Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA ADVANCED MANUAL ADVANCED 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. ● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need.
Page 3: How To Read The Instruction Pages
CARD SETUP — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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 4: Table Of Contents
Contents How to use this manual ..........2 How to read the instruction pages .
Page 5 Selecting the right mode for shooting technique — P, A, S and M ..43 P: Program shooting ......... . . 43 A: Aperture priority shooting .
Page 6 Contents ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired sensitivity to light....91 Setting the ISO sensitivity ........91 ISO BOOST .
Page 7 Installing OLYMPUS Master ........159...
Page 8 Starting OLYMPUS Master ........
Page 9 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number...
Page 10: For Your Safety
For your safety 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. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the...
Page 11 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.
Page 12 Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Page 13 Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus.
Page 14 If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera immediately. Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.
Page 15 – Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
Page 16 Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
Page 17: Basic Operations
The advanced shooting techniques used by professional photographers are drawn from years of experience. Now, with your digital camera, you’ll be able to take advantage of those same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons. You’ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera’s menus that make it easy to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc.
Page 18: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. When the camera is turned on with the SCENE mode dial set to mode selection screen is displayed. Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
Page 19: How To Use The Buttons And Control Dial
How to use the buttons and control dial This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shooting conditions. You can set the function settings using the buttons, control dial, or menu. Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the buttons and buttons Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the monitor monitor menus...
Page 20: Types Of Buttons
How to use the buttons and control dial After pressing the button, rotate the control dial. ● If you do not operate the dial within 3 seconds, your setting is confirmed. ● If you press the button again, you can confirm the setting and exit the menu immediately.
Page 21: White Balance
(Flash mode) button Selects a flash mode from auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, slow synchronization or fill-in flash. Press (White balance) button Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: Auto, preset white balance settings, customized white balance settings or registered white balance.
Page 22 How to use the buttons and control dial (Record mode) button Selects image quality. Press ● You can select the compression and number of pixels in the SQ/HQ mode. “Setting SQ/HQ” (P. 36) (AF frame selection) button Selects the AF frame, allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using one of the 3 frames.
Page 23: Iso Button
(Metering) button Selects the metering mode. Press (focus mode) button Selects the focus mode. Press button Sets the ISO sensitivity. Press ● Setting ISO BOOST allows you to add 800 and 1600 to the ISO value options. “ISO BOOST” (P. 92) How to use the buttons and control dial 1/320 F5.6...
Page 24 How to use the buttons and control dial Other buttons (Erase) button Erases unwanted images. INFO (Information display) button Shooting: Displays shooting information on the control panel screen. Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image. Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed. (flash) switch Raises the flash.
Page 25: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus The camera’s functions can be set. Display the menus on the monitor and select or set them. This section explains how the menu works using the MENU Press the button to display the menu on the monitor. CARD SETUP DRIVE MONOTONE...
Page 26 How to use the menus Press to select a tab. ● The functions are categorized under tabs. The current settings are displayed. CANCEL MENU SELECT AUTO S-AF AUTO CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL CARD SETUP DRIVE MONOTONE MENU SELECT EDIT MENU SELECT EV STEP 1/3EV...
Page 27 Press to move to the functions of the tab you have selected. Press to select a function. Press Press Press to move to the settings of the function you have selected. Press to select a setting. Press Press Function CARD SETUP DRIVE MONOTONE CANCEL...
Page 28: Types Of The Menus
How to use the menus Press repeatedly until the menu disappears. ● Normal shooting screen is restored. TIPS To return to the previous item on the menus T Press the MENU Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations. Example : Menu T Types of the menus : Sets the functions that are available using the buttons and control dial.
Page 29: Things To Know Before Shooting
Things to know before shooting The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button in the P mode. However, sometimes you may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on. This chapter explains how to deal with those hard- to-focus subjects.
Page 30: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera uses three AF frames to automatically detect the subject to focus on. Because the camera uses contrast level to detect the subject, it may not be able to correctly detect the desired subject if its contrast is lower than the surroundings or it is positioned higher in the composition.
Page 31 Press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights. ● The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder. ● If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.
