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...mode When you select a mode to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. AUTO i l & j AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT Allows you to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Suitable for shooting both the main...Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. mode. • The sample image followed by mode. • To change the camera settings easily according to the shooting scene. Suitable for taking close-up automatically in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made...
...mode When you select a mode to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. AUTO i l & j AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT Allows you to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Suitable for shooting both the main...Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. mode. • The sample image followed by mode. • To change the camera settings easily according to the shooting scene. Suitable for taking close-up automatically in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made...
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.... (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN P Program shooting... Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 45) Names of scene modes Icon I L K G U G J H I q Mode 1 PORTRAIT ...
.... (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN P Program shooting... Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 45) Names of scene modes Icon I L K G U G J H I q Mode 1 PORTRAIT ...
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Viewfinder AF target gP. 54 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 56 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 64 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Image stabilizer gP. 60 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 70 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP. 49 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)
Viewfinder AF target gP. 54 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43 , 56 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 64 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Image stabilizer gP. 60 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash gP. 70 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP. 49 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)
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... be set on the LCD monitor. g"Using the super control panel" (P. 28) Flash charging gP. 73 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. 74 Super FP flash 1 gP. 76 Noise...
... be set on the LCD monitor. g"Using the super control panel" (P. 28) Flash charging gP. 73 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. 74 Super FP flash 1 gP. 76 Noise...
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... use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. LCD monitor (Live view) You can use live view" (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Home position p gP. 55 RC mode q gP. 76 Super FP flash s gP. 76 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 74 AE lock u gP. 49...
... use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. LCD monitor (Live view) You can use live view" (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Home position p gP. 55 RC mode q gP. 76 Super FP flash s gP. 76 Auto bracket t gP. 50, 74 AE lock u gP. 49...
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... focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Shooting mode gP. 4 Card gP. 121 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 100 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Protect gP. 87 x10 LN [3648x2736,1/8] '08.08.16 21:56 100-0015 15 Single-frame playback information File number gP. 82...
... focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Shooting mode gP. 4 Card gP. 121 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 100 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Protect gP. 87 x10 LN [3648x2736,1/8] '08.08.16 21:56 100-0015 15 Single-frame playback information File number gP. 82...
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...EN Shooting 1 Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Viewfinder Shutter button 2 Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Aperture value Shutter speed Super control panel 250 AUTO 2008. 08.16 F5.6 AF AF confirmation mark OFF arge ...Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts ...
...EN Shooting 1 Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Viewfinder Shutter button 2 Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Aperture value Shutter speed Super control panel 250 AUTO 2008. 08.16 F5.6 AF AF confirmation mark OFF arge ...Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts ...
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...56 Sequential shooting ...57 Self-timer shooting...58 Remote control shooting 58 21 EN Program shooting ...43 Aperture priority shooting 44 Shutter priority shooting 44 Manual shooting ...45 Bulb shooting 46 Preview function ...47 Changing the metering mode 47 Exposure compensation 48 AE...51 5 Focusing and shooting functions 52 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to exposure, which is important for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. AF mode selection ...52 S-AF (single AF 52 C-AF (continuous...
...56 Sequential shooting ...57 Self-timer shooting...58 Remote control shooting 58 21 EN Program shooting ...43 Aperture priority shooting 44 Shutter priority shooting 44 Manual shooting ...45 Bulb shooting 46 Preview function ...47 Changing the metering mode 47 Exposure compensation 48 AE...51 5 Focusing and shooting functions 52 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to exposure, which is important for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. AF mode selection ...52 S-AF (single AF 52 C-AF (continuous...
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.... 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 properly hold the camera. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking several pictures at various settings and then...
.... 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 properly hold the camera. 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking several pictures at various settings and then...
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... to the locations that you can change the [SATURATION] setting to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in different areas of the water can be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using a slow shutter speed. When set to achieve the desired color. The [SATURATION] setting includes two...
... to the locations that you can change the [SATURATION] setting to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in different areas of the water can be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using a slow shutter speed. When set to achieve the desired color. The [SATURATION] setting includes two...
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... of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. 2 Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to prevent camera shake. Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of...focus ring of the lens and check whether you can easily occur when shooting at slow shutter speeds. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to check the image and adjust the aperture and exposure compensation as during a fireworks display...
... of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. 2 Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to prevent camera shake. Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of...focus ring of the lens and check whether you can easily occur when shooting at slow shutter speeds. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to check the image and adjust the aperture and exposure compensation as during a fireworks display...
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... panel Viewfinder Shooting mode Program shift (%) By turning the control dial in the P mode, you are using a flash. TIPS The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the super control panel screen. g"Program line diagram (P mode)" (P. 125) • The program shift ... be obtained. Program shift 43 EN 4 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to P or turn off the power. • Program shift is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be ...
