Olympus 262010 E-3 Instruction Manual (English)

Olympus 262010 - E-3 Digital Camera SLR Manual

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    DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots
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    27-30 White balance sensor gP. 64, 99 Preview button gP. 45 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Mirror #UP (Flash pop-up) button gP. 73 2 EN DC-IN jack gP. 125 Connector cover Remote
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    . 27-30 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29 i button gP. 29 < button gP. 92 P (AF target) button gP. 53 Card cover gP. 13 xD-Picture Card slot gP. 13 Eject button gP. 13 CF card slot gP. 13 Card access lamp gP. 13, 16, 110 Battery compartment cover gP. 11 Card cover lock gP. 13 3 EN Names of parts and
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    functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons. g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) Shooting mode MODE gP. 40-44 j Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting
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    Basic guide Viewfinder AF target gP. 53 Spot metering area gP. 46 Aperture value gP. 40-43 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Super FP flash gP. 76 Metering mode gP. 45 Shooting mode gP. 40-44 Number of storable sequential pictures gP. 56 Image stabilizer gP. 60 ISO sensitivity gP. 49 Names of parts and
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    Control panel AF mode gP. 51 Auto bracket gP. 48, 50, 66, 74 ISO (Monotone) gP. 67 Flash mode gP. 70 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Sequential shooting gP. 56 Noise reduction gP. 69 Self-timer gP. 57 Aperture value gP. 40-43 Remote control gP. 58 6 EN Battery check gP. 14 Image stabilizer gP. 60 AF
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    button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g"Using the super control panel" (P. 28) My Mode gP. 44 Flash charging gP. 73 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46 Exposure level indicator gP. 43 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 73 Battery check gP. 14
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    to use live view. g"Using live view" (P. 31) Aperture value gP. 40-43 Shutter speed gP. 40-43 Home position p gP. 55 RC mode q gP. 76 Flash intensity control r gP. 74 Super FP flash s gP. 76 Auto bracket t gP. 48, 50, 66, 74 AE lock u gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 40-44 Battery check gP
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    display using the INFO button. g"Information display" (P. 82) Record mode gP. 61 Battery check gP. 14 Focal distance gP. 126 (The focal distance is displayed in 1 mm units.) Shooting mode gP. 40-44 Card gP. 124 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 101 Aperture value gP. 40-43 Shutter speed
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    damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Attaching the strap Warranty card 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows
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    and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Battery lock Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Turn the camera upside-down to remove the battery. It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains
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    and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap Body cap 1 2 2 1 2 Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow
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    it can go (2). xD-Picture Card Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place (2). Card cover 1 CF card slot 2 W mark 2 1 xD-Picture Card slot Removing the card Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. CompactFlash
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    the power, set the power switch to OFF. LIGHT button Turns the control panel light on and off. Control panel When the camera is turned on, the battery check is displayed on the control panel. Lit up (ready for use) Blinks (charging required) SSWF indicator Power switch Dust reduction function
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    correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. Arrow pad acbd CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d CF/xD EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT CANCEL
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    super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Never remove the battery or card
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    Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject's composition, or shoot
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    towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×. Main dial Erasing images Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to erase. ERASE S button 18 EN CANCEL SELECT YES NO GO
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    on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See "Names of parts and functions" (gP. 2). The following symbols are used throughout this manual. x Notes  TIPS g Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also
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    of parts and functions 2 Camera ...2 Direct buttons 4 Viewfinder ...5 Control panel 6 Super control panel 7 LCD monitor (Live view 8 LCD monitor (Playback 9 Unpack the box contents 10 Preparations for shooting 11 Preparing the battery 11 Attaching a lens to the camera 12 Loading the card
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    shooting 41 Shutter priority shooting 42 Manual shooting Remote control shooting 58 Anti-shock ...59 Image stabilizer ...60 Checking the image stabilizer effect with live view 60 5 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 61 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras
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    control 73 Flash bracketing ...74 External flash shooting 74 Using the external electronic flash 75 Super FP flash 76 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 76 Using Erasing images...87 8 Customizing your camera 90 Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1
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    ISO-AUTO SET 96 ISO-AUTO 96 AELMetering 96 BULB TIMER 96 f # CUSTOM...96 #X-SYNC 96 #SLOW LIMIT 96 w+F ...96 g K/COLOR/WB...97 ALL >...97 COLOR SPACE 97 SHADING COMP 97 K SET...97 PIXEL COUNT 98 h RECORD/ERASE 98 QUICK ERASE 98 RAW+JPEG ERASE 98 FILE NAME 98 PRIORITY SET 99
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    Downloading and saving images 109 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 110 Viewing still images 111 To increase the number of languages 111 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 112 11 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting
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    Usable cards 124 Formatting the card 125 Battery and charger 125 AC adapter ...125 Using your charger abroad 126 Interchangeable lenses 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 127 Program line diagram (P mode 128 Flash synchronization and shutter speed
