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● 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.

● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions,

customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.

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

taking important photographs.

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

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

Printing

Transferring images to a

computer

Basic operations

Selecting the right mode for

shooting conditions

Focusing functions

Playback

Things to know before shooting

Various shooting functions

Exposure, image and color

Customizing the settings/

functions of your camera

Appendix

Information

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Summary of content (212 pages)

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E-300AdEN-Cover 04.10.22 11:43 AM Page 1 Basic operations DIGITAL CAMERA http://www.olympus.com/ Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 1-631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-800-260-1625 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:12 AM Page 2 How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents ~ P. 4 All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need. There is a chapter containing information you need to know before using your camera for the first time, a chapter that describes basic shooting procedures, etc.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:12 AM Page 3 How to read the instruction pages CARD SETUP — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 4 Contents How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Basic operations 17 How to use the mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 5 Contents Selecting the right mode for shooting technique — P, A, S and M . . . . . . . . . . 43 P: Program shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 A: Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 S: Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 M: Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 6 Contents ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired sensitivity to light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting the ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ISO BOOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 White balance — Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Setting the white balance WB . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 7 Contents Date/time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 RESET — Restoring the factory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ERASE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 8 Contents Connecting the camera to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Downloading images to save on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Disconnecting the camera from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 9 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 10 For your safety 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. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 11 For your safety Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 12 For your safety Handling the camera WARNING Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases. ● A fire or explosion may result. Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. ● When you fire the flash, 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.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 13 For your safety Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera ● It could easily catch on stray objects —and cause serious damage. Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature. ● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 14 For your safety WARNING Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water. Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop charging it and do not use it. ● If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result. Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken. ● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 15 For your safety WARNING Do not damage the charger’s cable. ● Do not pull on the charger’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or disconnect the charger’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. – The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke. – The power plug or cable is cracked or broken.
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 16 For your safety Legal and other notices ● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. ● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
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01E-300EN-P17 1 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 17 Basic operations The advanced shooting techniques used by professional photographers are drawn from years of experience. Now, with your digital camera, you’ll be able to take advantage of those same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons. You’ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera’s menus that make it easy to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 18 How to use the mode dial 1 Basic operations This camera has the following shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. When the camera is turned on with the mode dial set to SCENE, the shooting mode selection screen is displayed. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. ~ P. 43 A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 19 How to use the buttons and control dial 1 Press the button for the function you want to set. ● When the control panel screen (~ P. 202) is displayed on the monitor: The current setting of the function you have selected lights in green. When the control panel screen is not displayed: The menu of the function you have selected appears.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 20 How to use the buttons and control dial 2 After pressing the button, rotate the control dial. 1 Control dial Basic operations ● If you do not operate the dial within 3 seconds, your setting is confirmed. ● If you press the button again, you can confirm the setting and exit the menu immediately. MENU button When setting on the control panel screen P 1/320 When setting on the function menu F5.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 21 How to use the buttons and control dial 1 ~P. 58 (Flash mode) button Selects a flash mode from auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, slow synchronization or fill-in flash. 1/320 F5.6 ESP AUTO AUTO ISO AUTO FP WB S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB OR AUTO DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 AUTO SLOW SLOW SLOW2 2 ~P.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 22 How to use the buttons and control dial 3 1 ~P. 36 (Record mode) button Selects image quality. Press Basic operations P 1/320 F5.6 ESP ISO AUTO FP WB AUTO AUTO S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB OR HQ DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 RAW TIFF SHQ RAW+SQ HQ RAW+HQ SQ RAW+SHQ ● You can select the compression and number of pixels in the SQ/HQ mode. ~ “Setting SQ/HQ” (P. 36) 4 ~P.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 23 How to use the buttons and control dial 6 ~P. 86 (Metering) button Selects the metering mode. Press P 1/320 1 F5.6 ESP WB AUTO AUTO sRGB OR Basic operations ISO AUTO FP S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR ESP DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 ESP 7 ~P. 79 AF (focus mode) button Selects the focus mode. Press P 1/320 F5.6 AF ESP ISO AUTO FP WB S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR AUTO AUTO sRGB OR S-AF DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 S-AF 8 C-AF MF S-AF+MF ~P.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 24 How to use the buttons and control dial Other buttons 3 1 4 Basic operations MENU 1 2 1 5 6 7 (Erase) button ~ P. 120 Erases unwanted images. 2 INFO (Information display) button ~ P. 112 Shooting: Displays shooting information on the control panel screen. Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image. Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed. 3 (flash) switch ~ P. 58 Raises the flash.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 25 How to use the menus The camera’s functions can be set. Display the menus on the monitor and select or set them. This section explains how the menu works using the P mode. 1 2 MENU button CARD SETUP DRIVE MENU 0.0 1 2 MONOTONE CANCEL MENU SELECT OFF OK GO Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. CANCEL T MENU : Press MENU to cancel the setting. SELECT T : Press to select the item.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 26 How to use the menus 2 Press to select a tab. ● The functions are categorized under tabs. Tab 1 The current settings are displayed. Basic operations 1 2 AF WB 1 2 CANCEL MENU SELECT 0.0 1 HQ AUTO S-AF AUTO 2 GO CARD SETUP DRIVE 0.0 1 2 MONOTONE tab CANCEL MENU SELECT OFF GO tab tab 1 OFF 2 EDIT 1 2 CANCEL MENU SELECT tab 1 2 EV STEP ISO BOOST MANUAL FLASH GO 1/3EV OFF OFF 1 2 CUSTOM WB CANCEL MENU SELECT 2 tab ’04.01.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:16 AM Page 27 How to use the menus 3 Press to move to the functions of the tab you have selected. 4 Press Press to select a function. Basic operations Function Press 1 2 CARD SETUP DRIVE 0.0 1 2 Press 5 Press MONOTONE CANCEL MENU SELECT OFF GO to move to the settings of the function you have selected. Press 6 Press to select a setting.
