Table of Contents Feature Index DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual 1. Preparation 2. Shooting 3. Playback 4. Menu functions 5. Connecting the camera to a smartphone 6. Connecting the camera to a computer 7. Cautions 8. Information 9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Model No.: IM021 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.
Before You Begin Read and Follow Safety Precautions Before You Begin To prevent incorrect operation resulting in fire or other damage to property or harm to yourself or to others, read “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 176) in its entirety before using the camera. While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read.
Product Manuals Table of Contents Feature Index DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual 1. Preparation 2. Shooting 3. Playback 4. Menu functions 5. Connecting the camera to a smartphone 6. Connecting the camera to a computer 7. Cautions 8. Information 9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Instruction Manual (this pdf) A how-to guide to the camera and its features. The Instruction Manual can be downloaded from the OLYMPUS website or directly using the “OLYMPUS Image Share” (OI.Share) smartphone app.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Begin 2 Shooting with touch screen operations....................................32 Product Manuals 3 Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button.........................33 Feature Index 9 Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode)................34 Names of parts 11 Preparation 13 Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode).................................36 Types of scene modes..............36 Unpacking the box contents......
Choosing shutter speed (Shutter Priority mode)...............58 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode)..................60 Live composite photography (dark and light field composite)...................................63 Recording movies in photo shooting modes...........................65 Recording movies in movie mode.............................................66 Movie Mode Options.................67 Recording Slow Motion Movies..........................................
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF (Super Spot AF).......................103 Playback 105 Table of Contents Information display during playback.....................................105 Playback image information....105 Switching the information display.....................................106 Viewing photographs and movies........................................107 Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)..........108 Zooming In (Playback Zoom).....................108 Rotating Pictures (Rotate).......
Using the custom menus..........132 a AF/MF................................132 M Button/Dial.........................132 N Disp/8/PC .......................133 O Disp/8/PC........................133 P Exp/ISO/BULB...................134 Q Exp/ISO/BULB...................134 b # Custom..........................135 W K/WB/Color.....................135 X Record...............................136 c EVF....................................137 a K Utility............................137 AEL/AFL.......................
Information 162 Table of Contents Cleaning and storing the camera........................................162 Cleaning the camera...............162 Storage....................................162 Cleaning and checking the image pickup device...........................162 Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions.....163 Shooting tips and information.164 Error codes................................167 Defaults......................................169 Specifications............................
Feature Index Feature Feature g 29 Monitor Display 28, 106 a AF/MF Live Controls 79 AEL/AFL LV Super Control Panel 80 AF Targeting Pad W Shooting Menu 1 Reset Picture Mode Digital Tele-converter 118 g G Custom Menu 132, 138 132 IFace Priority 73, 132 MF Assist 132, 138 81, 119 Reset Lens 119 M Button/Dial 132 Metering 95 Button Function 101, 132 AF Illuminator 119 qR Function 132 Dial Function 132 X Shooting Menu 2 K Image Stabilizer 93 K Elec.
Feature g b # Custom #X-Sync.
Names of parts 9 0 a b c 6 d e 7 Names of parts 1 2 3 4 5 8 f g 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mode dial.........................................P. 29 Rear dial* (o)................... P. 54-60, 107 R (Movie)/h button............. P. 65/P. 111 b (Digital Tele-converter) button .................................................P. 71, 101 Shutter button..................................P. 30 Front dial* (r)...............P. 54-60, 71, 75, 107 Lens attachment mark.....................P.
5 Names of parts 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 9 0 h g f e d cba i l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b k j Viewfinder........................................P. 25 Eye sensor.......................................P. 25 Eyecup...........................................P. 159 Monitor (Touch screen) .............................P. 26, 32, 79, 105, 115 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover).............P. 157 u (LV) button................................P. 25 AEL/AFL button...........P. 101, 102, 138 Connector cover Micro-USB connector......
1 Preparation Unpacking the box contents At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories. Camera Body cap * EP-15 eyecup * Hot shoe cover * Preparation If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. 1 Strap or USB cable CB-USB12 Lithium-ion battery BLS-50 Basic Manual Warranty Card USB-AC adapter F-5AC * The body cap, eyecup, and hot shoe cover attached to or inserted in the camera.
Attaching the Strap 1 1 Before attaching the strap, remove the end from the keeper loop and loosen the strap as shown. Preparation Keeper loop 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet and back through the keeper loop. 3 Pass the end of the strap through the buckle and tighten as shown. • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet. • After attaching the strap, pull on it firmly to ensure that it will not come loose.
Inserting and Removing the Battery and Card 1 Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position. 1 Preparation In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The camera uses third-party SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards conforming to the SD (Secure Digital) standard. Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers. g “Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P.
4 Loading the card. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 154) 1 Preparation Terminal area • Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card slot. 5 Closing the battery/card compartment cover. 1 2 • Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera. $ • It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. • Also read “Batteries” (P. 153).
Charging the Battery 1 Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position. 1 Preparation ON/OFF lever 2 Check that the battery is in the camera, and connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter. USB-AC adapter (supplied) 2 AC outlet or Micro-USB connector 1 3 USB cable (supplied) • Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. • The CHARGE lamp light during charging. Charging takes about 4 hours.
• A charger (BCS-5: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. % 1 Preparation 18 EN • For safety reasons, charging may take longer, or the battery may not reach full charge, when the battery is charged in a high-temperature environment. • The batteries will not charge while the camera is off if pictures are being uploaded to a smartphone via Wi-Fi (background auto upload). g “Automatically uploading images while the camera is off” (P.
Attaching a lens to the camera Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position. 2 Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera. 1 Rear cap 1 1 3 Preparation 1 2 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. Lens attachment mark 4 Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
Removing Lenses 1 Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position. 2 Hold the lens release button and rotate the lens as shown. 1 Preparation 2 1 Lens release button Interchangeable lenses Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 155).
Turning the camera on 1 Set the ON/OFF lever to the ON position. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. • To turn the camera off, return the lever to the OFF position. Battery level Monitor The battery level icon will be displayed. j (green): The camera is ready to shoot. k (green): The battery is not full. l (green): The battery is low. m (blinks red): Charge the battery. Preparation ON/OFF lever 1 ISO-A 200 250 F5.
Initial setup 1 After turning the camera on for the first time, perform the initial setup by choosing a language and setting the camera clock. Preparation • 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. Some functions cannot be used if the date and time have not been set.
4 Set the date, time, and date format. X Y M D Time 2020 Y/M/D 1 Cancel The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock. 5 Complete the initial setup. • Press the Q button to set the clock. Preparation • Use the HI buttons on the arrow pad to highlight items. • Use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to change the highlighted item. • The clock can be adjusted at any time from the e setup menu. g [X] (P.
Camera displays unreadable/not in the selected language 1 If the camera displays are in an unfamiliar language or use characters you are unable to read, you may have accidentally selected the wrong language in the languageselection dialog. Follow the steps below to change languages. Preparation 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the e tab using FG and press I.
2 Shooting Switching between displays The camera is equipped with an eye sensor, which turns the viewfinder on when you put your eye to the viewfinder. When you take your eye away, the sensor turns the viewfinder off and turns the monitor on. Shooting Put your eye to the viewfinder Monitor Viewfinder S-IS ON ISO-A 200 S-IS ON ISO-A 200 LF LF 4K 4K 30p P 2 250 F5.6 0.0 1:02:03 1023 View through lens shown in monitor 30p P 250 F5.6 0.
