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- Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 1
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 2
or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Camera grip MCG-1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 3
knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove. # Cautions • Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force. $ Notes • It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. EN 3 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 4
"card" in these instructions) until it locks in place. g "Card basics" (P. 99) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card. # Cautions • Do not remove the battery or card while the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 5
Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 1 2 1 2 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 6
to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor filter. • To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. 2 Set the mode dial to A. ■ Mode dial Preparations for shooting ■ ON/OFF button ■ Monitor ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to shoot. Displayed for about 10 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 7
Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode j D Image Aspect 4:3 MENU button Back Set 2 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab. • Use FG to select [d] and press I. • Select [X] and press I. [d] tab Setup Menu 1X W 2 Rec View c/# Menu Display Firmware English j±0 k±0 5sec Back Set 3 Set the date and time - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 8
P. 5 8 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 9 Stereo microphone P. 62, 68 8 EN 0 Hot shoe cover a Built-in flash P. 59 b Lens release button P. 5 c Lens lock pin d Tripod socket e Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 3 f Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 3 g Connector - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 9
MENU button P. 21 0 Card access lamp P. 4 a Hot shoe P. 60 b INFO (Information display) button P. 24, 25, 32 - 34 c Speaker d Sub dial* (j P. 14, 50 - 53 e Grip attachment screw P. 2 f Arrow pad Main dial* (j P. 14, 50 - 53 * In this manual, the j and j icons represent operations performed - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 10
shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 11
control aperture. S You control shutter speed. M You control aperture and shutter speed. A full auto mode in which the camera A automatically optimizes settings • Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size. • The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 12
AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock. ( Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF* n Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts * Visit our website for more information. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. 12 EN - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 13
-by) mode to turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup device - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 14
dial Displays the Displays the previous next frame frame 2011.05.01 12:30 L N 100-0020 20 Still image Basic operations „ Close-up playback • Rotate the sub dial r to zoom the current image in up to 14×. Rotate the dial q to return to single-frame playback. 2011.05.01 12:30 Movie P WB AUTO HD - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 15
Basic guide Basic operations Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press D. Select [Yes] and press Q. You can also select multiple images for deletion. g "Selecting images" - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 16
Basic guide Basic operations Using art filters 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG. ART 1 Pop Art 1 Q ISO 400 LN 7 Exit Set 250 F5.6 0.0 HD 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 17
T Documents s Panorama (P. 54) ( Fireworks g Beach & Snow f n Fisheye Effect w n Wide-angle m n Macro T 3D Photo 2 Shoot. • To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu. # Cautions • In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image to which - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 18
Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Q Clear & Vivid 0 Cancel Cancel Flat & Muted Set Guide item Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Change Color Image Warm Cool Change Brightness Bright Dark Blur Background Blur Sharp Express Motions - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 19
Vivid 0 Flat & Muted Set 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button to shoot. • To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button. # Cautions • If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to [YN+RAW]. • Live guide settings are not applied to the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 20
available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P. 81). P AAUTOO WB Auto IS OFF j WWBB AAUUTTOO 4:3 LF HD WB Functions Settings „ Available settings Image stabilizer P. 42 Picture mode*1 P. 45 Scene mode*2 P. 17 Art filter mode*2 P. 16 n mode*3 P. 61 White balance P. 43 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 21
q Playback and retouch options c Custom menu* # Accessory port menu* d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) * Not displayed at default settings. Tab Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode j D Image Aspect 4:3 Operation guide Back Press the MENU button to go back one - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 22
the sliders. • Press the MENU button to exit the live guide display. Shooting Mode You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor. Tap to cycle through touch screen settings. 250 F5.6 Touch screen operations disabled. Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter. Tap to display - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 23
playback, tap u until the current image is displayed full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 Viewing Images • Tap an image to view it full frame. # Cautions • The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following. Movie recording/panorama/3D/e-portrait/multiple exposure/bulb - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 24
