Digital Camera Instruction manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China VS835601

z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your

new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance

and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there

are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,

the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names,

the basic steps for shooting and

playback, and the basic operations.

Table of Contents P. 24

s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:49 PM

Summary of content (156 pages)

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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:49 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS835601 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 24 z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Camera WB (White balance) button gP. 66 White balance sensor gP. 67 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 47 Control panel gP. 7 ISO button gP. 50 Hot shoe gP. 78 Strap eyelet gP. 11 # (Flash) button gP. 76 w (Flash intensity control) button gP. 76 LIGHT button gP. 15 Built-in flash gP. 76 Shutter button gP. 17, 35, 58 Mode dial gP. 4 Strap eyelet gP. 11 External flash connector gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Basic guide Eyecup gP. 60 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 15 Viewfinder gP. 6 LCD monitor gP. 9, 10, 36 G (Metering) button gP. 46
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 5 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Basic guide Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu. 1 POP ART 1 CHILDREN d SET b SET 2 Use ac to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. • To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Viewfinder AF target gP. 55 Spot metering area gP. 46 Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44 Aperture value gP. 42-44 Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 59 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Image stabilizer gP. 62 Super FP flash gP. 79 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Metering mode gP. 46 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 66 AE lock gP. 48 Flash intensity control gP. 76 AF confirmation mark gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Control panel Program shift gP. 42 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Self-timer gP. 60 Remote control gP. 60 Exposure level indicator gP. 44 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47 Metering mode gP. 46 Basic guide Auto bracket gP. 48, 51, 69, 77 Picture mode (Monotone) gP. 70 White balance gP. 66, 68 Sequential shooting gP. 59 Noise reduction gP. 72 Flash mode gP. 73 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 AF mode gP. 53 Aperture value gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 22) My Mode gP. 97 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47 Exposure level indicator gP. 44 Flash intensity control indicator gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM LCD monitor (Live view) Metering mode gP. 46 Aperture value gP. 42-44 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Flash mode gP. 73 Home position p gP. 57 RC mode q gP. 79 Super FP flash s gP. 79 Auto bracket t gP. 48, 51, 69, 77 AE lock u gP. 48 Live view AF mode po gP. 35 Image stabilizer vws gP. 62 Basic guide You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 34) Flash gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85) Battery check gP. 15 Record mode gP. 64 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 Flash intensity control gP. 76 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Exposure compensation gP. 47 Selection check mark gP. 90, 91, 92 Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44 Protect gP. 91 Aperture value gP. 42-44 Focal length gP.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Unpack the box contents Camera BCM-2 Lithium ion charger Body cap Strap USB cable Video cable Basic guide The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Eyepiece cover • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card 2 3 4 1 Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery W BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Remove the protection cap from the battery. BCM-2 Lithium ion charger AC cable Align the battery with the arrow.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap 1 2 2 1 Body cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Loading the card xD-Picture Card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3). Card cover Connector 1 1 3 2 Card access lamp CF card slot W mark xD-Picture Card slot Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Power on Set the camera’s power switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. LIGHT button Control panel Turns the control panel light on and off. When the camera is turned on, the battery check is displayed on the control panel. Basic guide 1 Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Shooting 2 Shutter button Viewfinder Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Basic guide 1 Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder AF target Control panel Aperture value Shutter speed • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Playback/Erasing Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous frame Arrow pad Basic guide Playing back images Displays the next frame Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Basic operations There are three ways to operate this camera. Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 21 You can make the function settings with the main dial or sub dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel and super control panel while you are setting a function.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Using the direct buttons to operate the camera 1 Sub dial While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial 3 21 k 4 5 6 • Release the button to set the function. After pressing one or two buttons at the same time, turn the main dial or sub dial Main dial j Basic guide There are two ways to use the direct buttons. 7 • The function remains selected for approximately 8 seconds.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting while looking at the super control panel 1 Sub dial Press the INFO button to display the super control panel k Main dial • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. j • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 2009. 03.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting on the menu Sub dial Press the MENU button to display the menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION Operation guide WB BACK Press the MENU button to go back one screen 2 Main dial j NORM N AUTO SET Press the i button to confirm the setting i button p Arrow pad Tab Z Shooting menu 1 Shooting menu 2 Playback menu Custom menu 1: Customizes shooting functions. This menu is further divided into 9 tabs, A through I.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2 Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial..........................................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 2 Exposure 42 Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ........................................................................................................42 Aperture priority shooting ..................................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Selecting the white balance......................................................................................... 66 Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance ............................................ 67 WB compensation ....................................................................................... 68 Setting the one-touch white balance ........................................................... 69 WB bracketing .........
