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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide Mastering the E-510 Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera better Information Interchangeable
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    3 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 7 Preparing the battery 3 Setting the date/time 8 Attaching a lens to the camera 5 Shooting 10 Loading the card 6 Playback/Erasing 12 Power on 7 Mastering the E-510 P. 18 Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the
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    Basic guide Basic guide Attaching the strap Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 1 2 3 Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery
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    1 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery. Battery lock • It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains
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    Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 1 Rear cap 2 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera Alignment mark (Red) with the alignment
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    Basic guide Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card. CompactFlash/Microdrive Insert the card's contact area into the slot as far as it can go. W mark xD-Picture Card Insert the card until it is locked into place. Card cover Card access lamp CF card slot xD-Picture Card slot
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    Basic guide Power on Set the camera's power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to AUTO. INFO button SSWF indicator 2007.08.16 LCD monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the control panel
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    Basic guide Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button MENU button 2 Use ac to select
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    Basic guide 6 Use ac to select the date format a c 7 Press the i button i 8 Press the MENU button to exit Y/M/D EDIT FILENAME EN 9
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    Basic guide Shooting 1 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 2 way down • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. • Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is
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    Basic guide Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the focus adjusted. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power. If no operations are performed
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    Basic guide Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back Displays
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    stabilizer function 36 Checking the image stabilizer effect on the monitor 36 If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock 37 AE bracketing ...37 Flash shooting ...39 Flash mode ...39 Manual flash...40 Setting the flash mode 41 Using the built-in flash 42 Flash intensity control 42 EN 13
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    bracketing 43 External electronic flashes (optional 43 Using the external electronic flash 43 Super FP flash ...44 Using commercially available flashes 44 Non-specified commercial flashes 45 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control 45 Setting the functions 45 Sequential shooting 45
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    the picture immediately after shooting 82 Setting the beep sound 82 Monitor brightness adjustment 82 Sleep timer ...82 Backlight timer...83 USB mode...83 Changing the display language 83 Video output ...83 Button timer...84 Auto power off ...84 n (arrow pad) lock 84 A...84 Firmware ...84 EN 15
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    to handle the cards and rechargeable battery, and contains a directory of the camera's functions and displays. Card basics ...107 Usable cards ...107 Formatting the card 107 Battery and charger ...108 Using your charger abroad 108 Menu directory...109 16 EN Functions that can be set by shooting
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    Glossary ...122 Specifications ...125 10 Interchangeable lenses 128 Describes how to handle interchangeable lenses. Lens ...128 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 11 Others ...130 Describes precautions regarding the use of the camera and accessories. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...130 Index ...136 EN
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    dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings. AUTO AUTO Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low
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    settings with this camera. • Setting while looking at the control panel screen (See below) • Setting using direct buttons (gP. 20) • Setting on the menu (gP. 21) Setting functions using the control panel screen 1 Mastering the E-510 the setting when using live view. INFO button Power switch
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    E-510 No. Items 1 ISO WB 2 White balance compensation 3 Metering mode 4 Card 5 Record mode 6 AF frame 7 Focus mode 8 Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control Flash mode 9 Flash intensity control 10 Picture mode Color space Sharpness 11 Contrast Saturation Gradation 3: Can be set
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    the E-510 2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation 3 P AF frame button AF frame selection P. 55 P. 49 4 o Image stabilizer button 5 u Live view button Sets image stabilizer Turns live view on or off P. 36 P. 23 6 # Flash button Pops up the flash and sets flash mode
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    shooting functions. Z Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently. 3 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears. • The normal shooting screen is restored. • For the menu lists, see "Menu directory" (g P. 109). Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct
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    LCD monitor. AEL/AFL button 1 Mastering the E-510 INFO button u button 2 Press the shutter button stabilizer effect on the monitor" (P. 36) To focus using MF: J Set [AF MODE] to [MF]. g "Focus mode" (P. 49) . For MF shooting method, refer to "MF (manual focus)" (P. 50). • You can also press
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    510 sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Replacing the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following functions are not available during live view. C-AF/AE lock/[AEL/AFL] Ruled lines display You can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide
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    guides Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings focusing and camera shake problems, movement of
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    right colors. You can usually obtain the right colors with the white balance set to [AUTO]. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, you may not be able Shade of tree Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides A guide to functions for different subjects This section describes the
