Table of Contents Quick task index DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual 1. Preparing the camera and flow of operations 2. Shooting using the viewfinder 3. Shooting using live view 4. Viewing photographs and movies 5. Basic operations 6. Using shooting options 7. Menu functions 8. Printing pictures 9. Connecting the camera to a computer and a smartphone 10. Battery, battery charger, and card 11. Interchangeable lenses 12. Using separately sold accessories 13. Information 14.
This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave flash unattended while in use.
Table of Contents 7 Unpack the box contents.............9 Preparing the camera and flow of operations 10 Names of parts ...........................10 Charging and inserting the battery .........................................12 Inserting and removing cards ...13 Attaching a lens to the camera .........................................14 Attaching the flash unit .............15 Power on .....................................16 Setting the date/time ..................17 Setting the shooting mode ........
Table of Contents Using movie mode (n) ............42 Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect] ............................42 Using art filters..........................44 Shooting in scene mode ...........45 Using PHOTO STORY .............47 Commonly used shooting options ........................................49 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) .........49 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............49 Locking the exposure (AE Lock) ..................................
Using the setup menu ................88 X (Date/time setting) ...............88 W (Changing the display language)..................................88 i (Monitor brightness adjustment) ...............................88 Rec View ..................................88 Wi-Fi Settings ...........................88 c/# Menu Display ..................88 Firmware...................................88 Setting up a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings) ......89 Using the custom menus...........90 R AF/MF ............
Battery, battery charger, and card 122 Battery and charger .................122 Table of Contents Using an optional AC adapter....122 Using your charger abroad .....122 Usable cards .............................123 Record mode and file size/ number of storable still pictures .....................................124 Interchangeable lenses 125 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ..........................125 Using separately sold accessories 129 Power Battery Holder (HLD-7) ...........................
Quick task index Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) Easy photography with special effects Art filter (ART) 44 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 69 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN) 45 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 28 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 49 Taking pictures with a blurred background Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion Taking pictures with the correct colo
Preview function 100 Test Picture 100 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation before shooting Level gauge 37 Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 92 Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq (Rec View) 88 Self-portraits Self-timer 55 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 55 Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 93 Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Record mode 70 Checking set effect before taking a picture Quick task index g Playback
Unpack the box contents Camera • • • • Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 Flash case Computer software CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card Flash FL-LM2 Lithium ion battery BLN-1 Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Lithium ion charger BCN-1 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows.
1 1 Preparing the camera and flow of operations Names of parts Preparing the camera and flow of operations 1 2 3 4 5 b 6 7 8 f g h i 9 0 a c d e j m n o k l 1 Mode dial lock .................................P. 18 2 Rear dial*1 (o) .......................P. 23, 38 – 41, 56, 58, 105 3 Fn2 button ................................P. 23, 49 4 H/R (Movie) button ........P. 33/P. 22, 99 5 Front dial*1 (r) .................P. 31, 38 – 41 6 Shutter button .................................P.
8 1 3 c d e 4 5 f 6 g h 7 i n j m k l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b Accessory port ..............................P. 108 Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 20 u (LV) button ..............................P. 19 Monitor (Touch screen) ................................P. 16, 27, 34, 36, 60 Viewfinder ..........................P. 19, 20, 39 Eye sensor Eyecup ..........................................P. 133 Hot shoe .......................................P. 130 AEL/AFL button..................P.
Charging and inserting the battery 1 1 Charging the battery. Direction indicating mark () Charging indicator Preparing the camera and flow of operations BCN-1 Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error Lithium ion charger Lights orange Off Blinks orange 3 1 AC wall outlet Charging indicator Lithium ion battery (Charging time: Up to approximately 4 hours) 2 AC cable # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. 2 Loading the battery.
Inserting and removing cards 1 Loading the card. 1 # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 1 3 2 2 Closing the card slot cover. • Close firmly until you hear a click. # Cautions • Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera. 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 card write indicator (P. 36) is displayed.
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 1 Attach a lens to the camera. Preparing the camera and flow of operations 1 2 1 Rear cap 2 • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body. • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it clicks. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
Attaching the flash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. UNLOCK switch 1 2 3 2 2 1 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is not in use. 1 Preparing the camera and flow of operations • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. # Cautions • When not using the accessory port, be sure to attach the cover.
Power on 1 1 Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. • To turn off the camera, return the lever to the OFF position. Preparing the camera and flow of operations ON/OFF lever Monitor Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to shoot. : (green): Low battery ] (blinks red): Charge the battery. R Wi-Fi 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO AUTO WB AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 250 F5.
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. Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 1 2 MENU button Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode D Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter Set Back 2 Setup Menu Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
Setting the shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. Indicator Mode icon 1 Preparing the camera and flow of operations A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the A current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. P You control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details. A S You control shutter speed.
Selecting a shooting method Shooting using the viewfinder Monitor Viewfinder Monitor Lights up when you move your eye away from the viewfinder. R Wi-Fi 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO AUTO Shooting using live view u button Automatically lights up when your eye moves close. When the viewfinder is lit up, the monitor turns off. Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO j ISO-A 200 LN FullHD F 250 F5.6 WB AUTO Q i 4:3 250 F5.6 01:02:03 0.0 1023 Super control panel 250 F5.6 0.
2 Shooting using the viewfinder Shooting 2 Each time you press the u button, you can switch between shooting with the viewfinder and shooting with live view. When shooting with the viewfinder, the super control panel will be displayed on the monitor. Shooting using the viewfinder u button R Wi-Fi 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO AUTO WB AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 01:02:03 250 F5.
