Table of Contents Quick task 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 and a printer 7. Cautions 8. Information 9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Model No.: IM001 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.
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 Names of parts 10 Preparation 12 Unpack the box contents...........12 Charging and inserting the battery .........................................13 Inserting the card .......................14 Attaching a lens to the camera .........................................15 Power on .....................................16 Setting the date/time ..................17 Shooting 18 Information displays while shooting ......................................18 Monitor display when shooting ....
Table of Contents Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) ......................53 Sequential shooting/using the self timer ...................................54 Setting the image aspect ..........56 Selecting image quality (still image quality mode) ..........56 Selecting image quality (movie image quality mode) .....57 Using a flash (flash photography)...................58 Adjusting flash output (flash intensity control)..............60 Processing options (picture mode) ..........................
Using the custom menus...........88 R AF/MF ..................................88 S Button/Dial ...........................89 T Release/j/Image Stabilizer ...................................89 U Disp/8/PC ..........................90 V Exp/p/ISO..........................91 W # Custom ............................92 X K/Color/WB .......................93 Y Record/Erase .......................94 Z Movie ...................................95 b K Utility ..............................96 AEL/AFL ..................
Cautions 123 Battery and charger .................123 Using your charger abroad .....123 Table of Contents Usable cards .............................124 Record mode and file size/ number of storable still pictures .....................................125 Interchangeable lenses............126 External flash units designated for use with this camera ..........127 Wireless remote control flash photography............................127 Other external flash units ........128 Electronic Viewfinder (VF-4)....
Quick task index Just shoot without making any difficult settings A 22 Shooting in the way you want without needing to know technical terms Live Guide 22 42 Taking self-portraits Self-portraits Taking arty pictures Art filter 26 Quickly matching settings to the scene SCN 24 Live Guide 22 Blurring the background A Aperture priority shooting 31 Shooting night views SCN (Hand-Held Starlight) 24 Taking pictures of fireworks SCN (Fireworks) 24 Taking pictures of stars and trajectories o
Quick task index 8 EN Adjusting color White balance 52 Shooting in monochrome or sepia Picture Mode 61 Changing the picture contrast Picture Mode 61 Focusing on a subject Tap AF 35 Focusing by indicating a small area on the screen Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 48 Keeping a moving subject in focus C-AF+TR 49 Focusing on and shooting a moving subject C-AF 49 Creating a short movie by combining movie scenes Clips 39 Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct.
g Playback HDMI Viewing images on a TV 90 90 Playback on TV 100 Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 85 Creating a print order 121 Direct printing 119 Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring images to a smartphone 112 Adding location data to images Adding location data to images 113 Dealing with red-eye Printing Quick task index Video Out g Camera Settings Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 17 Restoring default settings Reset 74 Saving the settings Myset 74 Changi
Names of parts Names of parts 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 0 6 5 a 7 b f g h i c d e Mode dial ........................................P. 20 Shutter button .................................P. 21 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 16 Control dial* (P) ......... P. 31-33, 45, 66 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 12 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 15 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 8 Hot shoe cover 9 Stereo microphone .............P.
4 5 1 6 8 9 0 2 3 b c Names of parts 7 a F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 45) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 46) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 58) z button (P. 44, 72) G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 54) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speaker Monitor ....................P. 18, 42, 44, 64, 71 Accessory port ......................P. 107, 143 Hot shoe .......................................P. 127 Fn/G button ...................P. 98/P. 40, 67 U button..................
1 1 Preparation Unpack the box contents Preparation The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 CD-ROM (Instruction manual/ Computer software) Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery BLS-50 Lithium ion charger BCS-5 • Flash case • Instruction manual (this manual) Attaching the strap 1 2 3 • Attach the strap on the other side in the same way.
Charging and inserting the battery 1 Charging the battery. Charging indicator Charging indicator 3 Lights orange Lithium ion battery Off Blinks orange AC wall outlet 1 (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) Lithium ion charger 1 Preparation Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error Direction indicating mark (C) 2 AC cable • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. 2 Battery/card compartment cover Opening the battery/card compartment cover.
Inserting the card 1 The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. Preparation Eye-Fi Cards Read “Usable cards” (P. 124) before use. 1 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 124) 2 1 Terminal area • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card. • Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card slot.
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera. 1 1 2 Rear cap 2 Preparation 2 1 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 3 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it click (direction indicated by arrow 3). 3 • Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens. • Do not press the lens release button.
Power on 1 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. • To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button again. Preparation ON/OFF button Monitor Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to shoot. (Displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on.) : (green): Low battery ] (blinks red): Charge the battery. Wi-Fi ISO-A 200 250 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. Some functions cannot be used if the date and time have not been set. Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus.