... panel Viewfinder Shooting mode Program shift (%) By turning the control dial in the P mode, you are using a flash. TIPS The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the super control panel screen. g"Program line diagram (P mode)" (P. 125) • The program shift ... be obtained. Program shift 43 EN 4 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to P or turn off the power. • Program shift is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be ...
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... A and turn the control dial to the background representation. For details, see "Exposure warning display" (gP. 125). Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the aperture value you have selected. A fast shutter speed can be obtained. g"Preview function" (P. 47) When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased When the aperture...
... A and turn the control dial to the background representation. For details, see "Exposure warning display" (gP. 125). Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the aperture value you have selected. A fast shutter speed can be obtained. g"Preview function" (P. 47) When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased When the aperture...
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... it differs from -3 EV to 1/4000 - 60 sec. You can reduce camera shake by the camera. Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed F button Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Faster shutter speed • In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear in 1/3 EV,...exposure. or [BULB]. It shows the difference (ranging from the appropriate exposure by using the image stabilizer. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. g"EV STEP" (P. 94) The aperture value is more creative ...
... it differs from -3 EV to 1/4000 - 60 sec. You can reduce camera shake by the camera. Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed F button Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Faster shutter speed • In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear in 1/3 EV,...exposure. or [BULB]. It shows the difference (ranging from the appropriate exposure by using the image stabilizer. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. g"EV STEP" (P. 94) The aperture value is more creative ...
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...tripod is not available in M mode. This can take a picture with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is turned during exposure. g"Image stabilizer" (P. 60) To change even if the focus ring is more likely to light, resulting in... (P. 95) To fix the focus during bulb shooting. Bulb shooting can reduce camera shake by using an optional remote control (RM-1). g"EV STEP" (P. 94) To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value: j You can be done using the image stabilizer. Sequential ...
...tripod is not available in M mode. This can take a picture with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is turned during exposure. g"Image stabilizer" (P. 60) To change even if the focus ring is more likely to light, resulting in... (P. 95) To fix the focus during bulb shooting. Bulb shooting can reduce camera shake by using an optional remote control (RM-1). g"EV STEP" (P. 94) To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value: j You can be done using the image stabilizer. Sequential ...
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...the selected number of frames are taken in the following way: P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed TIPS To apply AE bracketing to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at... different exposure values for the next shot is set to the exposure value you have compensated: j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing The camera...
...the selected number of frames are taken in the following way: P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed TIPS To apply AE bracketing to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at... different exposure values for the next shot is set to the exposure value you have compensated: j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing The camera...
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.... Direct button oj j Viewfinder Displayed when [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set the shutter speed to a minimum. 1 MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is used for panning with the camera in "BULB TIMER" (gP. 95) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Focusing and shooting functions Image stabilizer You can...
.... Direct button oj j Viewfinder Displayed when [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set the shutter speed to a minimum. 1 MENU[X][ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is used for panning with the camera in "BULB TIMER" (gP. 95) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Focusing and shooting functions Image stabilizer You can...
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...shutter button fully to take a picture as is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is set to [OFF]. • When using is not listed, select the closest value. If you turn off the camera, the camera will vibrate. Consult your Olympus... stabilizer active Red : Image stabilizer failure x Notes • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is attached. 1 Press the F button in the [IMAGE STABILIZER] screen. 2 Use the control...
...shutter button fully to take a picture as is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is set to [OFF]. • When using is not listed, select the closest value. If you turn off the camera, the camera will vibrate. Consult your Olympus... stabilizer active Red : Image stabilizer failure x Notes • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is attached. 1 Press the F button in the [IMAGE STABILIZER] screen. 2 Use the control...
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... The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can provide. Set [; Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1. Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 66 EN Point the camera at once: j See "ALL >" (gP. 95). This is registered. • The registered... white balance will be saved in the camera as under the light source you want to use to take test shots. Turning the power off does not erase the data. TIPS After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: j When there is...
... The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can provide. Set [; Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1. Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 66 EN Point the camera at once: j See "ALL >" (gP. 95). This is registered. • The registered... white balance will be saved in the camera as under the light source you want to use to take test shots. Turning the power off does not erase the data. TIPS After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: j When there is...
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...HIGH] is [OFF] automatically. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. 6 Noise filter You can let the camera reduce noise automatically to appear in images. When set to [ON], noise reduction will be activated. x Notes • During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT... activated, it takes about twice the usual time to [AUTO], noise reduction will always be activated only when the shutter speed is operating. You cannot take a picture. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can select the noise processing level. When shooting night scenes...
...HIGH] is [OFF] automatically. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. 6 Noise filter You can let the camera reduce noise automatically to appear in images. When set to [ON], noise reduction will be activated. x Notes • During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT... activated, it takes about twice the usual time to [AUTO], noise reduction will always be activated only when the shutter speed is operating. You cannot take a picture. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can select the noise processing level. When shooting night scenes...
