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 7. Cautions 8. Information 9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Certification No.: IM008 Wi-Fi® Logo Certification No.: IM008Z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
Table of Contents Quick task index 7 Table of Contents Names of parts 12 Preparation 14 Unpacking the box contents .....14 Charging and inserting the battery ...................................15 Inserting the card .......................17 Removing the card ...................17 Attaching a lens to the camera .........................................18 Turning the camera on ...............20 Initial setup .................................21 Camera displays unreadable/ not in the selected language ..
Shooting with long exposure time (BULB/LIVE TIME) ..............55 Shooting with touch screen operations ...................................57 Recording movies in photo shooting modes..........................58 Recording movies in movie mode ............................................59 Movie Mode Options.................60 Movie Effects ..............................61 Creating Movies from Clips .......63 Recording Clips ........................63 Creating new My Clips..............
Table of Contents Applying filter effects to monochrome pictures (Color Filter)..............................93 Adjusting the tone of a monochrome image (Monochrome Color).................94 Adjusting i-Enhance effects (Effect) ......................................94 Setting the color reproduction format (Color Space) ................95 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows (Highlight&Shadow Control) .....96 Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function) ......................
Using the Video Menu .............. 119 Using the setup menu ..............124 Formatting the card (Card Setup) ...........................125 Deleting all images (Card Setup) ...........................125 Choosing a language (W) ....125 Using the custom menus.........126 a AF/MF................................126 M Button/Dial.........................126 N Disp/8/PC ......................127 O Disp/8/PC .......................127 P Exp/ISO/BULB ..................128 Q Exp/ISO/BULB ..................
Connecting the camera to a computer 144 Table of Contents Connecting the camera to a computer ................................144 Copying pictures to a computer ................................144 Installing the PC software .......145 User Registration .....................145 Cautions 146 Battery and charger .................146 Using your charger abroad .....146 Usable cards .............................147 Record mode and file size/ number of storable still pictures ..................................
Quick task index g Shooting AUTO mode (B) 31 Shooting in the way you want without needing to know technical terms Live Guide 31 Taking self-portraits Self-portraits 67 Taking stylish pictures Art filter 47 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN) 33 Taking pictures with a blurred background Live Guide 31 Aperture priority shooting 52 Shooting night views Photographing fireworks Photographing light trails Portrait + Nightscape (SCN) 33 Nightscape (SCN) 34 Hand-Held S
Flash photography Taking pictures of a subject against backlight 35 Gradation (Picture Mode) 93 Quick task index Spot metering 91 Using the self-timer Self-timer 74 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 74 Changing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 83 Live Guide 31 Picture Mode 78 White balance 80 Picture Mode 78 Changing photo coloring Processing pictures to match the subject/Taking monotone pictures Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion Art filte
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Still image quality mode 83 Using a remote control Shooting remotely with a smartphone 141 Zooming in so your subject fills more of the frame Improving complexions Silent [♥] (SCN) 35 Silent [♥] (Z) 42 Silent [♥] (P/A/S/M/ART) 75 Digital Tele-converter 69 One-Touch e-Portrait 67 Portrait (Picture Mode) 78 e-Portrait (Picture Mode) 78 Scene mode (SCN) 33 g Playback/Retouch HDMI 127 Playback on TV 134 Viewing slideshows with back
g Camera Settings Quick task index 10 EN Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 21 Restoring default settings Reset 114 Changing the menu display language W 125 8 (Beep sound) 127 Silent [♥] (SCN) 35 Silent [♥] (Z) 42 Turning off the auto focus sound
Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. FGHI Symbols designating the buttons (respectively the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons) to press on the arrow pad (P. 13). Notes Points to note when using the camera. % Tips Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information.
Names of parts 1 Names of parts 2 9 3 0 4 5 a 6 5 7 b 8 c g h i j d e f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 12 EN Mode dial ........................................P. 27 Shutter button .................................P. 28 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 20 Control dial (P) .............................P. 51 – 54, 69, 72, 102 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 14 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator .............................................P. 74/P.
4 6 7 8 9 0 Names of parts 5 1 2 b c 3 a F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 69) H (Left) / N (AF target) button (P. 70) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 72) Q button (P. 76, 102) G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 74) 1 Flash pop-up button ........................P. 72 2 Monitor (Touch screen) ............................ P. 24, 57, 76, 100, 111 3 Speaker 4 Hot shoe .......................................P. 149 5 u (Shortcut)/G button ......P. 30/P.
1 1 Preparation Unpacking 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 Lithium-ion battery BLS-50 Lithium-ion charger BCS-5 Strap • Basic Manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 2 3 • Attach the strap on the other side in the same way. • Lastly, pull the strap firmly, making sure that it is fastened securely.
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 Opening the battery/card compartment cover.
Removing the battery 1 Preparation 16 EN Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove. • Do not remove the battery while the card write indicator is displayed (P. 24). • Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.
Inserting the card 1 Loading the card. • Open the battery/card compartment cover. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 147) 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.