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    setting for different situations, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days. Changing metering mode Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides metering mode. When set to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the
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    and white balance settings. With the live view function of this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to capture. Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto lens. With a telephoto lens, you take
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    dark or you cannot focus in time to take pictures, such as during a fireworks display, set the focus mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. To take pictures of night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see the lights of the night scene clearly. To take
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    Shooting functions Scene mode When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Unlike the mode dial's scene mode, most functions cannot be changed. 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The scene menu is displayed. 2 Use ac to select the
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    camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set P mode, the camera is programmed such that of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 zoom lens (focal setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting
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    A: Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred
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    control dial is turned. You can also change the step with the customized settings. g "EV step" (P. 78) Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.  TIPS The picture looks blurred: J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture
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    conditions M: Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. 3 • The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60" (sec.) or [BULB]. the camera. Underexposure Overexposure 2007.08.16 Optimum
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    image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in an environment exposed to heat. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g "Noise reduction" (P. 62) Bulb shooting You can take a picture with a bulb
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    that you use a tripod. • When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. • When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilization function of either the lens or the camera. • When you turn off the camera, it may initialize the image stabilizer function. The
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    way. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card. AF confirmation take the picture. AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values). The pictures are
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    set varies depending on the setting of single-frame or a different exposure. • The setting for the next shot is frames are taken. The camera shoots each frame at a battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera
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    functions Flash shooting Flash mode 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
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    "Speed synchronization" (P. 78) Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light FULL (1/1) 1/4 1/16 1/64 GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100
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    /Slow synchronization 2nd curtain M #FULL (2nd curtain) Manual flash (FULL) #1/4 #1/16 Manual flash (1/4) Manual flash (1/16) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. 1/180 sec. #1/64 Manual flash (1/64) *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than
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    EN x Notes • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera's light emission setting. • When [w+F] on the [Y] menu is set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure
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    TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 GN22 * The focal length of the lens that can be covered (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used. Using the external electronic flash Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash's power. 1 Remove
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    on the 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. 44 EN x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the flash's power. • Check beforehand
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    in the manual mode. 3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. 4) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that
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    starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. Using the self-timer This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds
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    to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and manual. To cancel the remote control shooting mode: J The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Press the j/Y/< button to set to [o] (single-frame shooting), etc. To use the shutter button on the camera
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    shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera. • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges
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    AF AREA Left AF frame 3 Right AF frame Control dial MENU button i button P button Focus mode The following three focus modes are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. g "Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)" (P. 51
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    focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. When P is selected, the camera performs focusing ] Menu MENU[X][AF MODE] • You can check the settings in the viewfinder while using the AF button to make the settings. : S-AF : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF
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    ] Shutter release priority 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 the setting below. You can set the release priority individually in focus
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    has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display 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 be selected for print reservation. It is possible to edit images taken
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    k Exposure, image and color How to select the record mode Control panel screen ip: Di D Menu MENU[W][D] [HQ]/[SQ]/[RAW+SHQ]/[RAW+HQ]/ [RAW+SQ]/[RAW]/[SHQ] 3 Setting the number of pixels and compression rate You can change the number of pixels and compression rate of [HQ] and [SQ]. This
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    Shadow control MENU button i button d button METERING e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] operates the
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    Exposure compensation k 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 +
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    released. g "AEL/ AFL memo" (P. 78) Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color AE lock Viewfinder ISO k 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