Information displays while shooting Monitor display during still photography 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 0 HDR 1 2 Shooting I H G F E D C FP RC HDR Wi-Fi FP S-IS ON -2.0 -2.0 HDR1 HDR1 ij off 28mm off 28mm S-IS ON AEL -3 AEL +2 28mm k ISO-A 200 l 200 WB AUTO ISO-A WB m AUTO S-AF n S-AF AEL x wv 250 F5.6 +2.0 u -3 o 4:3 L WBF pL AUTO +2 4K -3 +7 q FHD F 30p 30p S-AF K +7 1:02:03 4:3 +2.0 F5.6 +2.0 P F5.6 250 250 BAzy P off ISO-A 4:3 200 -2.
o p q r s t u v w x y z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Aspect ratio......................................P. 86 Image quality (still images)..............P. 86 Record mode (movies)....................P. 87 Available recording time Number of storable still pictures....P. 154 Highlight & shadow control............P. 100 Top: Flash intensity control..............P. 92 Bottom: Exposure compensation.....P. 71 Level gauge.....................................P. 28 Exposure compensation value........P.
Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button. INFO button 2 Shooting S-IS ON ISO-A 200 INFO LF 4K 30p P 250 F5.6 0.0 1:02:03 1023 Basic Information* Image Only INFO INFO S-IS ON S-IS ON P ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 0.0 ISO-A 200 INFO 1:02:03 1023 Level Gauge display (Custom2) P 250 F5.6 0.0 1:02:03 1023 Histogram display (Custom1) * Not displayed in n mode (movie mode) unless recording is in progress.
Choosing a shooting mode and taking photos Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode, and then shoot the image. Indicator Mode icon 2 Shooting Types of shooting modes For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following. Shooting mode Description g B The camera automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode. 34 The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene. 36 SCN Use for quick access to advanced shooting settings.
1 Rotate the mode dial to choose a mode. 2 Frame the shot. 2 Shooting • Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or AF illuminator. Landscape position 3 Portrait position Adjust the focus. • Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway). The AF confirmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location.
Taking high angle and low angle shots You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor. Lower angle Upper angle 2 Shooting Rotating the Monitor: Cautions • Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the connectors. • Do not touch the areas indicated in the illustration. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause it to malfunction.
Shooting with touch screen operations Tap d to cycle through touch screen settings. ISO-A 200 2 Shooting 250 F5.6 d U V 1:02:03 1023 Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter. This feature is not available in movie mode and during bulb, time, or composite photography. Touch screen operations are disabled. Tap to display an AF target and focus on the subject in the selected area. Photographs can be taken by pressing the shutter button.
Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button Press the u button to switch to each screen of the selected shooting mode between shots. 2 SCN B Shooting Mode dial u (Shortcut) button Scene mode (P. 36) Live guide (P. 34) Change Color Saturation People Nightscapes Motion Scenery Indoors Close-ups ART Z Advanced photo mode (P. 40) Art filter mode (P. 50) Live Composite ART 1 Effect Off Pop Art P/A/S/M LV super control panel (P.
Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode) The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the shutter button. Use live guides to easily adjust such parameters as color, brightness, and background blurring. 2 Set the mode dial to B. 2 To adjust shooting settings, display the live guide by pressing the u button. Shooting 1 • In auto mode, the camera automatically selects the scene mode option appropriate to your subject when you press the shutter button halfway.
• • • • Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor. Frame rates drop the closer the [Express Motions] slider is to [Blurred Motion]. The flash cannot be used when a live guide is set. Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may result in pictures that are overexposed or underexposed. $ • Touch controls can also be used. 2 One-Touch e-Portrait g “Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode” (P. 69) 250 F5.
Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode) The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene. 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 2 Use FGHI to highlight a scene and press the Q button. 2 Shooting 3 People Nightscapes Motion Scenery Indoors Close-ups Use HI to highlight a scene mode and press the Q button. Portrait • Press the u button to choose a different scene. 4 Shoot. $ • Touch controls can also be used.
Subject type Scene mode G Nightscape Portrait + U Nightscape Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view. Raise the flash (P. 75). Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 143, 148). Handheld Starlight Suitable for shooting night scenes without a tripod. Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated scenes. The camera makes eight exposures and combines them into a single photograph. X Fireworks Suitable for shooting fireworks at night.
Subject type Scene mode Description F Landscape Suitable for landscape shooting. ` Sunset Suitable for shooting the sunset. Suitable for shooting at snow-capped mountains, g Beach & Snow seascapes in the sun, and other whitish scenes. 2 Scenery Shooting Indoors 38 EN s Panorama Take panoramic photos with a wider angle of view than other shots. • For information on taking photos using this feature, see “Shooting a Panorama” (P. 46), starting from Step 3.
Subject type Close-ups Scene mode Description Suitable for close-ups. j Nature Macro Suitable for vivid close-ups of flowers or insects. d Documents Suitable for photos of timetables or other documents. The camera heightens the contrast between the text and background. Multi Focus t Shot The camera takes eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot. • For information on taking photos using this feature, see “[Focus Bracketing]: Varying Focus Distance over a Series of Shots” (P.
Shooting in advanced photo mode (Z mode) Use for quick access to advanced shooting settings. 1 Rotate the mode dial to Z. 2 Use HI to highlight an AP mode. 3 Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode. 2 Shooting Live Composite • Some modes offer additional options that can be accessed using G. • Press the u button to choose a different mode. If additional options are displayed, press F. $ • In some modes, the front dial can be used for exposure compensation (P.
[Live Composite]: Live Composite Photography Create photos that record light trails from stars and other objects without changing the brightness of the background; during shooting, the changing results can be viewed in the monitor. You can adjust white balance or picture mode and other settings not available with the SCN mode “Light Trails” option. Highlight [Live Composite] in the AP mode menu (P. 40) and press the Q button. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
[Live Time]: Live Time Photography You can make long exposures without having to keep the shutter button pressed. The changing result can be viewed in the monitor during shooting. 2 1 2 Highlight [Live Time] in the AP mode menu (P. 40). Press G, use HI to choose the maximum exposure time, and press the Q button. Shooting • The display refresh rate may change automatically depending on the maximum exposure time selected. • The shorter the maximum exposure time, the faster the display refresh rate.
[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting Multiple Exposures Combine two different images on top of one another. Highlight [Multiple Exposure] in the AP mode menu (P. 40) and press the Q button. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down for the first shot. 4 Take the second shot. • If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus. • a is displayed in green if shooting starts. • The image is shown superimposed on the monitor.
[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos with HDR Capture details in both highlights and shadows. The camera varies exposure over a series of four shots and combines them into a single image. 2 1 2 Highlight [HDR] in the AP mode menu (P. 40). Press G, use HI to choose [HDR1] or [HDR2], and press the Q button. Shooting HDR1 HDR2 Four shots are taken, each with a different exposure, and the shots are combined into one HDR image inside the camera. HDR2 provides a more impressive image than HDR1.