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 1 Rear cap Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera. 1 Preparation 2 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 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.
Removing the lens from the camera Make sure the camera is turned off when removing the lens. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. 2 1 Lens release button Interchangeable lenses Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 148).
Turning the camera on 1 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. Preparation ON/OFF button Monitor Battery level 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. ISO-A 200 250 F5.
Initial setup After turning the camera on for the first time, perform the initial setup by choosing a language and setting the camera clock. 1 Press the Q button when the initial setup dialog is displaying prompting you to choose a language. Please select your language. Veuillez choisir votre langue. Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Sprache. Por favor, selecciona tu idioma. 2 Cursor Highlight the desired language using the control dial or the FGHI buttons on the arrow pad.
4 1 Set the date, time, and date format. 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. 124) X Y M D Time 2019 Y/M/D Cancel The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock. 5 Complete the initial setup. • Press the Q button to set the clock.
Camera displays unreadable/not in the selected language 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. 2 Highlight the e tab using FG and press the Q button. ѯєьѬщѥҕ ѕѓѥё 1 11 2 іѨѯоѶ ш ѱўєчѓѥё чѧлъ ѧ ѤјѯъѯјзѠь ѱўєчњ ѤчѰѝк дј Ѥэ ѯєьѬшкзҕ Ѥҟ ѥ 1 шкзҕ Ѥҟ ѥдѥіҙч X ’--.--.-- --:--:-W ѳъѕ s j±0 k±0 чѬѓѥёэ Ѥьъѩд 0.
2 Shooting Information displays while shooting 2 Monitor display during still photography 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 0 HDR 1 Shooting I H G F E g c d ef v FP RC HDR off ij 28mm -2.0 ISO-A 200 l -A 0 WB AUTO m B TO S-AF n AF 4:3 LF +2 -3 +7 AEL P x 1 Card write indicator .........................P. 17 2 Wireless LAN connection status .............................................P. 136 – 143 3 Wireless LAN connection starting up .............................................P.
Monitor display during movie mode 2 Shooting L L R 28mm M-IS 1 ISO AUTO WB AUTO M C-AF P N LF FHD F 30p n 1:02:03 O L Recording level meter ...................P. 119 M Silent shooting tab ..........................P. 66 N Movie (exposure) mode ..................P. 87 O Movie effect ....................................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 FHD F 30p P INFO 250 F5.6 0.0 1:02:03 1023 Basic Information* S-IS ON ISO-A 200 P 250 F5.6 0.0 Image Only INFO 1:02:03 1023 Level Gauge display (Custom2) INFO S-IS ON ISO-A 200 P 1:02:03 250 F5.6 0.0 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. 31 The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene. 33 SCN Z 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 1 1 2 Shooting 1 Press the monitor down. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor. 2 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.
Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button Press the u button to switch to each screen of the selected shooting mode between shots. 2 Shooting Mode dial u (Shortcut) button SCN B Scene mode (P. 33) Live guide (P. 31) Change Color Saturation People Nightscapes Motion Scenery Indoors Close-ups ART Z Advanced photo mode (P. 37) Art filter mode (P. 47) Live Composite ART 1 Effect Off Pop Art P/A/S/M LV super control panel (P. 77) n Movie mode (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. Set the mode dial to B. Using live guides Use live guides to easily adjust such parameters as color, brightness, and background blurring. Press the u button to display live guides. Change Color Saturation 2 Shooting 1 • Use FG to highlight an item in the live guide and press Q to display a slider.
• • • • 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. $ 2 Notes • Touch controls can also be used.
Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode) The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene. 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 2 3 Use FGHI to highlight a scene and press the Q button. People Nightscapes Motion Scenery Indoors Close-ups Use HI to highlight a scene mode and press the Q button. Shooting 2 Portrait • Press the u button to choose a different scene. 4 $ Shoot. Notes • Touch controls can also be used.
Subject type 2 Scene mode Shooting G Nightscape Portrait + U Nightscape Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view. Raise the flash (P. 72). Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 137, 141). Handheld H 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.
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. Scenery E Backlight HDR Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots and subsequently merges them into one, correctly exposed image. W Candlelight Suitable for shots of candlelit scenes.
Subject type Scene mode 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. 46), starting from Step 2.
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. $ Shooting 2 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. Notes • Exposure compensation (P. 69) and program shift (P. 51) are available in some AP modes.
[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. 2 Shooting 1 Highlight [Live Composite] in the AP mode menu (P. 37) 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. 1 2 Highlight [Live Time] in the AP mode menu (P. 37). Press G, use HI to choose the maximum exposure time, and press the Q button. 2 2min 1min 2min 4min 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to start live time photography.
[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting Multiple Exposures Combine two different images on top of one another. 2 Shooting 1 Highlight [Multiple Exposure] in the AP mode menu (P. 37) 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. 1 2 Highlight [HDR] in the AP mode menu (P. 37). Press G, use HI to choose [HDR1] or [HDR2], and press the Q button. 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. ISO sensitivity is fixed to 200.