Page 32: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. Take a picture using focus lock ( P. 30), manual focus ( P. 78). The AF confirmation mark blinks.
Page 33: Selecting The Record Mode
Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table on P. 35. Types of record modes Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and compression rate for the images you record.
Page 34 Raw data is original, unprocessed data, i.e. it has not been subject to image processing such as white balance, sharpness, contrast and color space, etc. OLYMPUS Master software is required to display RAW images on a PC. A Photoshop plug-in is also available to allow you to open RAW images in Photoshop (you can download it from our website).
Page 35 Record mode Number of pixels Record mode (PIXEL COUNT) TIFF 3264 x 2448 3200 x 2400 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 The file size in the table is approximate. ● The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not.
Page 36: How To Select The Record Mode
Selecting the record mode How to select the record mode P A S M Available modes Press the (record mode) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Rotate the control dial until the setting you want to select is displayed. When the control panel screen is off Setting HQ/SQ You can select the number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) and compression rate...
Page 37: Selecting The Right Mode For Shooting Conditions
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Close-ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry, capturing a fast- moving subject like a child running around, shooting with a natural- looking illuminated background at night — did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time-consuming camera settings? With this camera, you will find a new way of capturing all those special...
Page 38: Selecting The Right Mode For Shooting Situation
This camera has 4 different exposure modes (Program shooting, aperture shooting, shutter speed, manual shooting) and more than 10 different situation- related shooting modes. The shooting modes can be set using the mode dial and menus. Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting situations and conditions.
Page 39: Landscape
Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Vivid reproduction of blues and greens. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both main subject and background. The camera brings both of them into focus. NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night.
Page 40: Fireworks
Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation FIREWORKS Suitable for shooting fireworks. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera. • The flash cannot be used. • AF is not possible. Use manual focus (MF). SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures.
Page 41: Macro
Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting). • If you use the flash, shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved. DOCUMENTS Suitable for shooting documents, etc. Increases contrast between letters and background.
Page 42: Beach & Snow - Shooting Seascapes Or Snow-Capped Mountain Landscapes
Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation BEACH & SNOW Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountain landscapes, white sand beaches, seascapes, etc. CANDLE Suitable for shooting under candlelight. Warm colors are reproduced. • The flash cannot be used. • SHQ and HQ cannot be selected. “Selecting the record mode”...
Page 43: Selecting The Right Mode For Shooting Technique - P, A, S And M
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — : Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value).
Page 44 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P (Program) mode In the P (Program) mode, the camera is programed so that the aperture value and shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness as shown below.
Page 45: A: Aperture Priority Shooting
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — : Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you decrease the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.
Page 46 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — Press the shutter button halfway. ● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. ● The shutter speed that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
Page 47: S: Shutter Priority Shooting
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — : Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want: a higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Page 48 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — Press the shutter button halfway. ● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder. ● The aperture value that has been set automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
Page 49: M: Manual Shooting
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — TIPS The picture looks blurred. T The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-telephoto shooting. Set the shutter speed higher or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is changed.
Page 50: Take The Picture
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value. Press the (exposure compensation) button, then rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed (30 sec. -1/4000 sec.). ● The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is rotated.
Page 51 Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique — Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more seconds, noise may appear on- screen or the image may be overly bright in the top left part of the screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the CCD that are not normally exposed to light, resulting...
Page 52: Preview Function
PREVIEW function If you press the button, the viewfinder shows the actual depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived “sharp” focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. Assign preview function to the button beforehand.
Page 53: Various Shooting Functions
Various shooting functions The flash and drive modes (sequential shooting) are the keys to advanced shooting techniques. Selecting a flash mode to suit a specific shooting situation or adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from what would be obtained when less precise settings are used.
Page 54: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Flash modes 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 55 1st curtain Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. Slow synchronization (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.
Page 56 Flash shooting Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Page 57 Flash modes available in the exposure mode Exposure Control panel mode screen AUTO * When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight before emitting light. “Super FP flash” (P. 63) Flash Flash mode timing Auto-flash Auto-flash (Red-eye reduction) curtain...
Page 58: Setting The Flash Mode
Flash shooting Setting the flash mode P A S M Available modes Press the (flash) switch to raise the flash. Press the (flash mode) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed.