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    color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera. Auto white balance This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance
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    differences in hue are small, they can be calculated with color 3 temperature and this is called correlated color temperature. The 4000K, 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated color temperatures, and should not be considered strictly as color temperatures. Use these
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    white balance to adjust. Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color 3 Use p to select the color direction. R-B RedkBlue G-M GreenkMagenta • You can set both color directions. Adjusting the white balance in the R-B direction Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become
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    . 3 Select [YES] and press the i button. • The white balance is registered. • The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the data.  TIPS After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: J When there is not
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    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 the picture. CUSTOM RESET SETTING 3 • Contrast/Sharpness/
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    . This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. MENU[Z][SHADING COMP.] [OFF]/[ON] x Notes • 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. Noise reduction
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    shooting. • The card access lamp blinks during the noise-reduction process. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp goes for Windows. Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop. MENU[Z][COLOR SPACE] Anti-shock This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror
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    appears. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are 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 select images you want to view. You can also turn the control
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    image. 2 Use p to select an image. < button • You can protect, erase or copy the image on the right. 3 Press the P button. • The camera returns to single-frame playback of the image on the left at the magnification being viewed. INFO button i button P button 4 Playback functions Benchmark
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    ) Playback functions (16-frame index display) (25-frame index display) (Calendar display) Calendar display With the calendar, you can 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
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    can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up. INFO button Image only Information 1 Information 2 Playback
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    even if the camera is rotated. MENU[q][y] [OFF]/[ON] F button • When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback. You can also press the F button to rotate and display the image. • The rotated image will be recorded on the card
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    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 manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button
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    editing RAW image RAW editing is based on the camera's current settings. Set the camera to suit your preferences before editing. • The edited a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a
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    Playback functions Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g [CF/xD] (P. 108) Single-frame copy 1 Select the desired frame and
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    of several images at one time. 1 MENU[q][RESET PROTECT] 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press i. x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g "Formatting the card" (P. 107) • Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is pressed. 72 EN
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    image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes press i. Playback functions  TIPS To erase immediately: J If you have set [QUICK ERASE] (gP. 81) to [ON], pressing the S button will erase an image immediately
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    , press the S (erase) button. 4 Use ac to select [YES], then press i. Priority setting In the [Z] menu, [PRIORITY SET] (gP. 80) allows you to set 4 the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. All-frame erase 1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press i. 3 Use ac to select
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    any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. However, this camera features [RESET] that restores the factory default settings and [RESET1] and [RESET2] that restores settings registered in advance. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2
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    k RESET LENS k k WB 3 3 LIVE VIEW BOOST 3 3 ISO 3 3 RELEASE PRIORITY S 3 3 METERING 3 3 RELEASE PRIORITY C 3 3 FLASH MODE 3 k k QUICK ERASE 3 k FIRMWARE k k 3 : Can be registered. k : Cannot be registered. Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 76 EN
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    ways. • When you want to focus on a subject and then change the composition of the photo. • When you want to set the exposure by metering an area different from where the camera is focused. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1
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    is pressed. AEL metering Sets the metering mode for step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter settings/functions of your camera When [ISO] is set to [AUTO], you can set the maximum ISO that is set set the shutter speed that will be used when the built-in flash fires. The speed can be set
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    have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it. [MY MODE] While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. g "My Mode
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    the power is turned off. MENU[Y][RESET LENS] [OFF]/[ON] Focus ring This allows you to customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. MENU[Y][FOCUS RING] [b]/[c] Near ) Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Priority
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    are assigned as shown in the illustration below. Customizing the settings/functions of your camera MENU[Z][FILE NAME] [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one
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    card is not displayed. 5 [1SEC] - [20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in units of 1 second. Setting the beep sound Customizing the settings/functions of your camera performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the
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    Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g "Using the OLYMPUS Master software" (P. 91) Video output This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in