[Silent s] Mode Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome. 2 1 2 Highlight [Silent s] in the AP mode menu (P. 37) 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. Shooting • When the shutter is released, the monitor screen will go dark for a moment. No shutter sound will be emitted.
Shooting a Panorama Pan the camera following an on-screen guide to create a single wide-angle (panorama) photo. 1 Highlight [Panorama] in the AP mode menu (P. 37). 2 Press G, then use HI to highlight the desired panorama type and press the Q button. y Take panorama photos with a wider angle of view than z. 3 Highlight a pan direction using FGHI and press the Q button. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
[Keystone Compensation] Correct the effects of perspective in photos of buildings or landscapes. 2 1 Highlight [Keystone Compensation] in the AP mode menu (P. 37) and press the Q button. 2 Make the vertical adjustment while viewing the effect in the display and frame the shot. Shooting • Use the control dial to choose the compensation amount. • Use FG to choose the area to be recorded. Depending on the compensation amount, you may be unable to choose the area recorded.
[AE Bracketing]: Varying Exposure over a Series of Shots Take a series of photos, varying exposure with each shot. 1 2 Highlight [AE Bracketing] in the AP mode menu (P. 37). Press G, use HI to choose the number of shots, and press the Q button. 3f 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 +0.7 EV, and the fifth at +1.3 EV. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
[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 2 Highlight [Focus Bracketing] in the AP mode menu (P. 37). Press G, use HI to choose the amount focus distance changes with each shot, and press the Q button. Focus Bracketing Shooting The focus distance changes by a small amount with each shot. The focus distance changes by a large amount with each shot.
Using art filters (ART mode) Using art filters, you can easily have fun with artistic effects. 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART. 2 Shooting 2 Use HI to highlight a filter. • 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. 50). ART 1 Effect Off Pop Art Slider 3 Press G, and highlight an effect using HI.
$ 2 Shooting 48 EN Notes • [Color Filter] (P. 93) and [Monochrome Color] (P. 94) options are available with some art filters. • Exposure compensation (P. 69) can also be adjusted between shots by rotating the control dial or by pressing the F (F) button and then using HI. • Program shift (P. 51) can be adjusted by pressing the F (F) button and then using FG. • Touch controls can also be used.
Types of art filters 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. 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. 49). • • • • • 2 Shooting 2 3 The slider will appear on the display. Rotate the control 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) 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. 2 S-IS ON ISO-A 200 P 1:02:03 250 F5.6 0.0 1023 Aperture value Shutter speed Shooting LF FHD F 30p Exposure compensation amount Shooting mode • The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed. • Exposure compensation (P.
Choosing aperture (Aperture Priority mode) 2 A mode 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 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 (Shutter Priority mode) S mode is a shooting mode where you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust to the appropriate aperture value. Rotate the mode dial to S and then use the control dial to select shutter speed. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion of fast-moving subjects. Slow shutter speeds add motion by blurring moving subjects. 2 S-IS ON LF FHD F 30p S Exposure compensation amount 1:02:03 250 F5.6 +0.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode) M mode is a shooting mode where you choose both the aperture value and shutter speed. Bulb, time, and live composite photography are also available. Rotate the mode dial to M, rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and after presssing the F (F) button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. 2 S-IS ON ISO-A 200 Shooting LF FHD F 30p M 250 F5.6 +2.
Shooting with long exposure time (BULB/LIVE TIME) Use for photos such as fireworks or night scenery. In M mode, rotate the control dial in the direction shown until [BULB] or [LIVE TIME] is displayed in the monitor. 2 The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure ends when the shutter button is released. The view through the lens is not displayed while exposure is in progress.
Live composite photography (dark and light field composite) Combine several exposures to create a photo that records light trails from stars or fireworks and other objects without changing the brightness of the background. 2 Shooting 1 In M mode, set the shutter speed to [LIVECOMP]. 2 Press the MENU button to display [Composite Settings] and press FG to choose the exposure time for the individual exposures. 3 Press the shutter button to ready the camera.
Shooting with touch screen operations Tap d to cycle through touch screen settings. ISO-A 200 2 d U V Shooting 250 F5.6 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.
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. 97). 2 1 Press the R button to begin recording. • Movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor. • You can change the focus location by tapping the screen while recording. Shooting R button 2 Press the R button again to end recording.
Recording movies in movie mode Movie mode can be used to create movies that take advantage of the effects available in photo shooting modes. • Effects can be added to movies in the same way as photographs. g “Adding effects to a movie” (P. 87) Rotate the mode dial to n. 2 Use HI to highlight movie mode (P. 60). 3 Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode. 4 Press the R button to begin recording. 2 Shooting 1 Standard • Some modes offer additional options that can be accessed using G.
Movie Mode Options Description g n Standard Shoot standard movies, or shoot movies with selected effects. 61 o 4K Shoot 4K movies. ― q Clips Create a single movie file including multiple short movies. 63 p High-speed Record slow-motion movies. Sound will not be recorded. 66 Movie mode 2 Shooting 60 EN • The picture modes available vary with the movie mode. • Use UHS-I memory card with a UHS Speed Class of 3 when shooting in [4K] or [Highspeed] mode.