Page 59: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the built-in flash If you shoot a subject from as close as 1 m using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect.
Page 60: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting Flash intensity control This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.
Page 61: Optional Electronic Flashes
In addition to this camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can take advantage of a variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions with the flash units specified for use with this camera — the Olympus FL-50, FL-36, and FL-20 electronic flashes.
Page 62: Using The Electronic Flash
Flash shooting Using the electronic flash The following instructions describe how to connect and use the FL-50 electronic flash (optional). Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power. P A S M Available modes Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Page 63: Super Fp Flash
Select the desired flash control mode. Press the shutter button on the camera halfway. ● Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash. ● lights up in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button all the way. ●...
Page 64: Using Commercially Available Flashes
Flash shooting Using commercially available flashes The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available flashes except for those specified. A small versatile flash can be synchronized with the camera at a shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or less, whereas a large flash (such as a studio flash) can be synchronized at 1/125 sec.
Page 65: Non-Specified Commercial Flashes
Non-specified commercial flashes Before selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the following information carefully to determine whether or not it can be used with this camera. (1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.
Page 66: Drive Mode Drive
Drive mode The following drive modes are available with this camera. Single-frame shooting Sequential shooting Auto-bracketing BKT Self-timer shooting remote control shooting Sequential shooting P A S M Available modes Menu T T DRIVE T “How to use the menus” (P. 25) : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 67 Start shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. ● Sequential shooting is not possible when NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON. ● During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card.
Page 68: Auto Bracketing Bkt
Drive mode Auto bracketing Useful when you are not sure what exposure or white balance settings are appropriate and you don’t have time to take several test shots at different settings. AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame.
Page 69 Press ● The BKT selection screen is displayed. Press to select compensation value. Press the Single-frame shooting : Each time the shutter button is pressed fully, a picture is taken at a different exposure. ● The setting for the next shot is displayed in the viewfinder.
Page 70 Drive mode TIPS To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: T Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated. Auto bracketing compensation range Exposure compensation value you have adjusted 1/250...
Page 71 WB bracketing Three images with different white balances are automatically created from one shot. One is the image just taken with the specified white balance, one is the same image adjusted in the red direction, and the third the same image adjusted in the blue direction.
Page 72: Self-Timer Shooting /Remote Control Shooting (With Optional Remote Control)
Drive mode Self-timer shooting remote control) You can select self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
Page 73 Using the self-timer Press the shutter button all the way. ● A picture is taken. ● The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. ● When is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.
Page 74 Drive mode Using the remote control Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control.
Page 75: Monotone Shooting
TIPS The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. T The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
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Page 77: Focusing Functions
When you turn a focus ring to focus on a subject it’s called manual focus. If you’re a beginner, it usually takes some time to get used to this style of focusing. Fortunately, your digital camera provides not only manual focus, but also auto focus and various other focus modes — all easily accessible through simple button operations.
Page 78: Af Frame Selection
AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. (AUTO) : Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Page 79: Focus Mode
Focus mode Three focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF), C-AF (continuous AF) and MF (manual focus). P A S M Available modes Press the (focus mode) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed.
Page 80 Focus mode S-AF (single AF) shooting Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of non-moving subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Page 81 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. P A S M Available modes Press the shutter button halfway to use AF.
Page 82 Focus mode C-AF (continuous AF) shooting The camera repeats focusing. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
Page 83 Manual focus (MF) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder. P A S M Available modes Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Take the picture. Rotational direction of the focus ring You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point.
Page 84: Af Illuminator
AF ILLUMINATOR When AF ILLUMINATOR is set to ON, the flash provides light if a subject is in a dark environment and auto focus does not work. To use this function, raise the flash. P A S M Available modes Setting the AF ILLUMINATOR Menu T T AF ILLUMINATOR T...
Page 85: Exposure, Image And Color
Exposure, image and color If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button, you will find various functions that can be used to modify image/brightness/exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results. For instance, if you want to shoot atmospheric pictures indoors, or if your subject would strongly reflect the flash light, shooting without the flash would typically result in a blurred or dark picture.