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:16 AM Page 28 How to use the menus 7 Press OK repeatedly until the menu disappears. ● Normal shooting screen is restored. 1 Basic operations TIPS To return to the previous item on the menus T Press the MENU button. Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations. Example : Menu T T MONOTONE T OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA. Types of the menus 1 2 CARD SETUP DRIVE 0.
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02E-300EN-P29 2 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 29 Things to know before shooting The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button in the P mode. However, sometimes you may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on. This chapter explains how to deal with those hardto-focus subjects. Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before you start shooting.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 30 If correct focus cannot be obtained 2 Things to know before shooting The camera uses three AF frames to automatically detect the subject to focus on. Because the camera uses contrast level to detect the subject, it may not be able to correctly detect the desired subject if its contrast is lower than the surroundings or it is positioned higher in the composition. In this case, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 31 If correct focus cannot be obtained 2 Press the shutter button halfway until Halfway down the AF confirmation mark lights. ● The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder. ● If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again. ● The control panel screen disappears.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 32 If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. Take a picture using focus lock (~ P. 30), manual focus (~ P. 83), or by selecting an AF frame (~ P. 78). 2 Things to know before shooting The AF confirmation mark blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 33 Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table on P. 35.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:17 AM Page 34 Selecting the record mode Number of pixels The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image is going to be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. 2 Things to know before shooting Compression In record modes other than RAW/TIFF, image data are compressed. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:18 AM Page 35 Selecting the record mode Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) RAW Uncompressed ORF 13.5 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 23.3 Record mode SHQ 3264 x 2448 6.1 1/4 4.3 1/8 1.9 1/2.7 5.9 1/4 4.1 1/8 1.9 1/2.7 4.0 1/4 2.4 1/8 1.2 HQ 3200 x 2400 2560 x 1920 1.4 1/2.7 1/4 1600 x 1200 SQ JPEG 0.9 1/8 0.5 1/2.7 0.9 1/4 0.6 1/8 0.3 1/2.7 0.6 1/4 0.4 1/8 0.2 1/2.7 0.2 1/4 0.
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02E-300EN-P29 04.10.22 11:18 AM Page 36 Selecting the record mode How to select the record mode 2 SCENE P A S M Available modes 1 Press the Control dial (record mode) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Things to know before shooting button 2 Rotate the control dial until the setting you want to select is displayed.
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03E-300EN-P37 3 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 37 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Close-ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry, capturing a fastmoving subject like a child running around, shooting with a naturallooking illuminated background at night — did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time-consuming camera settings? With this camera, you will find a new way of capturing all those special moments and effects in an instant.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 38 This camera has 4 different exposure modes (Program shooting, aperture shooting, shutter speed, manual shooting) and more than 10 different situationrelated shooting modes. The shooting modes can be set using the mode dial and menus. See below. 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions ~ P.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 39 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Vivid reproduction of blues and greens. 3 Suitable for shooting both main subject and background. The camera brings both of them into focus. NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 40 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation FIREWORKS Suitable for shooting fireworks. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera. • The flash cannot be used. • AF is not possible. Use manual focus (MF). 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures. Vivid red and yellow color reproduction. • The flash cannot be used.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 41 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting). • If you use the flash, shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved. 3 Suitable for shooting documents, etc. Increases contrast between letters and background. • The flash cannot be used. MUSEUM For shooting with no beep sound and flash. Useful in art gallery, museum, etc.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 42 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation BEACH & SNOW Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountain landscapes, white sand beaches, seascapes, etc. 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions CANDLE Suitable for shooting under candlelight. Warm colors are reproduced. • The flash cannot be used. • SHQ and HQ cannot be selected. ~ “Selecting the record mode” (P.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 43 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M P : Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value). 3 1 Set the mode dial to P. ● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 44 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P (Program) mode In the P (Program) mode, the camera is programed so that the aperture value and shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness as shown below. The below diagram depends on the attached lens. 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 EV F22 4 F16 3 F11 2 F8 1 F5.6 0 F4 -1 F2.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 45 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M A : Aperture priority shooting Aperture value (F-number) is decreased Aperture value (F-number) is increased 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Rotate the control dial to set the Large aperture (F-number is decreased) aperture value.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 46 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M 3 Press the shutter button halfway. Halfway down ● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. ● The shutter speed that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 47 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M S : Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want: a higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 48 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M 3 Press the shutter button halfway. Halfway down ● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. ● The aperture value that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 49 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M M : Manual shooting You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Bulb shooting is also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to M.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 50 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M 2 Rotate the control dial to set the Decrease the aperture value (F-number) aperture value. Press the (exposure compensation) button, then rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed (30 sec. -1/4000 sec.). 3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions ● The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is rotated.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 51 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — P, A, S and M Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more seconds, noise may appear onscreen or the image may be overly bright in the top left part of the screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the CCD that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the CCD or CCD drive circuit.