10, 50 - 55 t Myset P. 35 u Touch screen mode P. 22 v Flash intensity control P. 60 w ISO sensitivity P. 48 x AF mode P. 36 y Metering mode P. 41 z Flash mode P. 59 A Battery check 7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use (displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on) 8 Lit up (green - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 25
- 53 g Exposure compensation P. 40 h Shutter speed P. 50 - 53 i Aperture value P. 50 - 53 j Focal length P. 100 k Flash intensity control P. 60 l White balance compensation..........P. 44 m Color space P. 85 n Picture mode P. 45 o Compression rate P. 47 p Pixel count P. 47 q ISO sensitivity - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 26
Live guide Shutter priority shooting White balance One-touch white balance Picture Mode Art filter (ART) Touch screen AF target Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Focus lock C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 8 (Beep sound) Flash ISO/DIS Mode Image Stabilizer Anti-Shock Self-timer Remote cable - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 27
Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving the settings Changing the menu display language Gradation (Picture Mode) Histogram/ Exposure compensation Tone control Monitor brightness adjustment Live View Boost Multi view display Preview function Test Picture Level Gauge - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 28
on 6 Setting the date/time 7 Names of parts and functions.....8 Names of parts 8 Camera 8 Camera controls 10 Mode dial 10 Basic operations 12 Taking photographs/shooting movies 12 Playback/Erasing 14 Viewing Images 14 Volume 15 Erasing images 15 Protecting images 15 Using - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 29
and shutter speed (M manual mode 53 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb 53 Taking Panoramas 54 Taking pictures for a panorama 54 3D Photography 55 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure 56 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) .....57 Digital - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 30
80 i (Monitor brightness adjustment 80 Rec View 80 c/# Menu Display 80 Firmware 80 Customizing camera settings 81 Before Using the Custom/ Accessory Port Menus ..........81 Custom Menu options 81 R AF/MF 81 S Button/Dial 82 T Release 83 U Disp/8/PC 83 V Exp/p/ISO 84 W #Custom - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 31
Interchangeable lenses............100 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 101 Principal Accessories 102 Mount adapter 102 Remote cable (RM-UC1) .......102 Converter lenses 102 Macro arm light (MAL-1) ........102 Microphone set (SEMA-1) .....102 Electronic viewfinder (VF-2) ...102 Camera grip 102 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 32
camera settings" (P. 81) Choosing shooting controls Shooting options can be displayed by pressing Q. You can choose the types of display available using the [KControl Settings] option in the custom menus (P. 81). ART/SCN Art filter menu ART 1 1 Pop Art SCN 1 Portrait 7 Exit Set Exit Set - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 33
displayed during playback. INFO 2011.05.01 12:30 ×10 INFO 4:3 L N 100-0015 15 2011.05.01 12:30 Mode]. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) • The base image is displayed on the right. Use HI to select an image and press Q to move the image to the left. The image to be compared to the image - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 34
for image stabilization, press the INFO button in the IS mode dialog and use FGHI or the control dials. g "Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)" Menu 1 1 Card Setup 2 ReseDte/Mleytseeatll pictures in the PictumreemMoordyecard or format j D the memory card. Image Aspect 4:3 Back Set - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 35
reset type. To reset all settings except the time and date, highlight [Full] and press Q. g "Menu directory" (P. 107) 3 Select [Yes] and press Q. Saving Myset Reset Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset4 Reset/Myset Basic Set Set Set Set Back Set 1 Adjust settings in order to save. 2 Select [Reset/Myset - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 36
trying to focus. • Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF]. This function allows you to manually focus on any subject. ) Focus ring Near S-AF+MF (simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode) After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] mode, you can turn the focus ring to - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 37
automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually. The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group. Focus lock If the camera is unable to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use focus lock to focus on another - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 38
Shooting display 250 F5.6 0.0 LN HD 01:02:03 30 Zoom frame AF U Zoom AF 1 Press the U button to display the zoom frame. • If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, the zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position. • Use FGHI to position - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 39
pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. Taking pictures using face priority 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and , the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. • In metering modes other than [p (Digital ESP metering)], the camera will meter - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 40
No compensation (0) Positive (+) % Tips • To change the exposure adjustment interval. [EV Step]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes. Previewing the effects of exposure compensation and white balance The effects of - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 41
