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... purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to your camera. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for getting the most out of your camera before taking important photographs. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-320 Advanced Manual Detailed...
... purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to your camera. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for getting the most out of your camera before taking important photographs. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-320 Advanced Manual Detailed...
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... will help you to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of how to read it carefully before proceeding. How to use the camera's capabilities to take some pictures! Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on... factors which may lead to the camera's many functions after you to a malfunction or operational problems. Also...
... will help you to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of how to read it carefully before proceeding. How to use the camera's capabilities to take some pictures! Basic Manual This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on... factors which may lead to the camera's many functions after you to a malfunction or operational problems. Also...
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.... For when you want to advanced, giving you have taken. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Explanations of techniques from basic to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find important points... to taking pictures Basic shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Additional shooting functions P. 9 1 P. 21 2 P. 35 3 P. 50 4 P. 66 5 Playback P. 75 6 Settings P. 105 7 Printing pictures P. 120 8 Connecting the camera to check it out. 3 To use .
.... For when you want to advanced, giving you have taken. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are looking for getting the most out of your camera easier to use OLYMPUS Master. Explanations of techniques from basic to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find important points... to taking pictures Basic shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Additional shooting functions P. 9 1 P. 21 2 P. 35 3 P. 50 4 P. 66 5 Playback P. 75 6 Settings P. 105 7 Printing pictures P. 120 8 Connecting the camera to check it out. 3 To use .
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Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode dial 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons ... function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24... according to the situation 36 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom 40 Using macro/super macro mode 41 Flash shooting 42 Flash intensity control 44 Synchro 45 Slave flash photography ...
Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode dial 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons ... function 19 How to read the procedure pages 20 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 21 Turning the camera on and off 22 When to use the monitor and viewfinder 23 If the correct focus cannot be obtained 24... according to the situation 36 Zooming in on your subject 40 Using the zoom 40 Using the digital zoom 40 Using macro/super macro mode 41 Flash shooting 42 Flash intensity control 44 Synchro 45 Slave flash photography ...
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Table of Contents Recording movies 47 Camera movement compensation 48 Recording sound with movies 49 4 Advanced shooting functions 50 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 51 Changing the shutter speed for ... pictures 52 Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures 53 My Mode 53 Focusing applications 54 AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA 54 Manual focus (FOCUS MODE 55 Fulltime AF 56 AF lock 56 AF illuminator 57 Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/n 58 AE...
Table of Contents Recording movies 47 Camera movement compensation 48 Recording sound with movies 49 4 Advanced shooting functions 50 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures 51 Changing the shutter speed for ... pictures 52 Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures 53 My Mode 53 Focusing applications 54 AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA 54 Manual focus (FOCUS MODE 55 Fulltime AF 56 AF lock 56 AF illuminator 57 Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/n 58 AE...
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...This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 173) • You can also play back still pictures or movies. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on . 10 g"Recording movies" (P. 47) Playback mode q... and shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 51) Shooting modes This function allows you to set the aperture manually. You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on . g"Selecting a scene mode according to make settings. g"Playback" (P. 75) TIPS • Direct...
...This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed M manually. g"Direct buttons" (P. 12), "Menus" (P. 14), "Menu list" (P. 173) • You can also play back still pictures or movies. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on . 10 g"Recording movies" (P. 47) Playback mode q... and shutter speed for shooting pictures" (P. 51) Shooting modes This function allows you to set the aperture manually. You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on . g"Selecting a scene mode according to make settings. g"Playback" (P. 75) TIPS • Direct...
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This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. Basic operation Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the following modes: hPASMrfn. 11 This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the mode dial 1 necessary for operating functions.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. Basic operation Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the following modes: hPASMrfn. 11 This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the mode dial 1 necessary for operating functions.
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...Steps 1 to select and make settings with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. In this manual, procedures for setting [&] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [&] 18 TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on the screen to 5... [&], or [%], and press Z. • Press Z repeatedly to select a setting. The selected item is displayed in a different color. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 OFF & % BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to exit the menu. SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation ...
...Steps 1 to select and make settings with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. In this manual, procedures for setting [&] Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [&] 18 TIPS • The operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen depends on the screen to 5... [&], or [%], and press Z. • Press Z repeatedly to select a setting. The selected item is displayed in a different color. SET MEM PIC CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE ISO 1/2/3/4 OFF & % BEEP OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH Operation guide Press psr to exit the menu. SELECT GO OK Menu operation notation ...
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g"Mode dial" (P. 10), "Mode dial notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this manual. 20 It may differ from the actual page in the order indicated by . g"Using the menus" (P. 17), "Menu operation notation" (P. 18) Procedures differ for your ...
g"Mode dial" (P. 10), "Mode dial notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this manual. 20 It may differ from the actual page in the order indicated by . g"Using the menus" (P. 17), "Menu operation notation" (P. 18) Procedures differ for your ...
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... [h] [ON] 1 Take the picture. Recording movies Note • The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during camera movement compensation. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is adjusted according to movement of the subject, thereby enabling...
... [h] [ON] 1 Take the picture. Recording movies Note • The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during camera movement compensation. g"Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)" (P. 104) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are recorded slightly larger when [h] is adjusted according to movement of the subject, thereby enabling...
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... reducing the aperture value and focusing on the branch of the tree nearest to you, you can start enjoying your camera's more creative. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can make the flowers stand out against...
... reducing the aperture value and focusing on the branch of the tree nearest to you, you can start enjoying your camera's more creative. Adjusting a single function can adjust the shooting conditions manually and try out different effects. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can make the flowers stand out against...
