Playback Tips - Olympus E-3 Instruction Manual

Selecting the optimal record mode
Record modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without
reflecting the settings for white balance, contrast, etc. on the images themselves. JPEG
records as images that reflect these settings. JPEG also compresses images to reduce the
file size when recording them. For JPEG, you can register four combinations of images sizes
(Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. The
higher the compression rate, the grainier the image will appear when enlarged during display.
A rough guide for selection is shown below.
To make fine-adjustments of the shooting settings on the computer
• [RAW]
To print large images on A3/A4 paper/To edit and process images on a computer
• Images size Y and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
To print postcard-size images
• Images size X and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site
• Images size W and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
g"Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures" (P. 133)
To restore functions to their settings at the time of purchase
• The settings are saved even when the power is switched off.
• To return to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET]. You can
register up to two types of settings to be reset. Set various functions of the camera and
register using [RESET1] or [RESET2] under [CUSTOM RESET]. g"Resetting to the
factory default settings" (P. 33)
Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors
The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting
outdoors.
During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to display the histogram.
The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.
How to read the histogram
1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear
mostly black.
2 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear
mostly white.
3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance
distribution within the spot metering area.
g"Using live view" (P. 31)
Leaving set functions in the camera so that they can be used later
You can register up to two current camera settings in [MY MODE SETUP]. When shooting
with My Mode, switch the shooting mode to s/T. By registering My Mode to the <
button, you can instantly shoot with My Mode.
g"My Mode shooting" (P. 44), "; FUNCTION" (P. 92), "MY MODE SETUP" (P. 93)

Playback tips

Understanding the settings and other information of pictures taken
Play back a picture, and press the INFO button. Press the button repeatedly to change the
amount of information displayed. g"Information display" (P. 82)
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