2 Shooting Information displays while shooting 2 Monitor display when shooting Monitor display when shooting still pictures Shooting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0a D C B A z y Wi-Fi FP RC BKT FPS b off cd 28mm S-IS AUTO WB AUTO S-AF ISO-A 400 -2.0 4:3 LN x w v -3 AEL P c d e f g h i 18 EN q 1023 p Card write indicator .........................P. 14 Wireless LAN connection...... P. 110–115 Super FP flash ..............................P. 127 RC mode.......................................P.
Monitor display during movie mode Wi-Fi 28mm M-IS ON H 2 Shooting C-AF ISO AUTO P F FHD F n 01:02:03 G F Shooting mode................................P. 62 G Movie effect ....................................P. 37 H Clips icon ..................................P. 39, 42 Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO INFO ISO-A S-IS AUTO ISO-A 200 200 LN LN FHD F 250 F5.6 INFO 0.
Shooting still pictures 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. A ....................P. 22 SCN .....................P. 24 ART .....................P. 26 J ..........................P. 28 P...........................P. 30 A ..........................P. 31 1 Rotate the mode dial to choose a mode. 2 Set up the camera and decide on the composition.
3 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. AF confirmation mark Wi-Fi 2 28mm 200 250 F5.6 01:02:03 38 Shooting ISO-A Press the shutter button halfway. AF target • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P.
Taking high angle and low angle shots You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor. 1 Press the monitor down. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. Lower angle Upper angle 2 1 Shooting 1 2 • Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the connectors. Letting the camera choose the settings (A) The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the shutter button.
5 To set multiple live guides, repeat Steps 3 and 4. 6 Shoot. Change Color Saturation • A check is displayed on the guide item for live guides that are already set. • [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] cannot be set at the same time. • 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.
Shooting in scene mode (SCN) Select a scene according to the subject. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Shooting • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using the arrow pad (FG). You can also select scenes using touch screen operations. • On the scene menu screen, press I to display details of the scene mode on the camera monitor. • Press z or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the scene menu.
2 Shooting • [3D Photo] is subject to the following limitations. [3D Photo] can be used only with a 3D lens. The camera monitor cannot be used to playback images in 3D. Use a device that supports 3D display. Focus is locked. In addition, flash and self-timer also cannot be used. Image size is fixed at 1824 × 1024. RAW photography is not available. Frame coverage is not 100%.
Using art filters (ART) Using art filters, you can easily have fun with artistic effects. Types of art filters 2 Shooting Pop Art I/II * Creates an image that emphasizes the beauty of color. 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.
1 • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using the control dial (P) or HI. You can also select filters using touch screen operations. • Use FG to choose an effect. The effects available vary with the selected filter (soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight, filter, tone, blur, or shade effect). • Press z or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu. ART 13 Vintage II 2 Shoot.
Using PHOTO STORY (J) You can shoot a PHOTO STORY. Shoot with selected PHOTO STORY type. 1 Rotate the mode dial to J. 1 • A PHOTO STORY menu will be displayed. A: Standard B: Speed C: Zoom In/Out 2 Standard 1 D: Layout* F: Fun Frames Q: Works in progress 2 3 4 Shooting * With Layout, you can set any picture mode, including art filters, for each frame. g“Picture mode” (P.61) 2 Use FG to choose the theme of the PHOTO STORY.
5 Shoot an image for the next frame. • View and shoot the subject for the next frame. • Press to cancel the image in the directly preceding frame and retake the shot. • Touch any frame to cancel the image in it and retake the shot. Touch the frame, and then touch O. ISO-A 200 1 250 F5.0 Shot image 1023 Next frame Once you have shot all the frames, press z to save the image. • During the shooting of a PHOTO STORY, the following operations are available.
Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (P program mode) P mode is a shooting mode where the camera automatically sets the optimal aperture and shutter speed according to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. Wi-Fi 2 S-IS AUTO ISO-A 200 Shooting LN FHD F P 250 F5.6 01:02:03 0.0 38 Aperture value Shutter speed Shooting mode • The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) Mode A is a shooting mode where you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust to the appropriate shutter speed. Rotate the mode dial to A and then use the control dial (P) to select an aperture value. Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher F-numbers) increase depth of field.
Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) 2 Mode S is a shooting mode where you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust to the appropriate aperture. Rotate the mode dial to S and then use the control dial (P) to select shutter speed. 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. Wi-Fi Shooting S-IS AUTO ISO 400 LN FHD F F S 250 F5.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) Mode M is a shooting mode where you choose both the aperture and shutter speed. They can be set even in bulb, time, and live composite photography. Rotate the mode dial to M, rotate the control dial (P) to adjust the shutter speed, and after presssing the F button (F), rotate the control dial (P) to adjust the aperture. Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO 2 ISO LN FHD F M 250 F5.6 0.
• During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions. Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/interval shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/flash bracketing/multiple exposure* etc. * When an option other than [Off] is selected for [Live Bulb] or [Live Time] (P. 92) • [Image Stabilizer] turns off automatically.