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    settings and directly change the settings. Setting on the menu P. 29 You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as follows in this
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    , and use the sub dial to operate and set the functions indicated to the side of the buttons. Sub dial 1 Main dial Basic camera operations After is then set. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel and super control panel while you are setting a function. (The
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    the i button during live view to display the super control panel. Sub dial Main dial Basic camera operations 2007. 12.16 NR AF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. INFO button i button p Arrow pad 3 Use p to move the cursor to the function you
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    to "Super control panel" (gP. 7). Basic camera operations Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO i button MENU button p Arrow pad Operation guide is displayed at
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    Sets the basic functions of the camera. Screenshot of menu with the using the arrow pad, you can also use the dials to select a function. Turn the main dial to move the cursor vertically (the same as pressing ac), and turn the sub dial to move the cursor horizontally (the same as pressing bd). CARD
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    use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject's composition while you take the picture. Close the eyepiece shutter so the light entering through the viewfinder the angle of the LCD monitor on the camera. This enables you to shoot at an awkward
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    the image during MF makes focus confirmation and adjustment easier. 250 F5.6 38 1 Use p to move the frame and press the i button. • Area inside the frame and unevenly colored. Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop
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    " (gP. 134). Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2] 1 Basic camera operations Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET] 1 Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2 Viewfinder : RESET : RESET1 : RESET2 Control panel Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET] 1 Select [RESET], [RESET1] , or [RESET2] and press the i button. 2 Use ac
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    to incorrect focusing and camera shake, movement of the subject can also cause blurring of the picture. In this case, use a shutter speed that matches the motion of the subject. You can confirm the actual shutter speed and aperture on the displays of the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor by
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    and use it as the shooting mode. To focus on the subject and then recompose the shot, you can set [AEL/AFL] so that auto focus can be done by pressing the AEL/AFL button, and then you can lock the exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway. You can customize other camera
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    A guide to use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. To capture a flowing waterfall or river, shoot using a slow shutter speed. Exposure compensation can be used mode. When set to [G] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the
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    guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing saturation There may be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using vivid color is used. g"Aperture priority shooting" (P. 41), "Shutter priority shooting" camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using the
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    is required to prevent camera shake. If a tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera shake. Even if the camera is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Therefore, it is recommended to use the remote control or self timer
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    at slow shutter speeds. In this case, set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [ON] to reduce noise. Using manual focus 2 In cases where you cannot use AF (P. 41), "Remote control shooting" (P. 58), "AF mode selection" (P. 51), "Noise reduction" (P. 69), "REC VIEW" (P. 100) Shooting guides k Improving your
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    main dial (or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % on the viewfinder or control panel changes to P or turn off the power. • Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.  TIPS The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For
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    the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to set the aperture value. Viewfinder Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Aperture value Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Control panel  TIPS To
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    set the shutter speed. Viewfinder Slower shutter speed Exposure Shutter speed Faster shutter speed Control panel  TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use
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    shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure
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    shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1) or remote control cable (RM-CB1). g"Bulb shooting with the remote control" (P. 59) Direct button MODE + j[B] • "buLb" is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control macro shooting This camera has optimal
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    x Notes • To use the camera for underwater shooting, attach a commercially available underwater case. • The following functions are not available in L mode. [CUSTOM RESET]/[PICTURE MODE]/[MY MODE SETUP] Preview function The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected
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    mark in the viewfinder. Use this mode when there is very strong backlight. IJ Spot metering - highlight control Exposure When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera's automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to
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    exposure compensation indicator, the indicator will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel. A red vw is displayed on the left 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
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    AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a shutter button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the control
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    shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed  TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: j Compensate the exposure value, then use ]. g"ISO STEP" (P. 96) Setting display Viewfinder Control panel When set to [AUTO], the default
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    Display after setting Viewfinder Control panel When set to AUTO, ISO-A and the ISO value determined by the camera are displayed. ISO blinks. Exposure 3 ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images