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM RESET LENS ..............................................................................................94 BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................94 LIVE VIEW AF MODE .................................................................................94 b BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM h RECORD/ERASE ................................................................................................. 103 QUICK ERASE.......................................................................................... 103 RAW+JPEG ERASE ................................................................................. 103 FILE NAME ...............................................................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................118 Downloading and saving images...............................................................118 Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................118 Viewing still images ...................................................................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Correct focus cannot be obtained Focusing on one area Taking pictures of nearby subjects Taking pictures while checking the results Extending the useful life of the battery 30 EN Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4 Use focus lock. P. 58 Select the AF target and take the picture. P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 64, P. 102 You can insert two types of cards. P. 14, P. 127 Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 50 Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62 Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations Set the flash setting to [AUTO]. P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Taking pictures with the correct color Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Taking pictures without noise Making the viewfinder easier to view Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera 32 EN Set the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings. P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Playback Displaying the image after the picture is taken Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed. P. 108 Displaying the image after the picture is taken and deleting unneeded images Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to delete the image. P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 1 Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture. 1 1 Press the u button. Using live view • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. • When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to [C-AF+MF]).
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway. AF confirmation mark • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 250 F5.6 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. I-AF 1 Using live view LN 38 AF target mark Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM AF operation during live view Camera status during AF Imager AF Halfway down 1 Using live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Using the face detection function By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. 1 Using live view Direct button < (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.) Super control panel i p [g FACE DETECT] Menu MENU [Y] [d] [g FACE DETECT] [ON] • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button. Information display on Histogram display Zoom display (gP. 40) 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 250 F5.6 38 38 Using live view LN 1 38 *2 250 F5.6 0.0 +0.3 +0.7 38 Scale display*1 WB/F Image only +1.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 39) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen. Using live view 2 0.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few images shot where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.6 [3] [2] 1 EXIT EXIT • Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 2 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. 2 Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value. Viewfinder Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Aperture value 2 Control panel To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value: j See “Preview function” (gP. 45). Exposure Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) TIPS To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultratelephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62) To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 100) Number of frames: 3 or 5 Direct button G + AF j/k Menu MENU [X] [AE BKT] Setting display Viewfinder Number of frames Control panel Number of frames EV STEP EV STEP Exposure Bracketing 2 Compensation range • The exposure value for the remaining frames blinks during shooting. Start shooting.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. 2 k ISO j/k Direct button Super control panel i p: [ISO] Menu MENU [W] ISO button j [ISO] [AUTO] Exposure : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction. Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM TIPS To cancel the image during shooting: j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken. To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame: j Take pictures using live view. The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD monitor so you can shoot while checking the position of the image overlay.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 3 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM TIPS When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in low-light conditions using AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 93) When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF: j By registering [MF] to the < button, you can press the < button to switch to MF mode. g“; FUNCTION” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. • Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus. x Notes • If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM NDynamic-single target AF mode If the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera focuses using the adjacent AF target. Selected AF target Direct button 3 P + j/k k Focusing and shooting functions • When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 57 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering 1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target position” (gP. 56), press the < button and F button at the same time. • The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (g“O fps” (P. 98)) for as long as the shutter button is pressed. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59). 3 Press the shutter button all the way.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken. • When <2s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 45) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 100) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Press the T button to close the shutter.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting the focal length By setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer function also with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached. 1 2 IMAGE STABILIZER OFF Press the F button when the image stabilizer is turned on. Use the dial or ac to set the focal length and press i. I.S. 1 I.S. 2 FOCAL LENGTH I.S.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots).
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 102) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 102) JPEG+RAW Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture. RAW Records the image in RAW data format. e.g.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Selecting the white balance 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. F button Direct button WB Super control panel i j/k WB button j p: [WB] • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the dial while pressing down the F button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. WB + F k: adjust in A direction/ j: adjust in G direction • Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the G direction. Direct button Super control panel i p: [>] Menu MENU [W] [WB] • Select the white balance to adjust and press d.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed. Adjusting all WB mode settings at once: j See “ALL >” (gP. 101).