Shooting with touch screen operations Tap T to cycle through touch screen settings. T U V Wi-Fi 2 ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 01:02:03 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. • Touch S to turn off the display of the AF target. Shooting Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter. This function is not available in n mode. Touch screen operations disabled.
Recording movies You can record movies when the mode dial is on any mode except J (PHOTO STORY). 1 2 Press the R button to begin recording. • You can change the focus location by touching the screen while recording. Shooting R button Off n 2 250 F5.6 +3.0 42mm 00:00:04 Press the R button again to end recording. • When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may appear distorted due to the rolling shutter phenomenon.
Using movie mode (n) With movie mode (n), 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. 62) 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] Rotate the mode dial to n. 3 Touch the on-screen icon of the effect you wish to use. Press the R button to begin recording.
Movie Tele-converter 2 Shooting 1 Touch the icon to display the zoom frame. 2 Touch M or press the U button to zoom in on the area in the zoom frame. • Touch N or press the U button to return to the zoom frame display. 3 Touch O or press z to cancel the zoom frame and exit Movie teleconverter mode. • You can change the position of the zoom frame by touching the screen or using FGHI. • Press and hold z to return the zoom frame to a central position.
Shooting “My Clips” You can create a single My Clips movie file including multiple short movies (clips). You can also add still pictures to the My Clips movie. Shooting Rotate the mode dial to n. 2 Tap the Clips icon. • The clips icon is not displayed when the image quality mode (P.57) is set to g (Clips). M-IS ON C-AF ISO AUTO P FHD F n Shooting 1 2 01:01:07 01:02:03 Clips icon • You can also select Clips by pressing the z button to display the live control.
Editing “My Clips” You can create a single movie file from My Clips. The shot clips are stored in My Clips. You can add movie clips and still pictures to My Clips (P. 70). You can also add screen transition effects and art filter effects. 1 2 Press q and then press G button repeatedly to play back My Clips. G Wi-Fi c 11:23 MOV c 11:24 MOV Shooting c 12:12 MOV L N 100-0020 2016.04.01 12:30 20 U Single-frame playback 2016.04.01 12:30 Index display 21 U FHD G FHD FHD 2016.04.
6 When you have finished the editings, select [Begin Export] and press z. • • • • The combined album is saved as a single movie. Exporting a movie may take some time. The maximum length for My Clips is 15 minutes and the maximum file size is 4 GB. My Clips will be recorded in Full HD and Normal. 2 Shooting • It may take a while for My Clips to display after taking out, inserting, erasing, or protecting the card. • You can record a maximum of 99 My Clips and a maximum of 99 cuts per clip.
Self-portraits Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame. 1 2 Push the monitor down slightly and swing it downward. 1 1 Shooting 2 • 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. 28mm 45:67:89 2341 C Shutter Touch When the icon is touched, the shutter is released about 1 second later.
3 Touch C and shoot. • The shot image will be displayed on the monitor. • You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the monitor, or by pressing the shutter button. • You can shoot by operating the camera with a smartphone. g “Shooting remotely with a smartphone” (P. 112) • When the AF mode in movie mode is set to C-AF, [Full-time AF] will be [On].
Using shooting options Calling shooting options 2 Shooting You can call up especially often-used shooting options using pre-allocated buttons. To select shooting options not assigned to buttons, use the live control. You can use live control to select the shooting function while checking the effect on the screen in P, A, S, M, n and J modes. Live control is not displayed in A, ART and SCN modes at default settings. When the [Live Control] in KControl Settings (P.
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) After pressing the F button (F), use the control dial (P) or HI to adjust the exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5.0 EV. 2 No compensation (0) Positive (+) Shooting Negative (–) • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN mode. • The monitor display can only be changed up to ±3.0EV. If the exposure exceeds ±3.
Setting the AF target (AF Area) Choose which of the 81 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 2 2 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target. Use FGHI to change to single target display and select the AF position. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. Shooting 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 P button (H) to display the AF target. 3 Use HI to select an option and press z. Press the INFO button. • You can change the AF target selection method. 2 i Shooting o Selection method N Face Priority Off I Face Priority On Face priority off. 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.
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF (Super Spot 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. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi S-IS AUTO 2 U S-IS AUTO U ISO-A ISO-A 200 200 LN LN Off FHD F FHD F Shooting 250 F5.6 0.0 Shooting display 01:02:03 30 250 F5.6 0.
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 Press the z button to display the live control, and select the AF mode item using FG. 2 AUTO S-AF Shooting S-AF AF mode ISO AUTO i Single AF P 2 S-AF C-AF MF R S-AF MF C-AF TR Select an option with HI and press the z button. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows Press the F button (F) and press the INFO button to display the Highlight & Shadow Control menu. Use HI to choose a tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to brighten highlights. S-IS ISO 200 LN 0 INFO 2 INFO 0 Shooting Exposure compensation Low tone INFO P HD 01:02:03 250 F5.6 +2.0 1234 0 High tone Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.
ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. 1 Press the z button to display the live control, and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG. 200 i Recommended P AUTO LOW 200 AUTO 250 320 ISO sensitivity R 0.
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. 2 1 Press the z button to display the live control, and select the white balance item using FG.
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. 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 z.
2 Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded) Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses. • Select [Image Stabilizer], press the INFO button, use HI to select a focal length, and press z. • Choose a focal length between 8 mm and 1000 mm. • Choose the value that most closely matches to the one that is printed on the lens.
Self-timer 12 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. Y2s Self-timer 2 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
Setting the image aspect You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], [1:1], or [3:4]. 2 1 Press the z button to display the live control, and select the aspect ratio item using FG. 2 Select an aspect ratio option with HI and press the z button.
Selecting image quality (movie image quality mode) Set a movie image quality mode suitable for the desired use. 1 2 Set the mode dial to n. Press the z button to display the live control, and select the movie image quality mode item using FG. M-IS ON WB AUTO S-AF P FHD F n 3 FHD FHD F FHD N HD F 01:01:07 2 Shooting j P Movie image quality mode Select an option with HI. • To change the shooting time of clips, press the INFO button and change settings using the control dial (P).
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 2 Remove the connector cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place.
4 Select an option with HI and press the z button. • 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. 59) AUTO Auto flash # Fill-in flash Flash off $ #SLOW !SLOW #SLOW2/ 2nd Curtain #FULL, #1/4 etc. This function allows you to reduce the red-eye Red-eye reduction flash phenomenon. In S and M modes, the flash always fires.
Shooting mode S/M 2 LV super control panel Shooting Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* Flash off k k k Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain Always fires 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* # Fill-in flash #! Fill-in flash (red-eye reduction) $ # 2nd-C * Flash timing Flash mode • #AUTO, $ can be set in A mode. 1/200 seconds when using a separately sold external flash.
Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters (P. 75). Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 1 Press the z button to display the live control, and select the picture mode item using FG. S-IS AUTO j WB AUTO Picture mode P 2 h i j j 4 j 5 M C Select an item using HI and press the z button. h i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.
Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) You can set the recording sound when shooting movies. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to n, press the z button to display the live control, and select the movie sound item using FG. ISO R AUTO i Movie sound R Movie R On Shooting n 2 OFF ON ON Switch ON/OFF using HI and press the z button. • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.
• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive. • When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera. • With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.
3 Playback Information display during playback Playback image information Simplified display 3 1 2 34 5 6 7 89 Playback Wi-Fi ×10 3D f 4:3 L N 100-0015 2016.04.01 12:30 15 e d c 0 a b Overall display g h i jk Wi-Fi ×10 250 P +2.0 F5.6 45mm +1.0 WB AUTO A+4 ISO 400 G+4 Adobe Natural 4608×3456 3D 2016.04.
1 2 3 4 5 f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Date and time .................................P. 17 Aspect border .................................P. 56 AF target .........................................P. 46 Shooting mode.........................P. 20 – 37 Exposure compensation .................P. 45 Shutter speed ..........................P. 30 – 33 Aperture value .........................P. 30 – 33 Focal length Flash compensation value ..............P. 60 White balance compensation Color space.........
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 control dial (P) or arrow pad. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Control dial Wi-Fi 3 Playback L N 100-0020 Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame 2016.04.01 12:30 20 Still image Wi-Fi P HD WB AUTO 100-0004 2016.04.
Index display/Calendar display • From single-frame playback, press the G button for index playback. Press the G button further for My Clips playback and further still for calendar playback. • Press the z button to return to single-frame playback. G Wi-Fi L N 100-0020 2016.04.01 12:30 20 G U 2016.04.01 12:30 Single-frame playback 21 Index display U c 11:23 MOV G FHD c 11:24 MOV FHD c 12:12 MOV FHD 2016.04.01 12:30 My Clips playback*1 U 2016.
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 1 JPEG Press z during playback and select [m]. m Print Order Erase Back 3 2 Playback Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture. BGM Set [Happy Days] or turn BGM [Off]. Other BGM can be selected once it has been downloaded from the Olympus website. http://support.olympus-imaging.com/bgmdownload/ Slide Set type of slideshow to execute.
Watching movies Select a movie and press the z button to display the playback menu. Select [Play Movie] and press the z button to begin playback. Fast-forward and rewind using H/I. Press the z 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 control dial (P) to view earlier and later frames. Press the MENU button to end playback.
Setting a transfer order on images (Share Order) 3 You can select images you want to transfer to a smartphone in advance. You can also browse just the images included in the share order. When playing back images you want to transfer, press z to display the playback menu. After selecting [Share Order] and pressing z, press F or G to set a share order on an image and display h. To cancel a share order, press F or G. You can select images you want to transfer in advance and set a share order all at once.