2 Lightly press the shutter button down to the first position. (Press halfway.) • The AF confirmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location. AF target 2 250 F5.6 01:02:03 e ISO-A 200 1023 Aperture value AF confirmation mark Shutter speed • The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P.
Recording movies You can record movies in all shooting modes except J (PHOTO STORY). First, try recording in full auto mode. 2 Shooting using the viewfinder 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Press the R button to begin recording. 3 Press the R button again to end recording. R button • The image being shot is displayed on the monitor. • If you look through the viewfinder, the image being recorded will be displayed. • You can change the focus location by touching the screen while recording (P. 27).
Setting shooting functions Using the Multi-function button When framing pictures in the viewfinder, you can adjust settings quickly using the multi-function button. At default settings, the Fn2 button is assigned the role of the multi-function button. 1 Press and hold the Fn2 button and rotate the dial. 2 Keep rotating the dial to select the desired function. • The menus are displayed. • Release the button when the desired function is selected. Using multifunction options Press the Fn2 button.
Using the super control panel When shooting using the viewfinder, the super control panel will be displayed on the monitor. Set your main shooting functions using the super control panel. Super control panel display R 2 1 2 Shooting using the viewfinder 3 6 ISO ISO AUTO 7 WB AUTO NORM AUTO 8 9 i 4 5 4:3 01:02:03 250 F5.6 +2.0 f e d c ba 1023 0 Settings that can be modified using the super control panel Currently selected option ISO sensitivity .................................P.
3 Shooting using live view Shooting You can switch between shooting using the viewfinder and shooting using live view by pressing the u button. When shooting using live view, the subject is displayed on the monitor. u button Shooting using live view R Wi-Fi ISO-A 200 01:02:03 250 F5.6 38 Monitor Shooting still pictures 1 Set up the camera and decide on the composition. 2 Touch the area of the subject you want to focus on.
Recording movies You can record movies in all shooting modes except J (PHOTO STORY). First, try recording in full auto mode. 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Press the R button to begin recording. 3 Press the R button again to end recording. R button • You can change the focus location by touching the screen while recording (P. 27).
Using the touch screen When shooting using live view, touch panel functions can be used. Selecting a focusing method You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor. Tap T to cycle through touch screen settings. U T 3 R Wi-Fi ISO-A 200 01:02:03 250 F5.6 30 Previewing Your Subject ( V ) 1 S-IS AUTO Tap the subject in the display. • An AF target will be displayed. • Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.
Setting shooting functions Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. 3 1 2 Set the mode dial to A. Touch the tab to display live guides. • Select a guide item and touch it to set that item. Shooting using live view Guide item Tab R Wi-Fi Change Color Saturation ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 3 4 $ 01:02:03 38 Cancel Use your finger to position the sliders.
# 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 RAW copy. • Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. • Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor. • Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected. • The flash cannot be used with the live guide. • Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.
Using live control When shooting using live view, live control can be used to set functions in P, A, S, M, n, and J modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. S-IS AUTO WB WB AUTO AUTO 3 Functions 4:3 Shooting using live view LN FullHD WB Auto P F Settings AUTO AUTO Available settings Record mode ........................................P. 70 Flash mode ...........................................P. 50 Flash intensity control ................
4 Viewing photographs and movies Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button. • Your most recent photograph or movie will be displayed. • Select the desired photograph or movie using the front dial or arrow pad. Front dial 4 Displays the next frame L N 100-0020 2013.10.01 12:30 20 Still image HI WB AUTO P 100-0004 HD 2013.10.01 12:30 q button 4 Movie Index display/Calendar display • To start index playback, turn the rear dial to G during single-frame playback.
Viewing still images Close-up playback In single-frame playback, turn the rear dial to a to zoom in. Turn to G to return to singleframe playback. L N 100-0020 2013.10.01 12:30 4 20 2x Rear dial Viewing photographs and movies Watching movies Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press the Q button to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, press MENU.
Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press the button. Select [Yes] and press the Q button. Erase Yes No button Back Set 4 Selecting images 2013.10.01 12:30 21 Viewing photographs and movies Select the image. You can also select multiple images for protection or deletion. Press the H button to select an image; a v icon will appear on the image. Press the H button again to cancel the selection. Press Q to display the delete or protect selection menu.
Using the touch screen You can use the touch panel to manipulate images. Full-frame playback Viewing additional images • Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames. 4 Viewing photographs and movies Playback zoom • Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out. • Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture is zoomed in. • Tap P to display index playback. Tap Q again for calendar playback.
5 Basic operations Information displays while shooting Viewfinder display when shooting using the viewfinder PBH 2 PBH fe d PBH Hi +7 Sh-3 250 F5.6 +2.0 5 01:02:03 e ISO-A 200 1023 3 MY1 AEL 4 c b MY1 AEL Hi +7 -3 Sh-3 Sh 250 F5.6 +2.0 a 0 9 8 Hi +7 -3 Sh-3 Sh 250 F5.6 +2.0 01:02:03 e ISO-A 200 1023 7 6 Basic operations 1 MY1 AEL 5 01:02:03 e ISO-A 200 1023 g 1 Battery check ; Lit up: Ready for use. : Lit up: Battery is running low. ] Blinks (red) : Charging required.
Monitor display when shooting using live view 1 2345 67 890a C B A z y x Wi-Fi FP RC BKT b cd 45 mm R FPS S-IS j S-AF ISO 400 -2.0 4:3 LN w v u Basic operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j k l q p Card write indicator .........................P. 13 Wi-Fi connection .....................P. 27, 119 Super FP flash ..............................P. 130 RC mode.......................................P. 131 Auto bracket/HDRf ...........P. 80/P. 59 Multiple exposure.....................
Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button. When shooting using the viewfinder Monitor display INFO R Wi-Fi 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO AUTO INFO Wi-Fi INFO WB AUTO AUTO NORM ISO-A 01:02:03 P 200 i 4:3 250 F5.6 0.0 1023 Super control panel 250 F5.6 0.0 Level gauge display Image only Viewfinder display Can be switched while looking through the viewfinder. 5 R S-IS AUTO LN FullHD 250 F5.6 0.
Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. R Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO ISO-A Shutter speed 200 LN FullHD F MY1 AEL PBH 5 250 F5.6 +2.0 Hi +7 -3 Sh Sh-3 01:02:03 e ISO-A 200 1023 When shooing using the viewfinder Shooting mode P 250 F5.6 Aperture value 01:02:03 0.
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Front dial Position of the lever 1 2 Dial Lever Rear dial r Exposure compensation ISO o Aperture value White balance 5 ISO 400 LN FullHD F A 250 F5.6 0.
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. Rotate the mode dial to S. Front dial Position of the lever 1 2 Dial Lever Rear dial 5 r Exposure compensation ISO o Shutter speed White balance • A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode dial to M. Front dial Position of the lever 1 2 Dial Lever Rear dial r Aperture value ISO o Shutter speed White balance • Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or [LIVE TIME].
Using movie mode (n) Movie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects. You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. Use live control to select the settings. g “Adding effects to a movie” (P. 69) You can also apply an after-image effect or zoom in on an area of the image during movie recording. Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect] 5 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to n. 3 Touch the on-screen icon of the effect you wish to use.
Movie Tele-converter 1 Touch the icon to display the zoom frame. 2 Touch K or press the Fn2 button to zoom in on the area in the zoom frame. • You can change the position of the zoom frame by touching the screen or using FGHI. • Press and hold Q to return the zoom frame to a central position. • Touch L or press the Fn2 button to return to the zoom frame. 3 Touch O or press Q to cancel the zoom frame and exit Movie teleconverter mode.
Using art filters 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG. • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu. 1 Pop Art Types of art filters j k l m n o s 5 Basic operations 2 Pop Art Soft Focus Pale&Light Color Light Tone Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama t u v Y Z u Cross Process Gentle Sepia Dramatic Tone Key Line Watercolor ART BKT (ART bracketing) Shoot.
Shooting in scene mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG. • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the scene menu. 1 Portrait Types of scene modes 2 Portrait e-Portrait Landscape Landscape+Portrait Sport Hand-Held Starlight Night Scene Night+Portrait Children High Key Low Key DIS Mode J r Q R T s ( g f w m T Macro Nature Macro Candle Sunset Documents Panorama (P.
Taking panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Connecting the camera to a computer and a smartphone” (P. 116) 5 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 2 3 4 Select [Panorama] and press Q. Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot. Basic operations • Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the values for the first shot. M 5 250 F5.
Using PHOTO STORY 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to J. 1 • A PHOTO STORY menu will be displayed. A Standard B Speed C Fun Frames Standard 1 2 3 Use FG to choose the theme of the PHOTO STORY. • You can choose different effects, number of frames and aspect ratios for each theme. You can also change the aspect ratio, the division pattern and the frame effect of individual images. Changing between variations PHOTO STORY with effects and aspect ratios changed from the original PHOTO STORY.
6 Once you have shot all the frames, press Q to save the image. • Press the MENU button, and you can select other themes. $ Notes • During the shooting of a PHOTO STORY, the following operations are available. Exposure compensation/Program shift/Flash shooting (except when the theme is [Speed].)/Live control settings # Cautions 5 Basic operations 48 EN • If the camera is turned off during shooting, all the data for images up to that point is cancelled and nothing is recorded on the memory card.
Commonly used shooting options Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Rotate the front dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5.0 EV. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+) 5 • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN mode. • The viewfinder and live view display can only be changed up to ±3.0EV. If the exposure exceeds ±3.
Using a flash (flash photography) The flash can be set manually as required. The flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Attach the flash to the camera and raise the light-emitting unit. • g “Attaching the flash unit” (P. 15) 2 Set the lever to position 2 and press the AFm button. 0 0.0 5 Basic operations P Lever 3 When shooting using live view • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode.
# 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. • [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions. • When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/320 sec. or slower. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed.
Choosing a focus target (AF Area) Choose which of the 81 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 2 5 Press the arrow pad or Fn1 button to display the AF targets. Rotate the dial to choose the AF position. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. All Targets Single Target The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually.
Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. 1 2 Press the Fn1 button to display the AF target. 3 Use HI to select an option and press Q. Press the INFO button. • You can change the AF target selection method. i o Selection method J Face Priority Off Face priority off. I Face Priority On Face priority on. K Face & Eye Priority On The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye closest to the camera for face-priority AF. L Face & R.
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely. Q/U R Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO ISO-A S-IS AUTO ISO-A 200 200 LN LN FullHD FullHD F 250 F5.6 0.0 Shooting display 5 U R Wi-Fi U (Press and hold) 01:02:03 30 F 250 F5.6 0.
Sequential shooting/using the self timer Keep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of photos. Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self timer. 1 Set the lever to position 1 and press the jYHDR button to display the selection items. 2 Turn the rear dial and select an item. Single-frame shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).
Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images. 1 Set the lever to position 2, and turn the rear dial to select items. AUTO LOW 200 AUTO 250 250 F5.6 320 400 500 0.
One-touch white balance Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. 1 Prepare a neutral-colored paper, such as white or gray. 2 Shoot while pressing the Y (one-touch white balance) button. 3 Select from P, Q, W, or X and register.