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    ip: [AF MODE] Menu MENU[X][AF MODE] Setting display Viewfinder i button MENU button 4 Control panel Focusing and shooting functions S-AF : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF : C-AF+MF : S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release
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    camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter camera so as not to change the focus even if the distance to the subject changes. g"C-AF LOCK" (P. 90) MF (manual focus) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus using
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    Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.  TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the
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    AF target to be used at that point. For operation, refer to Step 2 in "Selecting the AF target position" (gP. 54) 4 in the next section. Super control panel ip: [AF Use the main dial/sub dial or arrow pad to select the AF target. • Use the main dial to perform the same operation as ac, and use
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    focus cannot be obtained The camera's auto focus may not is to use focus lock. Use this when composing viewfinder. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. • While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears. Shutter button Card
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    e.g.) The camera focuses using the center AF target. AF target 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, move to the desired composition and press the button all the way. 4 • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card. AF confirmation mark Focusing and
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    2-second remote control : • Anti-shock display: A blinking display in the viewfinder or on the control panel and the D symbol on the super control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated. Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to
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    does not enter the viewfinder and change the exposure. Lift the eyepiece shutter lever. Eyepiece shutter lever Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a 4 night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to
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    in the remote control's manual. To cancel the remote control shooting mode: j The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Press the
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    Red : Image stabilizer failure • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. • When
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    (Large) Select for the X (Middle) print size For small-sized prints and use on a web site W (Small) Pixel count 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot
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    size and select the pixel size. g"PIXEL COUNT" digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera. Auto white balance [AUTO] This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance accordingly. Use
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    white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use j/k F button WB button k Super control panel ip: [WB] • Custom white
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    sensor 5 This camera has a white balance sensor for determining the light source in the shooting environment. The white balance sensor measures and calculates the infrared and White balance sensor Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the G direction. Super control
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    Viewfinder Control panel Adjust toward G: -2 5 Adjust toward A: -3 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode  TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test in the camera. This is useful when shooting
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    you have adjusted: j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to the white balance you have adjusted. x Notes • During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the
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    gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is set separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g"Gradation" (P. 68) Super control panel ip: [PICTURE MODE] CARD SETPUICPTURE MODE CUSTOM RESEhT VIVID Menu MENU[W] [PICTURE MODE] PICTURE MOiDENATURAL GRADATION jMUTED ZPORTRAIT The adjustable parameters
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    [NORMAL] mode for general uses. HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. LOW KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed. 5 Super control panel ip: [GRADATION] Menu MENU[W][GRADATION] x Notes • Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY
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    shutter speed is slow, noise reduction is activated and the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. OFF ON Menu MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.] • The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting. • The card
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    . But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture
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    flash fires 2nd curtain flash fires 0 1st curtain seconds Shutter closes Shutter fully opens Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting
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    of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 13 1/4 6.5 1/16 3.3 1/64 1.6 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula. Aperture
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    charging. Wait until charging is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. Flash stand-by mark Viewfinder  TIPS To shoot without having to wait for the the built-in flash when using an interchangeable lens" (P. 130) Flash shooting Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be
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    taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 blinks in the viewfinder and on the control panel and 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel. External flash shooting In addition to the camera's built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the
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    -22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100 camera at a speed of 1/250 sec. or less. 4 Select a flash mode. 5 Select the flash control mode. • TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use. 6 Press the shutter
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    normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash's manual. Super FP flash Viewfinder Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash
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    settings to within 4 seconds. Wireless flash shooting may not operate properly when using a slower shutter speed or anti-shock setting. Flash shooting Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except