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. 3 Playback Playback zoom • Lightly touch the screen to display the slider and P. • 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 and My Clips playback.
4 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. 4 W X q c # Menu functions (Basic operations) d Preliminary and basic shooting options Advanced shooting options Playback and retouch options Customizing camera settings (P. 88) Accessory port menu options for accessory port devices such as EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL (P. 107)* Camera setup (e.g.
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 Shooting Menu 2 X j/Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) (P. 54, 77) Image Stabilizer (P. 53) Bracketing (P. 78) HDR (P. 80) Multiple Exposure (P. 81) Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse (P. 82) # RC Mode (P. 83) Formatting the card (Card Setup) Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
Returning to default settings (Reset) Camera settings can be easily restored to default settings. 4 1 2 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1. 3 Select [Yes] and press z. Select [Reset] and press z. • 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 z. g “Menu directory” (P.
Processing options (Picture Mode) You can make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness and other parameters in [Picture Mode] (P. 61) 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 j 4:3 Off Select an option with FG and press z. 4 Press I to display settings for the selected option.
Monochrome Color 4 h i-a J K k k Colors the black and white image. N:Normal Creates a normal black and white image. S:Sepia Sepia B:Blue Bluish P:Purple Purplish G:Green Greenish % Tips Menu functions (Shooting menus) • You can reduce the number of picture mode options displayed in the menu. g “Picture Mode Settings” (P. 90) • You can also select art filter types and effects. • Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].
Setting the self timer (j/Y) You can customize the self timer operation. 1 Select [j/Y] in X Shooting Menu 2. Shooting Menu 2 1 2 j /Y o Image Stabilizer Bracketing HDR Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse # RC Mode Off Off Off Off Off Back 2 3 Set Select [YC] (custom) and press I. Use FG to select the item and press I. • Use FG to select the setting and press z. Sets the number of frames to be shot. Y Timer Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.
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 4 Select [Bracketing] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press z. Shooting Menu 2 1 2 j/Y o Image Stabilizer Bracketing HDR Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh.
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.
Taking HDR (High Dynamic Range) images 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). In mode M, exposure can be adjusted as desired for HDR photography. 1 Select [HDR] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press z. Shooting Menu 2 1 2 4 j/Y o Image Stabilizer Bracketing HDR Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh.
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. 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 Select [Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse] in X Shooting Menu 2. Shooting Menu 2 1 2 j /Y o Image Stabilizer Bracketing HDR Multiple Exposure Intrvl. Sh.
Wireless remote control flash photography You can take wireless flash photographs using the built-in flash and a special flash with a remote control function. g “Wireless remote control flash photography” (P.
Using the playback menu Playback Menu m (P. 68) Playback Menu R (P. 84) Edit (P. 84) Print Order (P. 121) Reset Protect (P. 86) Connection to Smartphone (P. 111) 1 2 m R Edit Print Order Reset Protect Connection to Smartphone Back On Set 4 Menu functions (Playback menus) 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.
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 control dial (P) to choose the size of the crop and FGHI to specify the crop position. O JPEG Edit Set 5 When the settings are complete, press z. 6 Select [Yes] and press z. • The settings will be applied to the image. • The edited image is stored in the card.
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 4 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press z. Use FG to select [Image Overlay] and press z. Select the number of images in the overlay and press z. Use FGHI to select the RAW images that will be used in the overlay.
Using the setup menu Use the d 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 Set g Description 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. i (Monitor brightness adjustment) You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor.
Using the custom menus Camera settings can be customized using the c Custom Menu. Custom Menu 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) R S T U V W X Y Z b AF/MF (P. 88) Button/Dial (P. 89) 2 Release/j/Image Stabilizer (P. 89) Disp/8/PC (P. 90) Exp/p/ISO (P. 91) # Custom (P. 92) K/Color/WB (P. 93) Record/Erase (P. 94) Movie (P. 95) R S T U V W X AF/MF Button/Dial Release/j/Image Stabilizer Disp/8/PC Exp/p/ISO # Custom K/Color/WB Back Set K Utility (P.
S Button/Dial MENU Option Button Function c Description g Choose the function assigned to the selected button. [FFunction], [UFunction], [RFunction], [IFunction], [GFunction], [nFunction], [lFunction] Dial Function Mode Dial Function You can change the function of the control dial (P).
U Disp/8/PC HDMI Video Out KControl Settings Menu functions (Custom menus) G/Info Settings Displayed Grid Picture Mode Settings Histogram Settings Mode Guide Live View Boost Frame Rate Art LV Mode Flicker reduction 90 EN Description U g [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable. [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control.
MENU U Disp/8/PC c Option Description LV Close Up Mode [mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom. [mode2]: Zoom is not cancelled when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If [On] is selected, the preview switches between lock and release every time the button registered for preview is pressed. zLock g Option EV Step Noise Reduct.
