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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names and the

basic steps for shooting and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

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E-450_Umschlag_Master.fm Seite 1 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:33 10 DIGITAL CAMERA http://www.olympus.com/ Basic guide Goods delivery: Letters: Wendenstrasse 14 – 18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel.: +49 40 - 23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40 - 23 07 61 Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 2 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 4 Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Built-in flash gP. 68 Hot shoe gP. 70 # (Flash) button gP. 68
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 3 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 AEL/AFL button gP. 37, 49, 84 0 (Protect) button gP. 81 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 36 q (Playback) button gP. 74 Basic guide Eyecup gP. 56 Viewfinder gP. 6 u (Live view) button gP. 36 S (Erase) button gP. 82 MENU button gP. 29 Power switch gP. 14 INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40, 74 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29, 85 i button gP. 29 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover gP. 11 Card cover gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 4 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 5 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 PORTRAIT d b SET 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 6 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Viewfinder AF target gP. 53 Aperture value gP. 43–46 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43, 54 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 6 EN Shutter speed gP. 43–46 Flash gP. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 7 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Super control panel Shutter speed gP. 43–46 Flash charging gP. 68 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48 Exposure level indicator gP. 45 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69 Battery check gP. 6 Basic guide 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.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 8 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 LCD monitor (Live view) 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. 36) Metering mode gP. 47 Aperture value gP. 43–46 Shutter speed gP. 43–46 Flash mode gP. 66 RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP. 71 Auto bracket t gP. 49 AE lock u gP. 49 Live view AF mode po gP. 37 Flash gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 9 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 LCD monitor (Playback) Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 76) Record mode gP. 59 Focal length gP. 115 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Battery check gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 Card gP. 113 Aperture value gP. 43–46 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 91 Protect gP. 81 LN Shutter speed gP. 43–46 Exposure compensation gP. 48 x10 [3648x2736,1/8] File number gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 10 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera BCS-1 Lithium ion charger Body cap USB cable Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery Eyepiece cover Video cable • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap (1).
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 11 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Preparing the battery Charging the battery W BLS-1 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 12 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap 2 Body cap 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 13 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Loading the card Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. Card access lamp CF card slot xD-Picture Card Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Basic guide CompactFlash/Microdrive Connector Card cover W mark CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 14 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Power on 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Power switch Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator INFO button LCD monitor AUTO 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 15 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Setting the date/time Basic guide 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 MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 16 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Shooting 1 Viewfinder Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Shutter button Card access lamp 2 Adjust the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel Aperture value 250 AUTO Shutter speed AF confirmation mark F5.6 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 17 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. 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. 36) Taking a picture while viewing the monitor 1 Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view Shutter button u button 250 F5.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 18 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Close-up playback Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2x to 14x.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 19 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Indications used in this manual x Notes Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Basic guide The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 20 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 21 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 3 Using live view 36 Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained. Activating live view......................................................................................................... 36 Functions available during live view .............................................................. 36 The live view mechanism ..............................................................................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 22 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras. Selecting the record mode ............................................................................................. 59 Recording formats ......................................................................................... 59 Selecting the record mode ......................................................................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 23 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 9 Customizing your camera 83 Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. Custom Menu 1.............................................................................................................. 83 a AF/MF ....................................................................................................................... 83 AF ILLUMINAT...............................................................................................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 24 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 10 Printing 91 Describes how to print your pictures. Print reservation (DPOF) ............................................................................................... 91 Print reservation ............................................................................................ 91 Single-frame reservation ............................................................................... 91 All-frame reservation ..........................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 25 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 13 Information 113 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics ...................................................................................................................113 Usable cards ................................................................................................113 Formatting the card .......................................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 26 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 1 Basic camera operations There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function. 1 2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 27 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Using the direct buttons 1 Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. Control dial e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 4 1 2 SELECT GO Direct menu 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 28 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Using the super control panel Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting. 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. Control dial • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 1 Basic camera operations 2008. 08.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 29 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT i button GO MENU button p Arrow pad Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL MENU : Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. : Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 30 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Resetting to the factory default settings Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2].