[Silent s] Mode Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome. 1 2 Highlight [Silent s] in the AP mode menu (P. 40) and press the Q button. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. • If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus. • The desired results may not be achieved under flickering light sources such as fluorescent or LED lamps or if the subject moves abruptly during shooting.
Shooting a Panorama Pan the camera following an on-screen guide to create a single wide-angle (panorama) photo. 2 1 Highlight [Panorama] in the AP mode menu (P. 40). 2 Press G, then use HI to highlight the desired panorama type and press the Q button. Shooting z Take panorama photos with a wider angle of view than other shots. y Take panorama photos with a wider angle of view than z. 3 Panorama Highlight a pan direction using FGHI and press the Q button.
[Keystone Compensation] Keystone distortion due to the influence of lens focal length and proximity to the subject can be corrected, or enhanced to exaggerate the effects of perspective. Keystone compensation can be previewed in the monitor during shooting. The corrected image is created from a smaller crop, slightly increasing the effective zoom ratio. Highlight [Keystone Compensation] in the AP mode menu (P. 40) and press the Q button.
[AE Bracketing]: Varying Exposure over a Series of Shots Take a series of photos, varying exposure with each shot. 1 2 2 Highlight [AE Bracketing] in the AP mode menu (P. 40). Press G, use HI to choose the number of shots, and press the Q button. Shooting 3f Take 3 shots, the first at optimal exposure (±0.0 EV), the second at −1.0 EV, and the third at +1.0 EV. 5f Take 5 shots, the first at optimal exposure (±0.0 EV), the second at −1.3 EV, the third at −0.7 EV, the fourth at +0.
[Focus Bracketing]: Varying Focus Distance over a Series of Shots Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot. 1 2 Highlight [Focus Bracketing] in the AP mode menu (P. 40). Press G, use HI to choose the amount focus distance changes with each shot, and press the Q button. Focus Bracketing The focus distance changes by a large amount with each shot. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Using art filters (ART mode) Using art filters, you can easily have fun with artistic effects. 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART. 2 Use HI to highlight a filter. 2 Shooting • The slider appears on the display when [Pop Art I] or [Soft Focus] is highlighted. Use the slider to adjust the degree of the art filter effect (P. 53). ART 1 Effect Off Pop Art Slider 3 Press G, and highlight an effect using HI.
$ • [Color Filter] (P. 97) and [Monochrome Color] (P. 98) options are available with some art filters. • After you press the Q button in Step 5, the front dial can be used for exposure compensation (P. 71) and the rear dial for program shift (P. 55). • Touch controls can also be used.
Types of art filters Pop Art I/II 2 Creates an image that emphasizes the beauty of color. Shooting Soft Focus Creates an image that expresses a soft tone atmosphere. Pale&Light Color I/II Creates an image that expresses warm light by scattering overall light and slightly overexposing the image. Light Tone Creates a high-quality image by softening both shadows and highlights. Grainy Film I/II Creates an image that expresses the roughness of black and white images.
Adjusting the degree of the art filter effect (Fine-Tuning) You can adjust the degree of the filter effect for Pop Art I and Soft Focus before taking pictures. 1 Select [Pop Art I] or [Soft Focus] in the art filter menu (P. 52). 2 3 The slider will appear on the display. Rotate the front dial to fine-tune the art filter. Touch controls can also be used. The effect is visible in the display. To reset the filter effect, press and hold the Q button.
Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (Program mode) The camera chooses the optimal aperture and shutter speed according to subject brightness. 2 Shooting 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Focus and check the display. 3 Take pictures. • The shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera are displayed. S-IS ON ISO-A 200 LF 4K 30p P 250 F5.6 0.0 1:02:03 1023 Aperture Shutter speed Shooting mode • You can use the front dial to select exposure compensation.
Program Shift Without changing exposure, you can choose from different combinations of aperture and shutter speed selected automatically by the camera. This is known as program shift. ISO-A 200 WB AUTO S-AF 4:3 LF 4K 30p Ps 250 F5.6 0.0 Program shift 1:02:03 1023 2 Shooting • Rotate the rear dial until the camera displays the desired combination of aperture and shutter speed. • The shooting mode indicator in the display changes from P to Ps while program shift is in effect.
Choosing aperture (Aperture Priority mode) 2 In this mode, you choose the aperture (f/-number) and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Lower aperture values (larger apertures) reduce the depth of the area that appears to be in focus (depth of field), blurring the background. Higher aperture values (smaller apertures) increase the depth of the area that appears to be in focus in front of and behind the subject.
% • You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function] (P. 132) • You can choose whether the display reflects the effects of exposure compensation or maintains a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the effects of exposure settings are visible in the display. g [Live View Boost] (P.
Choosing shutter speed (Shutter Priority mode) In this mode, you choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets aperture for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Faster shutter speeds appear to “freeze” fast-moving subjects. Slower shutter speeds add blur to moving objects, lending them a sense of motion for a dynamic effect. 2 Slower shutter speeds… Shooting 60” 15 Faster shutter speeds… 30 …produce dynamic shots with a sense of motion. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S.
Warning display example (blinking) 2000 F2.8 Action The subject is underexposed. Set the shutter speed slower. The subject is overexposed. • Choose a faster shutter speed. Shutter speeds as fast as 1/16000 s are available in silent mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 78) • If the warning display does not disappear, the metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light) is required.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode) In this mode, you choose the aperture and shutter speed. You can adjust settings according to your goals, for example by combining fast shutter speeds with small apertures (high f/-numbers) for increased depth of field. 2 Shooting 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Adjust aperture and shutter speed. 3 • At default settings, aperture is selected with the front dial and shutter speed with the rear dial.
Shooting with long exposure time (BULB/LIVE TIME) Leave the shutter open for a long exposure. Use when long exposures are required, for example when photographing night scenes or fireworks. “Time” and “Live Time” Photography The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button all the way down a second time. • The amount of light entering the camera increases the longer the shutter is open.
2 5 Press the Q button to select the highlighted option. 6 Press the MENU button to exit the menus. 7 Adjust aperture. • The menus will be displayed. • If an option other than [Off] is selected, [LIVE BULB] or [LIVE TIME] will appear in the display. Shooting • At default settings, aperture can be adjusted using the front dial. ISO-A 200 LF 4K 30p M BULB F5.6 1:02:03 1023 Aperture 8 Take pictures. • In bulb mode, keep the shutter button pressed.
Live composite photography (dark and light field composite) Leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can view the light trails left by fireworks or stars and photograph them without changing the exposure of the background. The camera combines multiple shots and records them as a single photograph. Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Set the shutter speed to [LIVE COMP]. 2 Shooting 1 • At default settings, this is done by rotating the rear dial in the direction shown.
8 Press the shutter button all the way down to ready the camera. ISO-A 200 • The camera is ready to shoot when [Ready for composite shooting] is displayed. Ready for composite shooting LF 4K 30p M 2 9 Press the shutter button to start shooting. Shooting 10 Press the shutter button again to end shooting. LIVECOMP F5.6 0.0 0 1:02:03 1023 • Live composite photography will start. The display will be updated after each exposure. • Live composite photography can continue for up to three hours.