Controlling color (Color Creator) You can adjust the color of the subject while looking through the viewfinder. Select this function with the multi-function button to use it. Set the multi-function button to c (Color Creator) in advance (P. 23). 1 While looking through the viewfinder, press the Fn2 button. • An options screen will be displayed in the viewfinder. Fn2 button 5 Basic operations 58 EN 2 Set hue using the front dial and saturation using the rear dial.
HDR photography The camera shoots several images and automatically combines them into an HDR image. You can also shoot several images and perform HDR imaging on a computer (HDR bracketing photography). 1 Set the lever to position 1 and press the jYHDR button to display the selection items. • A menu will be displayed on the screen. HDR1 OFF AUTO HDR2 3F 2.0EV 5F 2.0EV 7F 2.0EV 3F 3.
Information display during playback Playback image information Simplified display 1 2 Overall display 3 4 5 67 89 g h jk i ×10 ×10 250 P AF +2.0 ±0 WB AUTO A+4 ISO 400 F5.6 45mm +1.0 G+4 Adobe Natural 4608×3456 3D 5 f 4:3 L N 100-0015 2013.10.01 12:30 SD Basic operations ed c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g 15 0 a 3D 2013.10.01 12:30 b x 1/8 L N 100-0015 SD 15 wvuts AF target .........................................P. 52 Shooting mode...................P.
Changing the playback information display method Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Index display/calendar display q Q q 2013.10 Sun 29 L N 100-0020 2013.10.01 12:30 2013.10.
Sharing images over Wi-Fi connection (Share Order) You can connect the camera to a smartphone over wireless LAN (P. 119). Once the smartphone is connected, you can use it view images stored on the card, and transfer images between the camera and smartphone. With [Share Order], you can select the images to share in advance. 1 On the playback screen, touch the screen. 2 Select an image using a touch operation or HI and then touch h on the touch menu. • A touch menu will be displayed.
Manipulating playback images Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode. JPEG JPEG Edit Share Order R Rotate m Back Still image frame Movie frame JPEG Edit, RAW Data Edit g P. 85, 86 — Image Overlay g P. 87 — Movie Play — Share Order gP. 62 * 0 (Protect) R (Audio recording) — Rotate — m (Slideshow) Erase 5 Basic operations * Set Not available for [SD] or [HD] movies.
Protecting images 0 (protect) icon Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to protect the image. Protected images are shown by a 0 (protect) icon. Press G to remove protection. Press Q to save settings and exit. You can also protect multiple selected images. g Selecting images 4:3 L N 100-0020 2013.10.
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 1 Press Q during playback and select [m]. JPEG JPEG Edit Share Order R Rotate m Back 2 Set Adjust settings. Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture. BGM Set BGM or turn BGM [Off]. Slide Set type of slideshow to execute. Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10 seconds.
6 Using shooting options Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. The image stabilizer starts when you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Press the Q button and select the image stabilizer. S-IS AUTO IS Mode ISO AUTO j WB AUTO WB AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 250 F5.
# Cautions • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [OFF]. • When using a lens with an image stabilization function switch, priority is given to the lens side setting.
Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters (P. 78). Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 1 Press the Q button and select [Picture Mode]. S-IS AUTO Picture Mode ISO AUTO j WB AUTO WB AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 LN 4:3 250 F5.
Adding effects to a movie You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. Set the dial to n to enable the settings. 1 Set the shooting mode to n, press the Q button, and use the rear dial to select a shooting mode item. M-IS ON j P WB AUTO S-AF P FullHD Program Auto n 2 P P A S F M Switch the shooting mode using the front dial and press the Q button. Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. 1 Press the Q button and select an image quality for photographs or movies. S-IS AUTO K ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 N 4:3 01:02:03 250 F5.
Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Full HD Fine 1920×1080 Full HD Normal 1920×1080 HD Fine 1280×720 HD Normal 1280×720 HD 1280×720 SD 640×480 File format Application MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264*1 Display on TVs and other devices Motion JPEG*2 For computer playback or editing • Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is reached. *1 Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes long. *2 Files may be up to 2GB in size.
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Set the lever to position 1 and press the AFm button. • You can also press the Q button to select metering.
Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). You can choose separate focusing methods for still photography mode and n mode. 1 Set the lever to position 1 and press the AFm button. • You can also press the Q button to select AF mode. HI SH S-AF C-AF ESP S-AF Single AF AFm button P AUTO C-AF MF S-AF MF TR Lever 2 Turn the rear dial to select an item. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.
Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Press the Q button when shooting with live view and select a movie sound. R ISO R AUTO i R Movie R On n OFF ON ON When shooting using live view 2 Switch ON/OFF using the front dial and press the Q button. # Cautions 6 Using shooting options 74 EN • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.
7 Menu functions Basic menu operations The menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live control, and let you customize the camera settings for easier use. W X q c # d * Preliminary and basic shooting options Advanced shooting options Playback and retouch options Customizing camera settings (P. 90) Accessory port menu options for accessory port devices such as EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL (P. 108)* Camera setup (e.g., date and language) Not displayed at default settings.
Using Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2 Shooting Menu 1 1 2 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode D Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter j 4:3 Off Set Back W 7 Menu functions (Shooting menus) 76 EN Card Setup (P. 76) Reset/Myset (P. 77) Picture Mode (P. 78) K (P. 79) Image Aspect (P. 69) Digital Tele-converter (P. 84) X j/Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) (P. 55, 79) Image Stabilizer (P. 66) Bracketing (P. 80) HDR (P. 84) Multiple Exposure (P. 82) Time Lapse Settings (P. 83) # RC Mode (P.
