Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2: Names Of Parts And Functions
Camera WB (White balance) button gP. 66 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 47 ISO button gP. 50 Strap eyelet gP. 11 Shutter button gP. 17, 35, 58 Self-timer/ Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 60 Sub dial (k) gP. 20 Preview button gP.
Page 3 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 15 G (Metering) button gP. 46 </Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting) button gP. 59-60 AF button gP. 53 COPY/< (Copy/Print) button gP. 90, 112 INFO (Information display) button gP. 22, 39, 85 D (Erase) button gP. 92 Tripod socket MENU button gP.
Page 4: Mode Dial
Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
Page 5 Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu. POP ART 2 Use ac to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. •...
Page 6: Viewfinder
Viewfinder Aperture value gP. 42-44 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Super FP flash gP. 79 Metering mode gP. 46 AF target gP. 55 Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44 White balance (Displayed when set Auto bracket to a setting other than gP. 48, 51, 69, 77 auto white balance.) gP.
Page 7: Control Panel
Control panel Auto bracket gP. 48, 51, 69, 77 Program shift gP. 42 ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Self-timer gP. 60 Remote control gP. 60 Sequential shooting gP. 59 Noise reduction gP. 72 Record mode gP. 64 Flash mode gP. 73 Shutter speed gP.
Page 8: Super Control Panel
Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 22) My Mode gP.
Page 9: Lcd Monitor (Live View)
LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 34) Aperture value gP. 42-44 Shutter speed gP. 42-44 Home position p gP. 57 RC mode q gP.
Page 10: Lcd Monitor (Playback)
LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85) Battery check gP. 15 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 Selection check mark gP. 90, 91, 92 Protect gP. 91 Print reservation Number of prints gP.
Page 11: Preparations For Shooting
Camera Body cap BCM-2 Lithium ion USB cable charger • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap. Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows.
Page 12: Preparing The Battery
Preparing the battery Charging the battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Align the battery with the arrow. Loading the battery Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E Unloading the battery...
Page 13: Attaching A Lens To The Camera
Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Attach a lens to the camera • 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 (1).
Page 14: Loading The Card
Loading the card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3). Card cover Card access lamp CF card slot Removing the card CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out.
Page 15: Power On
Power on Set the camera’s power switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. LIGHT button Turns the control panel light on and off. Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on.
Page 16: Date Format
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. Press the MENU button •...
Page 17: Shooting
Shooting Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder AF confirmation mark • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
Page 18 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 19: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Pressing the q button displays the last picture Playing back taken. images q button Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the Close-up image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×. playback Play back the image you want to erase and press the D button.
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic operations There are three ways to operate this camera. Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 21 You can make the function settings with the main dial or sub dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel and super control panel while you are setting a function.
Page 21: Using The Direct Buttons To Operate The Camera
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera There are two ways to use the direct buttons. While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial • Release the button to set the function. After pressing one or two buttons at the same time, turn the main dial or sub dial •...
Page 22: Setting While Looking At The Super Control Panel
Setting while looking at the super control panel Press the INFO button to display the super control panel • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.
Page 23: Setting On The Menu
Setting on the menu Press the MENU button to display the menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM Operation AUTO guide BACK Press the MENU button Press the i button to go back one screen to confirm the setting Use ac to select a tab, then press d Shooting menu 1 Shooting menu 2...
Page 24: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basic guide Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions... 2 Camera ... 2 Mode dial... 4 Viewfinder ... 6 Control panel... 7 Super control panel ... 8 LCD monitor (Live view)...
Page 25 Exposure Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ...42 Aperture priority shooting ...42 Shutter priority shooting...43 Manual shooting ...44 Bulb shooting...45 Preview function ...45...
Page 26 Built-in flash shooting ... 76 Flash intensity control... 76 Flash bracketing ... 77 External flash shooting ... 78 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system... 79 Using commercially available flashes... 81 Playback functions Describes the functions for image playback.
Page 27 RESET LENS ...94 BULB FOCUSING ...94 LIVE VIEW AF MODE ...94 b BUTTON/DIAL ...94 DIAL FUNCTION...94 DIAL DIRECTION...95 AEL/AFL ...95 AEL/AFL MEMO...96 ; FUNCTION...96 MY MODE SETUP ...97 BUTTON TIMER ...97 A...97 n FUNCTION ...97 c RELEASE/j...97 RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ...97 O fps...98 d DISP/8/PC...98 8...98...
Page 28 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. Flowchart ... 116 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software ... 116 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 116 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 117...
Page 29 Downloading and saving images...118 Disconnecting the camera from your computer...118 Viewing still images ...119 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ...120 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. Shooting tips and information ...121 Error codes ...123...