Recording movies in photo shooting modes The R button can be used for movie recording even when the mode dial is not in the n position. • Be sure that [R REC] is assigned to the R button (P. 101). 1 Press the R button to begin recording. R button 2 2 Shooting • Movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor. • If you put your eye to the viewfinder, movie you are recording will be displayed in the viewfinder. • You can change the focus location by tapping the screen while recording.
Recording movies in movie mode When the mode dial is rotated to n, movies can be recorded using functions such as the slow-motion mode. • The effects available in P, S, A, and M modes can be applied to movies. g “Choosing an Exposure Mode (n Mode (Movie Exposure Modes))” (P. 91) 2 Rotate the mode dial to n. 2 Use HI to highlight movie mode (P. 67). 3 Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode. 4 Press the R button to begin recording.
Movie Mode Options Movie mode Description g o 4K Shoot 4K movies. ― n Standard Shoot standard movies. ― p High-speed Record slow-motion movies. Sound will not be recorded. 68 2 Shooting • The picture modes available vary with the movie mode. • When recording movies, use an SD card that supports an SD speed class of 10 or higher. • Use UHS-II or UHS-I memory card with a UHS Speed Class of 3 when shooting in [4K] or [High-speed] mode.
Recording Slow Motion Movies Record slow-motion movies. Footage shot at 120 fps plays back at 30 fps; quality is equivalent to [HD]. 2 1 Highlight [High-speed] in the movie mode option (P. 67) and press the Q button. 2 Press the R button to start shooting. Shooting • Press the R button again to end shooting. • Focus and exposure are fixed at the start of recording. • Recording can continue for up to 20 seconds. • Sound will not be recorded.
Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame. 1 If the monitor is open, close it. 2 Shooting 2 Open the monitor downward. • Read “Rotating the Monitor: Cautions” (P. 31) before moving the monitor. • If a power zoom lens is attached, the camera automatically switches to wide angle. • The self portrait menu is displayed in the monitor. • Different icons may be displayed depending on the shooting mode.
2 Shooting 70 EN 3 Frame the shot. 4 Touch C and shoot. • Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens. • You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the monitor, or by pressing the shutter button. • The shot image will be displayed on the monitor. • Be careful not to drop the camera when using the touch screen with the camera held in one hand.
Using various settings Controlling exposure (Exposure F) The exposure selected automatically by the camera can be altered to suit your artistic intent. Choose positive values to make pictures brighter, negative values to make them darker. Exposure compensation can be adjusted by up to ±5.0 EV. No compensation (0) Positive (+) Shooting Negative (–) 2 • Rotate the front dial to adjust exposure compensation.
Selecting the AF target mode (AF target settings) The frame showing the location of the focus point is referred to as the “AF target”. You can change the size of the AF target. You can also select Face priority AF (P. 73). 2 1 2 Press the N (H) button to display the AF target. Select [I (Single Target)] or [J (9-Target Group)] using the front dial. i Shooting i o i o All Targets The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets.
Face priority AF/Eye priority AF The camera automatically detects and focuses on the faces or eyes of portrait subjects. When digital ESP metering is used, exposure will be weighted according to the value metered for the face. 1 2 Press the N (H) button to display the AF target. Select an option using the rear dial. 2 i Shooting o Selection method I N K Face Priority On The camera detects and focuses on faces. Face Priority Off Face priority AF off.
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) Select a value according to subject brightness. Higher values let you photograph darker scenes but also increase image “noise” (mottling). Select [AUTO] to let the camera adjust sensitivity according to lighting conditions. 2 1 2 Press the ISO (F) button. WB AUTO S-AF 4:3 Recommend Shooting 74 EN ISO AUTO Use the front dial to select an option. 250 P F5.6 LF 0.
Using a flash (Flash photography) The flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the ON/OFF lever to #UP to raise the flash. ON/OFF lever 2 Press the # (I) button. Select an item using the front dial and press the Q button. Shooting 2 3 • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 76) # Fill In The flash fires.
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode Monitor Flash mode # Fill In 0 Flash timing 1/30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* — — Always fires 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* Flash Off — Shooting Redeye Always fires $ 1 Red-Eye Slow Slow synchronization (1st curtain/ Red-eye reduction flash) 1st curtain S/M 30 sec. – 1/250 sec.
Performing the sequential/self-timer shooting Adjust settings for burst or self-timer photography. Choose an option according to your subject. 1 2 Press the jY (G) button. Use the front dial to select an option. T/ ♥T 1 frame is taken at a time when the shutter button is pressed. With T, pictures are taken at up to about 8.7 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way Sequential High down. With ♥T, pictures are taken at up to about 15 fps.
The Electronic Shutter (Silent s) Take pictures using the electronic shutter. Use for shutter speeds faster than 1/4000 s or in settings where the sound of the shutter would be unwelcome. The electronic shutter can be used in single-frame mode and self-timer modes and for frame rates as high as about 15 fps in sequential shooting modes. This setting is only available in P/A/S/M/ART modes. 2 Shooting • The flash sync speed is 1/20 s.
Calling shooting options Live control You can use live control to select the shooting function while checking the effect on the screen. Live control screen 2 ISO AUTO WB AUTO P 4:3 Off LF WB Auto 4K 30p Settings WB AUTO Available settings Picture mode.........................................P. 81 ISO sensitivity........................................P. 74 White balance........................................P. 83 AF mode................................................P.
LV super control panel Other shooting options can be accessed via the LV super control panel, which lists the options selected for the following shooting settings. Recommended ISO A±0 ISO WB Auto Auto G±0 S-AF 1 2 3 4 2 c Natural S ±0 ±0 Normal ±0 ± 0.0 5 Shooting P F 4K 30p 1:02:03 250 F5.6 7 e f g h sRGB S-IS On M-IS 6 d 1023 8 90 a b Settings that can be modified using LV super control panel d Picture mode...................................P.
Processing options (Picture Mode) Choose how pictures are processed during shooting to enhance color, tone, and other properties. Choose from preset picture modes according to your subject or artistic intent. Contrast, sharpness, and other settings can be adjusted separately for each mode. You can also add artistic effects using art filters. Art filters give you the option of added frame effects and the like. Adjustments to individual parameters are stored separately for each picture mode and art filter.
*1 After choosing Pop Art I or Soft Focus using the HI buttons, press the INFO button to display the slider for Fine Tuning (P. 53). *2 After choosing Partial Color using HI, press the INFO button to display the color ring (P. 53). 2 Adjusting overall color (Color Creator) The overall color of the image can be adjusted using any combination of 30 hues and 8 saturation levels. Shooting 1 Press the Q button and use FG to highlight Picture Mode.
Adjusting color (WB (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 ISO AUTO WB AUTO Highlight an option using HI and press the Q button.
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. 2 Shooting 1 Select [P], [Q], [W], or [X] (one-touch white balance 1, 2, 3, or 4) and press the INFO button. 2 Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper. 3 Select [Yes] and press the Q button.
S-AF+MF (Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode) C-AF+TR (AF tracking) After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] mode, you can turn the focus ring to fine-adjust focus manually. Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the shutter button is held in this position. • The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer track the subject.
Setting the image aspect Choose the ratio of width to height for pictures according to your intent or your goals for printing or the like. In addition to the standard aspect (width-to-height) ratio of [4:3], the camera offers settings of [16:9], [3:2], [1:1], and [3:4]. 2 Shooting 1 Press the Q button and use FG to highlight Image Aspect. 2 Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button.