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By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with how the background is depicted. 4 Aperture value (F-number) Aperture value (F-number) is increased. 1 Press sr to set the aperture value. Use this mode when you to set the aperture manually. is decreased. Aperture value 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Adjustment...
By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with how the background is depicted. 4 Aperture value (F-number) Aperture value (F-number) is increased. 1 Press sr to set the aperture value. Use this mode when you to set the aperture manually. is decreased. Aperture value 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Adjustment...
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... shutter speed according to the subject and the type of movement. r : Sets the shutter speed slower. Note • To avoid camera movement, you to set the shutter speed. Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function allows you are recommended to use a ...speed is displayed in green. s : Sets the shutter speed faster. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed is displayed in red. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Shutter speed 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (when [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON]: up ...
... shutter speed according to the subject and the type of movement. r : Sets the shutter speed slower. Note • To avoid camera movement, you to set the shutter speed. Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function allows you are recommended to use a ...speed is displayed in green. s : Sets the shutter speed faster. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed is displayed in red. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Shutter speed 1/200 F4.0 0.0 Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (when [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON]: up ...
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...to set vary depending on the aperture value. q : Opens the aperture (decreases 1/200 F4.0 +2.0 the aperture value). Note • To avoid camera movement, you to BULB. 2 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is pressed. • The maximum time that can remain open...1] to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that it can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. r : Sets the shutter speed slower. 4 Adjustment range: Aperture value : F2.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 15" to 1/1000 (when aperture value...
...to set vary depending on the aperture value. q : Opens the aperture (decreases 1/200 F4.0 +2.0 the aperture value). Note • To avoid camera movement, you to BULB. 2 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is pressed. • The maximum time that can remain open...1] to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speeds that it can be set the aperture and shutter speed manually. r : Sets the shutter speed slower. 4 Adjustment range: Aperture value : F2.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 15" to 1/1000 (when aperture value...
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... focused on the monitor. • When Z is held down Z. • The focus is locked at ) (infinity). TIPS When you have set manual focus and manually adjust the focus. Note • Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting. Perform the setting again. 55 Top menu... [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the top of the 1m monitor is used for reference. 50cm ...
... focused on the monitor. • When Z is held down Z. • The focus is locked at ) (infinity). TIPS When you have set manual focus and manually adjust the focus. Note • Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting. Perform the setting again. 55 Top menu... [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF] g"Using the menus" (P. 17) 1 Press sr to the top of the 1m monitor is used for reference. 50cm ...
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..., high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you may give it a grainy appearance. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. Advanced shooting functions 1 Press pq. • Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to the conditions of...
..., high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you may give it a grainy appearance. When the exposure is compensated (adjusted) manually. Advanced shooting functions 1 Press pq. • Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [-] to the conditions of...
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Changing the monitor display (y) 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to "Monitor Symbols & icons" in the "Basic Manual". The lines displayed will change the display in the following order. This screen is also displayed directly on the monitor when the display is not ...
Changing the monitor display (y) 1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to "Monitor Symbols & icons" in the "Basic Manual". The lines displayed will change the display in the following order. This screen is also displayed directly on the monitor when the display is not ...
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...OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 6 Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION) This function lets you want to the playback mode. The following cases: If there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card, or for movies, pictures edited with a computer, pictures taken with [FRAME], [TITLE], [CALENDAR] or [LAYOUT] is saved, the camera...You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. FRAME OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK When [FRAME] is selected Note • Creating a composite picture with another camera, or pictures in the following adjustment ...
...OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 6 Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION) This function lets you want to the playback mode. The following cases: If there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card, or for movies, pictures edited with a computer, pictures taken with [FRAME], [TITLE], [CALENDAR] or [LAYOUT] is saved, the camera...You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. FRAME OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK When [FRAME] is selected Note • Creating a composite picture with another camera, or pictures in the following adjustment ...
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...be used on a TV screen. • You are recommended to use the provided AV cable to connect the camera to your TV's instruction manual. 3 Press the POWER button to display. • The camera's monitor stays off -center on a TV. TIPS • The close-up playback, index display and slideshow... functions can also be able to the TV. Select the [VIDEO OUT] signal before connecting the camera to play back...
...be used on a TV screen. • You are recommended to use the provided AV cable to connect the camera to your TV's instruction manual. 3 Press the POWER button to display. • The camera's monitor stays off -center on a TV. TIPS • The close-up playback, index display and slideshow... functions can also be able to the TV. Select the [VIDEO OUT] signal before connecting the camera to play back...
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... it easier to use based on the top menu in the still picture shooting mode (P/ A/S/M/r/f). g"My Mode" (P. 53) You can customize the camera to make it is retained even after [DUAL TIME SETUP] is set shortcut menus on your customized settings are preset. SHORTCUT You can be selected...measurement unit can set to frequently used functions. 115 Settings MY MODE SETUP You can also save up to 4 different patterns in the manual focus mode. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in [s MY MODE 1] are activated. Only the settings in centimeters.
... it easier to use based on the top menu in the still picture shooting mode (P/ A/S/M/r/f). g"My Mode" (P. 53) You can customize the camera to make it is retained even after [DUAL TIME SETUP] is set shortcut menus on your customized settings are preset. SHORTCUT You can be selected...measurement unit can set to frequently used functions. 115 Settings MY MODE SETUP You can also save up to 4 different patterns in the manual focus mode. ft At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in [s MY MODE 1] are activated. Only the settings in centimeters.