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CAMERA MENU 1 5 2 6 4 3 7 EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu EN Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) u button (monitor/viewfinder) (p. 25) z/m button (custom/sequential playback) (p. 26, 28) 7 button (exposure compensation) (p. 23) 9 button (macro) (p. 24) : button (flash) (p. 22...
CAMERA MENU 1 5 2 6 4 3 7 EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu EN Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) u button (monitor/viewfinder) (p. 25) z/m button (custom/sequential playback) (p. 26, 28) 7 button (exposure compensation) (p. 23) 9 button (macro) (p. 24) : button (flash) (p. 22...
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...48 6 K ERASE p. 49 7 L PRINT ORDER p. 49 8 E SETUP* * Same as "Menu for Shooting Functions - continued 1 A IMAGE QUALITY........ p. 35 w (Flash intensity)..... p. 37 PICTURE MODE........ p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 37 > (WB fine adjust). p. 37 SHARPNESS p. 37 CONTRAST ...57 Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions When the mode dial is set to the q position, settings can be adjusted. p. 36 Q FLASH p. 36 R (Still picture REC).... p. 52 FILE NAME p. 53 PIXEL MAPPING........ p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 53 s (Monitor p....
...48 6 K ERASE p. 49 7 L PRINT ORDER p. 49 8 E SETUP* * Same as "Menu for Shooting Functions - continued 1 A IMAGE QUALITY........ p. 35 w (Flash intensity)..... p. 37 PICTURE MODE........ p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 37 > (WB fine adjust). p. 37 SHARPNESS p. 37 CONTRAST ...57 Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions When the mode dial is set to the q position, settings can be adjusted. p. 36 Q FLASH p. 36 R (Still picture REC).... p. 52 FILE NAME p. 53 PIXEL MAPPING........ p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 53 s (Monitor p....
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p. 23 9 button (macro p. 24 8 button (self-timer p. 24 : button (flash p. 22 10 o button (OK/FUNC p. 26 11 f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase p. 16, 22 12 g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) p. 3, 13, ...
p. 23 9 button (macro p. 24 8 button (self-timer p. 24 : button (flash p. 22 10 o button (OK/FUNC p. 26 11 f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase p. 16, 22 12 g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) p. 3, 13, ...
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...16 17 18 26 FINE +2.0 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 19 25 24 23 22 21 20 Still image 1 Shooting mode p. 17, 29 2 Flash mode p. 23 3 Silent mode p. 57 4 Digital image stabilization p. 35 5 Macro/super macro mode p. 24 6 SHADOW ADJ p. 22 7 Noise reduction p. 38 8 AE lock p. 57 9 ...Battery check p. 10, 67 10 AF lock (s p. 57 Manual focus (a p. 34 AF predict p. 35 11 Flash standby/camera shake warning/flash charge p. 66 12 Flash intensity p. 36 13...
...16 17 18 26 FINE +2.0 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 19 25 24 23 22 21 20 Still image 1 Shooting mode p. 17, 29 2 Flash mode p. 23 3 Silent mode p. 57 4 Digital image stabilization p. 35 5 Macro/super macro mode p. 24 6 SHADOW ADJ p. 22 7 Noise reduction p. 38 8 AE lock p. 57 9 ...Battery check p. 10, 67 10 AF lock (s p. 57 Manual focus (a p. 34 AF predict p. 35 11 Flash standby/camera shake warning/flash charge p. 66 12 Flash intensity p. 36 13...
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Flashes in loss of batteries that can be used, see "Battery handling precautions" (p. 71). Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. For the types of image data. When to = and ensure that the battery compartment cover is securely locked (7). Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap and lens cap 1 Loading...
Flashes in loss of batteries that can be used, see "Battery handling precautions" (p. 71). Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. For the types of image data. When to = and ensure that the battery compartment cover is securely locked (7). Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap and lens cap 1 Loading...