Selecting image quality (Movie quality, nK) Choose the image quality options available for movie recording. When choosing an option, consider how the movie will be used: for example, are you planning to process it on a computer, or is it intended for upload to a website? Press the Q button and use FG to highlight (Movie quality, nK). 2 Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button.
Movie quality Movie quality components 1280×720 Normal 30p 1920×1080 Super Fine 50p 1920×1080 Super Fine 25p 2 1280×720 Super Fine 25p Shooting 1920×1080 Fine 50p Choose the desired combination of frame size, bit rate, and frame rate.
The following options are available when [4K] is selected for movie mode *2: Movie quality 3840×2160 30p Movie quality components Choose the desired combination of frame size and frame rate. 1 2 3840×2160 24p 1 Frame size 4K : 3840×2160 2 Frame rate 30p, 25p, 24p 2 Shooting 3840×2160 25p *2 The bit rate can not be changed.
The following options are available when [Standard] is selected for movie mode: Movie quality Movie quality components 1920×1080 Super Fine 60p 1920×1080 Super Fine 30p 2 1280×720 Super Fine 30p 1920×1080 Fine 60p Shooting 1920×1080 Fine 30p 1280×720 Fine 30p 1920×1080 Normal 60p 1920×1080 Normal 30p 1280×720 Normal 30p Choose the desired combination of frame size, bit rate, and frame rate.
Choosing an Exposure Mode (n Mode (Movie Exposure Modes)) You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in P, A, S, and M modes. This option takes effect when the mode dial is rotated to n. Rotate the mode dial to n. 3 Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button. ISO AUTO Press the Q button and use FG to highlight movie (exposure) mode.
Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 2 Shooting 2 3 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133). Use FGHI to select [x], then press the Q button. Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button.
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 u button in P/A/S/M modes. KImage Stabilizer • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133). Use FGHI to select [Image Stabilizer], then press the Q button.
Making fine adjustments to white balance (WB Compensation) You can set and finely adjust the compensation values for both auto white balance and preset white balance. Before proceeding, choose a white balance option to which to make fine adjustments. g “Adjusting color (WB (white balance))” (P. 83) 2 1 Shooting 2 3 4 WB Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133).
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering) You can choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. Metering • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133). Use FGHI to select [Metering], then press the Q button. 3 Highlight an option using HI and press the Q button. A±0 G±0 S-AF WB Auto Natural ±0 S ±0 ±0 ± 0.
Making fine adjustments to contrast (Contrast) Adjust image contrast. Increasing contrast heightens the difference between bright and dark areas for a harder, more well-defined picture. Settings are stored separately for each picture mode. • Adjustments may not be available depending on the shooting mode. 2 1 Shooting 2 3 Contrast Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133).
Making fine adjustments to tone (Gradation) Adjust color brightness and shading. Bring pictures closer to what you envisage by, for example, brightening the entire picture. Settings are stored separately for each picture mode. • Adjustments may not be available depending on the shooting mode. 1 Gradation Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. 2 Use FGHI to select [Gradation], then press the Q button. 3 Adjust tone using HI and press the Q button.
Adjusting the tone of a monochrome image (Monochrome Color) Add a tint to black-and-white pictures in the [Monochrome] picture mode (P. 81). 1 2 2 Shooting 3 Picture Mode Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133). Monochrome Color A±0 ISO WB Auto Auto G±0 S-AF Use FGHI to select [Monochrome Color], then press the Q button. Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button.
Setting the color reproduction format (Color Space) You can select a format to ensure that colors are correctly reproduced when shot images are regenerated on a monitor or using a printer. This option is equivalent to the [Color Space] (P. 135) in Custom Menu. 1 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. Color Space • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133). Use FGHI to select [Color Space], then press the Q button.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows (Highlight&Shadow Control) Adjust brightness separately for highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. You gain greater control over exposure than you would with exposure compensation alone. You can selectively make highlights darker or shadows brighter. 2 • Adjustments may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Shooting 1 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. 2 Use FGHI to select [Highlight&Shadow Control], then press the Q button.
Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function) Other roles can be assigned to buttons in place of their existing functions. Customizable Controls Button Default AEL/AFL b Function b (Digital Tele-converter) R Function R REC 2 To change the function assigned to a button, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. Button Function • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 133).
Available Roles 2 t (AEL/AFL) Press the button to use AE lock or AF lock. The function changes according to the [AEL/AFL] (P. 138) setting. When AEL is selected, press the button once to lock the exposure and display u on the monitor. Press the button again to cancel the lock. Shooting R REC Press the button to record a movie. z (Preview) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button is pressed.
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF (Super Spot AF) You can zoom in on the display during shooting. For greater precision during focusing, zoom in on the focus area. At higher zoom ratios, you can focus on areas smaller than the standard focus target. You can reposition the focus area as desired during zoom. • To use Super Spot AF, you must first assign [a] to a button with Button Function (P. 132). S-IS ON ISO-A 200 ISO-A 200 LF Off 4K 4K 30p 30p P 250 F5.6 0.
4 Press the button to which [a] is assigned once more. • The camera will zoom the selected area in to fill the display. • Use the front or rear dial to zoom in or out. • You can also scroll the display using the arrow pad (FGHI). • In M mode, you can press the INFO button during zoom to choose aperture or shutter speed. • Press the a button to return to the zoom frame. • Press the Q button to end focus zoom. • You can also end focus zoom by pressing and holding the a button. 2 10x Shooting 250 F5.
3 Playback Information display during playback Playback image information Simplified display 12 3 4 3 5 6 7 89 Playback ×10 100-0015 4:3 e 2020.06.01 12:30:00 15 0 a d c b Overall display f g h ij ×10 P 250 F5.6 +2.0 45mm +1.0 A+4 ISO 400 WB AUTO G+4 sRGB Natural 5184×3888 4:3 2020.06.
3 Playback 1 Battery level.....................................P. 21 2 Bluetooth® connection status ..............................................P. 142 – 150 3 Wireless LAN connection......P. 142–150 4 Including GPS information.............P. 149 5 Print order Number of prints............................P. 112 6 Share order.................................... P. 111 7 Sound record.........................P. 113, 127 8 Protect...........................................P. 110 9 Image selected...............
Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button. • A photograph or movie will be displayed. • Select the desired photograph or movie using the front dial or arrow pad. • To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway or press the q button. Front dial 3 4:3 L F 100-0020 2020.06.01 12:30:00 Playback Displays Displays the previous the next frame frame 20 Still image WB AUTO P 4K 30p 100-0004 2020.06.
Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback) • In single-frame playback, rotate the rear dial to G (q) for index playback. Rotate further for calendar playback. • Turn the rear dial to a (p) to return to single-frame playback. q 3 4:3 L F 100-0020 2020.06.01 12:30:00 20 Single-frame playback p q 2020.06.01 12:30:00 20 Index display p Sun Mon Tue 2020.
Viewing Images as a Slideshow (L) This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 1 2 Press the Q button in the playback display. JPEG JPEG Edit Share Order 0 R Rotate Select [L] and press the Q button. Back 3 Set Adjust settings. Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture. BGM Set [On] or [Off]. Slide Set the type of data to be played back. Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10 seconds.