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03E-300EN-P37 04.10.22 11:19 AM Page 52 PREVIEW function If you press the OK button, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. Assign preview function to the OK button beforehand. ~ “CUSTOM OK” (P. 125) Available modes P A S M Press the OK button.
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04E-300EN-P53 4 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 53 Various shooting functions The flash and drive modes (sequential shooting) are the keys to advanced shooting techniques. Selecting a flash mode to suit a specific shooting situation or adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from what would be obtained when less precise settings are used. Similarly, using an optional external flash together with the built-in flash will create yet another impression.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 54 Flash shooting Flash modes 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 frame over the subject.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 55 Flash shooting 1st curtain Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. 4 SLOW2 When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. 2 sec. 2nd curtain 2 sec.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 56 Flash shooting Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). 4 Note Various shooting functions ● When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or less.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 57 Flash shooting Flash modes available in the exposure mode Exposure mode P A Control panel screen AUTO Flash mode Flash timing Auto-flash (Red-eye reduction) 1st curtain (Red-eye reduction) Slow synchronization Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Fill-in flash 2nd curtain 1st curtain Fill-in flash (Red-eye reduction) Fill-in flash (2nd curtain) Flash off Fires automatically in dark/backlit * conditions Restricted to 2 - 1/180 sec.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 58 Flash shooting Setting the flash mode Available modes P A S M 1 Press the (flash) switch to raise the 2 Press the (flash mode) button. Control dial flash. 4 ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Flash Various shooting functions 3 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed. (flash mode) button (flash) switch MENU AUTO When the control panel screen is off MANUAL FLASH When MANUAL FLASH (~ P.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 59 Flash shooting Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject from as close as 1 m using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Available modes 1 Press the P A S M (flash) switch to raise the (flash) switch flash. 4 ● The (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 60 Flash shooting Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid. Available modes P A S M Menu T T 4 1 ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 61 Flash shooting Optional electronic flashes In addition to this camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can take advantage of a variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions with the flash units specified for use with this camera — the Olympus FL-50, FL-36, and FL-20 electronic flashes.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 62 Flash shooting Using the electronic flash The following instructions describe how to connect and use the FL-50 electronic flash (optional). Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power. Available modes P A S M 1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding 4 it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 63 Flash shooting 5 Select the desired flash control mode. Viewfinder 6 Press the shutter button on the camera halfway. ● Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash. ● lights up in the viewfinder. lights up: Charging is complete. 4 Various shooting functions blinks: The flash is charging. 7 Press the shutter button all the way.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 64 Flash shooting Using commercially available flashes The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available flashes except for those specified. A small versatile flash can be synchronized with the camera at a shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or less, whereas a large flash (such as a studio flash) can be synchronized at 1/125 sec. or less. For details on nonspecified commercial flashes, refer to the next page.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 65 Flash shooting Non-specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the following information carefully to determine whether or not it can be used with this camera. 65 4 Various shooting functions (1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 66 Drive mode DRIVE The following drive modes are available with this camera. Single-frame shooting Sequential shooting 4 Auto-bracketing BKT Various shooting functions Self-timer shooting remote control shooting : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting) : Shoots 4 frames or more at 2.5 frames/sec. (in SHQ, HQ or SQ) for as long as the shutter button pressed.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 67 Drive mode 2 Start shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. Note ● Sequential shooting is not possible when NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON. ● During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 68 Drive mode Auto bracketing Useful when you are not sure what exposure or white balance settings are appropriate and you don’t have time to take several test shots at different settings. AE bracketing 4 Various shooting functions The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 69 Drive mode 2 Press . ● The BKT selection screen is displayed. BKT 3F 0.3EV 3 Press to select compensation value. Press the OK button. 4 Single-frame shooting : Each time the shutter button is pressed fully, a picture is taken at a different exposure. 3F 0.7EV 3F 1.0EV CANCEL MENU SELECT GO Viewfinder 4 ● The setting for the next shot is displayed in Various shooting functions the viewfinder.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 70 Drive mode TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: T Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated. Auto bracketing compensation range 4 If the selected range is beyond the scale of the exposure level indicator, only the part within the scale is displayed.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 71 Drive mode WB bracketing Three images with different white balances are automatically created from one shot. One is the image just taken with the specified white balance, one is the same image adjusted in the red direction, and the third the same image adjusted in the blue direction. All three images are saved on the card. Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T T WB BKT T OFF, 3F 2STEP, 3F 4STEP, 3F 6STEP ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 72 Drive mode Self-timer shooting remote control) /Remote control shooting (with optional You can select self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. 4 Various shooting functions Self-timer shooting : This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 73 Drive mode Using the self-timer 1 Press the shutter button all the way. 2 SEC CANCEL MENU SELECT GO 4 TIPS To exit the self-timer mode. T The self-timer mode is not canceled automatically after shooting. In the menu, switch from DRIVE to one of the other modes. Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, such as when using the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that the light does not enter the viewfinder.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 74 Drive mode Using the remote control 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. 4 Remote control lamp Remote control receiver Various shooting functions ● When is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.
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04E-300EN-P53 04.10.22 11:22 AM Page 75 Drive mode Note ● 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. MONOTONE shooting This setting lets you add special effects to pictures. BLACK & WHITE : Records pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Records pictures in sepia.