SH S-AF ISO AUTO OFF R 1 Basic photography/frequently-used options p Digital ESP metering Center weighted H averaging metering I Spot metering IHI Spot metering highlight control ISH Spot metering shadow control The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame and optimizes exposure - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 42
speed. In these cases, it is recommended 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 stabilizer function of either the lens or the camera. • You may notice an operating sound or vibration - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 43
images recorded by the camera images. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the white balance item using FG. 2 Select an option using HI and press Q. WB Auto IS OFF j WWBB AAUUTTOO 4:3 LF HD 1 P AAUTOO WB Basic photography/frequently-used options WB mode Color temperature set by - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 44
WB settings. 1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. settings and exit. % Tips • To display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the R button. • Adjusting all WB mode settings at once. [All >]: g "Customizing camera settings problem and repeat the process from Step 1. 44 EN - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 45
mode are stored separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W (P. 107). 2 Select an option with FG and press Q. Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode D Image white tone. Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting. Choose an art filter and select - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 46
D Normal Use [Normal] mode for general uses. High Key Gradation for a bright subject. Low Key Gradation for a dark subject. Effect (i-Enhance) Sets the extent that the effect will be applied. D k k D B&W Filter (Monotone) Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 47
a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B). The options available can be selected using the [K Set] option in the custom menus. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Image size Name Pixel count Y (Large) X (Middle - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 48
options „ Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], [6:6], or [3:4]. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using FG. 2 Use HI to select an aspect ratio and press Q. # Cautions • JPEG images - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 49
mode using [ISO-Auto]. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Basic photography/frequently-used options Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 50
-and-shoot" photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. 2 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Take pictures. AF confirmation mark • The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed in the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 51
priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial be in focus) in the monitor. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Fn2 button R button Fn1 button % Tips • Changing the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 52
Other shooting options Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 2 Rotate the main (or sub) dial to choose the shutter speed. • Press the F button - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 53
Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • To prevent blur during bulb photography, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote cable (P. 102). • The following functions are not available during bulb shooting: Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/ flash - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 54
display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames. $ Notes • Pressing Q before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu. Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 55
focuses on the subject in the center focus point only. • Image size is fixed at 1920 × 1080. • 3D and manual focus lenses can not be used. • Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be visible. • The camera will not go to sleep during 3D photography. • RAW photography is - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 56
.6 0.0 01:02:03 38 the lens as a guide to framing the next shot. % Tips • To MENU button is pressed/The shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/ Any cable is connected to the camera/You switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder • When a RAW image - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 57
is available in P, A, S, and M modes. 1 Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P. 107). Shooting Menu 2 1 j /Y o Image Stabilizer Off 2 Bracketing Multiple Exposure Off 2 w 0.0 # RC Mode Off Digital Tele-converter Off Back Set 2 Choose a bracketing type. • 0 is displayed - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 58
AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT Off -3f 0.3AE-V- G-3f 0.7EV -3f 1.0EV -- -- Back Set ART BKT (ART bracketing) Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different art filter settiing. You can turn art filter bracketing on or off separately for each - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 59
light sources. #FULL, #1/4 etc. Manual For users who prefer manual operation. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 60
signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s and at ISO settings other than [AUTO]. • Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity and - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 61
; auto ISO sensitivity control is not available. Movie can be recorded with effects of art filter mode. g "Using art filters" (P. 16) # Cautions • When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation, aperture value, and shutter speed. • If [Image Stabilizer] is activated - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 62
lens and camera operating may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF 14 H/I F/G Advance or rewind a movie. Adjust volume. Elapsed time/Total recording time % Tips • Recording movies with the shutter button: g "Recording movies with the shutter - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 63