Movie Effects A variety of effects can be added to movies. You can also zoom in on a selected area of the frame without zooming the lens. 1 Highlight [Standard] in the movie mode option (P. 60) and press the Q button. 2 • Use live controls to choose from a movie quality (frame size and rate) options (P. 84). Press the R button to begin recording. Tap the on-screen icon of the effect you wish to use. L R 28mm M-IS 1 • Tap the display to add effects during shooting.
Art Fade Tap the icon. The effect will be applied gradually when you tap the icon of a picture mode. • Movies shot in partial color use the color selected in ART mode. Old Film Tap the icon for the effect to be applied. Tap again to cancel the effect. 2 Multi Echo Tap the icon for the effect to be applied. Tap again to cancel the effect. Shooting One Shot Echo Each tap of the icon adds the effect. Movie Tele-converter 1 Tap the icon to display the zoom frame.
Creating Movies from Clips You can create a single movie file including multiple short movies (clips). Clips can be split into multiple groups (“My Clips”). You can also add still pictures to the My Clips movie (P. 109). Recording Clips Highlight [Clips] in the movie mode option (P. 60). 3 Press the R button to start shooting. 4 2 Shooting 1 2 Press G, use HI to choose the clip length, and press the Q button. • Use live controls to choose from a movie quality (frame size and rate) options (P. 84).
Removing a clip from My Clips Press G in Step 3. Move a clip to n using FGHI, and press the Q button. 2 Remove from My Clips. 1 11:24 MOV FHD 30p • The clip removed from My Clips will be a normal movie file. • Clips can be removed during playback. g “Removing clips from My Clips” (P. 109) Back Shooting % Set Tips • Clips that have been removed can be added to My Clips again. g “Adding still pictures to My Clips” (P. 109) Editing “My Clips” You can create a single movie file from My Clips.
3 With the My Clips you want for the movie selected, highlight [Export My Clips] and press the Q button. 4 Select an item using FG and press the Q button. You can apply 6 types of art effects. Transition Effect You can apply fade effects. BGM You can set [Happy Days] or [Off]. Recorded Clip Volume When [BGM] is set to [Happy Days], you can set a volume for sounds recorded in the movie. Recorded Clip Sound By setting to [On], you can create a movie with the recorded sound.
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. 60) 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 Push the monitor down slightly and swing it downward. 1 1 2 2 Shooting Read “Rotating the Monitor: Cautions” (P. 29) 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 68 EN 2 Frame the shot. 3 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) 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 (–) • In mode P, ART mode, movie mode, and some Z modes, exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating the control dial or by pressing the F (F) button and then using HI.
Selecting the AF target mode (AF target settings) You can choose the position and size of the focus area for autofocus. You can also select Face priority AF (P. 71). 1 2 Press the N (H) button. Select [I (Single Target)] or [J (9-Target Group)] using the control dial. 2 Shooting o o All Targets The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets. I Single Target You can choose a single AF target.
Face priority AF/Eye priority AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. 1 2 Press the N (H) button. 3 Use HI to select an option and press Q. Press the INFO button. • You can adjust face and eye priority settings. 2 o Shooting Selection method I N K Face Priority On Face priority is on. Face Priority Off Face priority is off. Face & Eye Priority On The autofocus system selects the eye closest to the camera for face-priority AF. 4 Point the camera at your subject.
Using a flash (Flash photography) The flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button 2 Shooting 2 3 Press the # (I) button. Select an item using the control dial and press the Q 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. 73) # Fill In The flash fires.
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode Monitor Flash mode # Fill In Conditions for Shutter speed limit firing the flash 30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* Always fires 1/30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* $ Flash Off — — — 1 Red-Eye Slow Slow synchronization (1st curtain/ Red-eye reduction flash) 1st curtain Always fires 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.
Performing the sequential/self-timer shooting You can take a series of pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed all the way down. Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self-timer. 1 2 2 Press the jY (G) button. Highlight one of the following options using HI. Shooting o/ o/ Single ♥o 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.
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 14.1 fps in sequential shooting modes. This setting is only available in P/A/S/M/ART modes. 1 2 3 Press the jY (G) button. Highlight one of the options marked with ♥ using HI. Press the Q button.
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 Shooting WB AUTO Functions S-AF 4:3 W Keep Warm Color LF Off WB Auto P Settings WB AUTO Available settings Picture mode ........................................P. 78 ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 79 White balance .......................................P. 80 AF mode ................................
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. 1 c Recommended ISO A±0 ISO WB Auto Auto G±0 S-AF 2 3 4 ± 0.0 6 S-IS On M-IS P FHD 60p 2 1:02:03 250 F5.6 7 e f g h sRGB F d Shooting 5 Natural S ±0 ±0 Normal ±0 1023 8 90 a b Settings that can be modified using LV super control panel d Picture mode...................................P.