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    value on the External flash connector camera to match the flash control mode on the flash. • Refer to the flash's manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode. x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the flash
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    performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours (factory default setting). Turn on the camera again. 2 Use p to To exit the playback mode, press the q button. • Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode. Press the INFO button (Close-up
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    benchmark image. 2 Use p to select an image. • You can protect, erase or copy the image on the right. 3 Press the P button. • The camera returns to single-frame the i button replaces the image on the left with the image on the right and becomes the new benchmark image. • You can use the dial to
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    you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use p to select a
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    Histogram* Overall information x10 x10 x10 LN LN LN Shadow display The underexposed (shadowed) parts of the recorded image blink. 82 EN Highlight display The overexposed (highlighted) parts of the recorded image blink. Histogram display Distribution of the brightness of the recorded image
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    card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes while using the battery, the camera will turn off automatically. Rotating images This
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    input mode, refer to the TV's manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button. VIDEO OUT jack q button Video cable Video input terminal x Notes • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable. • Make sure that the camera's video output signal type is the same
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    there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g"CF/xD" (P. 99) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/< button. 2 Use ac
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    to select [YES], then press the i CANCEL YES NO SELECT GO button. Copying all the frames 1 MENU[q][COPY ALL] 2 Press d. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. COPY ALL YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO 7 Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected
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    the protection of several images at one time. 1 MENU[q][RESET PROTECT] 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g"Formatting the card" (P. 125) • Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is
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    back the image you want to erase and press the S button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. S button ERASE CANCEL the images to erase, press the S button. ERASE SELECTED 4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i BOTH RAW&JPEG ARE ERASED button. YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO 88
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    All-frame erase 1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. CARD SETUP ALL ERASE FORMAT 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. • All frames will be erased. CANCEL SELECT GO ALL ERASE YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO  TIPS To erase
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    FUNCTION E MY MODE SETUP --- F BUTTON TIMER OFF CANCEL SELECT GO Use ac to select tab a to i, then press d. A DIAL AEL/AFL viewfinder when the subject is in focus. AF SENSITIVITY You can set the range of the AF target for focusing when [AF AREA] is set to M. [NORMAL] The camera focuses using
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    can set the camera to enable SHUTTER]/[FNo.] MENU : [F]/[G] CANCEL SELECT GO • [F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of the dial (the same as pressing ac). Sub dial Main dial DIAL MENU F G CANCEL SELECT GO bd ac
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    is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage. [mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button. [mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to determine the exposure. Customizing your camera AEL
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    TEST PICTURE] Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful . Customizing your camera MY MODE SETUP You can store two frequently used settings as My
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    battery holder when attached to the camera. Custom Menu 1c RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have completed, use
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    shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). 4 h TIMER (Auto power off) You can set the camera to computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [
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    shooting. Custom Menu 1f # CUSTOM Customizing your camera #X-SYNC. You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be manuals. #SLOW LIMIT You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/30
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    [ALL RESET] 1) Use ac to select [YES]. COLOR used. x Notes 8 • This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the camera. • At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous. K SET Customizing your camera You can combine 3 image sizes
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    PIXEL COUNT You can set the pixel size for the image size [X], [W]. [Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200]. [Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480]. Custom Menu 1h RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the
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    on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press d to display the setting screen. Custom Menu 1i K UTILITY Customizing your camera EXT. WB DETECT You can disable the white balance sensor used to determine
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    card is not displayed. Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it. 8 FIRMWARE Your product's firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download
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    details, refer to the printer's manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. x Notes • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. Moreover, setting new DPOF reservations using this camera will erase the previous reservations
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    SELECT GO PRINT ORDER SETTING SET CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1. 1 MENU[q][
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    as paper size vary with the type of printer. For details, refer to the printer's manual. • For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's manual. x Notes • Use a fully charged battery for printing. • Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. • The camera will