Page 30: Quick Reference
Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Correct focus cannot be obtained Focusing on one area Taking pictures of nearby subjects Taking pictures while checking the results Extending the useful life of the battery Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. Use focus lock.
Page 31 Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken You can insert two types of cards. Taking pictures in low light Increase the ISO sensitivity. situations without using Set the image stabilizer function. the flash Set the flash setting to [AUTO].
Page 32 Taking pictures with the correct color Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Taking pictures without noise Making the viewfinder easier to view Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera Set the white balance according to the light source.
Page 33 Playback Displaying the image after the picture is taken Displaying the image after the picture is taken and deleting unneeded images Checking whether the subject is in focus Quickly searching for the desired image Viewing images on a TV Comparing images Settings Saving the settings Changing the menu...
Page 34: Using Live View
Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture. Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 35: The Live View Mechanism
HYBRID AF (approximate focus) * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically. Taking pictures using live view...
Page 36 Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 37: Af Operation During Live View
AF operation during live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).
Page 38: Using The Face Detection Function
Using the face detection function By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Direct button Super control panel Menu • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance.
Page 39: Switching The Information Display
Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button. Information display on 250 F5.6 F5.6 250 F5.6 F5.6 Scale display...
Page 40: Taking A Picture While Comparing The Effect
Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 39) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed.
Page 41: Panorama Shooting
Notes • Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera. • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained.
Page 42: Exposure
Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel.
Page 43: Shutter Priority Shooting
Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value. Viewfinder Aperture value Control panel TIPS To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value: j See “Preview function” (gP. 45). To change the exposure adjustment interval: j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.
Page 44: Manual Shooting
TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer.
Page 45: Bulb Shooting
TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer.
Page 46: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Direct button Super control panel Menu Setting display Viewfinder...
Page 47: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades.
Page 48: Ae Lock
AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
Page 49 Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 100) Number of frames: 3 or 5 G + AF j/k Direct button MENU [X] [AE BKT] Menu Setting display Viewfinder Number of EV STEP...
Page 50: Iso Sensitivity Setting
ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Direct button Super control panel Menu [AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.
Page 51: Iso Bracketing
ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.
Page 52 TIPS To cancel the image during shooting: j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken. To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame: j Take pictures using live view. The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD monitor so you can shoot while checking the position of the image overlay.
Page 53: Focusing And Shooting Functions
Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Direct button Super control panel Menu Setting display Viewfinder S-AF C-AF...
Page 54: C-Af (Continuous Af)
TIPS When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in low-light conditions using AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 93) When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF: j By registering [MF] to the <...
Page 55: Simultaneous Use Of S-Af Mode And Mf Mode (S-Af+Mf)
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. • Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust the focus.
Page 56 NDynamic-single target AF mode If the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera focuses using the adjacent AF target. Selected AF Direct button • When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF target to be used at that point.
Page 57: Registering An Af Target Mode
Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target position”...
Page 58: Focus Lock K If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.
Page 59: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (g“O fps”...
Page 60: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59). Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 61 Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.
Page 62: Anti-Shock
Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 45) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER”...
Page 63: Checking The Image Stabilizer Effect With Live View
• If the image stabilizer icon blinks in red on the monitor, it indicates a failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center. IMAGE STABILIZER...
Page 64: Record Mode, White Balance, And Picture Mode
This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation.
Page 65: Selecting The Record Mode
Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 102) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT”...
Page 66: Selecting The White Balance
With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
Page 67: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. WB j/k Direct button i p: [WB] Super control panel • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the dial while pressing down the F button.
Page 68: Wb Compensation
WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. Direct button • Use the sub dial to set in the A direction or the main dial to set in the G direction. Super control panel Menu •...
Page 69: Setting The One-Touch White Balance
TIPS Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed.
Page 70: Picture Mode
Setting display Viewfinder • Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction. • When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created.
Page 71: Gradation
The adjustable parameters vary according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION]: Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.
Page 72: Noise Reduction
Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.
Page 73: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 74: Flash Off
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.
Page 75 Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 1/16 1/64...
Page 76: Built-In Flash Shooting
Notes • When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 79) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.
Page 77: Flash Bracketing
Direct button w + k i p: [w] Super control panel MENU [X] [w] Menu Setting display Viewfinder TIPS To adjust the flash using only the dials: j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial). g“DIAL FUNCTION”...
Page 78: External Flash Shooting
External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. 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.
Page 79: Shooting With The Olympus Wireless Rc Flash System
For details, refer to the external flash’s manual. Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C).