Processing options (Picture Mode) You can select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters (P. 91–94). Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 2 Shooting 1 Press the Q button and use FG to highlight Picture Mode. 2 Highlight an option using HI and press the Q button. ISO AUTO WB AUTO S-AF 4:3 LF Natural P J K Picture Mode Picture mode options A i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) 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. Press the Q button and then highlight ISO sensitivity using FG. 2 Highlight an option using HI and press the Q button. ISO AUTO WB AUTO 2 S-AF 4:3 Recommend 250 P F5.
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. 2 1 Shooting 2 Press the Q button and use FG to highlight White Balance. 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. 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) 2 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. Shooting 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 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]. Press the Q button and use FG to highlight Image Aspect. 2 Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button. ISO AUTO WB AUTO S-AF 4:3 2 LF 4608x3456 P 4:3 16:9 3:2 1:1 3:4 Image Aspect Shooting 1 • Image aspect can only be set for still images.
Selecting image quality (Movie quality, nK) You can set a movie record mode suitable for the desired use. 1 2 2 Press the Q button and use FG to highlight (Movie quality, nK). ISO AUTO WB AUTO Use HI to choose a value and press the Q button. S-AF 4:3 LF 1920×1080 Fine 30p P 1:02:03 Shooting Movie Quality Available Movie Quality Options The options available for movie quality vary with the movie mode (P.
Movie quality Movie quality components 1920×1080 Fine 50p 1920×1080 Fine 25p 1280×720 Fine 25p Choose the desired combination of frame size, bit rate, and frame rate.
The following options are available when [Clips] is selected for movie mode *1: Movie quality 1920×1080 Normal 60p 1920×1080 Normal 30p 2 Movie quality components Choose the desired combination of frame size, bit rate, and frame rate.
Adding effects to a movie You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. 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. WB AUTO C-AF P LF 2 Program Auto n P A S M Movie (exposure) mode P Exposure is automatically adjusted in response to subject brightness. You can adjust the exposure by using the control dial.
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. 127). 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 3 KImage Stabilizer • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 127). Use FGHI to select [Image Stabilizer], then press the Q button. Highlight an option using HI and 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. 80) 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. 127).
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering) You can choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 2 Metering • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 127). Use FGHI to select [Metering], then press the Q button. ISO Auto A±0 G±0 S-AF WB Auto Natural ±0 S ±0 ±0 ± 0.0 S-IS On M-IS P Normal sRGB FHD 60p F 1:02:03 250 F5.6 Metering Highlight an option using HI and press the Q button.
Making fine adjustments to contrast (Contrast) In the picture mode (P. 78) settings, you can make fine adjustments to contrast and store the changes. • Adjustments may not be available depending on the shooting mode. 1 2 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. 127). Contrast ISO Auto Use FGHI to select [Contrast], then press the Q button.
Making fine adjustments to tone (Gradation) In the picture mode (P. 78) settings, you can make fine adjustments to tone and store the changes. • Adjustments may not be available depending on the shooting mode. 1 Gradation 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. 127). 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) In the monochrome setting of picture mode (P. 78) settings, you can add and store a color tint in advance. 1 2 Shooting 2 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. 127). Monochrome Color A±0 ISO WB Auto Auto G±0 S-AF F N Use FGHI to select [Monochrome Color], then 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. 129) in Custom Menu. 1 3 Color Space • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 127). Use FGHI to select [Color Space], then press the Q button.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows (Highlight&Shadow Control) Use [Highlight&Shadow Control] to adjust the brightness of highlights and shadows. 1 2 Shooting 2 Press the u button in P/A/S/M modes. Highlight&Shadow Control Natural A±0 ISO WB Auto Auto S ±0 ±0 G±0 Normal S-AF ±0 • In B, ART, SCN, and Z modes, the display of the LV super control panel is controlled via [K Control Settings] (P. 127). Use FGHI to select [Highlight&Shadow Control], then press the Q button. ± 0.
Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function) At default settings, the following functions are assigned to the buttons: Button Default F Function b (Digital Tele-converter) R Function R REC 2 To change the function assigned to a button, follow the steps below. 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. 127).
2 Shooting t (AEL/AFL) Press the button to use AE lock or AF lock. The function changes according to the [AEL/AFL] (P. 131) 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. 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 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. Press and hold the button to which [a] has been assigned to cycle through the displays as follows: S-IS ON ISO-A 200 LF Off FHD F 30p 250 F5.6 0.0 Shooting display FHD F 30p 1:02:03 P 1023 250 F5.6 0.
3 Playback Information display during playback Playback image information 3 Simplified display 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 Playback ×10 100-0015 4:3 d 2019.11.01 12:30:00 15 9 0 c b a Overall display e f g hi ×10 P 250 F5.6 +2.0 45mm +1.0 WB AUTO A+4 ISO 400 G+4 sRGB Natural 4608×3456 4:3 2019.11.