Page 86: Metering Mode-Changing The Metering Area
Metering mode—Changing the metering area There are 3 ways of measuring the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering and spot metering. Select the most suitable mode depending on the shooting condition. P A S M Available modes Press the (metering) button.
Page 87 Metering mode—Changing the metering area Digital ESP metering ESP The camera meters and calculates the light levels or light level differences in the center and other areas of the image separately. Recommended for shooting under conditions where there is high contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it, such as when shooting backlit subjects or under excessively bright light.
Page 88: Exposure Compensation-Varying The Image Brightness
Exposure compensation—Varying the image brightness 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 89: Scene Mode
Example: When adjusting the exposure in –1/3 step Press the button. Rotate the control dial to set the desired exposure compensation value. Control panel screen – 1/320 F5.6 AUTO AUTO AUTO S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR DRIVE 3264 2448 The exposure compensation indicator disappears if the exposure is compensated by 0.
Page 90: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure Ael
AE lock—Locking the exposure The metered exposure value can be locked with the 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 When you lock the exposure, the metering mode (digital ESP metering, center weighted averaging metering or spot metering) selected in the menu is...
Page 91: Iso Sensitivity-Setting The Desired Sensitivity To Light
ISO sensitivity—Setting the desired sensitivity to light 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. Setting the ISO sensitivity to ISO BOOST using the menu beforehand allows you to select the high ISO sensitivity (800 or 1600).
Page 92: Iso Boost
ISO sensitivity—Setting the desired sensitivity to light ISO BOOST This allows you to make ISO 800 and 1600 available for ISO setting. P A S M Available modes Menu ISO BOOST “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press the button.
Page 93: White Balance-Adjusting The Color Tone
With a film camera, you can adjust color balance using different films for different light conditions or by using filters. With a digital camera, on the other hand, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor.
Page 94 White balance—Adjusting the color tone Color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—a concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish;...
Page 95: Setting The White Balance Wb
Setting the white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. P A S M Available modes Press the (white balance) button. ● The current setting is displayed on the monitor. Rotate the control dial until the desired setting is displayed.
Page 96 White balance—Adjusting the color tone Monitor indications AUTO Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in ˙ the viewfinder) ¥ 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light ˙ ¥ 3600K For shooting under incandescent light to preserve the mood of the ˙...
Page 97: Setting The One-Touch White Balance
Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera.
Page 98: Wb Compensation
White balance—Adjusting the color tone TIPS After pressing , “WB NG RETRY” is displayed. T When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance.
Page 99 The color becomes bluer each time you press , and redder each time you press , depending on the original WB conditions. Press the button to save your adjustment. ● The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both the RED and BLUE directions.
Page 100: Custom Wb
White balance—Adjusting the color tone CUSTOM WB You can reset the current custom white balance values to different color temperatures. P A S M Available modes Menu T T CUSTOM WB “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ● The CUSTOM WB SETTING screen appears.
Page 101: Sharpnesss
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. P A S M Available modes Menu T T SHARPNESS “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ● The setting screen is displayed. Press to move To increase the sharpness (Hi): Press .
Page 102: Contrastc
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. P A S M Available modes Menu CONTRAST “How to use the menus”...
Page 103: Saturation
SATURATION This function sets the color depth of images. P A S M Available modes Menu T T SATURATION “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ● The setting screen is displayed. Press to move To increase the saturation (Hi): Press .
Page 104: Gradation
GRADATION Lets you select the brightness of the entire image. Suitable when you want to produce a brighter image for a bright object and a darker image for a dark object. HI KEY : A brighter image is produced. P A S M Available modes Menu T T GRADATION T...
Page 105: 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. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 106: Color Space Srgb, Adobe Rgb
COLOR SPACE This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. ~ “FILE NAME” (P. 129) Pmdd0000.jpg sRGB : Standardized color space for Windows Adobe RGB : Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop P A S M Available modes...
Page 107: Playback
Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take a picture, you can see how it looks right away. That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn’t turned out the way you want, you can erase it and try again.