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    setting during the number of seconds indicated. Auto power off Customizing the settings/functions of your camera You can set the camera MENU[Z][A] [OFF]/[ON] Firmware Your product's firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want
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    , 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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    with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. 6 Select [SET] and press the i button. Printing 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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    to the printer's manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. By selecting
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    USB cable • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's manual. USB cable Multi-connector 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM 6 PRINT]. If you select
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    varies with the type of printer. If only the printer's STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. 6 [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer Printing supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame. [PICS
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    printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [
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    stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer equipped with USB port Installing OLYMPUS Master (Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master) Connecting the camera with your
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    your computer's manual. Look for this mark. Terminal Smaller terminal USB port Multi-connector USB cable 2 Set the camera's power switch to ON camera as a "Removable Disk ". • Macintosh iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera
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    first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration 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
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    camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Card the eject icon. 7 3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera. x Notes • For Windows users: When you click "Unplug from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image
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    browse window. Thumbnail Using the OLYMPUS Master software To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 ], and press i. 5 In the browse window, select "Camera", then "Update Camera/Add Display Language". • The confirmation window for updating is
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    will show "OK". You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [W]. Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer
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    date and time has not been set The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase • The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using the camera. g "Setting the date/time" (P. 8) The battery has been removed from the camera • The date and time
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    lens to close up on the subject, it is difficult to focus with AF when the enlargement ratio of the subject is bigger. Set to manual focus (MF), rotate the focus ring and focus manually. g "MF (manual focus)" (P. 50) Taking pictures in low light conditions • The built-in flash can be set your camera
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    also increases automatically. You can hand-hold the camera and take pictures in low light situations with the flash off. Increase the [ISO] setting • Increase the value of the [ISO] setting. The image may become grainy. g "ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light" (P. 56) The picture
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    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. 107) Extending the useful life of the battery Performing any of
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    off. (When power is switched on in "Easy shooting modes" (P. 18), it changes to specific settings.) • To return to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET SETTING]. You can register up to two types of settings to be reset. Set various functions of the camera and register
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    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 8 used during shooting, as well as change detailed
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    a card or insert a different card. CARD ERROR 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. WRITE PROTECT Writing to the card is prohibited. The card has been set to read-only setting with
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    been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again. Pictures recorded
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    focusing screen: J Blow dust off the lens, mirror and focusing screen with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. „ Storage • When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is
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    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[Z][CLEANING
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    Information Card basics Usable cards "Card" in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash A CompactFlash is a largecapacity solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. Microdrive
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    When inserting cards into the two card slots: J Select the card to be used in [CF/xD]. Control panel screen ip: CF/xDi [CF]/[4] Menu MENU[Z][CF/xD] Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera's power consumption varies
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    Tab Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET SETTING PICTURE MODE GRADATION D WB ISO NOISE FILTER NOISE REDUCT. METERING w AF MODE P AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ANTI-SHOCK * Factory default setting Setting Ref. page ALL ERASE/FORMAT P. 74 P. 107 RESET RESET1 SET/RESET P. 75 RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID
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    POP UP DIAL Information 110 EN AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO AELMetering QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE ; FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP FOCUS RING AF ILLUMINAT. Setting K*/L/M/N/O OFF/ON* RAW DATA EDIT JPEG EDIT
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    AUTO*/RESET EDIT FILENAME s W Adobe RGB sRGB Lo -7 - 0* - Hi +7 *1 OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 VIDEO OUT REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER BUTTON TIMER PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE A SHADING COMP. PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE FIRMWARE *1 OFF/1SEC - 20SEC (5 seconds*) OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN 8SEC
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    shooting 3 k AUTO ! 3 k 3 k 3 k (Cannot be selected in / mode) k Flash mode !SLOW 3 k 3 k #SLOW 3 k 3 k H k 3 k #SLOW2 3 k # 3 (Cannot be selected in / mode) k $ 3 k CUSTOM RESET SETTING k 3 k PICTURE MODE 3 k GRADATION 3 k NOISE REDUCT. 3 3 (Cannot be