Watching movies 3 Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Play Movie] and press the Q button to begin playback. Fast-forward and rewind using H/I. Press the Q button again to pause playback. While playback is paused, use F to view the first frame and G to view the last frame. Use HI or the front dial to view previous or next frame. Press the MENU button to end playback.
Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order) You can select images you want to transfer to a smartphone in advance. You can also use OI.Share to browse the images included in the share order. Display the image you want to transfer and press the h (R) button to set a share order. A h icon will appear on the image. Press the h (R) button again to cancel a share order. You can select images you want to transfer in advance and set a share order all at once. • You can set a share order on 200 frames.
Creating a print order (DPOF) You can select pictures for printing and choose the number of copies and the information printed on each picture. The pictures can be printed at print shops that support the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). A digital print order is stored on the memory card. 3 1 2 Press the Q button in the playback display. JPEG < Erase Select [< (Print Order)] and press the Q button. Playback Back 3 Set Select [<] or [
Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 2 3 Press the Q button in the playback display. 4 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order. 5 Select the date and time format and press the Q button. 6 Select [Set] and press the Q button. Select [< (Print Order)] and press the Q button. Select [<] and press the Q button.
Scrolling Panoramas Panoramas made up of multiple images joined together can be viewed in a scrolling display. 1 2 Select a panorama in single-frame playback. Turn the rear dial to a. • Use FGHI to scroll. 3 1x Playback • During playback, you can turn the rear dial further to a to zoom in from 2x to 14x or turn it to G to zoom out. Press the Q button to return to single-frame playback. • To view other images at zoom ratios above 2×, press the INFO button and then press HI.
Using the touch screen You can use the touch screen to manipulate images. • Do not tap the display with your fingernails or other sharp objects. • Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation. Single-frame playback Displaying the previous or next image 3 • Slide your finger to the left to view the next image, and right to view the previous image. Playback Magnify • Lightly tap the screen to display the slider and P. • Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out.
Selecting and protecting images To view the touch menu, lightly tap the display (singleframe playback) or tap the icon (index playback). You can then perform the desired operation by tapping the icons in the touch menu. 2020.06.01 12:30:00 21 3 Playback H Select an image. You can select multiple images and delete them collectively. h Images you want to share with a smartphone can be set. g “Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)” (P. 111) 0 Protects an image.
4 Menu functions Basic menu operations The menus can be used to customize the camera for ease of use and include shooting and playback options not accessible via the live control, LV super control panel, or the like. Tab Tab name W Shooting Menu 1 Description X Shooting Menu 2 n Video Menu Photography-related items. Ready the camera for shooting or access photo settings. 4 q Playback Menu Playback- and retouch-related items. G Custom Menu Items for customizing the camera.
3 Select an item using FG and press I to display options for the selected item. Function The current setting is displayed Shooting Menu 1 11 2 4 Back 4 Shooting Menu 1 Reset Picture Mode Digital Tele-converter Metering AF Illuminator 11 I Off p On Set 2 Reset Picture Mode Digital Tele-converter Metering AF Illuminator Back Off Off On p On Set Use FG to highlight an option and press the Q button to select.
Processing options (Picture Mode) You can make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness and other parameters in [Picture Mode] (P. 81) settings. Changes to parameters are stored for each picture mode separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in W Shooting Menu 1 and press I. Shooting Menu 1 11 2 • The camera will display the picture mode available in the current shooting mode.
Choosing a Zoom Speed (K Elec. Zoom Speed) Choose the speed at which electronic zoom lenses can be zoomed in or out using the zoom ring during still photography. 1 2 Highlight [K Elec. Zoom Speed] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press I. Select an option with FG and press the Q button. Recording multiple exposures in a single image (Multiple Exposure) 4 Take two shots and combine them into a single picture.
5 Press the MENU button to exit the menus. • A a icon will be displayed. • If [Overlay] is selected, the chosen photograph will be visible superimposed on the view through the lens. a icon P 6 0 1:02:03 1023 Take pictures. • The first shot (or if [Overlay] is selected, the previously-chosen photograph) will be visible superimposed on the view through the lens as you compose the next shot. • The a icon turns green. • Normally, a multiple exposure will be created after the second shot is taken.
Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) 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 Highlight [Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press I. Shooting Menu 2 1 22 KImage Stabilizer KElec. Zoom Speed Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh.
Silent-Mode Options (Silent s Settings) Choose the following options when shooting in the silent mode (P. 78): -- Noise reduction on/off -- Whether or not to enable [8], [AF Illuminator], and [Flash Mode] 1 Highlight [Silent s Settings] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press I. Shooting Menu 2 1 22 KImage Stabilizer KElec. Zoom Speed Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse Silent [♥] Settings #RC Mode Back 2 4 Menu functions (Shooting menu) • Frames are shot even if the image is not in focus after AF.
3 4 Menu functions (Shooting menu) 124 EN Adjust the following settings and press the Q button. Noise Reduction s [Auto]: Reduce noise in long exposures when shooting in the silent mode (P. 78). The sound of the shutter may be audible when noise reduction is active. [Off]: Noise reduction off. 8 (Beep sound) [Allow]: Uses the settings currently selected for [8] in G Custom Menu O (P. 133). [Not Allow]: Turns off the beep sound when shooting in the silent mode.
Using the Video Menu Movie recording functions are set in the Video Menu. Video Menu 1 2 Movie R Recording Volume nAF Mode nImage Stabilizer nElec. Zoom Speed Video Frame Rate Video Bit Rate Back Option On ±0 C-AF M-IS 1 Normal 30p Fine Set g ― Adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone. Adjust the sensitivity using FG while checking the peak sound level picked up by the microphone over the previous few seconds. ― n AF Mode Choose the AF mode for movie recording.
Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu y (P. 109) 4 1 2 R Edit Print Order Reset Protect Reset share Order Device Connection Back On Set Menu functions (Playback menu) Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback (R) If set to [On], images in portrait orientation are automatically rotated to be displayed in the correct orientation on the playback display. Retouching Pictures (Edit) Create retouched copies of pictures.
JPEG Edit 5 When the settings are complete, press the Q button. 6 Select [Yes] and press the Q button. • The settings are applied to the image. • The edited image is stored in the card. • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, or when an image is recorded on another camera.
Combining Pictures (Image Overlay) Overlay existing RAW photos and to create a new picture. Up to 3 pictures can be included in the overlay. 1 2 3 4 4 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press I. Use FG to select [Image Overlay] and press the Q button. Select the number of images to be overlaid and press the Q button. Use FGHI to select the RAW images and press the Q button to add them to the overlay.
Trimming movies (Movie Trimming) Cut selected footage from movies. Movies can be trimmed repeatedly to create files containing only footage you want to preserve. • This option is available only with movies recorded with the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press I. 7 Choose whether the section to be deleted begins with the first frame or ends with the last frame, using HI to highlight the desired option and pressing the Q button to select.
Using the setup menu Adjust basic camera settings. Examples include language selection and monitor brightness. The setup menu also contains options used during the initial setup process. Setup Menu 1 2 Card Setup X ’--.--.-- --:--:-W English s j±0 k±0 0.5 sec Rec View Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings Firmware Back Option 4 Menu functions (Setup menu) 130 EN Set Description g Card Setup Format the card and delete all images. 131 X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock.