Restoring default settings (Reset/Myset) Camera settings can be easily restored to registered settings. Using reset settings Restore default settings. 1 2 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1. 3 Select [Yes] and press Q. Select [Reset] and press Q. • Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset type. To reset all settings except the time, date, and a few others, highlight [Full] and press Q. g “Menu directory” (P.
Processing options (Picture Mode) You can make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness and other parameters in [Picture Mode] (P. 68) settings. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in W Shooting Menu 1. Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode D Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter 1 2 Set Back 2 3 7 Menu functions (Shooting menus) 78 EN j 4:3 Off Select an option with FG and press Q. Press I to display settings for the selected option.
Pict. Tone (Monotone) h i-a J K k k Colors the black and white image. N:Neutral Creates a normal black and white image. S:Sepia Sepia B:Blue Bluish P:Purple Purplish G:Green Greenish # Cautions • Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal]. Image quality (K) Select an image quality. You can select a separate image quality for photographs and movies. This is the same as the [K] item in [Live Control].
Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. You can store bracket shooting settings and turn bracket shooting off. 1 Select [Bracketing] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press Q. Shooting Menu 2 1 2 j/Y Image Stabilizer Bracketing HDR Multiple Exposure Time Lapse Settings # RC Mode Back 2 After selecting [On], press I and select a bracket shooting type.
WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. WB bracketing is available in P, A, S and M modes. • White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of WB BKT the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes. A-B G-M • The camera brackets the value currently selected for white 3f 4Step 3f 4Step balance compensation.
Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality. 1 2 Select [Multiple Exposure] in X Shooting Menu 2. Adjust settings. Frame Select [2f]. Auto Gain When set to [On], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images are overlaid. When set to [Off], the images are overlaid with the original brightness of each frame.
Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (time lapse shooting) You can set the camera to shoot automatically with a set time lapse. The shot frames can also be recorded as into a single movie. This setting is only available in P/A/S/M modes. 1 Perform the following settings under [Time Lapse Settings] in X Shooting Menu 2. Frame Sets the number of frames to be shot. Start Waiting Time Sets waiting time before starting to shot. Interval Time Sets interval between shots after shooting starts.
Wireless remote control flash photography You can use the supplied flash and a flash equipped with the RC mode function to perform wireless flash photography. g “Wireless remote control flash photography” (P. 131) Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter) Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. The camera saves the center crop. Zoom is increased by about 2×. 1 2 Select [On] for [Digital Tele-converter] in W Shooting Menu 1.
Using the playback menu Playback Menu 1 2 m R Edit Print Order Reset Protect Connection to Smartphone Back On Set Print Order (P. 112) Reset Protect (P. 87) Connection to Smartphone (P. 87) m (P. 65) R (P. 85) Edit (P. 85) Displaying images rotated (R) When set to [On], photographs taken with the camera rotated in portrait orientation are automatically rotated and displayed in portrait orientation. Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.
Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P]: Use the dial to choose the size of the crop and FGHI to position the crop. O JPEG Edit 7 Menu functions (Playback menus) 86 EN Set [Aspect]: Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], [1:1], or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use FGHI to specify the trimming position.
Image overlay 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 2 3 4 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press Q. Use FG to select [Image Overlay] and press Q. Select the number of images in the overlay and press Q. Use FGHI to select the RAW images that will be used in the overlay.
Using the setup menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. Setup Menu 1 2 X W --.--.-- --:-English j±0 k±0 0.5sec Rec View Wi-Fi Settings c/# Menu Display Firmware Back Option 7 Menu functions (Setup menus) 88 EN Set g Description X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock. W (Changing the display language) You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from English to another language.
Setting up a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings) To use the wireless LAN functions on the camera (P. 119), you need to make setting such as the password to be used when connecting. [Private] and [One-Time] for a one-time connection are available. Setting password selection method 1 2 3 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press Q. Select [Wi-Fi Connect Settings] and press I. Select the wireless LAN connection method and press Q. • • • • [Private]: Connect using a preset password.
Using the custom menus Camera settings can be customized using the c Custom Menu. Custom Menu R S T U V W X Y Z b k 7 AF/MF (P. 90) Button/Dial/Lever (P. 91) 2 Release/j (P. 91) Disp/8/PC (P. 92) Exp/p/ISO (P. 93) # Custom (P. 94) K/Color/WB (P. 95) Record/Erase (P. 96) Movie (P. 97) Built-In EVF (P. 97) R S T U V W X AF/MF Button/Dial/Lever Release/j Disp/8/PC Exp/p/ISO # Custom K/Color/WB Back Set K Utility (P.
MENU R AF/MF Option AF Illuminat. I Face Priority AF Area Pointer C-AF Lock Description Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. Select the face priority AF mode. This is the same as the live control setting. If you select [Off], the AF target frame will not be displayed during confirmation. When [AF Mode] (P. 73) is set to [C-AF], the AF does not adjust to sudden changes in subject distance. Depending on the sensitivity selected, the time it takes for the AF to adjust will change.
Option Lens I.S. Priority Release Lag-Time c MENU T Release/j Description T g If [On] is selected, priority is given to the lens function operation when using a lens with an image stabilization function. If [Short] is selected, the time lag between fully pressing the shutter button and the shot being taken can be shortened.* — — * This will shorten the battery life. Also make sure that the camera is not subject to sharp impacts while in use.
MENU U Disp/8/PC Option Frame Rate Art LV Mode Expand LV Dyn. Range Flicker reduction LV Close Up Mode Peaking Settings Backlit LCD Auto Power Off 8 (Beep sound) USB Mode Description Option EV Step Noise Reduct. g Select [High] to reduce frame lag. However, the image quality may drop. [mode1]: The filter effect is always displayed. [mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smooth display.