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    how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's manual. USB cable USB connector 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM PRINT]. USB If you select [EASY PRINT] • Go to "Easy
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    the operation guide displayed [ALL INDEX] Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. [PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print reservation you made. If you cannot change the setting. [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer supports. PRINTPAPER [BORDERLESS] Selects whether
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    (t) Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you [MORE] (u) want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [SINGLE PRINT], use bd to select them. Sets the number of prints and SELECT SINGLEPRINT PRINT MORE other items for the currently displayed picture, and
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    rotate, trim or change the image size. z A variety of printing formats You can easily make prints of your pictures. z Updating the camera firmware z Developing RAW images 10 For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to "Help" in
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    USB connector Using the OLYMPUS Master software 10 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Press ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button. 4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. USB STORAGE MTP CONTROL EASY PRINT
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    screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions. To exit OLYMPUS Master 1 Click "Exit" on any window. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images 1 Click "Transfer Images" on the browse window, and
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    3) Click "OK" on the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window. Card access lamp Using the OLYMPUS Master software 10 Macintosh 1) The trash icon changes to the eject image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close
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    . • Click "Back" to return to the browse window. Thumbnail To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Using the OLYMPUS Master software 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the
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    supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows : 2000 Professional
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    charging. Wait for the blinking to stop, then press the shutter button. Unable to focus • When the AF confirmation mark in the viewfinder is blinking, it indicates that the camera is unable to focus using AF. Press the shutter button again. Noise reduction is activated • When shooting night scenes
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    subject moves. Increase the value of the ISO setting. When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake becomes easier to see. Mount the camera on a tripod. Using the remote control (optional) to close the shutter is also effective for reducing blurring. The camera or your hand moves when pressing the
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    . • Adjust the exposure compensation toward [+]. g"Exposure compensation" (P. 46) • Use [nHI] (Spot metering highlight control). Press the shutter button halfway at the center of the viewfinder where you wish to highlight the whiteness. The metered part at the center will be set to appear whiter
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    a new card If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, the message [CARD ERROR] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g"Formatting the card" (P. 125) Extending the useful life of the battery
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    paper/To edit and process images on a computer • Images size Y and compression rate SF, F, N, or B To print postcard-size images • Images size X and compression rate SF, F, N, or B To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site • Images size W and compression rate SF, F, N, or B g"Record mode
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    changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer's manual. To view recorded images in RAW Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. You can use the RAW development function in OLYMPUS Master to develop the RAW image in the camera setting used during shooting, as well
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    Control panel indications Monitor indications Possible cause Corrective action No indication No indication CARD FULL The card has no available memory. Print reservations and new data cannot be recorded to the card. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download
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    PRINT ERROR There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again. CANNOT PRINT Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera. Use a personal computer to print. 120 EN
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    you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor and viewfinder: • using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Insert the battery periodically and test the camera
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    pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below. If power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break. Keep an eye on the remaining battery power. 1 Remove the lens from the camera, and set the power switch to ON. 2 MENU
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    Information Main optional accessories You can use the following Olympus accessories with this camera. Power supply HLD-4 Power battery holder Attach the power battery holder and use it as a grip for taking pictures with the camera held vertically. It enables you to use the camera for a long period
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    disk drive. You can use a Microdrive that supports CF+Type II (CompactFlash extension standard). xD-Picture Card An xD-Picture Card is a recording medium used mainly in compact cameras. Information Precautions when using a Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive
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    a computer, or other operations that may take a long time to perform. Do not use other AC adapters. x Notes 12 • Do not remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter when the camera is on or is connected to another device. This can affect the camera settings and functions. • Refer to the manual
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    all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras. ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are designed to withstand rigorous professional use. The Four
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    ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications „ Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood „ Attaching the hood „ Storing the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. „ Main
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    • Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used. Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness as shown below. The