1 2 3 4 Shooting mode..........................P. 27–59 Shutter speed ...........................P. 51–54 Exposure compensation .................P. 69 Aperture value ..........................P. 51–54 Focal length Flash intensity control .....................P. 88 White balance compensation..........P. 90 Color space.....................................P. 95 Picture mode...........................P. 78, 115 Compression rate .........................P. 135 Pixel count ....................................P.
Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button. • A photograph or movie will be displayed. • Select the desired photograph or movie using the control dial or arrow pad. • To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway or press the q button. Control dial 3 Playback Displays Displays the previous the next frame frame 4:3 L F 100-0020 2019.11.01 12:30:00 20 Still image P FHD F 60p WB AUTO 100-0004 2019.11.
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 Q button to return to single-frame playback. G G 4:3 L F 100-0020 2019.11.01 12:30:00 20 Single-frame playback a 2019.11.01 12:30:00 20 Index display a G My Clips 1 11:24 MOV FHD 30p a 2019.11.01 12:30:00 My Clips playback* 1 2019.
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 1 2 Press the Q button in the playback display. JPEG Select [L] and press the Q button. < Erase Back 3 3 Set Adjust settings. Playback Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture. BGM Set [Happy Days] 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 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 control dial to view previous or next frame. Press the MENU button to end playback.
Setting a transfer order on images (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. When playing back images you want to transfer, press the Q button to display the playback menu. After selecting [Share Order] and pressing the Q button, press F or G to set a share order on an image and display h. To cancel a share order, press F or G.
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. 1 2 Press the Q button in the playback display. JPEG Select [< (Print Order)] and press the Q button. < Erase 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. 3 4 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order. Playback 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.
Viewing My Clips You can play back the files in My Clips consecutively. 1 Press the q button and select an image marked c. 2 After pressing the Q button to display the menus, highlight [Play My Clips] using FG and press the Q button. • The files in My Clips will play back consecutively. • Press the Q button to end the consecutive playback. 1 P FHD N 30p WB AUTO 100-0020 2019.11.
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. Press the Fn (a) button. • Use FGHI to scroll. 3 1x Playback • During playback, you can press the Fn (a) button to zoom in from 2× to 14× or press the u (G) button 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. 2019.11.01 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 “Setting a transfer order on images (Share Order)” (P. 106) 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. W Shooting setup and shooting settings (P. 114) X 4 n Movie mode settings (P. 119) G Customizing camera settings (P. 126) e Camera setup (e.g., date and language) (P. 124) Menu functions (Basic operations) q Playback and retouch options (P.
3 Select an item using FG and press the Q button to display options for the selected item. Function The current setting is displayed Shooting Menu 2 KImage Stabilizer 22 AF Illuminator KElec. Zoom Speed 1 Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse 6LOHQW >Ɔ@ 6HWWLQJV #RC Mode Shooting Menu 2 S-IS On On Normal ±0.0 Off Back 4 4 KImage Stabilizer 22 AF Illuminator KElec. Zoom Speed 1 Q Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse 6LOHQW >Ɔ@ 6HWWLQJV #RC Mode Off Set Back S-IS On Off On On Normal ±0.
Processing options (Picture Mode) You can make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness and other parameters in [Picture Mode] (P. 78) settings. Changes to parameters are stored for each picture mode separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in W Shooting Menu 1 and press the Q button. Shooting Menu 1 1 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 Highlight [K Elec. Zoom Speed] in X Shooting Menu 2 and press the Q button. 2 Select an option with FG and press the Q button. Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) 4 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.
Silent-Mode Options (Silent s Settings) Choose the following options when shooting in the silent mode (P. 75): - 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 the Q button. Shooting Menu 2 1 22 KImage Stabilizer AF Illuminator KElec. Zoom Speed Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse 6LOHQW >Ɔ@ 6HWWLQJV #RC Mode Back 2 S-IS On On Normal ±0.
3 4 Menu functions (Shooting menu) 118 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. 75). 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. 127). [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 On ±0 C-AF M-IS 1 Normal 30p Fine Set g 58 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. 104) 4 Playback Menu R Edit Print Order (P. 107) Reset Protect (P. 123) Reset share Order (P. 106) Device Connection (P. 137) 2 R Edit Print Order Reset Protect Reset share Order Device Connection Back On Set Displaying images rotated (R) Menu functions (Playback menu) If set to [On], images in portrait orientation are automatically rotated to be displayed in the correct orientation on the playback display.
Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon due to flash shooting. [P]: Trims an image. Use the control dial 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 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.
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 RAW+JPEG format.) 1 2 3 4 4 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press the Q button. Use FG to select [Image Overlay] and press the Q button. Select the number of images to be overlaid and press the Q button.
Trimming movies (Movie Trimming) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press the Q button. 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. 8 Use HI to choose the section to be deleted. 9 10 Press the Q button. Use FG to select [Sel. Image] and press the Q button. Use HI to select a movie and press the Q button. Select [Movie Edit] and press the Q button.