Formatting the card (Card Setup) Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card. g “Usable cards” (P. 154) 1 Select [Card Setup] in the e Setup Menu and press I. Card Setup • If there is data on the card, menu items appear.
Using the custom menus Camera settings can be customized using the G Custom Menu. Custom Menu 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) a M N/O P/Q b W X c a AF/MF Button/Dial Disp/8/PC (P. 133) Exp/ISO/BULB (P. 134) # Custom (P. 135) K/WB/Color (P. 135) Record (P. 136) EVF (P. 137) K Utility (P. 137) A. AF/MF 1 A Back On G Description a g AEL/AFL Customize AF and AE lock. AF Targeting Pad If [On] is selected, the AF target can be positioned by tapping the monitor during viewfinder photography.
N Disp/8/PC Option MENU G Description N g K Control Settings For each shooting mode except movie, choose whether pressing the Q button displays live controls or LV super controls. 79, 80 G/Info Settings Choose the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed. [q Info]: Choose the information displayed in full frame playback. [LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when the camera is in shooting mode. [G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index and calendar playback.
P Exp/ISO/BULB Option MENU G P Description g Adjust correct 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. 71). — Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for ISO. [Upper Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity selection.
b # Custom MENU Option G Description b g # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires. 141 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash is used. 141 w+F When set to [On], the exposure compensation value is added to the flash compensation value. #+WB Adjust white balance for use with a flash. — MENU W K/WB/Color Option G Description W g You can select the JPEG image quality mode from combinations of three image sizes and three compression rates.
X Record Option File Name 4 Edit Filename MENU G Description X g [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers are retained from the previous card. File numbering continues from the last number used or from the highest number available on the card. [Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the file name starts at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card.
c EVF Option MENU G Description c g EVF Auto Switch If [Off] is selected, the viewfinder will not turn on when you put your eye to the viewfinder. Use the u button to choose the display. — EVF Adjust Adjust viewfinder brightness and hue. Brightness is automatically adjusted when [EVF Auto Luminance] is set to [On]. The contrast of the information display is also adjusted automatically.
AEL/AFL MENU G [AEL/AFL] a S-AF AEL/AFL Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the AEL/AFL button. Choose a mode for each focus mode.
Adding information displays MENU G [G/Info Settings] N q Info (Playback information displays) Use [q Info] to add the following playback information displays. The added displays are displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during playback. You can also choose to not show displays that appear at the default setting.
Viewing camera images on TV MENU G O (HDMI) [HDMI] Use the separately sold cable with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. This function is available during shooting. Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable to view high-quality images on a TV screen. 1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the TV. 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) HDMI cable (Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.) HDMI micro connector Type A • The location of the HDMI connector varies with the TV.
Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. Select [On] for [HDMI Control]. When [On] is selected, camera controls can be used for playback only. • You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV. • During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by pressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the “Green” button.
5 Connecting the camera to a smartphone Use the camera’s wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth® features to connect to a smartphone, where you can use the dedicated app to enhancement your enjoyment of the camera both before and after shooting. Once a connection has been established, you can download and take pictures remotely and add GPS tags to the images on the camera. • Operation is not guaranteed on all smartphones. Things you can do with the specified app, OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.
Pairing the Camera and Smartphone Follow the steps below when connecting the devices for the first time. • Adjust pairing settings using OI.Share, not the settings app that is part of the smartphone operating system. 1 Launch the copy of the dedicated OI.Share app previously installed on your smartphone. 2 Select [Device Connection] in the q Playback Menu and press I. 3 Follow the on-screen guide to adjust Wi-Fi/Bluetooth settings. • You can also connect by tapping G in the monitor.
Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is On You can choose whether the camera will be on standby for wireless connection with the smartphone when the power is on. 5 Connecting the camera to a smartphone 144 EN 1 2 Highlight [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e setup menu and press I. 3 Highlight the desired option and press the Q button. Highlight [Bluetooth] and press I. • Complete the pairing of camera and smartphone beforehand.
Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is Off You can choose whether the camera will maintain a wireless connection to the smartphone when off. 1 2 3 Highlight [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e setup menu and press I. Highlight [Power-off Standby] and press I. Highlight the desired option and press the Q button. When you turn the camera off, you will be prompted to choose whether to maintain the wireless connection to the smartphone.
$ • If left active, the wireless connection will automatically terminate if: -- the connection remains inactive for 12 hours -- the memory card is removed -- the battery is replaced -- a charging error occurs during on-board battery charging The connection can be restored by turning the camera on. • Note that if [On] is selected for [Power-off Standby], camera may not turn on immediately when the ON/OFF lever is rotated to ON.
Transferring images to a smartphone You can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You can also use the camera to select images you want to share in advance. g “Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)” (P. 111) 1 Start [Device Connection] on the camera (P. 143). • You can also connect by tapping G in the monitor. • If you have previously connected to the smartphone, the camera will start the connection automatically. • w1 will be displayed when pairing is complete.
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Live View) You can shoot remotely by operating the camera with a smartphone while checking the live view on the smartphone screen. • The camera shows the connection screen and all operations are performed from the smartphone. 5 1 Start [Device Connection] on the camera. 2 3 4 Launch OI.Share and tap [Remote Control]. • You can also connect by tapping G in the monitor. Tap [Live View]. Tap the shutter button to shoot.
Adding position information to images You can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was saving by transferring the GPS log saved on the smartphone to the camera. 1 Before taking pictures with the camera, launch OI.Track on the smartphone to begin saving the GPS log. • Before starting a GPS track log, you will need to connect once via OI.Track and synchronize the clock. • You can use the phone or other apps while the GPS log is saving. Do not terminate OI.Track.
Changing the password To change the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth passwords: 1 2 3 Select [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e Setup Menu and press I. Select [Connection Password] and press I. Follow the operation guide and press the R button. • A new password will be set. • Both the Wi-Fi connection password and Bluetooth® connection passcode can be changed. • Reconnect to the smartphone after changing passwords. g “Pairing the Camera and Smartphone” (P.
6 Connecting the camera to a computer Copying pictures to a computer 1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer. Micro-USB connector Smaller terminal USB cable 6 USB port 2 3 Turn the camera on. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. • When the camera is connected to a computer via USB, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 133) in the camera custom menus.
4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. • Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port. Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc., computers without a factory-installed OS, or home-built computers • Camera controls cannot be used while the camera is connected to a computer.
7 Cautions Batteries 7 Cautions • The camera uses a single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Never use any battery other than genuine OLYMPUS 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, and SDXC. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect switch The SD card body has a write protect switch. Setting the switch to “LOCK” prevents data being written to the card. Return the switch to the unlock position enable writing.
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. The optional adapter is required. • When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward.
MF Clutch Lenses The “MF clutch” (manual focus clutch) mechanism on MF clutch lenses can be used to switch between auto and manual focus simply by repositioning the focus ring. • Check the position of the MF clutch before shooting. • Sliding the focus ring to the AF/MF position at the end of the lens selects autofocus, while sliding it to the MF position closer to the camera body selects manual focus, regardless of the focus mode chosen with the camera.