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    Can be changed using menu: 1/30 - 1/250 g"#SLOW LIMIT" (P. 96) Fixed timing when flash fires*2 1/60 1/60 k k Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the control panel. Shooting
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    flash when using an interchangeable lens Lenses in the range of 14 mm to 150 mm can be used with the built-in flash. The following lenses, however for when the lens hood is not mounted. • The flash control may not function properly when macro shooting with the built-in flash at a range closer
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    Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash Conditions for Shutter timing firing the flash speed limit # AUTO ! Auto flash Auto flash (red-eye reduction) Fires automatically
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    Shooting mode S M A Viewfinder indications Control panel indications Super control panel indications Flash mode Flash Conditions for Shutter timing firing the flash speed this camera are correlated color temperatures, and should not be considered strictly as color temperatures. Use these
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    mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) storable still pictures (with 1GB xD-Picture Card) RAW Loss-less compression ORF instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor does not change even when you take pictures
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    AELMetering NOISE REDUCT. 9 9 BULB TIMER WB 9 > 9 METERING 9 9 #X-SYNC. 9 #SLOW LIMIT 9 w+F ISO 9 9 ALL > NOISE FILTER 9 9 COLOR SPACE Flash mode 9 9 SHADING COMP. #RC MODE 9 9 K SET w 9 9 PIXEL COUNT AF ILLUMINAT. 9 9 QUICK ERASE FOCUS RING k 9 RAW+JPEG
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    Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function Setting CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION K WB RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/CUSTOM AUTO/NORMAL*/
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    */F/w M Main dial: SHUTTER/FNo.* Sub dial: SHUTTER*/FNo. MENU Main dial: F/G* Sub dial: F*/G S-AF* mode1*/mode2/mode3 C-AF mode1/mode2*/mode3/mode4 MF mode1*/mode2/mode3 OFF*/ON PREVIEW*/LIVE PREVIEW/V/P HOME/MF/ RAWK/P/A/S/M/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/L/ OFF P. 91 P. 91 P. 92 P. 92 P. 92
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    SYNC. #SLOW LIMIT w+F g K/COLOR/WB ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT h CONTROL/
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    sRGB AUTO*/-7 - +7 OFF*/A-Z/0-9 P. 99 P. 99 W *1 P. 100 VIDEO OUT REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING FIRMWARE *1 OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20SEC (5 SEC*) k k P. 100 P. 100 P. 122 P. 100 * Factory default setting *1 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Information 12 138 EN
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    and the shutter speed. Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The digital ESP metering and spot metering. Color space A model that describes colors using more than three coordinates. Color spaces such as sRGB, Adobe RGB are occasionally used
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    the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to a setting other than [RAW]. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter
  • Olympus 262010 | E-3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 141
    and the composition viewed on the viewfinder. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.). Spot metering
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    2% for the viewfinder screen) : EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At room temperature, 50 mm f2, ISO 100) : (1) P : Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (2) A : Aperture priority AE (3) S : Shutter priority AE (4) M : Manual (5) A : Bulb : 100
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    AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe, external flash connector (x attachment) : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system „ External connector USB connector, DC-IN jack, VIDEO OUT jack, remote cable connector „ Power supply Battery AC power : Li-ion Battery (BLM-1) ×1 : AC adapter (AC-1) (optional
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    ion battery : using BLM-1) : 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) (operation)/ -20°C - 60°C (-4°F - 140°F) (storage) : Approx. 62 mm (W) × 83 mm (D) × 26 mm (H) (2.4" × 3.3" × 1.0") : Approx. 72 g (0.2 Ib.) (without AC cable) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART
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    this product. Attachments - For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture on the product label. Lightning - If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects - To
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    in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. • Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire. ( Handle
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    to attach the body cap when removing the lens. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release
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    . This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes
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    disposal of this product. Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire
  • Olympus 262010 | E-3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 150
    are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Warranty Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service if neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above
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    Menu 2 135 # SLOW LIMIT 96 # X-SYNC 96 a AF/MF 90 b BUTTON/DIAL 91 c RELEASE/j 94 d DISP/8/PC 94 e EXP/e/ISO 96 f # CUSTOM 96 g K/COLOR/WB 97 h RECORD/ERASE 98 i K UTILITY 99 h VIVID 67 i NATURAL 67 j MUTED 67 ZPORTRAIT 67 4 h TIMER 95 A AC adapter 125 Accessories 123 Adobe RGB
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    152 EN EDIT FILENAME 99 EV STEP 96 Exposure compensation F 46 EXT. WB DETECT 99 Eyepiece shutter 58 F F (Fine 61, 117 FILE NAME 98 Fill-in flash 71 FIRMWARE 100 FL BKT 74 Flash bracketing 74 Flash intensity control w 73 Flash mode 70 Flash off 71 Focus lock 55 FOCUS RING 90 FORMAT
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    control panel 7, 28 Super FP flash 76 T TEST PICTURE 93 U Under water macro H 44, 93 Under water wide I 44, 93 USB MODE 95 V VIDEO OUT 100 Viewfinder 5, 14, 16 W WB 63 WB BKT 66 WB compensation 64 White balance bracketing 66 White balance sensor 64 White balance WB 62 X xD-Picture Card
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    Memo 154 EN
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Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”
section in this manual.
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.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide
P. 2
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
Table of Contents
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