MENU V Exp/p/ISO Option Noise Filter ISO ISO Step ISO-Auto Set ISO-Auto 7 Metering AEL Metering Menu functions (Custom menus) BULB/TIME Timer BULB/TIME Monitor Live BULB Live TIME Anti-Shock z Description 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 in situations such as microscope photography and astrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting (P.
X K/Color/WB K Set Description g D Set 1 2 Y SF X F 3 W N Pixel Count 2) Press Q. 4 W SF Set Compression rate Choose the pixel count for [X]- and [W]-size images. 1) Select [Xiddle] or [Wmall] and press I. Pixel Count Xiddle Wmall 2560×1920 1280×960 70 2) Choose a pixel count and press Q. All > W Keep Warm Color #+WB Color Space Set Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to the type of lens. • Compensation is not available for teleconverters or extension tubes.
Y Record/Erase Option Quick Erase RAW+JPEG Erase File Name 7 Edit Filename Menu functions (Custom menus) Priority Set dpi Settings Copyright Settings* MENU c Description Y g If [On] is selected, pressing the button in the playback display will immediately delete the current image. Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame playback (P. 33). [JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased. [RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased.
Z Movie Option nMode Movie R Movie Effect MENU c Description g Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also be selected using the live control. 69 74 42 Choose [On] to enable movie effects in n mode. Reduce wind noise during recording. Wind Noise Reduction Recording Volume Adjust microphone sensitivity. [Built-In R]: Set the camera’s internal microphone.
k K Utility Option Description Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode. • This reduces the number of exposure compensation options available in the selected direction. • The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure compensation (P. 49).
MF Assist MENU c R [MF Assist] This is a focus assist function for MF. When the focus ring is rotated, the edge of the subject is enhanced or a portion of the screen display is magnified. When you stop operating the focus ring, the screen returns to the original display. Magnify Peaking Magnifies a portion of the screen. The portion to be magnified can be set in advance using AF target. g [AF Area] (P.52) Displays clearly defined outlines with edge enhancement. You can select the enhancement color.
7 Menu functions (Custom menus) z (Preview) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button is pressed. k (One-touch white balance) The camera measures white balance when the button is pressed (P. 57). P (AF area) Choose the AF target. P Home Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved with [P Set Home] (P. 90). The home AF target position is indicated by a p icon. Press the button again to return to AF target mode.
t Lever Function c MENU S [t Lever Function] You can use the positioning of the lever to change the function of the dials and buttons. Table of lever position and functions assigned to dial/buttons Mode Off mode1 mode2 mode3 mode4 When the lever position is set to 2 The lever function is not used. Front dial: ISO Rear dial: White balance Front dial: White balance Rear dial: ISO The R button and Fn2 button functions are based on [RFunction] and [VFunction] settings.
1 Connect the TV and camera and switch to TV input. • The camera monitor turns off when the cable is connected. • Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. # Cautions • 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. • If the camera is connected using both an AV and HDMI cables, it will assign priority to HDMI.
Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings) Sets whether or not to display control panels for option selection when shooting using live view. When each screen is displayed, the displays can be switched as shown below. How to display control panels 1 Press the u button and select live view shooting mode. u button Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO j ISO-A 200 LN FullHD F 250 F5.6 2 01:02:03 0.
LV super control panel This is the super control panel that is used for option setting when shooting using live view. Shooting setting statuses are displayed in a list. Select options using the arrow pad or touch operations to change the settings. 1 6 Recommended ISO ISO AUTO 2 3 7 WB AUTO NORM AUTO 4 5 0 4:3 P 250 F5.6 f e d 8 9 i 0.0 38 c ba Settings that can be modified using super control panel 7 Menu functions (Custom menus) Currently selected option ISO sensitivity ..............
Adding information displays (G/Info Settings) LV-Info (Shooting information displays) Use [LV-Info] to add the following shooting information displays. The added displays are displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during shooting. You can also choose to not show displays that appear at the default setting. R Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO ISO-A ISO 200 200 LN LN FullHD P 250 F5.6 01:02:03 0.0 38 Histogram display HD P 250 F5.6 0.
G Settings (Index/calendar display) You can add an index display with a different number of frames and calendar display using [G Settings]. The additional screens are displayed by turning the rear dial during playback. p Q p p 2013.10 Sun 2013.10.01 12:30 20 L N 100-0020 2013.10.01 12:30 20 Single-frame playback q 2013.10.01 12:30 4 frames 20 q 2013.10.
AF focus adjustments You can adjust the phase contrast AF focal point in a range of ±20 steps (–: Near distance, +: Far distance). Normally there is no need to change the settings. 1 Select [AF Focus Adj.] using the k tab in the c custom menu and press the Q button. • Select a setting and press I. [OFF]: AF minute adjustments are not performed. [Default Data]: Minute adjustments for all lenses are registered and applied. Adjustments are not applied to individually registered lenses.
Using the accessory port menus You can make settings relating to devices connected via the accessory port. Before using the accessory port menus The Accessory Port menu is only available when the appropriate option is selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus, and display the d (Setup Menu) tab. 2 Select [c/# Menu Display] and set [# Menu Display] to [On]. • The # (Accessory Port Menu) tab will be displayed in the menu.
Using OLYMPUS PENPAL The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Sending images Resize and upload JPEG images to another device. Before sending images, make sure that the receiving device is set to the mode for receiving data. 1 Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press Q.