Using the setup menu Use the e Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. 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 Set g Description 4 Card Setup Format the card and delete all images. 125 X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock. 21 Menu functions (Setup menu) W (Changing the display language) Choose a different language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor.
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. 147) 1 Select [Card Setup] in the e Setup Menu and press the Q button. 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 a M N/O P/Q b W X c AF/MF Button/Dial Disp/8/PC (P. 127) Exp/ISO/BULB (P. 128) # Custom (P. 129) K/WB/Color (P. 129) Record (P. 130) K Utility (P. 131) Menu functions (Custom menus) Option AEL/AFL S1/C2/M1 B Face Priority 2 C1 MF Assist C2 D1 Reset Lens D2 E F On Back a AF/MF Set MENU G a g Description AEL/AFL Customize AF and AE lock.
N Disp/8/PC Option MENU G N g Description K Control Settings For each shooting mode except movie, choose whether pressing the Q button displays live controls or LV super controls. 76, 77 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.
P Exp/ISO/BULB 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. 69). — 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.
b # Custom MENU Option G b g Description # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires. 135 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash is used. 135 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. — W K/WB/Color Option MENU G W g Description You can select the JPEG image quality mode from combinations of three image sizes and three compression rates.
X Record Option File Name Edit Filename 4 MENU G X g Description [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 K Utility MENU Option g Description Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. Level Adjust c G 155 You can calibrate the angle of the level gauge. [Reset]: Resets adjusted values to the default settings. [Adjust]: Sets the current camera orientation as the 0 position. — Touchscreen Settings Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen.
MF Assist MENU G a [MF Assist] This is a focus assist function for MF. When the focus ring is rotated, the edge of the subject is enhanced or a portion of the screen display is magnified. When you stop operating the focus ring, the screen returns to the original display. 4 Magnify Magnifies a portion of the screen. The portion to be magnified can be set in advance using AF target. g “Setting the AF target” (P. 70) Peaking Displays clearly defined outlines with edge enhancement.
G Settings (Index/calendar display) You can change the number of frames to be displayed on the index display and set to not display the screens that are set to be displayed by default with [G Settings]. Displays indicated by a check mark can be viewed by pressing G repeatedly during playback. G Settings A4 B9 C 25 C 100 My Clips Calendar Back G G 2019.11.01 12:30:00 4:3 H 20 L F 100-0020 2019.11.01 12:30:00 20 2019.11.01 12:30:00 a Single-frame playback 20 4 frames a 2019.11.
Viewing camera images on TV MENU G O [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. HDMI cable (Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.) 4 Menu functions (Custom menus) HDMI micro connector Type A Connect the TV and camera and switch the input source of the TV.
Shutter speeds when the flash fires MENU G [# X-Sync.]/[# Slow Limit] b You can set shutter speed conditions for when the flash fires. Shooting mode Flash firing shutter speed P The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. A S The set shutter speed M Upper limit [# X-Sync.] setting*1 Lower limit [# Slow Limit] setting*2 No lower limit *1 1/200 seconds when using a separately sold external flash. *2 Extends up to 60 seconds when slow synchronization is set.
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 the Q button. 3 Follow the on-screen guide to adjust Wi-Fi/Bluetooth settings. • You can also connect by tapping G in the monitor.
Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is Off You can choose whether the camera will maintain a wireless connection to the smartphone when off. 5 1 Highlight [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e setup menu and press the Q button. 2 3 Highlight [Power-off Standby] and press I. Highlight the desired option and press the Q button.
$ Notes • If left active, the wireless connection will automatically terminate if: - the connection remains inactive for 24 hours - the memory card is removed - the camera is connected to a computer via USB The connection can be restored by turning the camera on. • When [On] is selected for [Power-off Standby], the camera may not immediately turn on when the ON/OFF button is pressed. If the camera does not turn on, press the ON/OFF button again.
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. 106) 1 2 Launch the dedicated OI.Share app on the smartphone. Start [Device Connection] on the camera (P. 137). • 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.
Shooting remotely with a smartphone You can shoot remotely by operating the camera with a smartphone. 1 2 Launch the dedicated OI.Share app on the smartphone. 3 4 Tap [Remote Control] in OI.Share on the smartphone. Start [Device Connection] on the camera (P. 137). • 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. Tap the shutter button to shoot.
Resetting wireless LAN/Bluetooth® settings To restore [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] to default values: 1 Select [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e Setup Menu and press the Q button. 2 3 Select [Reset Settings] and press I. Select [Yes] and press the Q button.
Disabling wireless LAN/Bluetooth® To disable wireless LAN/Bluetooth®: 1 Select [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] in the e Setup Menu and press the Q button. 2 3 Select [Availability] and press I. $ Select [Off] and press the Q button. Notes • To disable wireless LAN/Bluetooth® only while the camera is off, select [Off] for [Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth Settings] > [Power-off Standby]. g “Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is Off” (P.
6 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Micro-USB connector Smaller terminal 6 USB cable USB port Connecting the camera to a computer • 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. 127) in the camera custom menus. • If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted.