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    ; FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP k FOCUS RING RESET LENS RELEASE PRIORITY S RELEASE PRIORITY C 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 FRAME ASSIST 3 nLOCK X CF/xD FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME s W VIDEO OUT 8 REC VIEW SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER BUTTON TIMER PRIORITY SET USB MODE COLOR SPACE 3 AF ILLUMINAT
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    List of record modes The file size in the table is approximate. Record mode Number of pixels Compression RAW SHQ HQ SQ 9 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8
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    Names of parts Camera Eyecup gP. 46 Viewfinder gP. 117 LCD monitor gP. 121 q (Playback 21 i button gP. 21 Battery compartment cover gP. 4 Battery compartment lock gP. 4 Card cover gP. 6 9 Card access lamp gP. 6, 10, 94 CF card slot gP. 6 Information xD-Picture Card slot gP. 6 Connector cover
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    control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 46 Lens attachment mark gP. 5 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt 9 from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 42 Hot shoe gP. 43 # (flash) button gP. 41 j/Y/< (Sequential shooting/ Self
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    5 Flash 6 White balance 7 AE lock 8 Exposure compensation value 9 Metering mode 10 Battery check 11 Exposure mode 12 Image stabilizer Indication examples Ref. page P. 37, 49 P. 31 - 34 ( # (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) U (when set to a setting
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    No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Shutter speed Exposure compensation indicator 3 Exposure level indicator Flash intensity level indicator 4 Card j, Y2s,
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    No. Items Flash mode Flash intensity control Metering mode 20 AF mode AF frame Sequential shooting/Self-timer/ Remote control White balance 21 White balance compensation Color space Sharpness 22
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    12 No. Items Indication examples Ref. page 1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging required) k Flash mode 9 White balance 10 Metering mode +2.0 # (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) ( H, # 1, 5 e, 4, n, HIn, SHn 11 Number of storable still pictures 38 12 Card
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    playback information 21 20 Shooting information No. Items 1 Battery check 2 Card 3 Print reservation Number of prints 4 Protect 5 i, l, &, j, / 13 Focal distance* 14 ISO 15 Metering mode 16 Flash intensity control 17 White balance compensation 18 Picture mode 19 Color space 20 White
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    camera sets the aperture. In M mode, the user selects both the aperture and the shutter speed. Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera this mode features automatic flash pop up when vary greatly. See also digital ESP metering and spot metering.
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    Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to
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    lens and uses the viewfinder to check. There is no difference between the composition to be captured and the composition viewed on the viewfinder. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera sports and stage performers. See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging
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    Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens : The built-in flash provides light. Information EN 125
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    : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL : Hot shoe Information „ External connector USB connector/VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) „ Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLM-1) ×1 „ Dimensions/weight Dimensions Weight : 136 mm
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    MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : PS-BLM1 : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery : DC 7.2 V : 1500 mAh : Approx. 500 times (vary with usage conditions) : 0m - 40m (32n - 104n) (charging) -10m - 60m (14n
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    mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These 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
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    Dimensions (Max. diameter × overall length) Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter 17.5-45 mm 14-42 mm 40-150 mm FOUR THIRDS mount 17.5 - 45 mm 14 - 42 mm 40 - 150 mm f3.5 - 5.6 63o - 27o f3.5 - 5.6 75o - 29o f4 - 5.6 30o - 8.2o 7 groups, 7 lenses 8 groups, 10 lenses film camera
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    SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture -
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    camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or
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    after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using
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    on the lens. • Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. • Do not touch the lens surface Olympus reserves all rights to this manual limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 accordance with the instructions, may cause OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera
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    . "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories. 11 Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied
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    Warranty Certificate. 4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus's sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability for
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    Custom printing 89 CUSTOM RESET SETTING 75 Custom white balance CWB 57 D Date/time setting X 8 DIAL 79 Digital ESP metering e 54 Diopter -in flash 40 FIREWORKS X 30 FIRMWARE 84 FL BKT 43 Flash bracketing 43 Flash intensity control w 42 Flash mode 39 Flash off 40 Flash synchronization
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    Lens 5, 128 Light box display 65 Lithium ion battery 3, 108 Lithium ion charger 3, 108 LIVE PREVIEW 35, 79 Live view 23 LIVE VIEW BOOST 79 LOW KEY 62 LOW KEY y 30 M MACRO z 30 Manual flash 40 Manual focus (MF 50 Manual mode 89 Print reservation 85 PRIORITY SET 74, 80 Program shift 31
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    V VIDEO OUT 83 Viewfinder 7, 117 W WB 58 WB BKT 60 WB Compensation 59 White balance bracketing 60 White balance WB 57 X xD-Picture Card 6, 107 Z ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 128 138 EN
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    Memo EN 139
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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.
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Mastering the E-510
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Shooting
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Interchangeable lenses
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