Compatible Flash Units Choose a flash unit to suit your needs, taking into consideration such factors as the output required and whether the unit supports macro photography. Flash units designed to communicate with the camera support a variety of flash modes, including TTL auto and super FP. Flash units can be mounted on the camera hot shoe or connected using a cable (available separately) and flash bracket. See the documentation provided with the flash unit for information on flash features and their use.
Wireless remote control flash photography External flash units that are designated for use with this camera and have a remote control mode can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can separately control each of three groups of remote flash units, and the internal flash. See the instruction manuals provided with the external flash units for details. 7 1 Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired. 2 Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 118).
Other external flash units Note the following when using a third-party flash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe: • Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the X-contact will damage the camera. • Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera. • Set the Shooting mode to M, set the shutter speed to a value no higher than flash synchronous speed, and set ISO sensitivity to a setting other than [AUTO].
System chart Power Supply BLS-50 Lithium-ion battery Viewfinder EP-16 Eyecup Dot Sight EE-1 Dot Sight F-5AC USB-AC Adapter 7 Cautions BCS-5 Lithium-ion Charger Case / Strap Shoulder Strap / Camera Case / Body Jacket Connection Cable USB Cable / HDMI Cable*1 Software Olympus Workspace Photo editing software Memory Card SD/SDHC/ SDXC OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share) Olympus Image Palette (OI.Palette) OLYMPUS Image Track (OI.
Converter Lens*3 Lens FCON-P01 Micro Four Thirds system lenses Fisheye WCON-P01 Wide MCON-P01 Macro MMF-2/MMF-3 *2 Four Thirds Adapter Four Thirds System Lenses MCON-P02 Macro MC-14 Teleconverter BCL-1580/BCL-0980 MC-20 Teleconverter 7 Cautions Body Cap Lens Flash FL-900R FL-700WR Electronic Flash Electronic Flash STF-8 Macro Flash Radiowave System Accessories FC-WR Wireless radiowave commander FR-WR Wireless radiowave receiver EN 161
8 Information Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth. 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.
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. Before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly, wait for 1 minute or longer immediately after shooting or playback. 1 2 In Custom Menu a, select [Pixel Mapping] (P. 137). Press I, then press the Q button. • The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress.
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 USB-AC adapter. 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.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera has turned 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. 137) Press the shutter button halfway to exit the sleep mode. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for an additional 4 hours. The flash is charging • On the monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress.
The subject appears distorted The following functions use an electronic shutter: movie recording (P. 65)/silent (P. 78)/the SCN mode panorama (P. 38), “silent” (P. 38), and “multi-focus shot” (P. 39) options/the Z mode “silent” (P. 45), panorama (P. 46), and “focus bracketing” (P. 49) options This may cause distortion if the subject is moving rapidly or the camera is moved abruptly. Avoid moving the camera abruptly during shooting or use standard sequential shooting.
Error codes Monitor indication No Card Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. (P. 154) • The card is full.
8 Information 168 EN Monitor indication Possible cause Reconnect the camera. No Connection The camera is not correctly connected to a computer, HDMI display, or other device. Corrective action Cannot Print It may not be possible to create print reservations for pictures recorded on other cameras via this camera. Print separately via a personal computer, etc. The lens is locked. Please extend the lens. The lens of the retractable lens stays retracted. Extend the lens.
Defaults *1: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset].
n Video Menu Tab n Function Movie R Recording Volume n AF Mode n Image Stabilizer n Elec. Zoom Speed Video Frame Rate Video Bit Rate Default *1 a a a a a a a *2 g a 125 ― 125 a 125 a 93 ― 125 ― 87, 125 ― 87, 125 Default ― *1 ― a a a a a *2 ― a a ― ― a On ±0 C-AF M-IS Normal 30p Fine q Playback Menu Tab q y Function Start BGM Slide Slide Interval Movie Interval Edit Sel.
Tab G Function Button/Dial M Button Function t Function AEL/AFL b Function R Function b R REC h Front dial: F Rear dial: Ps Front dial: F Rear dial: FNo. Front dial: F Rear dial: Shutter Front dial: FNo. Rear dial: Shutter qR Function P Dial Function A S M Disp/8/PC N K Control Settings G/Info Settings Default B P/A/S/M ART SCN/Z q Info LV-Info Exposure Shift J 5 Upper Limit ISO-Auto Set Default Noise Filter Noise Reduct.
Tab G Function # Custom b #X-Sync. *1 *2 1/250 a a #Slow Limit 1/60 a w+F Off a W a #+WB K/WB/Color W K Set WB W Keep Warm Color Color Space Record X File Name Edit Filename Copyright Info.
Specifications Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type 4/3” Live MOS sensor Total no. of pixels Approx. 21.77 million pixels No. of effective pixels Approx. 20.30 million pixels Screen size 17.4 mm (H) × 13.
Recording Memory SD, SDHC and SDXC UHS-II compatible Recording system Digital recording, JPEG (DCF2.0), RAW Data Applicable standards Exif 2.31, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sound with still pictures Wave format Movie MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio Stereo, PCM 48kHz Playback Display format Single-frame playback/Close-up playback/Index display/Calendar display Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Silent shooting Sequential shooting Up to approximately 8.
Lithium-ion battery MODEL NO. BLS-50 Product type Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Nominal capacity 1210 mAh No. of charge and discharge times Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions) Ambient temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging) Dimensions Approx. 35.5 mm (W) × 12.8 mm (H) × 55 mm (D) (1.4" × 0.5" × 2.2") Weight Approx. 46 g (0.1 Ib.) USB-AC adapter MODEL NO.
9 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.
• • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. • In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives. • In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. • In places prone to strong vibrations.
9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use batteries with scratches or damage to the casing, and do not scratch the battery. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration by dropping or hitting. This may cause exploding, overheating, or burning.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • difficult to obtain while traveling. Using the wireless LAN/ Bluetooth® functions • • Turn off the camera in hospitals and other locations where medical equipment is present. The radio waves from the camera may adversely affect medical equipment, causing a malfunction that results in an accident. Be sure to disable wireless LAN/Bluetooth® functions in the vicinity of medical equipment (P. 150). Turn off the camera when onboard aircraft.
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Index Numbers 8 (Beep sound)................................133 # Slow Limit..............................135, 141 #+WB................................................135 # X-Sync...................................135, 141 # RC Mode........................................158 0 (Protect)...................................... 110 s (Monitor brightness adjustment).....................................130 n Mode (movie exposure mode)........91 G (Index display)...................... 115, 139 P (Trimming)........
Computer............................................151 Connection Computer.........................................151 Smartphone.....................................142 Continuous AF......................................84 Contrast................................................96 Control Settings..................................133 Copyright Settings..............................136 Custom Menu.............................132, 170 D Date/time setting (X)...........................22 Dial Function......
ISO sensitivity.......................................74 N K Noise Filter.........................................134 Noise Reduct......................................134 Number of storable still pictures.........154 Keystone Compensation......................47 L Language setting (W)......................130 Level Adjust........................................137 Level gauge..........................................28 Light Trails............................................37 Live Bulb...............
Reset Protect......................................129 Rotate.................................................108 S S (Shutter priority mode)......................58 S-AF+MF (Single AF and Manual focus)...................................85 S-AF (Single AF)..................................84 Saturation.............................................96 SCN (Scene).......................................36 SD card..............................................154 Formatting the card..........................
date of issue 2020.6.