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05E-300EN-P77 5 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 77 Focusing functions When you turn a focus ring to focus on a subject it’s called manual focus. If you’re a beginner, it usually takes some time to get used to this style of focusing. Fortunately, your digital camera provides not only manual focus, but also auto focus and various other focus modes — all easily accessible through simple button operations. These different modes will enhance your shooting flexibility.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 78 AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. Center AF frame (AUTO) : Focuses using the 3 AF frames. (Factory default setting) : Focuses using the left AF frame. : Focuses using the center AF frame. : Focuses using the right AF frame.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 79 Focus mode Three focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF), C-AF (continuous AF) and MF (manual focus). Available modes P A S M 1 Press the AF (focus mode) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Control dial 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed. MENU ~ “S-AF (single AF) shooting” (P. 80), 5 Focusing functions “Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode” (P.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 80 Focus mode S-AF (single AF) shooting Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of non-moving subjects or subjects with limited movement. Available modes 5 P A S M 1 Press the shutter button halfway. Shutter button Focusing functions ● When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 81 Focus mode Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. Available modes P A S M 1 Press the shutter button halfway to Shutter button use AF. ● When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. 2 Fine-adjust the focus using the focus 5 Focusing functions ring, while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 82 Focus mode C-AF (continuous AF) shooting The camera repeats focusing. 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. 5 Focusing functions Available modes P A S M 1 Press the shutter button halfway and Shutter button keep it in this position.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 83 Focus mode Manual focus (MF) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Available modes P A S M 1 Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Shutter button 2 Take the picture. 5 Rotational direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. ~ “FOCUS RING” (P.
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05E-300EN-P77 04.10.22 11:24 AM Page 84 AF ILLUMINATOR When AF ILLUMINATOR is set to ON, the flash provides light if a subject is in a dark environment and auto focus does not work. To use this function, raise the flash. Available modes P A S M Setting the AF ILLUMINATOR 1 Menu T T AF ILLUMINATOR T ON, OFF ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Using the flash as the AF illuminator 5 1 Raise the flash. ~ P. 58 Focusing functions 2 Take the picture.
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06E-300EN-P85 6 04.10.22 11:25 AM Page 85 Exposure, image and color If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button, you will find various functions that can be used to modify image/brightness/exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results. For instance, if you want to shoot atmospheric pictures indoors, or if your subject would strongly reflect the flash light, shooting without the flash would typically result in a blurred or dark picture.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:25 AM Page 86 Metering mode—Changing the metering area There are 3 ways of measuring the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering and spot metering. Select the most suitable mode depending on the shooting condition. Available modes 1 Press the P A S M (metering) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Control dial 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:25 AM Page 87 Metering mode—Changing the metering area Digital ESP metering ESP The camera meters and calculates the light levels or light level differences in the center and other areas of the image separately. Recommended for shooting under conditions where there is high contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it, such as when shooting backlit subjects or under excessively bright light.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:25 AM Page 88 Exposure compensation—Varying the image brightness 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 range of ±5.0 EV.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 89 Exposure compensation—Varying the image brightness Example: When adjusting the exposure in –1/3 step Press the button. Rotate the control dial to set the desired exposure compensation value. Control panel screen P 1/320 F5.6 –0.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 90 AE lock—Locking the exposure AEL The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL 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 AEL.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 91 ISO sensitivity—Setting the desired sensitivity to light 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. Setting the ISO sensitivity to ISO BOOST using the menu beforehand allows you to select the high ISO sensitivity (800 or 1600). ~ “ISO BOOST” (P.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 92 ISO sensitivity—Setting the desired sensitivity to light ISO BOOST This allows you to make ISO 800 and 1600 available for ISO setting. Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T T ISO BOOST T ON. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press the OK button.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 93 White balance—Adjusting the color tone 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 film camera, you can adjust color balance using different films for different light conditions or by using filters.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 94 White balance—Adjusting the color tone Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—a concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 95 White balance—Adjusting the color tone Setting the white balance WB You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Available modes P A S M 1 Press the WB (white balance) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Control dial WB button 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed. MENU Viewfinder 6 AUTO Displayed when any WB setting except AUTO is selected.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 97 White balance—Adjusting the color tone Setting the one-touch white balance 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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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 98 White balance—Adjusting the color tone TIPS After pressing OK, “WB NG RETRY” is displayed. T When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Repeat the procedure from Step 1. WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. Available modes 6 P A S M AEL button 1 Menu T T ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 99 White balance—Adjusting the color tone 4 The color becomes bluer each time you press , and redder each time you press , depending on the original WB conditions. Press the OK button to save your adjustment. ● The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both the RED and BLUE directions. AUTO BLUE 0 SAMPLE IMAGE MODE CANCEL MENU SELECT AEL RED GO 5 Point the camera at the subject to take test shots. 6 Press the AEL button.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 100 White balance—Adjusting the color tone CUSTOM WB You can reset the current custom white balance values to different color temperatures. Available modes 1 Menu T P A S M T CUSTOM WB ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press . MENU ● The CUSTOM WB SETTING screen appears. OK button 6 Exposure, image and color 3 Press to select CWB1, CWB2, CWB3 or CWB4, then press . 4 Press to adjust the current white balance.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 101 SHARPNESS S This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Available modes 1 Menu T P A S M T SHARPNESS ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press MENU . ● The setting screen is displayed. OK button SHARPNESS 6 Lo 0 CANCEL MENU SELECT Exposure, image and color to move . To increase the sharpness (Hi): Press . The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more vivid. Use this setting when you want to print pictures.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 102 CONTRAST C This function adjusts the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T T CONTRAST ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press MENU . ● The setting screen is displayed. OK button to move . To increase the contrast (Hi): Press .
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 103 SATURATION RGB This function sets the color depth of images. Available modes 1 Menu T P A S M T SATURATION ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press MENU . ● The setting screen is displayed. OK button SATURATION LEVEL Lo 0 CANCEL MENU SELECT 6 Exposure, image and color to move . To increase the saturation (Hi): Press . The color becomes more vivid. To reduce the saturation (Lo): Press . The color becomes more subdued.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 104 GRADATION Lets you select the brightness of the entire image. Suitable when you want to produce a brighter image for a bright object and a darker image for a dark object. HI KEY : A brighter image is produced. 6 Available modes LOW KEY : A shadowy image is produced. P A S M Exposure, image and color 1 Menu T T GRADATION T NORMAL, HI KEY, LOW KEY ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button.
