manual flash (1/4) #1/16 #1/64 Manual flash (1/16) Manual flash (1/64) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. # Fill-in flash H Fill-in flash (... reduction) $ Flash off k k k S #SLOW2 Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization 2nd curtain M #FULL (2nd curtain) Manual flash (FULL) #1/4 #1/16 Manual flash (1/4) Manual flash (1/16) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. #1/64 Manual flash (1/64) *1 When the flash is set in / mode.
...dark/backlit *1 conditions 1/30 sec. 1/180 sec. #SLOW2 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain #FULL #1/4 Manual flash (FULL) Manual flash (1/4) #1/16 #1/64 Manual flash (1/16) Manual flash (1/64) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. # Fill-in flash H Fill-in flash (... reduction) $ Flash off k k k S #SLOW2 Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization 2nd curtain M #FULL (2nd curtain) Manual flash (FULL) #1/4 #1/16 Manual flash (1/4) Manual flash (1/16) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. #1/64 Manual flash (1/64) *1 When the flash is set in / mode.
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Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may get better results by the flash. If the mark is blinking, the flash is complete. 3 Press the shutter ... To call up automatically: J Set [AUTO POP UP] on the [Y] menu is set to [ON], it will be combined with the camera's light emission setting. • When [w+F] on the [Y] menu to MANUAL. • If light emission is set . 42 EN x Notes • This does not work when the flash control mode on...
Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may get better results by the flash. If the mark is blinking, the flash is complete. 3 Press the shutter ... To call up automatically: J Set [AUTO POP UP] on the [Y] menu is set to [ON], it will be combined with the camera's light emission setting. • When [w+F] on the [Y] menu to MANUAL. • If light emission is set . 42 EN x Notes • This does not work when the flash control mode on...
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...mm*) GN26 (24 mm*) TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (35 mm*) TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 GN22 * The focal length of the lens that can be covered (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The FL-40 optional flash cannot be mounted on the camera by the arrow in the illustration. • Keep... order: frame with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. Refer to the external flash's manual as it to the camera before turning on the camera. • If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock ring as far as well. g "EV step" (P. 78) • ...
...mm*) GN26 (24 mm*) TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (35 mm*) TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 GN22 * The focal length of the lens that can be covered (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The FL-40 optional flash cannot be mounted on the camera by the arrow in the illustration. • Keep... order: frame with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. Refer to the external flash's manual as it to the camera before turning on the camera. • If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock ring as far as well. g "EV step" (P. 78) • ...
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...use . 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the flash's manual for this , commercially available flashes cannot be used . • A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images. 3 Turn on the flash. • ... on non-specified commercial flashes, see "Non-specified commercial flashes" (g P. 45). 1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. 2 Set the shooting mode to M mode, then set its flash control mode. 44 EN x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter...
...use . 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the flash's manual for this , commercially available flashes cannot be used . • A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images. 3 Turn on the flash. • ... on non-specified commercial flashes, see "Non-specified commercial flashes" (g P. 45). 1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. 2 Set the shooting mode to M mode, then set its flash control mode. 44 EN x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter...
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... damage to function normally, but may not be made on the camera. 2) Even if the flash auto f-number and ISO sensitivity are set the same as the focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is used in the manual mode. 3) Use a flash with the f-number and ISO sensitivity settings ...on the flash. Non-specified commercial flashes 1) Exposures when using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. 4) Do not use a flash...
... damage to function normally, but may not be made on the camera. 2) Even if the flash auto f-number and ISO sensitivity are set the same as the focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is used in the manual mode. 3) Use a flash with the f-number and ISO sensitivity settings ...on the flash. Non-specified commercial flashes 1) Exposures when using a flash require that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. 4) Do not use a flash...
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..., it hard to powerful lighting. Transmitted signal effective area Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as described in the remote control's manual. Change the channel as shown below. When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is signal interference. Move the remote control...
..., it hard to powerful lighting. Transmitted signal effective area Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as described in the remote control's manual. Change the channel as shown below. When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is signal interference. Move the remote control...
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... focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The AF frame does not light up, even when the subject is in focus. MF (manual focus) This function allows you to make the settings. : S-AF : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF : C-AF+MF MENU button i button AF button AF... is tried continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is selected, the camera performs focusing in the viewfinder while using the focus ring. Adjust the focus using the AF button to manually focus on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. g "Focus ring" (P. 80...
... focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The AF frame does not light up, even when the subject is in focus. MF (manual focus) This function allows you to make the settings. : S-AF : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF : C-AF+MF MENU button i button AF button AF... is tried continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is selected, the camera performs focusing in the viewfinder while using the focus ring. Adjust the focus using the AF button to manually focus on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. g "Focus ring" (P. 80...
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...the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with focusing in low-light conditions in the S-AF mode. Simultaneous use this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is not available for the first shot. OFF ON LOCK ...MENU[Y][RELEASE PRIORITY S]/[RELEASE PRIORITY C] [OFF]/[ON] x Notes • When [RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set the AEL/AFL button to adjust focus manually in focus mode. MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINAT.] [OFF]/[ON] Shutter release priority Normally, this function, raise the flash. This helps with the focus ring, the ...
...the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with focusing in low-light conditions in the S-AF mode. Simultaneous use this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is not available for the first shot. OFF ON LOCK ...MENU[Y][RELEASE PRIORITY S]/[RELEASE PRIORITY C] [OFF]/[ON] x Notes • When [RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set the AEL/AFL button to adjust focus manually in focus mode. MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINAT.] [OFF]/[ON] Shutter release priority Normally, this function, raise the flash. This helps with the focus ring, the ...
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... dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in M and g modes. g "EV step" (P. 78) • In P mode, you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by 0. EN 55 g "Customizing the control dial's function" (P. 79) Control dial F button Viewfinder...on the left and right edges of ±5.0 EV. For the same reason, adjust toward - x Notes • Exposure compensation is compensated by the camera. Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color -2.0EV ±0 +2.0EV 3 While holding down the F (exposure compensation) button, use the control dial...
... dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in M and g modes. g "EV step" (P. 78) • In P mode, you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by 0. EN 55 g "Customizing the control dial's function" (P. 79) Control dial F button Viewfinder...on the left and right edges of ±5.0 EV. For the same reason, adjust toward - x Notes • Exposure compensation is compensated by the camera. Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color -2.0EV ±0 +2.0EV 3 While holding down the F (exposure compensation) button, use the control dial...
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...applied to the white balance you have adjusted. TIPS To apply WB bracketing to the white balance you have adjusted: J Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [... of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for each picture effect mode. TONE] : Colors the black and white image. [N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a...
...applied to the white balance you have adjusted. TIPS To apply WB bracketing to the white balance you have adjusted: J Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [... of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for each picture effect mode. TONE] : Colors the black and white image. [N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a...
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...signal type is the same as illustrated. 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. Change the camera settings to suit your TV. 1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as the TV's video signal type. EN 69 Editing images recorded in the ... function to convert the RAW data format to a new file in RAW data format The camera performs image processing (such as new images. Editing still images Recorded images can edit them to the TV's manual. 3 Turn the camera on images in JPEG data format [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA]...
...signal type is the same as illustrated. 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. Change the camera settings to suit your TV. 1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as the TV's video signal type. EN 69 Editing images recorded in the ... function to convert the RAW data format to a new file in RAW data format The camera performs image processing (such as new images. Editing still images Recorded images can edit them to the TV's manual. 3 Turn the camera on images in JPEG data format [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA]...