.05.01 12:30 L N 100-0020 20 2011.05.01 12:30 4:3 L N 100-0015 15 ISO 400 P 250 F5.6 0.0 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Images on memory card OLYMPUS PENPAL connected Shooting mode • To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. 5 The following operations can be performed in full-frame - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 64
close-up playback, you can also quickly zoom in on images and view other frames at the current zoom ratio (zoom paging) if [mode2] is selected for [q Close Up Mode]. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) U/INFO U U/ U/ INFO INFO 2011.05.01 12:30 L N 100-0020 20 G/q Single-frame playback - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 65
the button is pressed. • Press Q to save settings and exit. • The rotated image is saved in its current orientation. • Movies, 3D photos, and protected images can not be rotated. % Tips • If [On] is selected for [R] (P. 107) in the q (playback) menu, images will be displayed in the new orientation - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 66
< Back Set 2 Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture. BGM Set BGM (4 Volume Press FG during the slideshow to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker. Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 67
of a RAW image. The JPEG copy is processed using the settings currently stored in the camera. Adjust camera settings before choosing this work depending on the image. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 68
Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.) 1 With a RAW image displayed during playback, press Q and - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 69
when the AV cable is connected to the camera. • Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Depending on the TV's settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. „ Connection via - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 70
camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. 1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab U. 2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On]. 3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control. • You can operate the camera by following the operation guide - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 71
displayed. 3 Select [Accept] and press Q. • The image will be downloaded to the camera. • If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and press Q. Accessory Port Menu 1 OLYMPUS PENPAL Share 2 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Electronic Viewfinder c # Back Set Receive Picture Receiving % Tips • To resize - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 72
to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab of the accessory port menu (P. 90). • Press I and select [Address Book]. Accessory Port A Please Wait Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size 1 Back Set 2 Select [Address List] and press Q. • The - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 73
LAUNCHER.EXE". • If a "User Account Control" dialog is displayed, click "Yes" or "Continue". 7 2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer. # Caution • If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 74
) [ib] Operating System Processor RAM Free Hard Drive Space Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or OLYMPUS Viewer 2" button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Processor RAM Free Hard Drive Space Monitor Settings - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 75
file format is not supported. Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 76
print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order. * DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording the data that a printer or print service requires to automatically - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 77
port USB cable • Use a fully charged battery for printing. • When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] in the camera custom menus. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) 2 Use FG to select - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 78
, use HI to select the image and press Q. • To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed. Easy Print Start PC/Custom Print Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 79
away. 2011.05.01 mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, the following options appears. - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 80
setup Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see "Using the menus" (P. 21). Setup Menu 1X W 2 Rec View c/# Menu Display Firmware English j±0 k±0 5sec Back Set Option Description g X Set the camera clock. (Date - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 81
press Q. Back Set • The selected menu will be displayed. [c] tab c Menu Display On Q Setup Menu 1X W 2 11.05.01 14:01 English j±0 k±0 Rec View c c/# Menu Display Firmware 5sec Back Set Back Set 10 Customizing camera settings Custom Menu options R AF/MF Option AF Mode Full-time - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 82
MENU c R Description g You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by ) selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. Near Near ) - MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode. - P Set - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 83
Video Out G/Info Settings KControl Settings MENU c U Description [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable. [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control. Choose the video - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 84
ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes. Bulb Timer You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. - Anti-shock z Choose the delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations.This feature is useful - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 85
Option # X-Sync. # Slow Limit w+F MENU c W Description Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires. Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash is used. When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity control will be performed. g 104 104 40 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 86