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM Page 105 NOISE REDUCTION NR 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. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. For more information about noise generated in images during long exposures, refer to “Noise in images” (P. 51).
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06E-300EN-P85 04.10.22 11:26 AM COLOR SPACE Page 106 sRGB, Adobe RGB This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. ~ “FILE NAME” (P. 129) Pmdd0000.jpg P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB sRGB : Standardized color space for Windows Adobe RGB : Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop Available modes P A S M SCENE 1 Menu T 6 2 T COLOR SPACE T sRGB, Adobe RGB ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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07E-300EN-P107 7 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 107 Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take a picture, you can see how it looks right away. That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn’t turned out the way you want, you can erase it and try again. With a film camera, on the other hand, you won’t know if there is a problem with the picture until you get the film developed.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 108 Viewing still images There are several different ways to view and edit images. However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below. Single-frame playback 1 Press the button (playback mode) button. ● The monitor turns off after about 1 minute if no operations are performed. After about 1 hour without being used, the camera will turn off automatically. Turn on the camera again. MENU The last recorded image appears. SQ Arrow pad ’04. 01.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 109 Viewing still images Close-up playback This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor. It is useful when you want to check the details in an image. Each time you rotate the control dial toward , the image is enlarged in steps of 2x 10x. Control dial 7 2x 3x Rotating the dial toward to the original size.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 110 Viewing still images Viewing other images During close-up playback, you can view other images. 1 Press the OK button. button MENU 2 Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view. INFO button Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back. 7 Playback Displays the previous frame. Displays the next frame. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead. 3 To apply close-up to the image or return to the original size, press the OK button.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 111 Viewing still images Index display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. It is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. Each time you rotate the control dial toward , the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16. : Moves to the previous frame. Control dial : Moves to the next frame. : Displays the index previous to the topleft image in the currently displayed index.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 112 Information display INFO This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. MENU INFO button 1 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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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 113 Information display x 10 Information 2 SQ [ 1280x960 , 1/8 ] Print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, compression, date and time and file number. ’04. 01. 01 00 :00 100–0015 15 Histogram Histogram Shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 114 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another in succession. 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 images displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9 or 16. 1 Menu T T T , , , ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button to start the slideshow.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 115 Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor. This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically. 1 Menu T T 2 Press the (flash mode) button. T ON button ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) ● Each press of the button turns the image 90 degrees clockwise. ● The rotated image will be recorded on the card. MENU 7 ’04.09.12 12:30 30 ’04.09.12 12:30 30 30 115 Playback ’04.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 116 Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. 1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. 2 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 instruction manual. button 3 Turn the camera on and press the (playback mode) buttton.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:29 AM Page 117 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). Editing images recorded in RAW data format This performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in the TIFF or JPEG format. While checking recorded images, you can edit them to your liking.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:30 AM Page 118 Editing still images 3 Press to select the item. Press the OK button. If you select for the JPEG/TIFF image, go to step 4. If you select any item except , go to step 5 JPEG/TIFF DATA EDIT RAW DATA EDIT BLACK & WHITE YES SEPIA NO CANCEL MENU SELECT GO CANCEL MENU SELECT When editing JPEG/TIFF image 4 When you select Press : to select the pixel count. Press the OK button. edit another image, press to select the desired image.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:30 AM Page 119 Protecting images—Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame/all-frame erase function. 1 Play back the image you want to protect. ~ P. 108 2 Press the ● (protect) button. MENU is displayed on the screen. button Protect mark 7 Playback To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press .
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:30 AM Page 120 Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select either single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. Note ● Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them. ● Once erased, images cannot be restored. ~ “Protecting images — Preventing accidental erasure” (P. 119) Single-frame erase 1 Play back the image you want to erase.
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07E-300EN-P107 04.10.22 11:30 AM Page 121 Erasing images All-frame erase 1 Menu T T CARD SETUP ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press . MENU ● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. 3 Press to select ALL ERASE, then press the OK button. OK button ● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed. 4 Press to select YES, then press CARD SETUP OK. ● All frames will be erased.
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08E-300EN-P123 8 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 123 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Thanks to digital technology you can effortlessly customize many of your camera’s functions. For example, you can call up your favorite functions at the touch of a button, adjust EV step values, or set the amount of flash light. This chapter introduces all the functions that can be customized to suit preferences. Try these functions to find ways to use your camera even more effectively.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 124 AEL METERING Set the metering mode before using the AEL button to lock the exposure. This allows the camera to automatically apply the selected metering mode when the AEL lock function is used. Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T T AEL METERING T AUTO, ESP, , ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 125 CUSTOM OK This lets you select a shooting function to register on the OK button. You will be able to call up the selected function’s setting screen by pressing the OK button or use it to perform function setting. : The OK button is used for setting confirmation in the normal way. : Registers one of the shooting menus. This is useful when you want to go quickly to the setting screen of a function you use frequently. : Registers the preview function.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 126 RESET LENS This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the power is turned off. Available modes 1 Menu T SCENE P A S M 2 T RESET LENS T ON ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press the OK button. MENU OK button FOCUS RING 8 This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 127 Date/time setting Date and time information is recorded on images. The file No. is also included with the date and time information. Available modes 1 Menu T SCENE P A S M 2 T ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press ● The . MENU screen is displayed. 3 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press .