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...IN 4 Horizontal grip 3 Press the n button to turn off the camera. Settings in the shooting menu cannot be changed in h mode. 1...automatic mode that allows the user to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. Press halfway "Focusing" (p. 68) AF target mark 14 EN Try focusing again. AUTO $ Press... the n button again to h. 4 Hold the camera, and compose the shot. Number of storable still pictures (p. 73) AUTO $ 12M NORM IN ...mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark...
...IN 4 Horizontal grip 3 Press the n button to turn off the camera. Settings in the shooting menu cannot be changed in h mode. 1...automatic mode that allows the user to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. Press halfway "Focusing" (p. 68) AF target mark 14 EN Try focusing again. AUTO $ Press... the n button again to h. 4 Hold the camera, and compose the shot. Number of storable still pictures (p. 73) AUTO $ 12M NORM IN ...mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark...
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... OK # button SHADOW ADJ OFF ON 2 Use 9: to select [ON], and press the o button to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. 2 Press :. To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. P AUTO NR SET OK 1/400 F3.5 FLASH AUTO AUTO ! # $ LN 22 EN Check the frame appearing around the face detected by backlight and...
... OK # button SHADOW ADJ OFF ON 2 Use 9: to select [ON], and press the o button to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. 2 Press :. To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. P AUTO NR SET OK 1/400 F3.5 FLASH AUTO AUTO ! # $ LN 22 EN Check the frame appearing around the face detected by backlight and...
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...FILL IN The flash fires regardless of the available light. Both the subject in the foreground and the night scene in low-light and backlight conditions. Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (correct exposure) set by the camera based on the ... adjusted brighter or darker to set . REDEYE*1 This emits pre-flashes to set . 9 : Darken : : Brighten EN 23 Item Description FLASH AUTO*1 The flash fires automatically in the background are captured. SLOW The flash fires at a slow shutter speed immediately before the shutter is opened...
...FILL IN The flash fires regardless of the available light. Both the subject in the foreground and the night scene in low-light and backlight conditions. Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (correct exposure) set by the camera based on the ... adjusted brighter or darker to set . REDEYE*1 This emits pre-flashes to set . 9 : Darken : : Brighten EN 23 Item Description FLASH AUTO*1 The flash fires automatically in the background are captured. SLOW The flash fires at a slow shutter speed immediately before the shutter is opened...
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... to []], [IMAGE SIZE] is limited to [PRE-CAPTURE ON], 10 frames (from pressing the button halfway down [DRIVE] K CAMERA MENU DRIVE : P A S M r Submenu 2 o j*1 c Submenu 3 - When set to [c] or []], flash is fixed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode and the available [ISO] settings are selected, the number becomes 20 or less.) When set to [I] or...
... to []], [IMAGE SIZE] is limited to [PRE-CAPTURE ON], 10 frames (from pressing the button halfway down [DRIVE] K CAMERA MENU DRIVE : P A S M r Submenu 2 o j*1 c Submenu 3 - When set to [c] or []], flash is fixed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode and the available [ISO] settings are selected, the number becomes 20 or less.) When set to [I] or...
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... the flash intensity [w] K CAMERA MENU w : P A S M r I Submenu 2 IN #RC SLAVE Submenu 3 - The channel (CH1 to adjust the flash intensity, such as when shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds. The commercially-available slave flash that is desired. Submenu 2 −2.0 to 10 Application The built-in flash is used when increased contrast is synchronized with the Olympus...
... the flash intensity [w] K CAMERA MENU w : P A S M r I Submenu 2 IN #RC SLAVE Submenu 3 - The channel (CH1 to adjust the flash intensity, such as when shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds. The commercially-available slave flash that is desired. Submenu 2 −2.0 to 10 Application The built-in flash is used when increased contrast is synchronized with the Olympus...
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... setting the amount of time. Sleep mode is used (camera body only). Taking pictures with sound [R] K CAMERA MENU R : A Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is activated. The camera takes pictures by ON attaching a conversion lens specified by Olympus (sold separately). EN 39 The amount of shots at...frame has been saved. When a conversion lens is attached, the camera may record the sound of the following operations are performed while the camera is in flash can be recorded clearly if the camera is recommended when taking frames over an extended period of images, ...