Editing the address book The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in # Accessory Port Menu (P. 108). 2 3 Select [Address Book] and press Q. 4 A. OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Please Wait Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size 1 Select [Address List] and press Q. • The names of existing hosts are listed. Set Back Select the host you wish to edit and press Q. Deleting hosts Select [Yes] and press Q.
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Option Copy All Reset Protect MENU B # g Description All images and sound files are copied between the SD card and OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resized according to the option selected for picture copy size. 110 Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS PENPAL album. 110 Album Mem. Usage Show the number of pictures currently in the album and the number of additional pictures that can be stored at [Size 2: Medium]. 110 Album Mem.
8 Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a 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. Creating a print order 1 2 Press Q during playback and select [<]. Select [<] or [U] and press Q.
2 Select [<] and press Q. 3 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order. 4 Select the date and time format and press Q. 5 Select [Set] and press Q. • To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q. To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q. • Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all the desired pictures from the print order. • This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. 2 Press I. • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, 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.
Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. 123-3456 2013.10.01 12:30 Select Print 15 Single Print More Print (f) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.
9 Connecting the camera to a computer and a smartphone Installing the PC software Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
3 Register your Olympus product. 4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3. • Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core2Duo 2.
Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 3 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 the USB connection: Windows: Macintosh: Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional/ Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Mac OS X v.10.3 or later 1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer. 2 Turn on the camera.
Using the camera wireless LAN function You can use the camera wireless LAN function to connect to a smartphone over a wireless network. • View and transfer images stored on the camera card. • Add position information to image using the smartphone position information. • Operate the camera using your smartphone. For these operations, a smartphone with the smartphone app installed is necessary. See the Olympus website for details on “OI.Share”, the smartphone app.
One-time connection 1 Select [Connection to Smartphone] in the q Playback Menu, and press Q. • The SSID, password and QR code are displayed on the monitor. 2 Enter the SSID and password into your smartphone. • If you use OI.Share on your smartphone to read the QR code, the SSID and password are entered automatically. • From the second time you connect, a confirmation message first will be displayed asking if you wish to change your password.
Things you can do with OI.Share Synchronize the time and date on your camera with your smartphone Synchronize the time and date on your smartphone and camera to allow position information to be added to images on your camera. Start time synchronization in OI.Share. • It may take a minute or so for the camera time to synchronize. Adding smartphone position information to images 1 Start position information recording in OI.Share. 2 End the connection. 3 Stop position information recording in OI.
10 Battery, battery charger, and card Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries. • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. • As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
Usable cards In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types 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 able to write to the card, delete data or format. Return the switch to the unlock position enable writing.
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record Number of pixels mode (Pixel Count) 10 Battery, battery charger, and card 124 EN RAW YSF YF YN YB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB 4608×3456 3200×2400 2560×1920 1920×1440 1600×1200 1280×960 1024×768 640×480 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.
11 Interchangeable lenses Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds system and bearing the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL label or the symbol shown at right. With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses. # Cautions • When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting inside the camera.
Using power zoom lenses with macro functions (ED12-50mm f3.5-6.3EZ) Lens operation is determined by the position of the zoom ring. MACRO button MACRO Zoom ring + While pressing E-ZOOM (Power Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom. Zoom speed is determined by the amount of rotation. M-ZOOM (Manual Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out. MACRO (Macro Photography) To photography subjects at a range of 0.2 to 0.5 m, press the MACRO button and slide the zoom ring forward.
Cap lens control (BCL-1580) Use the MF lever to open and close the lens barrier, and adjust the focus between infinity and close-up. • There is no data communication between camera and lens. • Some functions of the camera cannot be used. • Set the focal distance to 15 mm for the image stabilization function.
Main lens specifications Items ED12-40mm f2.8PRO Mount ED14-150mm f4.0-5.6 Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 12 – 40 mm 40 – 150 mm 14 – 150 mm f/2.8 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 84.1° – 30.3° 30.3° – 8.2° 75° – 8.2° Lens configuration 9 groups, 14 lenses 10 groups, 13 lenses 11 groups, 15 lenses Iris control f/2.8 – 22 f/4.0 – 22 f/4.0 – 22 0.2 m – ) 0.9 m – ) 0.5 m – ) Max.
12 Using separately sold accessories Power Battery Holder (HLD-7) You can extend camera usage time by using the power battery holder with the camera’s battery. You can assign functions to the camera’s custom menu using the dial and Fn button. You can use an AC adaptor (sold separately) via the HLD-7. Be sure to turn off the camera’s power when attaching or removing the power battery holder.
Using the AC adaptor When using the AC adaptor, open the AC connector cover and plug in the AC connector. Using the dial and button Set the functions for the HLD-7 dial and B-Fn button using [Button Function] on the camera’s c custom menu. g “Button Function” (P. 99) Main Specifications (HLD-7) Power supply Dimensions Weight Splash resistance (when attached to a camera) Battery: Li-ion Battery BLN-1 ×1 AC power supply: AC adapter AC-3 Approx. 128.5 mm (W) × 48.2 mm (H) × 57.3 mm (D) (5.1” × 1.
Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-600R Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) RC mode GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) FL-300R GN20 (28 mm*) FL-14 GN14 (28 mm*) RF-11 GN11 TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TF-22 GN22 * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).
Wireless flash control range Position the wireless flash units with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following illustration shows the approximate ranges at which the flash units can be positioned. The actual control range varies with local conditions. 30° 60° 30° 7m 50° 100° 50° 5m # Cautions • We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units. • Remote flash units cannot be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti-shock exposures longer than 4 seconds.
Principal Accessories Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2/MMF–3) The camera requires a Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses. Since the AF method differs when using a Micro Four Thirds system lens, the AF operational area is narrower. Remote cable (RM–UC1) Use when the slightest camera movement can result in blurred pictures, for example for macro or bulb photography. The remote cable attaches via the camera multiconnector.