Page 80 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.
Page 81: Using Commercially Available Flashes
Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe or connect the synchronization cord to the external flash connector.
Page 82: Playback Functions
Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 108) Press the q button (Single-frame playback).
Page 83: Light Box Display
Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. Press the P button during single-frame playback.
Page 84: Index Display/Calendar Display
Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
Page 85: Information Display
Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button.
Page 86: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100.
Page 87: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
Page 88 Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming size with the main dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.
Page 89: Image Overlay
Image overlay Up to 4 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. MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button.
Page 90: Copying Images
Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 107) Single-frame copy Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/<...
Page 91: Protecting Images
Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single- frame or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen.
Page 92: Erasing Images
Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. Notes •...
Page 93: Customizing Your Camera
Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 9 tabs (a to i) that are divided according to the functions to be set. AF/MF BUTTON/DIAL RELEASE/...
Page 94: P Set Up
P SET UP Selects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target. [OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end. [LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the opposite end of the same row or column.
Page 95: Dial Direction
• [F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of the dial (the same as pressing ac). DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/ aperture value will increase or decrease.
Page 96: Ael/Afl Memo
Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.
Page 97: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode setting to use in advance by following the steps under “Executing” below. To use My Mode, set [; FUNCTION] to [MY MODE] and hold down the < button while shooting. g“; FUNCTION”...
Page 98: O Fps
The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection. [MTP] Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 99: Live View Boost
LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
Page 100: Exp/E/Iso
Monitor indication: Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P. 39) TIPS To calibrate the level gauge: j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 107) To easily turn on and off the level gauge: j By registering [LEVEL GAUGE] to the < button, you can press the < button to display or hide the level gauge.
Page 101: F # Custom
Custom Menu 1 f # CUSTOM #X-SYNC. You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/60 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments. #SLOW LIMIT You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/250 in 1/3 EV increments.
Page 102: Shading Comp
SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. Notes •...
Page 103: Aspect Shooting
ASPECT SHOOTING When the aspect ratio for shooting is set to a setting other than [4:3], select whether the setting is effective only when taking pictures using live view, or anytime when taking pictures using the viewfinder or live view. [LV] The setting is only effective when taking pictures using live view.
Page 104: File Name
FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card.
Page 105: Af Focus Adj
AF FOCUS ADJ. You can use the AF sensor to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of ±20 steps (–: closer, +: toward )). Normally, there is no need to change this. [SET AF DATA] Fine-adjust the AF default value and register the setting. You can also register the setting according to the lens.
Page 106: Exposure Shift
To compare the difference in adjustment values: j You can use light box display to compare adjustment values. The adjustment values are also displayed during light box display. g“Light box display” (P. 83) To register two types of adjustment values (with the focal point of the lens in front of and behind the subject): j You can register multiple adjustment values for the same lens.
Page 107: Warning Level
f WARNING LEVEL You can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to change this. Notes • The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f blinks, charge the battery.
Page 108: Video Out
VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable.
Page 109 Using reset settings This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting. [RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see “Menu directory” (gP. 137). [RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings.
Page 110: Printing
Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
Page 111: All-Frame Reservation
Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. Press the i button when you have finished. •...
Page 112: Resetting The Print Reservation Data
Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. MENU [q] [<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. Select [RESET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [<] and press the i button.
Page 113: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual.
Page 114: Custom Printing
Custom printing 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. [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
Page 115 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 screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints.
Page 116: Using The Olympus Master Software
For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to “Help” in OLYMPUS Master software. • Computer that fulfills the operating...
Page 117: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk Macintosh • iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master. Notes •...
Page 118: Start Up The Olympus Master Software
• The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 119: Viewing Still Images
• The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window.
Page 120: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master
Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:...
Page 121: Shooting Tips And Maintenance
Shooting tips and maintenance 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 •...
Page 122 Cannot use the Imager AF Imager AF is available only when using compatible lenses. For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. Camera vibration when the power is turned off This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.
Page 123: Error Codes
Error codes Control Viewfinder panel indications indications Normal indication CARD ERROR CARD FULL No indication No indication CARD FULL Clean the terminal of the No indication No indication xD card with the dry cloth. No indication No indication NO PICTURE Monitor Possible cause indication...
Page 124 Control Viewfinder panel indications indications No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication Monitor Possible cause indication The selected picture cannot be...
Page 125: Camera Maintenance
Control Viewfinder panel indications indications No indication No indication No indication No indication PRINT ERROR No indication No indication CANNOT PRINT Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: •...
Page 126: Cleaning Mode K Removing Dust
If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.
Page 127: Information
When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal information. Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted.