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting display EV step in the G-M direction: 2STEP Viewfinder EV step in the A-B direction: 4STEP • Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction. • When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM The adjustable parameters vary according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION]: Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened. [N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 5 Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires. When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 75 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 18 (13) 1/4 9 (6.5) 1/16 4.5 (3.3) 1/64 2.3 (1.6) Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Built-in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM w+k Direct button F button k w button p: [w] Super control panel i Menu MENU [X] [w] Setting display Viewfinder Control panel 5 TIPS To adjust the flash using only the dials: x Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You can use the Super FP flash even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. 2009. 03.16 TTL M OFF Flash control mode 5 5 Flash shooting 80 EN 6 7 8 x Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. RC +1.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe or connect the synchronization cord to the external flash connector. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 6 Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 108) 1 2 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). • The last recorded image appears.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. 1 2 3 Press the P button during single-frame playback. P button < button • The frame being viewed is displayed on the left side of the monitor, and the next frame is displayed on the right side.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100. 1 2 3 4 MENU [q] [m] Use ac to select the number of frames displayed. Press the i button to start the slideshow.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 2 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual. Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the main dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. SET [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Image overlay Up to 4 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. 1 2 3 MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button. Use p to select a frame and press the i button. • Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames selected in Step 2.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 107) Single-frame copy 1 2 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the singleframe or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. 0 button To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 7 Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 9 tabs (a to i) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM P SET UP Selects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target. [OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end. [LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the opposite end of the same row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM • [F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of the dial (the same as pressing ac). DIAL MENU F G BACK SET bd ac DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/ aperture value will increase or decrease.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM MY MODE SETUP You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode setting to use in advance by following the steps under “Executing” below. To use My Mode, set [; FUNCTION] to [MY MODE] and hold down the < button while shooting. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 96) Registering 1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press d. 2) Select [SET] and press the i button. • The current settings are registered in the camera.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM O fps You can set the number of pictures shot in one second when using sequential shooting with [O] from [1fps] to [4fps]. Custom Menu 1 d DISP/8/PC 8 You can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Monitor indication: Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P. 39) TIPS To calibrate the level gauge: j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 107) To easily turn on and off the level gauge: Displayed when outside the display range. j By registering [LEVEL GAUGE] to the < button, you can press the < button to display or hide the level gauge. g“; FUNCTION” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 101 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Custom Menu 1 f # CUSTOM #X-SYNC. You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments. #SLOW LIMIT You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. x Notes • This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the camera.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM ASPECT SHOOTING When the aspect ratio for shooting is set to a setting other than [4:3], select whether the setting is effective only when taking pictures using live view, or anytime when taking pictures using the viewfinder or live view. [LV] The setting is only effective when taking pictures using live view. [ALL] The setting is effective when taking pictures using the viewfinder or live view.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM AF FOCUS ADJ. You can use the AF sensor to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of ±20 steps (–: closer, +: toward )). Normally, there is no need to change this. [SET AF DATA] Fine-adjust the AF default value and register the setting. You can also register the setting according to the lens. [OFF] AF focus adjustment is not performed.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM To compare the difference in adjustment values: j You can use light box display to compare adjustment values. The adjustment values are also displayed during light box display. g“Light box display” (P. 83) To register two types of adjustment values (with the focal point of the lens in front of and behind the subject): j You can register multiple adjustment values for the same lens.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM f WARNING LEVEL You can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to change this. x Notes • The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f blinks, charge the battery. g“Power on” (P. 15) LEVEL ADJUST You can calibrate the level gauge if you feel that the gauge is not level. [RESET] Resets to the factory default adjustment value.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Using reset settings This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting. [RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see “Menu directory” (gP. 137). [RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings. Direct buttons F + ISO • Holding down the F button and ISO button at the same time for 2 seconds performs [RESET].
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 8 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 3 Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. x 2 • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. 4 Press the i button when you have finished. 100-0009 15 • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. 5 BACK SET Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 MENU [q] [<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 2 3 Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. Select [RESET] and press the i button. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP BACK SET Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 3 4 5 6 Select [<] and press the i button.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual. USB cable 2 3 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the ALL INDEX card and makes one print for each PRINT ORDER picture.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. 1 [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. WITHOUT DATE [P] Trims the picture for printing.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 9 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port 3 4 USB cable Set the camera’s power switch to ON.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon folder. in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 2 Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon . 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window. Macintosh 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera. x Notes • For Windows users: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 121 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 10 Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in center of frame Subject with repeated patterns Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not inside AF area AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 123 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Error codes Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Normal indication Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT No indication No indication CARD FULL CARD SETUP No indication No indication Clean the terminal of the xD card with the dry cloth. xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 124 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Viewfinder indications Control panel indications No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication Shooting tips and maintenance 10 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Viewfinder indications Control panel indications No indication No indication Monitor indication Possible cause SETTINGS CHANGED The printer’s paper cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM x Notes • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth. • Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the camera from corrosion. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. • Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM 11 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash Microdrive xD-Picture Card A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Using live view.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 129 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used, auto focus and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 130 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. Main Specifications Items 14 - 42 mm Mount Focal length Information 11 14 - 42 mm 14 - 54 mm 12 - 60 mm f3.5 - 5.6 f2.8 - 3.5 f2.8 - 4.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF. Lens, focal length 14 mm 14 - 42 mm 14 - 54 mm Shooting range Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at this focal length. 25 mm 13.3 cm 1.02× (2.04×) 42 mm 16.2 cm - 17.3 cm 0.61 - 0.69× (1.22 - 1.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 132 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower A S M Upper limit of synchronization timing*1 Fixed timing when flash fires*2 1/60 1/250 k The set shutter speed *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 101) *2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 134 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Shooting mode S M Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode # Fill-in flash H Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/250 sec. $ Flash off k k k Always fires 60 sec. 1/250 sec.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW x 4032 × 3024 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 136 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Function Information 11 136 EN Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration Function Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration F 9 9 A k Image stabilizer 9 9 n FUNCTION k 9
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration Function Function Custom My Mode reset setting registration registration AF FOCUS ADJ. 9 9 EDIT FILENAME k k EXPOSURE SHIFT 9 9 s k k BATTERY TYPE 9 9 W k k f WARNING LEVEL k k VIDEO OUT k k LEVEL ADJUST k k REC VIEW k 9 X k k PIXEL MAPPING k k r/p k k FIRMWARE k k 9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 138 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Tab Function Setting e* Ref. page ESP + AF/ESP* J METERING 5 P. 46 5HI 5SH #RC MODE OFF*/ON P. 79 w -3.0 - 0.0*- +3.0 P. 76 AF MODE S-AF*/C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+MF P. 53 AF AREA B*/M/N P. 55 ANTI-SHOCK z OFF*/1SEC - 30SEC P. 62 AE BKT OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/3F 1.0EV/5F 0.3EV/ 5F 0.7EV/5F 1.0EV A-B WB BKT G-M FL BKT ISO BKT P. 48 P. 69 OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/3F 1.0EV P. 77 OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/3F 1.0EV P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Custom Menu 1 Tab Function a b Setting AF/MF Ref. page P. 93 AF ILLUMINAT. OFF/ON* P. 93 FOCUS RING b*/c P. 93 C-AF LOCK OFF*/ON P. 93 AF AREA POINTER OFF/ON* P. 93 AF SENSITIVITY NORMAL*/SMALL P. 93 P SET UP OFF*/LOOP/SPIRAL P. 94 RESET LENS OFF/ON* P. 94 BULB FOCUSING OFF/ON* P. 94 LIVE VIEW AF MODE AF SENSOR/HYBRID AF/IMAGER AF* P. 35 BUTTON/DIAL P. 94 P %*/F/w A FNo.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 140 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Tab Function d Setting DISP/8/PC P. 98 8 OFF/ON* SLEEP OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 98 BACKLIT LCD 8SEC*/30SEC/1MIN/HOLD P. 98 4 h TIMER OFF/4 h* P. 98 USB MODE AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/CONTROL/
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 141 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Tab Function i Setting K UTILITY Ref. page P. 104 CLEANING MODE k EXT. WB DETECT OFF/ON* AF FOCUS ADJ. P. 126 P. 104 SET AF DATA OFF*/DEFAULT DATA/LENS DATA DATA LIST CHECK/DELETE/EDIT P. 105 e EXPOSURE SHIFT J -1 - +1 P. 106 5 BATTERY TYPE b* /c/d f WARNING LEVEL -2 - 0* - +2 P. 107 LEVEL ADJUST RESET/ADJUST P. 107 P. 106 * Factory default setting Custom Menu 2 Tab Function Setting Ref. page X k P.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 142 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 143 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Exposure control Metering system Metering range Shooting modes ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted averaging metering (3) Spot metering (approx.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 144 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Dimensions/weight Dimensions : 141.5 mm (W) × 107.5 mm (H) × 75 mm (D) (5.6" × 4.2" × 3.0") (excluding protrusions) : Approx. 655 g (1.4 Ib.) (without battery) Weight Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage) : 30 - 90% (operation)/10 - 90% (storage) Humidity Battery/charger specifications BLM-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 145 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 146 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Product Handling Precautions 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 range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 147 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 148 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Lens • • • • • • • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly. Do not touch the contact points directly. Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature range.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 149 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 150 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 151 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM Index Symbols A .......................................................... 97 w+F ......................................................... 101 8 (Beep sound) ........................................... 98 W (Language selection) ......................... 107 Y Custom Menu 1 ....................................... 139 Z Custom Menu 2 ....................................... 141 ; FUNCTION .............................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 152 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM D Date/time setting X .................................... 16 DIAL DIRECTION ......................................... 95 DIAL FUNCTION ........................................... 94 Digital ESP metering G ............................... 46 Diopter adjustment ........................................ 15 Direct print ................................................... 112 DIS MODE q ................................................
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 153 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:47 PM O OLYMPUS Master ....................................... 116 Olympus wireless RC flash system ............... 79 One-touch white balance V .................. 69, 96 P PAL .............................................................. 108 PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ............................... 5 PANORAMA s ........................................ 5, 41 PICT. TONE .................................................. 71 PictBridge ...............
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s0017_e_00_0_unified.book Page 1 Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:49 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VS835601 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P. 2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 24 z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.