Customizing camera settings 10 X K/Color/WB MENU c X Option Description g K Set The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination. - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 87
Delete Set 2 D. • OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk. Z Movie MENU c Z Option Description g nMode Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. 61 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 88
[Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the "endless" Eye-Fi mode. „ AEL/AFL MENU c S [AEL/AFL] The Fn1 and R buttons can be used for metering or autofocus. Choose a mode for each focus mode. S-AF AEL/AFL mode1 Half Way Fully AEL AFL AEL/S-AF Exposure AEL Back Set AEL/AFL Mode S-AF C-AF MF - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 89
when you are using the electronic viewfinder. Press the button again to turn the monitor on. Adjust image stabilization settings. Press the button to display live guides. Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off. No function is assigned to the button. 10 Customizing camera settings EN 89 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 90
72 [Search Timer]: Choose how long the camera searches for a host. My Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including the name, OLYMPUS address, and supported services. Press Q to edit the device name. 72 PENPAL Picture Choose the size at which images are transmitted. Send Size [Size - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 91
46 AF target P. 37 Saturation T P. 46 e Image stabilizer P. 42 # Cautions • Not displayed in movie record mode. 1 After displaying the super control panel, select the desired setting using FGHI and press Q. • You can also select settings using the dials. Cursor Recommended ISO ISO AUTO WB - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 92
of the Fn1, Fn2, and R buttons. 1 Set the mode dial to n. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish Menu (P. 81) tab Z. 2 Select [On] and press Q. Custom I nMode P Movie+Still Off Movie R On Back Set # Cautions • This option is only available when the shutter - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 93
remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can independently control up to three groups consisting of the built-in flash and/or remote flash units. See the documentation provided with the external flash units for details. 1 Set - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 94
off automatically • The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for a set period of time. g [Sleep] (P. 13) If no operations are performed for a set time (5 minutes) after the camera has entered sleep mode, the camera will turn off - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 95
cancelled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct. Set functions are restored to their factory default settings When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 96
the card. The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera. The card contains no pictures. Record pictures and play back. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 97
cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera. 11 Print Error There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 98
ventilated. • Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions. • Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before attaching them. • Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached. Be sure to replace the front and - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 99
of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect switch The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to the "LOCK" side, you will not be - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 100
battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Displaying images explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. "Battery Handling Precautions" - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 101
figuration 7 groups, 8 lenses 4 groups, 6 lenses 10 groups, 13 lenses 11 groups, 15 lenses Multilayer film coating Iris control f/3.5 - 22 f/2.8 - 22 f/4.0 - 22 f/4.0 - 22 Shooting range (Focal length) • 0.25 m - ) (14 - 19mm) • 0.3 m - ) (20 - 42mm) 0.2 m - ) 0.9 m - ) 0.5 m - ) Focus - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 102
may not be available. „ OM adapter (MF-2) Use with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Focus and aperture must be adjusted manually. Image stabilization can be used. Input the focal length of the lens being used in the camera image stabilization settings. Remote cable (RM-UC1) Use when the slightest - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 103
be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the monitor. Shooting Warning display mode example (blinking) Status Action .8 The subject is • Set the shutter speed slower. underexposed. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. S • Set the shutter speed faster. 125 F22 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 104
that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode P/A S/M Super control panel #AUTO ! # $ ! SLOW #SLOW # SLOW2 # #! $ # 2nd-C Flash Mode Auto flash can be set in A mode. 11 Minimum range The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera, causing vignetting, or be too bright Lens 14 - 42 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 105
available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-300R FL-14 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 106
for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record Number of pixels mode (Pixel Count) Compression File File size Number of storable format (MB) still picture on the monitor will not change even when you take pictures or erase stored images. • The actual file size varies according to the subject. • The - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 107
[Reset]. K Shooting Menu Tab W Card Setup Function Reset/Myset Picture Mode K Still Picture Movie Image Aspect X j/Y Image Stabilizer AE BKT Bracketing WB BKT A - B G - M FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT Frame Multiple Exposure Auto Gain Overlay w #RC Mode Digital Tele-converter Default - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 108