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 31 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 2 Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings below. You can take more satisfying pictures simply by familiarizing yourself with these basic camera functions.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 32 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Color – White balance Besides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These types of lighting contain particular colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors. Even under the same sunlight, the colors in the picture differ depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of trees or buildings, and other factors.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 33 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Changing white balance The color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a lake reflecting nearby trees or a seashore surrounded by a coral reef. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. Change the setting for different situations, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 34 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Using exposure compensation When shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a background as possible to bring out the shape and color of the flower. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation to – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the darker background.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 35 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake. If a tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera shake.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 36 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 3 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 3 Press the u button. • 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 37 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 38 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. AF confirmation mark 250 F5.6 I-AF LN 38 AF target mark 3 Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way. Using live view • The mirror is lowered and the picture is taken after the focus is locked.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 39 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 40 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. 250 F5.6 • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 41 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 2 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the comparison screen. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 42 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 38 38 3 Using live view EN EXIT EXIT • Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 43 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 4 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen. Aperture value 250 F5.6 2008. 08.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 44 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 When the aperture value (f-number) is increased When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 45 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. The aperture value is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 118). Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 46 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a hightemperature environment.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 47 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 48 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 ±5.0EV. ±0 –2.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 49 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 50 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Menu MENU [X] [AE BKT] AE BKT AE BKT OFF 3F 0.3EV 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV CANCEL SELECT Start shooting. • In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 51 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 5 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. Super control panel i p: [AF MODE] Menu MENU [X] [AF MODE] j MENU button i button AF MODE 5 arge Normal S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 52 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 53 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 54 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Focus lock – 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 55 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is Sequential shooting j pressed (during JPEG). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. • Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF).
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 56 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. 55). Press the shutter button all the way.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 57 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55).
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 58 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 x Notes • The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus. • Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken. • Zoom is not available on the remote control. Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 59 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 60 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. 88) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 88) RAW+JPEG 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 61 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Custom white balance [CWB] You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 120). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 61) One-touch white balance [V] You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 62 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Setting display WB Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO. OFF arge Normal Viewfinder TIPS When subjects that are not white appear white: j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings. WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 63 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Setting the one-touch white balance V This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 64 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 The adjustable parameters are classified according to the iNATURAL picture modes. Hi CONTRAST Lo The individual parameters are as follows. Hi [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Lo Hi [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image SATURATION Lo [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the CANCEL SELECT GO complementary color is darkened.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 65 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 66 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 7 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 67 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. 2 seconds 2nd curtain 2 seconds 0 1st curtain seconds 1st curtain flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes Shutter fully opens Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 68 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 ISO sensitivity ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 Setting method Direct button # j Super control panel i p: [FLASH MODE] # button j FLASH MODE OFF arge Normal 7 • Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 119).
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 69 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 2 Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. • The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete. Flash stand-by mark Viewfinder TIPS When you do not want the flash to pop up automatically: j Set [AUTO POP UP] to [OFF]. g“AUTO POP UP” (P.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 70 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 71 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. Use the Super FP flash 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. Super FP flash 2008.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 72 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 3 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON]. 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. • MENU [X] [#RC MODE] [ON] • The super control panel switches to RC mode. • You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display. 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.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 73 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. 1 2 3 4 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and shutter speed.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 74 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 8 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. 90) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). q button • The last recorded image appears.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 75 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 76 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 77 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 MENU [q] [m] Use p to set. 3 4 Press the i button to start the slideshow. Press the i button to stop the slideshow.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 78 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 2 3 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 79 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. GO [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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 80 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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“CF/xD” (P. 90) 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 81 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 82 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 83 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 9 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 8 tabs (a to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 84 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Mode P A S M Setting F button + j j % (program shift) Program shift F Exposure compensation Program shift FNo. Aperture value Exposure compensation Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Aperture value SHUTTER Shutter speed Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Shutter speed SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value FNo.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 85 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 86 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Custom Menu 1 c 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. After the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 87 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 88 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 AUTO POP UP In AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set to [OFF], the built-in flash will not pop up automatically. Custom Menu 1 f K/COLOR/WB ALL > You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 89 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Custom Menu 1 g RECORD/ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files. [RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types. x Notes • This function is effective only if deleting one frame.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 90 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Custom Menu 2 CF/xD You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded. s (Monitor brightness adjustment) You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the LCD monitor display during playback. Use bd to switch between k (brightness) and j (color temperature), and use ac to adjust the value between [+7] – [–7].