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 128 RESET —Restoring the factory default setting Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. If you prefer the original setting to be restored, you can use this function to restore the factory default settings after the power is turned off. Available modes 1 Menu T SCENE P A S M 2 T RESET ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press . MENU ● The RESET screen is displayed.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 129 FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. All folders DCIM 100 OLYMP P2030001.jpg P2030002.jpg P2030003.jpg P2030004.jpg Folder name 000 OLYMP Folder number (100 - 999) File name Pmdd0000.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 130 FILE NAME Available modes SCENE P A S M 1 Menu T 2 T FILE NAME T AUTO, RESET ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button. OK button Note When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 131 Setting the warning tone The camera beeps when buttons are pressed. It also beeps to alert you to warnings. You can turn the beep sound on or off with this function. Available modes 1 Menu T SCENE P A S M 2 T T OFF, ON ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 2 Press the OK button. MENU OK button Monitor brightness adjustment This allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor for optimal viewing.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 132 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. SLEEP lets you select sleep timer. OFF cancels the sleep mode. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad etc.) Available modes P A S M SCENE 1 Menu T 2 T SLEEP T OFF, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 133 PC MODE Available modes P A S M SCENE 1 Menu T 2 T PC MODE T AUTO, STORAGE, CONTROL, PRINT ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button. OK button Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. Available modes 1 Menu T P A S M 8 2 T . ● The language selection screen is displayed. 3 Press to select the language you want to use.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 134 VIDEO OUT —Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV. Available modes P A S M SCENE 1 Menu T 2 T VIDEO OUT T NTSC, PAL ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) MENU 2 Press the OK button.
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08E-300EN-P123 04.10.22 11:32 AM Page 135 CARD SETUP — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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.
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09E-300EN-P137 9 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 137 Printing Turning the images you shot into prints is the next step in digital imaging. You can print your images at photo labs or on your own printer. If you print at photo labs, you’ll find the print reservation function helpful. Print reservation allows you to save the number of prints and the date and time information on the card. If you print on a printer, there are a number of different ways to do it.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 138 Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 139 Print reservation (DPOF) Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 140 Print reservation (DPOF) Flowchart for print reservation You can select single-frame reservation or all-frame reservation Follow the operation guide on the camera’s monitor. . Play back a still picture (~ “Single-frame playback”, P. 108) and select in the menu. Press to select the item you want. T 1 OFF 2 EDIT 1 2 CANCEL MENU SELECT Follow the operation guide displayed here. GO Select the print reservation mode.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 141 Print reservation (DPOF) Set the printing data. NO Select whether to print the pictures without the date and time, print the pictures with the shooting date or with the shooting time. ~ P. 143 DATE TIME CANCEL MENU SELECT GO Confirm the print reservation you have set. The print reservation you have made is stored on the card. ~ P.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 142 Print reservation (DPOF) Selecting the print reservation mode Two print reservation modes are available: single-frame reservation frame reservation . CANCEL MENU SELECT GO and all- : Applies print reservation to selected pictures. : Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. Pictures shot after performing all-frame reservation and stored on the same card will not be printed.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 143 Print reservation (DPOF) Setting printing data You can print the shooting date and time on all the pictures selected for printing. NO NO DATE TIME CANCEL MENU SELECT GO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. Confirming your print setting SET : Confirms the print reservation you have made.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 144 Print reservation (DPOF) Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data. You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 Play back a still picture. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 108) 2 Menu T MENU T ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25) 3 Press .
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 145 Print reservation (DPOF) 6 Press Set to 0. to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press to set the number of prints to 0. x0 ● To reset print reservation data of other frames, repeat this step. 7 Press OK when you are finished. ● The screen is displayed. 100–0009 CANCEL MENU SELECT 9 GO 8 Press to select NO, DATE or TIME. Press OK. ● This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 146 Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. ~ P.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 147 Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The procedure described below is for when the PC mode is set to AUTO in the menu. If you set the PC mode to PRINT beforehand, you can skip this procedure. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 148 Direct printing (PictBridge) Flowchart for printing When you have connected the camera to a printer successfully, you can apply print reservation to selected pictures or you can print a currently displayed picture. Follow the operation guide on the camera’s monitor. Press to select the item you want. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT Follow the operation guide displayed here. GO Select the print mode.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 149 Direct printing (PictBridge) Select frames you want to print. 123 – 3456 PRINT SELECT SINGLE PRINT OK MORE Display the picture you want to print. You can print the currently displayed picture immediately. If you have selected an image, you can also apply print reservation. ~ P. 151 Set the printing data.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 150 Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT GO PRINT ALL PRINT : Prints selected pictures. : Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 151 Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD CANCEL PRINT PAPER SELECT STANDARD GO SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD CANCEL SELECT 16 GO SIZE : Sets the paper size that the printer supports.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 152 Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. PRINT INFO : Sets the number of prints. : Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. FILE NAME : Prints the file name recorded on the picture. x 1 NO FILE NAME NO x SELECT SET GO Printing PRINT OK CANCEL EXIT SELECT GO 9 Print when you have set the pictures for printing and printing data.
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09E-300EN-P137 04.10.22 11:34 AM Page 153 Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error code is displayed ● If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing, see the following table. ● For more details on solutions, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● If other codes are displayed, refer to “Error codes” (P. 174). Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly.
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10E-300EN-P155 10 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 155 Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging. Not only can you print the images of your choice, you can also use image processing software to organize, edit, and manipulate images. There are so many things you can do. Sort images by date/time or other criteria. Trim, crop, colorize, or add special effects. And much more.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 156 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. ~P. 159 Installing OLYMPUS Master ¥ Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable ~P. 163 ¥ ~P. 165 Starting OLYMPUS Master ¥ ~P. 166 Saving images in the computer ¥ Disconnecting the camera from the computer ~P.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 157 Flowchart Viewing or processing images downloaded to the computer If you want to process images using graphics applications, be sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 158 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to edit and manage images on your computer. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take advantage of the following. Viewing images and movies You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 159 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify the OS on your computer before installing the software. For the latest information on compatible operating systems, visit the OLYMPUS web site (http://www.olympus.com).