DD Rec View 5 sec c/# Menu Display c Menu Display # Menu Display Off Off DDD D Firmware ― * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu Tab Function c R AF/MF Still Picture AF Mode Movie Full-time AF AF Area P Set Up Reset Lens Bulb Focusing - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 109
Out HDMI Control 1080i Off D D Video Out * G/Info Settings q Info LV-Info G Settings ― Image Only, Overall Image Only, u O, Calendar D DDD DD DD iAUTO KControl P/A/S/M Settings ART Live Guide Live Control Art Menu D D 83 D SCN Scene Menu D Picture Mode Settings On DD Histogram - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 110
Movie R On b K Utility Pixel Mapping - p Exposure Shift J ±0 5 8 Warning Level ±0 Level Adjust - Touch Screen Settings On 11 Eye-Fi Off # Accessory Port Menu Information Tab Function # A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Please Wait Address Book Address List Search Timer New Pairing My - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 111
performed)/ A: Aperture priority AE/S: Shutter priority AE/M: Manual/ART: Art filter/ SCN: Scene/n: Movie 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV step) ±3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step) Image pickup device Auto/Preset WB (6 settings)/Customized WB/One-touch WB SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 112
2 sec. Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode)/MANUAL Sync speed 1/180 s or slower External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port Power supply Battery Li-ion Battery ×1 Dimensions/weight - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 113
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER If the - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 114
service center. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all times. • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. • If rechargeable batteries - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 115
test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally. • The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 116
user's authority to operate it. 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 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 117
batteries. Provisions of warranty 1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the applicable national warranty period and has been purchased from an authorized Olympus - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 118
to the product only; the Guarantee does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 4 Olympus's sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the Guarantee for indirect or consequential - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 119
trademarks or registered trademarks of OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in Japan, the United States, the countries of the European Union, and other countries. • "PENPAL" is used in reference to the OLYMPUS PENPAL. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 120
Camera Case MFT Retro Bag/ PEN Case Modern/ PEN Case Smart Memory Card SD/SDHC/ SDXC/ Eye-Fi *6 Software OLYMPUS Viewer / [ib] Digital Photo Managing Software Accessory port devices L R OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1*3 Communication Unit SEMA-1 Microphone Set 1 MAL-1 MACRO ARM LIGHT *1 Not all lenses - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 121
Lens : E-P3 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Converter Lens*2 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4 - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 122
OLYMPUS PENPAL Share 90 B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album 90 C Electronic Viewfinder 90 Y (Large 47 X (Middle 47, 86 W (Small 47, 86 # RC Mode 93 R 65 W (Language selection 80 c/# Menu Display 80, 81 P Set Up 81 P Set Home 82 I Face Priority 39, 82 d Lock 82 G/Info Settings 83 K Control Settings - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 123
88 Eye-Fi card 4, 99 F File Name 86 Fill-in flash 59 Firmware 80 FL BKT 58 Flash 59 Flash intensity control w 60 Flash mode 59 Flash off 59 Focus lock 37 Focus Ring 82 Format 99 Four Thirds system lenses 100 Full-time AF 81 G Gradation 46 Group Target 37 H HD 48 High - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 124
display 32, 33 o (Image stabilizer 42 IS Mode 89 ISO 48, 84 ISO BKT 58 ISO Step 84 ISO-Auto 84 ISO-Auto Set 84 J JPEG 47 JPEG Edit 67 L Lens 5, 100 Level Adjust 88 Level Gauge 32 Lithium ion battery 3, 100, 114 Lithium ion charger 3, 100 Live Control 20 Live Guide 18 Live View Boost - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 125
j 49 Shading Comp 85 Shadow Adj 67 Sharpness 46 Shutter priority shooting S 52 Shutter speed 12, 52, 53 Single AF (S-AF 36 Single control panel 91 Super FP flash 105 T Test Picture 89 Tone control 34, 40 Touch screen 9, 22 Touch Screen Settings 88 Trimming P 67, 79 U USB Mode 84 V Video - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 126
Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday). Authorized Distributors United Kingdom: Olympus Service Department /Eire Olympus Imaging & 4632 Sales - 0800 111 4777 Service - 0800 111 4888 Facsimile - +44 (0)1702 445134 email - [email protected] www.olympus.co.uk - Olympus E-P3 | E-P3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 127
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Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
1.
Basic photography/frequently-
used options
2.
Other shooting options
3.
Flash shooting
4.
Shooting and viewing movies
5.
Playback options
6.
Sending and receiving images
7.
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
8.
Printing pictures
9.
Camera setup
10.
Customizing camera settings
11.
Information
12.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer
service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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
fi
rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modi
fi
cations of functions due to
fi
rmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
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