MENU V Exp/p/ISO Option c Description V g ISO-Auto Set 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for ISO. [High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity selection. [Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity selection. ISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M.
X K/Color/WB K Set Description g D Set 1 2 Y SF X F 3 W N Pixel Count 2) Press z. 4 W SF Set 2560×1920 1280×960 56 Back 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. • Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. Set the white balance. This is the same as the live control setting.
Y Record/Erase Option Quick Erase RAW+JPEG Erase 4 File Name Menu functions (Custom menus) Edit Filename 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. 69). [JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased. [RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased.
Z Movie Option MENU c Description Movie+Photo Mode Choose the way in which photographs are taken during movie recording. [mode1]: Take photographs during movie recording without stopping recording. [mode2]: Stop recording to take photographs. Recording will resume after the photograph is taken. • In mode2 and certain shooting modes, it is only possible to capture a single-frame as a picture during recording. Other shooting functions may also be limited.
b K Utility Menu functions (Custom menus) 96 EN c Description Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. 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. 45).
AEL/AFL MENU c R [AEL/AFL] S-AF AEL/AFL Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the button to which AEL/AFL has been assigned. Choose a mode for each focus mode.
Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function) MENU c S [Button Function] See the table below for the functions that can be assigned. The options available vary from button to button. 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) 98 EN Button function items [FFunction] / [UFunction] / [RFunction]*1 / [IFunction] / [GFunction] / [nFunction] ([Direct Function]*2 / [P]*3) / [lFunction]*4 *1 Not available in n mode. *2 Assign the function to each of FGHI. *3 Choose the AF target.
Press the button to display live guides. b (Digital Teleconverter) Press the button to turn digital zoom [On] or [Off]. a (Magnify) Press the button to display the zoom frame. Press again to magnify the image. Press and hold the button to turn off the zoom frame. Peaking Each press of the button switches the monitor between display/non-display. When Peaking is displayed, histogram and highlight/shadow display are not available. AF Stop Stops autofocus.
Viewing camera images on TV c MENU U [HDMI], [Video Out] Use the separately sold cable with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable to view high-quality images on a TV screen. When connecting TVs using an AV cable, first set the camera’s [Video Out] settings (P. 90). Multi-connector AV cable (optional: CB-AVC3) (Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).
Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. g [HDMI] (P. 90) • 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. • Some televisions may not support all features.
Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings) MENU c [KControl Settings] U Sets whether or not to display control panels for option selection in each shooting mode. In each shooting mode, press z to insert a check in the control panel you want to display. How to display control panels 4 • If multiple control panels have been selected (H) for display, press the z button to display one of the control panels, and then press the INFO button to switch between panels.
LV super control panel The LV super control panel displays the current status of the shooting settings. Touch or use the arrow pad to select options and change the settings. LV super control panel is not displayed at default settings. To use it, select (H) [Live SCP] in KControl Settings (P. 90). 1 6 Recommended ISO ISO AUTO 2 3 7 WB AUTO NORM AUTO 0 4:3 P 01:02:03 250 F5.6 e d c ba Settings that can be modified using LV super control panel Currently selected option ISO sensitivity ..........
1 Select [Live SCP] for each mode in KControl Settings (P. 90) beforehand. 2 Press the z button to display the live control and press the INFO button. • The LV super control panel is displayed. • Each time you press the INFO button, the controls display changes. • If you want to use the LV super control panel as the main control screen, switch off [Live control] in KControl Settings (P. 90). You can now use the z button to display the LV super Cursor control panel.
Adding information displays MENU c [G/Info Settings] U 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. ISO 200 LN 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 pressing the G button during playback. G G Wi-Fi 2016.04.01 12:30 L N 100-0020 2016.04.01 12:30 U 20 Single-frame playback 4 2016.04.01 12:30 20 U 4 frames 20 2016.04.01 12:30 20 9–100 frames Index display Menu functions (Custom menus) G 2016.
Accessory Port 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. Display the # Accessory Port Menu in advance (P. 87). 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.
Editing the address book The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 4 1 Select [AOLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in # Accessory Port Menu (P. 107). 2 3 Select [Address Book] and press z. 4 Select the host you wish to edit and press z. 1 Select [Address List] and press z. • The names of existing hosts are listed. Back Set Menu functions (Accessory port menus) Deleting hosts Select [Yes] and press z.
MENU A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Option My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size Description MENU Reset Protect Album Mem. Usage Album Mem. Setup Picture Copy Size Description EVF Adjust EVF Auto Switch 107 B g 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. Temporarily saved files for PHOTO STORY cannot be copied. Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS PENPAL album.
5 Connecting the camera to a smartphone By connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specified app, you can enjoy even more features during and after shooting. Things you can do with the specified app, OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share) 5 Connecting the camera to a smartphone 110 EN • Camera image transfer to a smartphone You can load images in the camera to a smartphone.