Page 128: Battery And Charger
Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries cannot be used. 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.
Page 129: Interchangeable Lenses
FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras.
Page 130: Main Specifications
ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. Main Specifications Items Mount...
Page 131: Program Line Diagram (P Mode)
Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF. Lens, focal length Shooting range Shooting is not possible since subjects cannot be brought into focus at this 14 mm focal length.
Page 132: Flash Synchronization And Shutter Speed
Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower The set shutter speed *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 101) *2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 101) Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel.
Page 133: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Viewfinder Control panel mode indications indications AUTO & Super control Flash Flash mode panel timing indications Auto flash AUTO Auto flash (red-eye 1st curtain reduction) Fill-in flash Flash off Slow synchronization (red-eye SLOW...
Page 134: White Balance Color Temperature
Shooting Viewfinder mode indications *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light. g“Super FP flash” (P. 79) AUTO cannot be set in NIGHT+PORTRAIT mode. White balance color temperature The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in...
Page 135: Record Mode And File Size/Number Of Storable Still Pictures
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record Number of pixels mode (PIXEL COUNT) 4032 × 3024 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 ×...
Page 136: Functions That Can Be Registered With My Mode And Custom Reset Setting
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting My Mode Function registration Image stabilizer </Y/j PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCT. > METERING NOISE FILTER Flash mode #RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT...
Page 137: Menu Directory
My Mode Function registration AF FOCUS ADJ. EXPOSURE SHIFT BATTERY TYPE f WARNING LEVEL LEVEL ADJUST : Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock. Menu directory Shooting Menu Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER Custom reset setting...
Page 138 Function METERING #RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT MULTIPLE EXPOSURE * Factory default setting Playback Menu Function EDIT < COPY ALL RESET PROTECT * Factory default setting Setting ESP + AF/ESP -3.0 - 0.0 - +3.0 S-AF...
Page 139 Custom Menu 1 Function AF/MF AF ILLUMINAT. FOCUS RING C-AF LOCK AF AREA POINTER AF SENSITIVITY P SET UP RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING LIVE VIEW AF MODE BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO ; FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP BUTTON TIMER n FUNCTION RELEASE/j...
Page 140 Function DISP/8/PC SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER USB MODE LIVE VIEW BOOST LV FRAME RATE g FACE DETECT INFO SETTING LEVEL GAUGE EXP/e/ISO EV STEP ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO AELMetering BULB TIMER # CUSTOM # X-SYNC. # SLOW LIMIT AUTO POP UP K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB ALL >...
Page 141 Function K UTILITY CLEANING MODE EXT. WB DETECT AF FOCUS ADJ. EXPOSURE SHIFT BATTERY TYPE f WARNING LEVEL LEVEL ADJUST * Factory default setting Custom Menu 2 Function EDIT FILENAME VIDEO OUT REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING FIRMWARE * Factory default setting Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
Page 142: Specifications
AF luminance range Selection of focusing point : Auto, Optional AF illuminator : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens : 4/3"...
Page 143: Exposure Control
: TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe, external flash connector (x attachment) Wireless flash function : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector, remote cable connector (Multi-connector), DC-IN jack Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLM-1) ×1...
Page 144: Operating Environment
Dimensions/weight Dimensions Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Battery/charger specifications BLM-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight BCM-2 Lithium ion charger MODEL NO. Rated input Rated output Charging time Ambient temperature Dimensions...
Page 145: Safety Precautions
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.
Page 146: Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.s DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Page 147 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.
Page 148: Legal And Other Notices
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Page 149: For Customers In Europe
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
Page 150 Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is...
Page 151: Index
Index Symbols A ... 97 w+F ... 101 8 (Beep sound) ... 98 W (Language selection) ... 107 Y Custom Menu 1 ... 139 Z Custom Menu 2 ... 141 ; FUNCTION ... 96 n FUNCTION ... 97 O fps ... 98 q Playback Menu ...
Page 152 Date/time setting X ... 16 DIAL DIRECTION ... 95 DIAL FUNCTION ... 94 Digital ESP metering G ... 46 Diopter adjustment ... 15 Direct print ... 112 DIS MODE q ... 5 DOCUMENTS @ ... 5 dpi SETTING ... 104 DPOF ...
Page 153 OLYMPUS Master ... 116 Olympus wireless RC flash system ... 79 One-touch white balance V ... 69, 96 PAL ... 108 PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ... 5 PANORAMA s ... 5, 41 PICT. TONE ... 71 PictBridge ... 112 PICTURE MODE ... 70 PIN HOLE o ...
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