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 160 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software How to install Windows 1 Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch. ● If the menu window does not appear, doubleclick the [My Computer] icon, and click the CD-ROM icon. 2 Click the [OLYMPUS Master] button. ● The QuickTime Setup program will automatically run. ● QuickTime is required to run OLYMPUS Master.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 161 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software ● A confirmation window appears, asking you if you want to install Adobe Reader. To view the OLYMPUS Master software user’s guide, Adobe Reader must be installed. If Acrobat Reader is preinstalled on your computer, the confirmation window will not appear. 5 If you want to install Adobe Reader, click [OK]. ● If you do not want to install the program, click [Cancel]. Go to step 7.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 162 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The CD-ROM window automatically appears. ● If the screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. 2 Double-click the [Installer] icon. ● Follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the program. OLYMPUS Master Installer will automatically launch.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 163 Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. Look for this mark. 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. USB connector 2 Insert the provided USB cable into the USB connector.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 164 Connecting the camera to the computer 5 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. ● Windows 98SE/Me/2000 When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click [OK] when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a [Removable Disk ]. ● Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 165 Starting OLYMPUS Master Windows 1 Double-click (OLYMPUS Master) on the desktop. ● The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. Macintosh 1 Double-click (OLYMPUS Master) in the [OLYMPUS Master] folder. ● The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. ● The first time you start the program, a dialog box appears, prompting you for User Information. Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label, then select your country.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 166 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer. 1 Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears. 2 Click (From Camera). ● The window containing the files to be copied appears. The thumbnails of all the images in the camera appear.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 167 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. 1 Make sure that the card access lamp goes out. MENU Card access lamp 2 Windows 98SE: 1 2 Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to display the menu. Click [Eject] on the menu.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 168 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Macintosh: 1 Drag and drop the [untitled] (or [NO_NAME]) icon on the desktop to [Trash]. å 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera. Note Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click [Unplug or Eject Hardware], the window may return the following message. In such case, make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 169 Printing images The print menus include menus such as [Photo], [Index], [Postcard], [Calendar] etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the [Photo] menu. 1 Click (Print Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The print menu appears. 2 Click (Photo). ● The photo print window appears. 3 Click (Settings) on the photo print window. The printer setting dialog box appears. Make printer settings as required.
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10E-300EN-P155 04.10.22 11:36 AM Page 170 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 Macintosh : Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP : Mac OS 9.0-9.
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11E-300EN-P171 11 04.10.22 11:37 AM Page 171 Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter. Solutions to error messages, operational problems, blurry pictures, camera storage, basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:37 AM Page 172 Card basics “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). An xD-Picture Card can also be used with a card adapter (optional). Compact Flash A Compact Flash is a large-capacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a large-capacity compact hard disk drive.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:37 AM Page 173 Lens basics 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, AF (auto focus) and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Lens mount of Four Thirds system.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 174 If you encounter problems Error codes Viewfinder indications Monitor indications Normal indication NO CARD Possible cause 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. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 175 If you encounter problems Viewfinder indications Monitor indications No indication PICTURE ERROR 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. The card cover is open. Close the card cover.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 176 If you encounter problems Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for a certain period of time. Set the power switch to ON. – The camera enters the sleep mode. Press the shutter button halfway. The battery is drained. Charge the battery.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 177 If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The viewfinder display is not clear. The diopter is not adjusted. Adjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearly visible. – Stray light enters through the lens. Use a sunshade. – Stray light enters through the viewfinder. Use the provided eyepiece cover. There is condensation* in the lens or viewfinder. Turn off the camera’s power and wait until the camera is dry.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 178 If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is blurred. A subject unsuited to AF was taken Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot. P. 30, 83 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Camera vibrations will result in a blurred picture. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. When a telephoto lens is used, special care is needed.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 179 If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too dark. The subject was too small and was backlit. Set the metering system to spot metering. Or use the flash. P. 54, 87 There was something bright in the center of the image. When there is something bright in the center of the image, the whole image will be darker regardless of the metering system. Adjust the exposure toward +. P.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 180 If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The top left part of the picture appears too bright. When shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may be generated due to a rise in temperature in the CCD drive circuit. Set NOISE REDUCTION to ON before taking pictures. P. 105 Pictures cannot be played back on the monitor. Pictures are not stored on the card. NO PICTURE appears on the monitor. Record pictures. The card error occurs.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 181 Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 182 Camera maintenance CLEANING MODE —Removing dust on the CCD If dust or dirt gets on the CCD, black dots may appear in the picture. If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physically cleaned. The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the CCD yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below. When cleaning the CCD, the specified AC adapter should be used (~ P. 206).