System chart Power Supply Viewfinder BLN-1 BCN-1 Li-ion Battery Li-ion Battery Charger HLD-7 AC-3 Power Battery Holder AC adapter EP-13 VF-3/VF-4 Eyecup Electronic View Finder Remote Operation RM-UC1 Remote Cable USB Cable/ Connection Cable AV Cable/ HDMI Cable 12 Using separately sold accessories 134 EN Case / Strap Shoulder Strap Camera Case Underwater System Underwater case Memory Card*4 SD/SDHC/ SDXC/Eye-Fi Software OLYMPUS Viewer Accessory port devices OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1*3
: E-M1 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Lens Converter Lens*2 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 M.
13 Information Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
Noise reduction is activated • When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] to [Off]. g [Noise Reduct.] (P. 93) The number of AF targets is reduced The number and size of AF targets varies with aspect ratio, group target settings, and the option selected for [Digital Tele-converter].
Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. (P. 123) • The card is full.
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. m The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. Wait a moment for the camera to turn off automatically. Allow the internal temperature of the camera to cool before resuming operations. The battery is drained. Charge the battery. The camera is not correctly connected to a computer, printer, HDMI display, or other device. Reconnect the camera.
Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly. 1 2 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 98) tab k. Press I, then press Q. • The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress.
Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset].
q Playback Menu Tab q m Function Start BGM Slide Slide Interval Movie Interval Default ― Joy All 3 sec Short On R Edit Sel. Image Image Overlay Print Order Reset Protect Connection to Smartphone *1 RAW Data Edit JPEG Edit R *2 *3 g 65 85 85 86 87 87 112 87 87 *2 *3 g 17 88 ― ― ― ― ― ― ― d Setup Menu Tab d Function X W* i Rec View Default ― ― j ±0, k ±0, Natural 0.
c Custom Menu Tab c R AF/MF Function AF Mode Still Picture Movie Full-time AF AEL/AFL Reset Lens BULB/TIME Focusing Focus Ring Magnify MF Assist Peaking P Set Home AF Illuminat.
Default Off On 6 fps 10 fps On On Off Normal *1 *2 *3 1080i Off ― Live Guide Live Control Art Menu Scene Menu Image Only, Overall Image Only, u, Level Gauge O, Calendar Off All On 255 0 On Off Normal mode1 On Auto mode2 White Hold 1 min 4h On Auto g 91 92 92 13 93 Information Tab Function c T Release/j Rls Priority S Rls Priority C j L fps j H fps j + IS O
Tab Function c V Exp/p/ISO EV Step Noise Reduct. Noise Filter ISO ISO Step ISO-Auto Set ISO-Auto Metering AEL Metering BULB/TIME Timer BULB/TIME Monitor Live BULB Live TIME Anti-Shock z W # Custom # X-Sync. # Slow Limit w+F X K/Color/WB K Set 13 Information 146 EN Xiddle Pixel Count Wmall Shading Comp. WB All Set All > All Reset W Keep Warm Color #+WB Color Space Y Record/Erase Quick Erase RAW+JPEG Erase File Name Edit Filename Priority Set dpi Settings Copyright Info.
Tab Function c Z Movie nMode Movie R Movie Effect Wind Noise Reduction Recording Volume b Built-In EVF Built-in EVF Style V Info Settings V Displayed Grid EVF Auto Switch EVF Auto EVF Adjust Luminance V Half Way Level k K Utility Pixel Mapping p Exposure J Shift 5 AF Focus Adj.
Specifications Camera Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio Viewfinder Type No. of pixels Magnification Eye point Live view Sensor Field of view Monitor Product type Total no.
Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movie Audio Playback Display format Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Energy saving function SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi UHS-I compatible Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data, MP format Exif 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Wave format MPEG-4 AVC/H.
FL-LM2 Guide number Firing angle 7 (ISO100), 10 (ISO200) Covers the angle of view of a 14 mm lens (28 mm in 35 mm format) Dimensions Weight Splash resistance Approx. 44.3 mm (W) × 33.5 mm (H) × 52.5 mm (D) (1.7" × 1.3" × 2.1") Approx. 31 g (0.07 Ib.) Type Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX1 (under OLYMPUS test conditions) Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No.
14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
• Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera. Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. • The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately 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.
Monitor The display on the rear of the camera is an LCD monitor. • In the unlikely event that the monitor breaks, do not put the liquid crystal in your mouth. Any of the material adhering to your hands, feet, or clothing should be rinsed off immediately. • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor.
FCC Notice FCC Caution This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-M1 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk) if available and related to the problem. When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you postage prepaid. WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE International warranty service is available under this warranty.
3 4 Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 2 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof.
Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited.
Index Symbols A # RC Mode .......................................131 W (Language selection) .................88 c/# Menu Display .............................88 P Set Home .....................................90 I Face Priority .............................53, 91 j H fps..............................................91 j L fps ..............................................91 j + IS Off ..........................................91 G/Info Settings ..................................92 K Control Settings .....
Erase Selected ....................................33 EVF Adjust ......................................... 111 EV Step ...............................................93 Exposure Shift .....................................98 Eye-Fi ..................................................98 F File Name ............................................96 Firmware..............................................88 Flash intensity control w ....................71 Flicker reduction ..................................
Rec View .............................................88 Release Lag-Time ...............................92 Reset Lens ..........................................90 Reset/Myset.........................................77 Reset Protect ............................... 87, 111 Rls Priority C........................................91 Rls Priority S ........................................91 Rotate ..................................................64 S S (Shutter priority shooting) ................
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