... setting the amount of time. Sleep mode is used (camera body only). Taking pictures with sound [R] K CAMERA MENU R : A Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is activated. The camera takes pictures by ON attaching a conversion lens specified by Olympus (sold separately). EN 39 The amount of shots at...frame has been saved. When a conversion lens is attached, the camera may record the sound of the following operations are performed while the camera is in flash can be recorded clearly if the camera is recommended when taking frames over an extended period of images, ...
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...Pictures are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master 2 COMBINE IN PC software from left to right 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the pointer and target mark overlap. ● The camera releases the shutter automatically. The user only composes the... at the first frame. The frames that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically releases the shutter. The flash (p. 23) is limited up to take the first frame. 2 Move the camera slightly in the same way as step 3. ● After the third frame is taken...
...Pictures are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master 2 COMBINE IN PC software from left to right 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the pointer and target mark overlap. ● The camera releases the shutter automatically. The user only composes the... at the first frame. The frames that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically releases the shutter. The flash (p. 23) is limited up to take the first frame. 2 Move the camera slightly in the same way as step 3. ● After the third frame is taken...
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... button before taking the third frame. 5 Take the third frame in [K CAMERA MENU] (p. 30 to take the first frame. ● A guide frame appears as steps 3...select the direction that the joint area overlaps the guide frame. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for combining the next frame CANCEL MENU 2 Press the ...A S M I A Submenu 1 Application YES Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. • SHADOW ADJ (p. 22) • Flash (p. 22) • Exposure compensation (p. 23) • Macro (p. 24) • Self-timer (p. 24) • [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 29)...
... button before taking the third frame. 5 Take the third frame in [K CAMERA MENU] (p. 30 to take the first frame. ● A guide frame appears as steps 3...select the direction that the joint area overlaps the guide frame. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for combining the next frame CANCEL MENU 2 Press the ...A S M I A Submenu 1 Application YES Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. • SHADOW ADJ (p. 22) • Flash (p. 22) • Exposure compensation (p. 23) • Macro (p. 24) • Self-timer (p. 24) • [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 29)...
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... fixed to start a slideshow Make the [BGM] settings and press the o button to [NORMAL]. *2 The movie sound will be effective. Only sections darkened by the flash are corrected. 1 Use 78 to select a correction method, and press the o button. 2 Use 9: to q. Submenu 1 ALL SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX Application [SHADOW ADJ] and [REDEYE...
... fixed to start a slideshow Make the [BGM] settings and press the o button to [NORMAL]. *2 The movie sound will be effective. Only sections darkened by the flash are corrected. 1 Use 78 to select a correction method, and press the o button. 2 Use 9: to q. Submenu 1 ALL SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX Application [SHADOW ADJ] and [REDEYE...
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... shutter button, arrow pad or turn off to "Using the Menu" (p. 3). Adjust the settings for approx. 12 minutes in sleep mode, the camera automatically turns off. Selecting the display units during manual focus [m/ft] E SETUP m/ft "Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE]" (p. ...LOCK*2/AF LOCK + AE LOCK*3/ IMAGE SIZE (p. 29)/COMPRESSION (p. 29)/ FINE ZOOM (p. 33)/DIGITAL ZOOM (p. 33)/ AF MODE (p. 34)/FOCUS MODE (p.34)/ FULLTIME AF (p. 35)/AF PREDICT (p. 35)/ IMAGE STABILIZER (p. 35)/Q FLASH (p. 36)/ R (p. 37)/NOISE REDUCT. (p. 38) Application The assigned function is activated. ...
... shutter button, arrow pad or turn off to "Using the Menu" (p. 3). Adjust the settings for approx. 12 minutes in sleep mode, the camera automatically turns off. Selecting the display units during manual focus [m/ft] E SETUP m/ft "Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE]" (p. ...LOCK*2/AF LOCK + AE LOCK*3/ IMAGE SIZE (p. 29)/COMPRESSION (p. 29)/ FINE ZOOM (p. 33)/DIGITAL ZOOM (p. 33)/ AF MODE (p. 34)/FOCUS MODE (p.34)/ FULLTIME AF (p. 35)/AF PREDICT (p. 35)/ IMAGE STABILIZER (p. 35)/Q FLASH (p. 36)/ R (p. 37)/NOISE REDUCT. (p. 38) Application The assigned function is activated. ...
