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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index 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.
Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 Camera • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual AV cable Lithium ion battery Lithium ion charger...
Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. Direction indicating mark Charging indicator BLS-5 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete AC wall outlet BCS-5 Lithium (Charging time: Up to ion charger approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) AC cable Amber blinking: Charging error...
Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 96) Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.
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. Caution Lens • Make sure the camera is turned off. attachment • Do not press the lens release button. mark •...
Power on Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. • When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor fi...
Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Display the menus.
Camera controls Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. ■ Advanced shooting modes Indicator Mode icon Program shooting (P. 48) Aperture priority shooting (P.
Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. You control aperture. You control shutter speed. The camera automatically adjusts You control aperture and shutter settings and records a movie. speed.
Taking photographs/shooting movies Frame the shot. • Keep your fi ngers and the strap away from the lens. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( 1 ) to extend the lens ( 2 ).
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Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the fi rst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.”...
Playback/Erasing Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button Arrow pad/Control dial H: Displays I: Displays the previous the next frame frame [4032x3024,1/8] 100-0020 100-0004 2010.10.01 12:30 2010.10.01 12:30 Still image Movie Close-up playback •...
Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to display the playback MOVIE menu. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press Q to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. • MOVIE PLAY BACK Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.
Using art fi lters Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG. POP ART AUTO 01:02:03 01:02:03 EXIT 250 F5.6 Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the •...
Shooting in scene mode Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG. PORTRAIT AUTO 01:02:03 01:02:03 EXIT 250 F5.6 Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the •...
Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. Guide item Level bar/selection CLEAR & VIVID CLEAR & VIVID CHANGE COLOR SATURATION FLAT &...
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Set the mode dial to A. After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Guide item CHANGE COLOR SATURATION Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. •...
Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, M, and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P.
“Custom menu” (P. 78) • Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are accessed from the accessory port menu. This menu is not displayed by default, and you will need to display it before proceeding.
Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 6 78 S-AF S-AF 01:02:03 01:02:03 -3 -3 1023 1023 0 0 0 250 F5.6 1 Card write indicator ......P. 4 j Number of storable still pictures ..........P. 107 2 Internal temperature warning m ........P. 94 k Tone control ......P.
Quick task index Shooting Taking pictures with automatic iAUTO (A) 10, 11 settings Easy photography with special Art fi lter (ART) effects Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio Quickly matching settings to the Scene (SCN) scene Pro-level photography made Live guide simple Taking pictures so that whites Exposure compensation...
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SHADOW ADJ (JPEG EDIT) Dealing with red-eye REDEYE FIX (JPEG EDIT) Printing made easy Direct printing Commercial prints Creating a print order Simple photo sharing OLYMPUS PENPAL Camera Settings Restoring default settings RESET Saving the settings MYSET Changing the menu display language...
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Table of Contents Choosing shooting controls ..30 Basic guide Displaying information during Preparations for shooting ...3 playback ........31 Charging and inserting the Other uses for the INFO battery ........3 button ..........32 Inserting and removing cards ..4 One-touch white balance ..32 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Color temperature.....32 Power on ........6...
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Exposure lock (AE lock) ....39 Flash shooting Adjusting color Using a fl ash (white balance) ......40 (fl ash photography) ....56 White balance compensation ...41 Adjusting fl ash output One-touch white balance ..41 (Flash intensity control) .....57 Processing options Using external fl ash units (picture mode) ......42 designated for use with this camera .........57...
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Custom Menu options ....78 Editing the address book ..69 R AF/MF ........78 S BUTTON/DIAL .....79 Creating albums ......69 T RELEASE ......80 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ U DISP/8/PC ......80 [ib] V EXP/e/ISO .......81 W #CUSTOM ......82 Windows ........70 X K/COLOR/WB ....82 Macintosh .........71...
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Flash modes that can be set by Information shooting mode ......104 Shooting tips and information Flash synchronization and .............91 shutter speed ......104 Error codes .........93 Manual fl ash guide numbers for the built-in fl ash ....104 Cleaning and storing the camera .........95 Flash range .......105 Cleaning the camera ....95...
Basic photography/frequently-used options The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting. Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting. INFO INFO INFO INFO 01:02:03 01:02:03 Image only Information display on...
Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. INFO INFO INFO INFO F5.6 +2.0 45mm ±0.0 WBAUTO A±0 G±0 [4032x3024,1/8] NATURAL 100-0015 100-0015 12:30 Image only* Simplifi ed display (P. 23) Overall display (P.
Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance To view the one-touch white balance dialog, press the IS OFF INFO button in the one-touch white balance menu (P. 40). CAPTURE WB INFO WB AUTO 3 1 > W Color temperature To view the color temperature dialog, press the INFO IS OFF button in the custom white balance menu (P.
Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. RESET ([RESET/MYSET] > [RESET]) Restore default settings. MYSET ([RESET/MYSET] > [MYSET1] – [MYSET4]) Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode does not change.
Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO the AF mode item using FG. S - AF S - AF S - AF S - AF AUTO Select an option with HI and press the SINGLE AF Q button.
Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 11 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with FGHI and press the Q button. If all targets are surrounded by a If one target is surrounded by a green frame (ALL TARGETS) green frame (SINGLE TARGET)
Zoom frame AF/zoom 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. Autofocus is also available over a wider area of the frame than with AF target selection.
Face priority AF/pupil detection AF When [ON] is selected for face priority, the camera will set focus and digital ESP metering for faces indicated by white frames. Taking pictures using face priority Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO [g FACE PRIORITY] using FG.
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+) Tips...
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO the metering item using FG. S - AF AUTO ES P Select an option with HI and press Q. The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame Digital ESP and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if [ON]...
Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.
White balance compensation This function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab X. Select the option to be modifi ed and press I. Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount. Adjusting the white balance in the A direction AUTO >...
Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. Select [PICTURE MODE] in shooting CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET menu W (P. 108). PICTURE MODE IMAGE ASPECT BACK Select an option with HI and press Q.
Press I to display settings for the selected option. CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image GRADATION Adjust tone (gradation). Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective AUTO for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites...
Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. [YN] is a good all- purpose choice for photographs, as is [HD] for movies. Choosing a record mode Display the live control (P.
Setting the image aspect You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6]. Display the live control (P. 20) and select IS OFF the aspect ratio item using FG.
Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi...
Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnifi cation. Display the live control (P. 20) and select the image stabilizer item using FG. AUTO AUTO FOCAL LENGTH...
Other shooting options “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. AF confi rmation mark Take pictures. • The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed in the monitor.
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Rotate the control dial to choose the aperture. • You can also select the aperture by pressing the F button (F) and then using FG.
Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed. • You can also select the shutter speed by pressing the F button (F) and then using FG.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Rotate the mode dial to M. Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed.
Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P. 70) Taking pictures for a panorama Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Select [PANORAMA] and press Q.
Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality. Select [MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] in shooting menu X (P. 108). Adjust settings. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE FRAME FRAME Select [2F]. AUTO GAIN OVERLAY When set to [ON], the brightness of each...
• When a RAW image is selected using [OVERLAY], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RAW is displayed. • When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting.
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WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specifi ed color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. • White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each WB BKT of the A –...
Flash shooting The built-in fl ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. Press the # button (I) to display options.
X-contact will damage the camera. • Connecting fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifi cations may damage the camera. Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s •...
Shooting and viewing movies Use the R button to record High Defi nition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M. Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie After selecting n mode, display the live IS OFF...
Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) Display the live control (P. 20) and select [MOVIE R] using FG. Switch ON/OFF using HI and press the MOVIE Q button. Caution • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.
100-0020 100-0015 01:02:03 01:02:03 2010.10.01 12:30 2010.10.01 12:30 Images on memory card OLYMPUS PENPAL Live view connected • To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback. H/I or j View other pictures.
Q / / U 2010 [4032x3024,1/8] 2010.10.01 12:30 100-0020 2010.10.01 12:30 2010.10.01 12:30 2010.10.01 12:30 Single-frame 4 frames Calendar display 9–100 frames playback Index display Only items for which [ON] is selected are displayed. [G/INFO SETTINGS]: g “Custom menu” (P. 78) Press G to increase the number of images displayed from 4 to 9, 25, or 100.
Rotate Choose whether to rotate photographs. Play the photograph back and press Q. Select [ROTATE] and press Q. Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise; the image rotates each time the button is pressed. Press Q to save settings and exit. •...
Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Display the image to be edited and press Q. • [RAW DATA EDIT] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG EDIT] if it is a JPEG image. If the image recorded at a setting of [RAW+JPEG] is selected, either of them is used according to [EDIT].
Selecting and protecting images You can select multiple images in the index display. In the index display, select an image you want to protect using FGHI and press Q. Selected images are shown by a check mark ( ). To deselect the images, press Q again.
Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.) With a RAW image displayed during playback, press select [IMAGE OVERLAY].
Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-defi nition images on a high-defi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. Connection via AV cable Multi-connector Connect to the TV...
Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable. Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. Turn on the camera. Caution • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
Sending and receiving images The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Before sending or receiving images, select [ON] for [c/# MENU DISPLAY] >...
Viewing album status (amount of memory remaining): g [ALBUM MEM. USAGE] • (P. 90) Caution • The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.
Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on- screen instructions to install the software. 70 EN...
Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 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. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:...
Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF*) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer.
Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Press Q during playback and select [<]. and press Q . Select [<] To remove all pictures from the print order, select [RESET] and press Q. •...
Caution • RAW images and movies can not be printed. Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. Press I.
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Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. 123-3456 PRINT SELECT SINGLE PRINT MORE Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only PRINT(f) that reserved picture will be printed.
Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera ’--.--.-- --:-- functions. ENG. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the j±0 k±0 menus” (P. 21). REC VIEW 5SEC c/# MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE BACK Option Description X (Date/...
Customizing camera settings Custom Menu The custom menus are used to adjust the settings listed below. Displaying the Custom Menu Before changing settings in the Custom Menu, display the [c] (Custom Menu) tab by selecting [ON] for the [c/# MENU DISPLAY] > [c MENU DISPLAY] option in the setup menu.
R AF/MF MENU Option Description BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is selected. Select [ON] to allow focusing — using the focus ring. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point Near Near —...
S BUTTON/DIAL MENU Option Description dLOCK Select [ON] to disable the control dial until the F button — is pressed. T RELEASE MENU Option Description If [ON] is selected, the shutter can be released even RLS PRIORITY S when the camera is not in focus. This option can be set —...
U DISP/8/PC MENU Option Description LIVE VIEW If [ON] is selected, priority will be given to making images BOOST clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and — other settings will not be visible in the monitor. qCLOSEUP [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and press G to zoom out.
V EXP/e/ISO MENU Option Description ISO-AUTO Choose the shooting modes in which [AUTO] ISO sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all — modes except M. ISO sensitivity is fi xed at ISO 200 in mode M. [ALL]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes.
X K/COLOR/WB MENU Option Description SHADING COMP. Choose [ON] to correct peripheral illumination according to the type of lens. • Compensation is not available for teleconverters or — extension tubes. • Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities.
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{ } the cursor in the name CANCEL DELETE area 1 , highlight the character, and press • OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [COPYRIGHT SETTINGS]. Use at your own risk. 84 EN...
Z MOVIE MENU Option Description nMODE Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. MOVIE+STILL Choose [ON] to record a photograph when movie recording ends. MOVIE R Choose [OFF] to record silent movies. This option can also be selected using the live control.
G FUNCTION, I FUNCTION [ G FUNCTION]/[IFUNCTION] [BUTTON FUNCTION] MENU The following functions can be assigned to the I and G buttons: The button performs the same function as the F button. The button performs the same function as the # button. The button performs the same function as the jY button.
Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. To use the super control panel, select [ON] for [KCONTROL SETTINGS] > [SCP] (P.
Recording movies with the shutter button Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to both the < and R buttons. AF confi rmation mark Set the mode dial to n . Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish record.
Wireless remote control fl ash photography External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The built-in fl ash can independently control up to three groups of remote fl ash units. See the documentation provided with the external fl...
Accessory port menu options Adjust settings for such optional accessories as electronic viewfi nders or the OLYMPUS PENPAL. The accessory port menu can be displayed using [c/# MENU DISPLAY]. A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE MENU Option Description PLEASE WAIT Receive images and add hosts to the address book.
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 •...
Noise reduction is activated • When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [OFF].
Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, or it Insert a card or insert a different cannot be recognized. card. NO CARD Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the There is a problem with the card.
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Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. The internal temperature of Wait a moment for the camera Internal camera the camera has risen due to to turn off automatically. Allow temperature is sequential shooting.
Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
(available separately) 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. If you set the switch to LOCK the “LOCK”...
Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine OLYMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not 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.
Interchangeable lenses Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds System, which bear the symbol shown at right. With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses This is an interchangeable lens specifi...
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifi cations Names of parts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only) 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap Lens and camera combinations Lens Camera Attachment Metering Micro Four Thirds system lens...
OM adapter (MF–2) Use with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Focus and aperture must be adjusted manually. Image stabilization can be used. Input the focal length of the lens being used in the camera image stabilization settings.
Lens attachments Lens attachments Supported lenses Use for Fisheye (FCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II 120° fi sheye photography Focal lengths of 11 mm Wide (WCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II (35 mm format equivalent: 22 mm) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II Macro (MCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.40-150 mm Supports macro photography.
Using electronic view fi nder (sold separately) If you use the electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen in the fi nder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is diffi cult to view the monitor, or are using the camera at a low angle.
Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the (14 –...
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super Shooting Flash Conditions for Shutter control Flash Mode Mode timing fi ring the fl ash speed limit panel Auto fl ash Fires automatically 1/30 sec. – AUTO in dark/backlit* 1/180 sec. Auto fl...
Flash range Flash range can be calculated as shown below. GN (ISO 200) × ISO sensitivity factor Flash range (m) = Aperture (f-number) GN (ISO200) Depending on fl ash output, the Guide Number (GN) may be from 1.4 (minimum) to 10 (FULL).
• The actual fi le size varies according to the subject. • The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999. • For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website.
Menu directory K Shooting Menu Function Default CARD SETUP ― 64, 93 RESET/MYSET ― jNATURAL PICTURE MODE STILL PICTURE MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT IMAGE STABILIZER IS.1 AE BKT A – B WB BKT BRACKETING G – M FL BKT ISO BKT FRAME AUTO GAIN MULTIPLE EXPOSURE...
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c Custom Menu Function Default AF/MF STILL PICTURE AF MODE S-AF MOVIE AF AREA RESET LENS 78, 79 BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST SET HOME BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FNo. FUNCTION SHUTTER SHUTTER S-AF mode1 AEL/AFL C-AF mode2 mode1 AEL/AFL MEMO 79, 80 BUTTON TIMER 8 SEC...
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Function Default SLEEP 1MIN VOLUME USB MODE AUTO EXP/ /ISO EV STEP 1/3EV METERING AEL METERING AUTO AUTO ISO STEP 1/3EV 81, 82 HIGH LIMIT: 1600 ISO-AUTO SET DEFAULT: 200 ISO-AUTO P/A/S BULB TIMER 8 MIN ANTI-SHOCK z CUSTOM X-SYNC. 1/180 SLOW LIMIT 1/60...
# Accessory Port Menu Function Default OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE PLEASE WAIT — 68, 90 ADDRESS LIST — ADDRESS NEW PAIRING — BOOK SEARCH TIMER 30 SEC PICTURE SEND SIZE SIZE 1: SMALL MY OLYMPUS PENPAL — OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM COPY ALL —...
Specifi cations Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on Approx. twice the focal length of the lens a 35 mm fi lm camera Image pickup device Product type 4/3"...
Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting 3 frames/sec. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. External fl ash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-fl ash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Flash attachment Hot shoe External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port...
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.
The camera uses a lithium ion battery • Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery eyes or those of another child. with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any •...
• This camera uses a lithium ion battery the image pickup device, or may possibly specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any cause fi res. other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual •...
• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features • Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. and contents of this publication or software •...
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus's option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product before the end of the applicable national warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com.
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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain suffi cient proof. Therefore, please make sure that...
AF target P ........12, 35 Z MOVIE ..........85 ALBUM MEM. SETUP ......90 b K UTILITY ........85 ALBUM MEM. USAGE ......90 A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE ..90 ALL >..........82 B OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM ..90 ALL ERASE .........64 C ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER ..90 ALL TARGETS ........35 Y (Large) ..........44...
INFO button ......9, 30, 31, 32 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE i ....53 Information display ......30, 31 MUTED Z ..........42 o (Image stabilizer) ......47 MY OLYMPUS PENPAL ......90 ISO ..........45, 81 ISO BKT ..........54 N (Normal) ...........44 ISO bracketing ........55 NATURAL j ........42 ISO STEP ..........81...