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 91 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 10 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. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 92 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 5 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. NO DATE TIME 6 CANCEL Select [SET] and press the i button. SELECT GO PRINT ORDER SETTING SET CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 93 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select [<] and press the i button. Select [KEEP] and press the i button. Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. Press the i button when you have finished. Select the date and time format and press the i button. • This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 94 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 Multi-connector 2 3 Turn on the camera.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 95 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 card ALL INDEX and makes one print for each picture.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 96 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 97 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 11 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 98 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 99 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” folder. • 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 100 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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 x Using the OLYMPUS Master software 11 100 EN 1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the “Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon. Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 101 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Viewing still images 1 2 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view. Thumbnail • The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 102 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 10 After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [W]. 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.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 103 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 104 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 The subject is moving quickly • Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway), and then recompose your picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame. Close up on the subject using macro lens • When using macro lens to close up on the subject, it is difficult to focus with AF when the enlargement ratio of the subject is bigger.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 105 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 The picture is too grainy Increasing the ISO sensitivity • When you increase the ISO setting, noise, which appears as spots of unwanted color or unevenness in the color, can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance. This camera is equipped with a function to allow shooting at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; however, increasing the ISO sensitivity creates grainier pictures than when using a lower sensitivity.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 106 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Taking pictures of a subject against backlight If the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposure will be affected at the bright parts and the subject will appear darker. This is because the camera determines the exposure from the brightness of the whole screen. • Set [METERING] to [n] (spot metering) to measure the exposure of the subject in the center of the picture.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 107 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Extending the useful life of the battery Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly playing back the captured images over a long period of time • Using the live view function over a long period To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 108 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to display the histogram. The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily. How to read the histogram 1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear mostly black.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 109 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Error codes Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR Possible cause There is a problem with Insert the card again. the card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card has been set to read-only setting with the computer. Reset the card with the computer. The card is full.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 110 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Viewfinder indications Monitor indication No indication PICTURE ERROR No indication No indication THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED 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. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 111 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Viewfinder indications No indication Monitor indication Possible cause The printer’s paper cassette has been removed or the printer SETTINGS CHANGED has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Corrective action Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. PRINT ERROR There is a problem with Turn off camera and printer. Check the the printer and/or printer and remedy any camera.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 112 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 113 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 13 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 114 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card. 1 2 3 MENU [W] [CARD SETUP] Use ac to select [FORMAT], then press the i button.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 115 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 116 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. • The lens hood cannot be attached to the 17.5–45 mm lens.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 117 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Main Specifications Items 17.5–45 mm 14–42 mm Mount 40–150 mm 25 mm FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5–45 mm 14–42 mm 40–150 mm 25 mm Max. aperture f3.5–5.6 f3.5–5.6 f4–5.6 f2.8 Image angle 63°–27° 75°–29° 30°–8.2° 47° Lens configuration 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses 9 groups, 12 lenses 4 groups, 5 lenses Multilayer film coating (partially single layered) Iris control f3.5–22 f3.5–22 f4–22 f2.8–22 0.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 118 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14–42 mm f3.5–5.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 119 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status Action • Set the shutter speed slower. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. The subject is underexposured. S The subject is overexposured. • Set the shutter speed faster. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 120 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Shooting mode S M Super control panel screen display Flash mode Conditions to timing 2nd CURTAIN Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain # FULL Manual flash (FULL) # 1/4 Manual flash (1/4) # 1/16 Manual flash (1/16) # 1/64 Manual flash (1/64) Conditions to fire the flash Shutter speed restrictions Always fires 60 sec. – 1/180 sec.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 121 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW YSF YF 3648 x 2736 YN Compression File format Loss-less compression ORF File size (MB) Number of storable still pictures (with 1GB xD-Picture Card) Approx. 11 91 1/2.7 Approx. 6.8 147 1/4 Approx. 4.7 211 1/8 Approx. 2.2 460 YB 1/12 Approx. 1.5 687 XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 5.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 122 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings Function Custom reset setting registration Shooting mode k 8 9 F 9 SLEEP 9 Information 122 EN Custom reset setting registration
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 123 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT Ref. page P. 82 P. 114 RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET P. 30 PICTURE MODE hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE P. 63 GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 64 K RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/RAW+YF/RAW+YN/RAW+XN/ RAW+WN P.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 124 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Playback Menu Tab Function Setting Ref. page m K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 77 y OFF/ON* P. 77 RAW DATA EDIT EDIT q JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/P/ BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/SATURATION/ Q P. 78 <
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 125 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Tab Function Setting EXP/e/ISO d P. 87 ISO-AUTO SET 100–1600 (400*) P. 87 ISO-AUTO P/A/S*/ALL P. 87 AEL Metering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH P. 87 BULB TIMER k P. 87 # CUSTOM e P. 87 w+F OFF*/ON P. 87 AUTO POP UP OFF/ON* P. 88 K/COLOR/WB ALL > f P. 88 ALL SET A –7 – +7 G –7 – +7 ALL RESET YES/NO * COLOR SPACE sRGB /AdobeRGB P–Q Y/X/W SF/F/N/B P. 88 Xiddle 3200 x 2400/2560 x 1920*/ 1600 x 1200 P.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 126 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Glossary Information 13 126 EN A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 127 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Information Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light Metering This determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering and calculating the light levels in each area. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 128 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. RAW Refers to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance, sharpness, contrast, etc.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 129 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio : : : : : 4/3" Live MOS sensor Approx.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 131 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : PS-BLS1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery DC 7.2 V 1150 mAh : Approx. 500 times (vary with usage conditions) : 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F) (charging) –10 °C – 60 °C (14 °F – 140 °F) (operation) –20 °C – 35 °C (–4 °F – 95 °F) (storage) : Approx. 35.
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E-System Chart Standard Lenses 18-36mm (equiv. to 35mm) ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18 mm 1:4.0-5.6 Ultra Wide-angle Zoom Lens 28-84mm (equiv. to 35mm) ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens Compatible with Compatible with EC-14*/EC-20* Tele Converter 35-90mm (equiv. to 35mm) ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45 mm 1:3.5-5.
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Remote Control Adapters ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Tele Converter EC-14 ZUIKO DIGITAL 2.0x Tele Converter EC-20 EX-25 MF-1 RM-1 RM-UC1 Extension Tube OM-Adapter Remote Control Remote Cable Flash System FL-BKM031 FL-BK042 Twin Flash Bracket Flash Bracket FL-CB05 Flash Extension Cable SRF-11 FL-50R FL-36R FL-20 Wireless Flash Wireless Flash Flash Ring Flash Set (incl. FC-1 / RF-11) RF-11 Ring Flash FLBA-1 FLRA-1 FLST-1 Bounce Adapter (incl. with FL-50R) Flash Reflector Adapter (incl.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 134 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 135 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 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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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 136 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all times. • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. • 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.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 137 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 138 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 FCC Notice • Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 139 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 140 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof.
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 141 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Index Symbols w+F ............................................................ 87 8 (Beep sound) ............................................ 86 W (Language selection) ............................ 90 < CUSTOM ................................................... 86 Y Custom Menu 1 ........................................ 124 Z Custom Menu 2 ........................................ 125 < EASY ........................................................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 142 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 dpi SETTING .................................................. 89 DPOF .............................................................. 91 Dust reduction .........................................14, 112 E Easy printing ................................................... 94 Easy shooting modes ....................................... 4 Enlarged display ............................................. 41 Exposure compensation F ........................
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E-450_MASTER.fm Seite 143 Donnerstag, 16. April 2009 10:40 10 Print reservation ............................................. 91 Program shift % ............................................ 43 Program shooting P ....................................... 43 Protecting 0 ................................................ 81 T R U RAW ............................................................... 59 RAW DATA EDIT ............................................ 78 RAW+JPEG ERASE .................................
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