Connecting to a smartphone Connect to a smartphone. Start the OI.Share App installed on your smartphone. 1 Select [Connection to Smartphone] in the q Playback Menu and press z. 2 Following the guide displayed on the monitor, proceed with the Wi-Fi settings. • You can also connect by touching w in the monitor. • The SSID, password and QR code are displayed on the monitor. Preparing Wi-Fi Connection 3/3 Connecting to your smartphone. Read QR code by 'OLYMPUS Image Share'.
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 “Setting a transfer order on images (Share Order)” (P. 70) 1 Connect the camera to a smartphone (P. 110). • You can also connect by touching w in the monitor. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi ISO-A 5 200 Connecting the camera to a smartphone 250 F5.6 2 Launch OI.Share and tap the Image Transfer button.
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. This is available only in [Private]. 1 Before beginning to shoot, launch OI.Share and turn on the switch on the Add Location button to begin saving the GPS log. • Before beginning to save the GPS log, the camera must be connected to OI.Share once to synchronize the time.
Changing the connection method There are two ways to connect to a smartphone. With [Private] the same settings are used to connect every time. With [One-Time] different settings are used each time. You may find it convenient to use [Private] when connecting to your own smartphone and [One-Time] when transferring images to a friend’s smartphone etc. The default setting is [Private]. 1 2 3 5 Connecting the camera to a smartphone 114 EN Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press z.
Cancelling a share order Cancel share orders that are set on images. 1 2 3 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press z. Select [Reset share Order] and press I. Select [Yes] and press z. Initializing wireless LAN settings Initializes content of [Wi-Fi Settings]. Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press z. Select [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] and press I. Select [Yes] and press z.
6 Connecting the camera to a computer and a printer Connecting the camera to a computer Smaller terminal Look for this mark. Multi-connector USB port 6 Connecting the camera to a computer and a printer 116 EN USB cable • If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery. • When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host.
• Select [MTP] in Step 3 to use Windows Photo Gallery. • 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 Home-built computers • Camera controls cannot be used while the camera is connected to a computer. • If the dialog shown in Step 2 is not displayed when the camera is connected to a computer, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P.
4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Operating Environment Operating System Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 Processor Core2Duo 2.13 GHz or better required RAM 2 GB or more Free Hard Drive Space 3 GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. 1 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable and turn the camera on. Smaller terminal Look for this mark. Multi-connector 6 USB port USB cable 2 USB Use FG to select [Print]. • [One Moment] will be displayed, followed by a printmode selection dialog.
Custom printing 1 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable and turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 91) in the camera custom menus. 2 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.
Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, the following options appears. 3 <× Sets the number of prints. Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture. P Trims the picture for printing. Use the control dial (P) to choose the crop size and FGHI to specify the crop position.
3 Select the date and time format and press z. No The pictures are printed without the date and time. Date The pictures are printed with the shooting date. Time The pictures are printed with the shooting time. X No Date Time Back Set • When printing images, the setting cannot be changed between the images. 4 Select [Set] and press z. • The camera cannot be used to modify print orders created with other devices.
7 Cautions Battery and charger 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, 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 mode 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 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 File format File size (MB) ORF Approx. 17.3 Approx. 10.8 Approx. 7.5 Approx. 3.5 Approx.
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. • 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.
External flash units designated for use with this camera With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to your needs. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe.
3 Adjust the settings for each group in the LV super control panel. Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity separately for each group. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. Adjust settings for the camera flash unit. Flash intensity value Normal flash/Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. A Mode TTL M Off TTL P +5.0 1/8 – +3.0 Ch Communication light level • Set the communication light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO]. LO 1 250 F5.
Electronic Viewfinder (VF-4) The VF-4 electronic viewfinder switches on automatically when you look through it. While the viewfinder is on, the camera monitor display is switched off. You can select whether to automatically switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor using the menu settings. Note that menus and other settings information are still displayed on the camera monitor when the viewfinder is switched on. Refer to the documentation provided with the electronic viewfinder as well.
System chart Viewfinder Power Supply BLS-50 BCS-5 Li-ion Battery Li-ion Battery Charger VF-1 VF-4 Optical View Finder Electronic View Finder Remote Operation 7 RM-UC1 Remote Cable Cautions USB Cable/ Connection Cable AV Cable/ HDMI Cable Case / Strap Shoulder Strap Camera Case Accessory port devices Memory Card*5 SD/SDHC/ SDXC/Eye-Fi OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1*3 SEMA-1 Communication Unit Microphone Set 1 Software MAL-1 OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Digital Photo Managing Software MACRO ARM LIGHT *1 N
: E-PL8 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ M.
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. 96) tab b. Press I, then press z. • The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress.
8 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. 91) The number of AF targets is reduced The number and size of AF targets varies with group target settings and the option selected for [Digital Tele-converter] and [Image Aspect].