Installing the PC software The photographs and movies you have shot with your camera can be transferred to a computer and viewed, and edited using the Olympus Workspace offered by OLYMPUS. • To install Olympus Workspace, download it from https://support.olympus-imaging.com/ owdownload/ and follow the on-screen instructions. • Visit the website above for system requirements and installation instructions. • You will be required to enter the product serial number prior to download.
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, 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.
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. 114).
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 BCS-5 Lithium-ion Charger 7 Cautions Connection Cable USB Cable / HDMI Cable Case / Strap Shoulder Strap / Camera Case / Body Jacket 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.Track) Smartphone App : E-PL10 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Flash FL-14 FL-900R FL-700WR Electronic Flash Electronic Flash Electronic Flash FL-300R FL-600R STF-8 Electronic Flash Electronic Flash Macro Flash 7 Cautions Converter Lens*2 Lens FCON-P01 Micro Four Thirds system lenses Fisheye WCON-P01 Wide MCON-P01 Macro MMF-2/MMF-3*1 Four Thirds Adapter Four Thirds System Lenses MCON-P02 Macro MC-14 MF-2*1 OM System Lenses Teleconverter OM Adapter 2 BCL-1580/BCL-0980 Body Cap Lens EN 153
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. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
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 c, select [Pixel Mapping] (P. 131). Press I, then press the Q button. • 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.
Unable to focus • The camera cannot focus on subjects that are too close to the camera or that are not suited to autofocus (the AF confirmation mark will blink in the monitor). Increase the distance to the subject or focus on a high contrast object at the same distance from the camera as your main subject, compose the shot, and shoot. Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking.
Set functions are restored to their factory default settings When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, M, or n, any settings you have altered will be reset to default values. Image taken appears whitish This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is due to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition where strong light source is not taken in the picture.
Changing the number of frames or adding frames to the index playback display Use the [G/Info Settings] > [G Settings] option in custom menu N to change the number of frames shown in or add frames to the index playback display (P. 133). Hiding menu guides Press the INFO button to hide or show on-screen guides in the menu display (P. 113). Viewing the functions assigned to dials and buttons Use the options in Custom Menu M to view the functions assigned to camera controls. [Button Function] (P.
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. 147) • The card is full.
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. Please check the status of a 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 Default *1 *2 g 119 ― 119 119 89 ― 119 ― 84, 119 ― 84, 119 Default ― Happy Days All 3 sec Short On RAW Data Edit ― JPEG Edit ― *1 ― *2 ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 120 120 121 122, 123 108, 121 122 107 123 106 137 Default *1 *2 g 126, 131 ― 71, 126 ― 126, 132 ― 126 ― 97, 126 ― ― 126 ― Function Movie R Recording Volume n AF Mode n Image Stabilizer n Elec.
Tab G Function Disp/8/PC N *2 g ― ― 77, 127 ― ― 127, ― 132 ― 127 ― 127 ― 127 ― 127 127 ― 127, 134 ― 127 ±0 ― 6400 200 Standard Auto 8min Off 0.
Tab G Function K/WB/Color W K Set Default K1 YSF, K2 YF, K3 YN, K4 XN Auto On sRGB WB W Keep Warm Color Color Space Record Reset 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. 17.20 million pixels No. of effective pixels Approx. 16.05 million pixels Screen size 17.3 mm (H) × 13.
Recording Memory SD, SDHC and SDXC Recording system Digital recording, JPEG (DCF2.0), RAW Data Applicable standards Exif 2.3, 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/ My Clips 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.) Lithium-ion charger 8 Information 168 EN 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.
• 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 170 EN Keep young children, infants away from the camera. • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration by dropping or hitting. This may cause exploding, overheating, or burning. • If a battery leaks, has unusual odor, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera, and keep away from fire immediately. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.
9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool location for storage. • Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
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Index Numbers 8 (Beep sound) ...............................127 0 (Protect) .....................................105 # Slow Limit..............................129, 135 #+WB ...............................................129 # X-Sync. .................................129, 135 # RC Mode .......................................150 a (Close-up playback) .....................103 s (Monitor brightness adjustment) ....................................124 G (Index display) .............
Continuous AF .....................................81 Contrast ...............................................92 Control Settings .................................127 Copyright Settings .............................130 Custom Menu ............................126, 163 G D HDMI .........................................127, 134 HDR .....................................................41 Highlight&Shadow Control...................96 Histogram display ................................
L O Language setting (W) .....................124 Level Adjust .......................................131 Level gauge .........................................26 Light Trails ...........................................34 Live Bulb ............................................128 Live composite photography..........38, 56 Live control ..........................................76 Live guide ............................................31 LIVE TIME .....................................39, 55 Live View Boost ..
S V S (Shutter priority mode) .....................53 S-AF+MF (Single AF and Manual focus) ..................................82 S-AF (Single AF)..................................81 Saturation ............................................92 SCN (Scene).......................................33 SD card..............................................147 Formatting the card.........................125 Self-portraits ........................................67 Self-timer ............................................
date of issue 2019.10.