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 183 Camera maintenance PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions The PIXEL MAPPING feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the PIXEL MAPPING function to ensure that it operates correctly.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 184 Safety precautions Handling and storage precautions ● To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: – Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. – In sandy or dusty environments. – Near flammable items or explosives.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 185 Safety precautions ● Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. Recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling. ● Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 186 Glossary 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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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 187 Glossary Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes the amount of compression. The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image. The numbers for the compression rate selected with this camera provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 188 Glossary Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the length of time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture). Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera. Shadows on the subject can be changed by detaching the flash. The flash is used in combination with the flash cable.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 189 Glossary 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. This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software.
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11E-300EN-P171 04.10.22 11:38 AM Page 190 Glossary TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. TTL phase-contrast detection system This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the detected phase contrast. TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens.
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12E-300EN-P191 12 04.10.22 11:39 AM Page 191 Information This chapter covers all the camera’s functions already described in Chapters 1 through 11. You can refer to the names of the camera’s buttons and parts, the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor, and the menu lists as necessary. Use the index when you want to find the pages describing the functions and items if these are not included in the table of contents.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:39 AM Page 192 Menu directory Shooting Menu Menu Function AF WB ISO : Factory default setting 12 Information 192 Setting Ref. Page –5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ , SQ, RAW+SHQ, RAW+HQ, RAW+SQ AUTO , , SLOW, SLOW, SLOW2, , S-AF , C-AF, MF, S-AF+MF AUTO , 3000K, 3600K, 4000K, 4500K, 6600K, 5300K, 6000K, 7500K, CWB1, CWB2, CWB3, CWB4, AUTO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ESP , , AUTO , , , P. 88 P. 36 P. 58 P. 79 P. 95 P. 91 P. 86 P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:39 AM Page 193 Menu directory Menu Function Setting Ref. Page CARD SETUP ALL ERASE FORMAT YES, NO YES, NO BKT 3F 0.3EV , 3F 0.7EV, 3F 1.0EV , DRIVE , MONOTONE GRADATION SATURATION CONTRAST SHARPNESS WB BKT HQ SQ NOISE REDUCTION –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 YES , NO OFF , BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA HIGH KEY, NORMAL , LOW KEY –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 OFF , 3F 2STEP, 3F 4STEP, 3F 6STEP 1/4, 1/8 3200 x 2400 1/2.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:39 AM Page 194 Menu directory Playback Menu Menu Function Setting , Ref. Page , , P. 114 OFF , ON EDIT JPEG/TIFF EDIT P. 115 BLACK & WHITE , P. 117 SEPIA, RAW DATA EDIT YES , NO , P. 142 Custom Menu Menu Function Setting Ref. Page EV STEP ISO BOOST MANUAL FLASH 1/3EV , 1/2EV, 1EV OFF , ON OFF , ON AUTO BLUE7 - ±0 3000K - RED7 3600K 4000K 4500K 6600K 5300K 6000K 7500K CWB1 2000K CWB2 10000K CWB3 CWB4 OFF, ON AUTO , ESP, , OFF SHORTCUT PREVIEW AF/MF P. 124 P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:39 AM Page 195 Menu directory Setup Menu Menu Function Setting RESET FILE NAME REC VIEW YES, NO AUTO , RESET OFF, 5SEC , 20SEC OFF, ON –7 - 0 - +7 OFF, 1min , 3min, 5min, 10min AUTO , STORAGE, CONTROL, PRINT ENGLISH , FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, PORTUGUES* NTSC, PAL* 2 SLEEP PC MODE VIDEO OUT PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE RESET LENS ERASE SETTING COLOR SPACE FOCUS RING FIRMWARE OFF, ON YES, NO sRGB , Adobe RGB , Ref. Page P. 127 P. 128 P. 129 P. 130 P. 131 P. 131 P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 198 Names of parts Camera Names of parts Control dial ~ P. 19 Hot shoe ~ P. 62 Mode dial ~ P. 18 Power switch Shutter button ~ P. 30 SSWF indicator ~ P. 181 Flash ~ P. 58 Strap eyelet Mirror Self-timer/ Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver ~ P. 74 Lens attachment mark 12 Lens lock pin Lens release button Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 199 Names of parts (Record mode) button ~ P. 36 (Erase) button ~ P. 120 INFO (Information display) button ~ P. 112 MENU button ~ P. 25 (Playback) button ~ P. 108 (Flash) switch ~ P. 58 AEL button ~ P. 90 (AF frame selection) MENU button ~ P. 78 Card access lamp ~ P. 167 Arrow pad ~ P. 25, 108 OK/ (Protect) button ~ P. 25, 119, 125 ISO button ~ P. 91 (Metering) button ~ P. 86 (Exposure compensation) button ~ P. 88 AF button ~ P. 79 Names of parts Monitor ~ P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 200 Names of parts Viewfinder indications Names of parts 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 10 11 9 Items 12 Indication examples Ref. page 1 2 3 AF frame P. 78 Aperture value P. 45 - 50 Shutter speed Record mode (appears only when the (record mode) button has been pressed) P. 46 - 50 4 5 6 7 8 AF confirmation mark P. 31 Flash P. 59 Information 9 10 11 200 White balance P. 95 AE lock P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 201 Names of parts Monitor indications (only for playback) 1 2 7 3 x 10 4 SQ 5 6 [ 1280x960 , 1/8 ] Single-frame playback information Battery check 3 4 5 6 Protect Indication examples Print reservation, Number of prints Ref. page , P. 203 X10 P. 140 P. 119 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ P. 35 Date and time 04. 12. 23. 21:56 P. 127 100-0030 P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 202 Names of parts Control panel screen Names of parts 3 P 1/2000 F 2.8 +2.0 NR AEL SLOW ISO FP +2.0 WB S-AF + MF 10 11 12 ESP FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR DRIVE 13 AE BKT 2.0 WB BKT 2 RAW SHQ 8888 8888 AUTO 1 0000K 2 AdobeRGB S RGB 2 2 C 2 H 1 2 P 10 12 5 1/2000 F2.8 +2.0 NR AEL ESP 14 15 6 7 8 9 16 17 18 Items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Indication examples Battery check Ref. pag , P. 203 Exposure mode P, A, S, M, Shutter speed 1/2000 P.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 203 Names of parts Memory gauge P 1/250 Names of parts Battery check F5.6 ESP ISO FP WB S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR AUTO AUTO sRGB DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 Memory gauge Each time you press the shutter button, the memory gauge lights on the control panel screen, indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded onto the card. The memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is processing.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 204 Specifications Specifications —Camera Specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup element Product type Total no. of pixels No.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 206 Specifications External connector USB connector (mini-B), DC-IN jack, VIDEO OUT jack Specifications Power supply Battery AC power supply : BLM-1 Lithium-ion Battery : AC-1 AC adapter (optional) Dimensions/weight Dimensions : 146.5 mm (W) x 85 mm (H) x 64 mm (D) (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") (excluding protrusions) : Approx. 580 g (1.3 Ib.
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 207 Index CONTROL ..............................................132 (Language setting) ........................133 CUSTOM OK ..........................................125 (Playback) menu ..............................194 CUSTOM WB..........................................100 (Setup) menu....................................195 D ALL ERASE ......................................121 / (Shooting) menu ..............
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12E-300EN-P191 04.10.22 11:40 AM Page 208 Index L RAW+SHQ................................................22 LANDSCAPE ......................................39 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT ..................39 Index ..............................................41 MANUAL FLASH ....................................124 Manual focus ....................................83 Remote control ....................54 ....................................72 RESET ....................................................
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E-300AdEN-Cover 04.10.22 11:43 AM Page 1 Basic operations DIGITAL CAMERA http://www.olympus.com/ Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 1-631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-800-260-1625 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.