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. 124) • 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.
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]. K Shooting Menu Tab W Function Default ― ― jNatural YN MOVnFHD F 4:3 Off o S-I.S. Auto Movie-I.S. On Off 3f 1.
q Playback Menu Tab q Function Start BGM Slide Slide Interval Movie Interval Default ― Happy Days All m 3sec Short On R RAW Data Edit ― JPEG Edit ― Sel.
c Custom Menu Tab c R AF/MF Function AF Mode Still Picture Movie Full-time AF AEL/AFL 8 Information Reset Lens Bulb/Time Focusing Focus Ring Magnify MF Assist Peaking P Set Home AF Illuminator I Face Priority AF Area Pointer S Button/Dial FFunction UFunction RFunction Button IFunction Function GFunction nFunction lFunction P A Dial S Function M q Dial Direction Mode Dial Function T Release/j/Image Stabilizer Rls Priority S Rls Priority C j L fps j H fps j Image Stabilization Half Way Rls With IS Lens
Tab Function c U Disp/8/PC HDMI Out HDMI HDMI Control Video Out iAUTO KControl P/A/S/M Settings ART SCN q Info G/Info Settings LV-Info G Settings ISO-Auto Set ISO-Auto Metering AEL Metering Bulb/Time Timer Bulb/Time Monitor Live Bulb Live Time Anti-Shockz Composite Settings *1 1080i Off ― Live Guide Live Control Art Menu Scene Menu Image Only, Overall Image Only, u, Level Gauge Display O, Calendar display, “My Clips” playback Off All On 255 0 On Off Normal mode1 Auto mode2 Off mode1 White Hold 1min On A
Tab Function c W # Custom *2 *3 1/250 # Slow Limit 1/60 Off K1 YF, K2 YN, K3 XN, K4 WN K Set Information 142 EN *1 # X-Sync. w+F X K/Color/WB 8 Default 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.
# Accessory Port Menu Tab Function # A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Please Wait Address List Address Search Timer Book New Pairing My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Copy All Reset Protect Album Mem. Usage Album Mem.
Specifications Camera Product name E-PL8 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. 17.2 million pixels No. of effective pixels Approx. 16.05 million pixels Screen size 17.
Recording Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi UHS-I compatible Recording system Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data, MP format Applicable standards Exif 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures Wave format Movie MPEG-4 AVC/H.
FL-LM1 Flash Guide number Firing angle Dimensions Weight 7 (ISO100•m) (10 (ISO200•m)) Covers the picture angle of a 14 mm lens (equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format) Approx. 39.2 mm (W) × 32.2 mm (H) × 43.4 mm (D) (1.5" × 1.3" × 1.7") Approx. 25 g (0.06 Ib.) 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.
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.
• • • • 9 • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 148 EN • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. Should you notice that the charger is emitting smoke, heat, or an unusual noise or smell, immediately cease use and unplug the charger from the power outlet, and then contact an authorized distributor or service center. Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices. • Do not allow children or animals/pets to handle or transport batteries (prevent dangerous behaviour such as licking, putting in mouth or chewing).
• Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. • When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare battery as warm as possible.
FCC Notice FCC/IC 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 America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean Declaration of Conformity Model Number : IM001 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).
(f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. (g) Products shipped, delivered, purchased, or sold from dealers located outside of North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean; and/or (h) Products that are not intended or authorized to be sold in North America, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean (ie. Gray Market Goods).
LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT. 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 154 EN The customer should package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit.
c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product. d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources. e. Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc. f.
Trademarks 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 156 EN • 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 # RC Mode .......................................127 W ......................................................87 c/# Menu Display .............................87 P Set Home .....................................88 I (Face Priority AF) ......................47, 88 j H fps..............................................89 j L fps ..............................................89 G/Info Settings ..................................90 K Control Settings .............................90 z (Preview) lock ..
Copyright Settings ...............................94 Custom Menu (c) ...............................88 D Date/time setting X.............................17 Dial Direction .......................................89 Dial Function........................................89 Digital Tele-converter .....................76, 99 Displayed Grid .....................................90 Display Interval ....................................18 During Playback................................64 While Shooting................
M M (Manual mode) ................................33 Manual Focus (MF) .............................49 Menu Display (c/# Menu Display)....87 Metering...............................................50 MF .......................................................98 MF Assist .......................................88, 97 MF (Manual focus)...............................49 Mode Dial Function..............................89 Mode Guide .........................................90 Monochrome.............................
Single AF .............................................49 Sleep .............................................16, 91 Slideshow ............................................68 Slow Synchronization ..........................59 Small Target (Small AF target).............46 Storage .............................................. 116 Super Spot AF (Zoom frame AF) .........48 T Test Picture ..........................................98 Time Lapse Movie ...............................82 Time Lapse Shooting ..........
date of issue 2016.02.