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...Saving settings "Settings are removed CaAnNCdELleMfENtUout of the camera for 12 minutes, it is displayed/Difficult to see" ● Change the display with many flash reflections on the screen, refer to the information...Vertical lines appear on the screen" ● Vertical lines will be reset. *2 The time until the camera has sufficiently cooled. X Date and time function "Date and time settings rYetuMrnDs TtIoMEthe default setting" Y ...settings will appear on the screen when the camera is caught in the picture" ● Shooting with flash in dark situations results in the air.
...Saving settings "Settings are removed CaAnNCdELleMfENtUout of the camera for 12 minutes, it is displayed/Difficult to see" ● Change the display with many flash reflections on the screen, refer to the information...Vertical lines appear on the screen" ● Vertical lines will be reset. *2 The time until the camera has sufficiently cooled. X Date and time function "Date and time settings rYetuMrnDs TtIoMEthe default setting" Y ...settings will appear on the screen when the camera is caught in the picture" ● Shooting with flash in dark situations results in the air.
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... (+) direction to express whites as they appear" ● Taking pictures by the background light. ● Taking pictures using [#FILL IN] (p. 23) flash A subject against backlight is brightened. ● Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Set the mode to [q BEACH & SNOW]. (p. 40... than the actual subject. When taking pictures of white subjects (such as they appear. This function is also effective when taking the picture. Camera shake "Taking pictures without being influenced by selecting [WB] (p. 30) Best results in most environments can normally be used. [ISO] (p....
... (+) direction to express whites as they appear" ● Taking pictures by the background light. ● Taking pictures using [#FILL IN] (p. 23) flash A subject against backlight is brightened. ● Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Set the mode to [q BEACH & SNOW]. (p. 40... than the actual subject. When taking pictures of white subjects (such as they appear. This function is also effective when taking the picture. Camera shake "Taking pictures without being influenced by selecting [WB] (p. 30) Best results in most environments can normally be used. [ISO] (p....
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... not touch the contact area of tested microSD cards, please visit our website (http://www.olympus.com/). This enables multi-flash photography using the USB cable provided with the camera. Using a microSD Attachment Do not use the attachment with Olympus digital cameras that support xD-Picture Card. Contact authorized distributors/service centers. Doing so may also...
... not touch the contact area of tested microSD cards, please visit our website (http://www.olympus.com/). This enables multi-flash photography using the USB cable provided with the camera. Using a microSD Attachment Do not use the attachment with Olympus digital cameras that support xD-Picture Card. Contact authorized distributors/service centers. Doing so may also...
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...- Save all operating instructions. Never use only accessories recommended by Olympus. RED EYE] , [HRED-EYE + FILL-IN] and [NRED-EYE SLOW] are set the shutter speed to check the operation of the camera and wireless flash before cleaning. If the product is selected. 7 Take a test... register, stove or any type of valuable data may result. Location - If a lightning storm occurs while using a wireless flash while the camera flash is used without observing the information given under this product. Heat - EN 75 If the product is set to important operating...
...- Save all operating instructions. Never use only accessories recommended by Olympus. RED EYE] , [HRED-EYE + FILL-IN] and [NRED-EYE SLOW] are set the shutter speed to check the operation of the camera and wireless flash before cleaning. If the product is selected. 7 Take a test... register, stove or any type of valuable data may result. Location - If a lightning storm occurs while using a wireless flash while the camera flash is used without observing the information given under this product. Heat - EN 75 If the product is set to important operating...
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...the following dangerous situations which may cause a fire or burn your subjects. Handling the Camera WARNING • Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. • Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close to the subject's ...eyes could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by...
...the following dangerous situations which may cause a fire or burn your subjects. Handling the Camera WARNING • Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. • Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close to the subject's ...eyes could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by...