Page 108: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images There are several different ways to view and edit images. However, before using any of these functions, follow step 1 below. Single-frame playback Press the (playback mode) button. ● The monitor turns off after about 1 minute if no operations are performed.
Page 109: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback This function lets you enlarge images displayed on the monitor. It is useful when you want to check the details in an image. Each time you rotate the control dial toward , the image is enlarged in steps of 2x - 10x.
Page 110 Viewing still images Viewing other images During close-up playback, you can view other images. Press the button. Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view. Displays the previous frame. To apply close-up to the image or return to the original size, press the button.
Page 111: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. It is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. Each time you rotate the control dial toward , the number of images shown changes from 4 to 9 to 16.
Page 112: Information Display Info
Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. INFO Press the displayed. ● This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up. Only image I S O 1 0 0...
Page 113 Information 2 Print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, compression, date and time and file number. Histogram Shows you the distribution of brightness in recorded images. Checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for subsequent shots. How to use the histogram display The histogram display enables you to check the brightest highlights and darkest shadows which may result in a poor image.
Page 114: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another in succession. 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 images displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9 or 16.
Page 115: Rotating Images
Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor. This is useful for viewing pictures that were taken with the camera held vertically. Menu T T ON “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press the (flash mode) button.
Page 116: 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 117: Editing Still Images
Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). Editing images recorded in RAW data format This performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in the TIFF or JPEG format.
Page 118 Editing still images Press to select the item. Press the If you select for the JPEG/TIFF image, go to step 4. If you select any item except JPEG/TIFF DATA EDIT BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CANCEL MENU SELECT When editing JPEG/TIFF image When you select Press to select the pixel count.
Page 119: Protecting Images - Preventing Accidental Erasure
Protecting images—Preventing accidental erasure Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame/all-frame erase function. Play back the image you want to protect. P. 108 Press the (protect) button. ● is displayed on the screen. To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press ●...
Page 120: Erasing Images
Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select either single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. ● Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them.
Page 121: All-Frame Erase
All-frame erase Menu T T CARD SETUP “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. Press to select ALL ERASE, then press the button. ● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed. Press to select YES, then press ●...
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Page 123: Customizing The Settings/Functions Of Your Camera
Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Thanks to digital technology you can effortlessly customize many of your camera’s functions. For example, you can call up your favorite functions at the touch of a button, adjust EV step values, or set the amount of flash light.
Page 124: Ael Metering
AEL METERING Set the metering mode before using the allows the camera to automatically apply the selected metering mode when the AEL lock function is used. P A S M Available modes Menu T T AEL METERING T AUTO, ESP, “How to use the menus”...
Page 125: Custom Ok
CUSTOM OK This lets you select a shooting function to register on the able to call up the selected function’s setting screen by pressing the use it to perform function setting. : The way. SHORTCUT : Registers one of the shooting menus. This is useful when you want to go quickly to the setting screen of a function you use frequently.
Page 126: Reset Lens
RESET LENS This allows you to reset the focus of the lens (infinity) when the power is turned off. P A S M Available modes Menu T T RESET LENS T ON “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press the button.
Page 127: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting Date and time information is recorded on images. The file No. is also included with the date and time information. P A S M Available modes Menu T “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ● The screen is displayed.
Page 128: Reset -Restoring The Factory Default Setting
RESET —Restoring the factory default setting Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. If you prefer the original setting to be restored, you can use this function to restore the factory default settings after the power is turned off.
Page 129: File Name
FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. All folders DCIM 100 OLYMP...
Page 130: Rec View - Checking The Picture Immediately After Shooting
FILE NAME P A S M Available modes Menu T T FILE NAME T AUTO, RESET “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press the button. When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full.
Page 131: Setting The Warning Tone
Setting the warning tone The camera beeps when buttons are pressed. It also beeps to alert you to warnings. You can turn the beep sound on or off with this function. P A S M Available modes Menu T T OFF, ON “How to use the menus”...
Page 132: Sleep
STORAGE : Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection. CONTROL : Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio.
Page 133: Changing The Display Language
● The language selection screen is displayed. Press to select the language you want to use. Press the ● You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help. CANCEL MENU button.
Page 134: Video Out -Selecting The Video Signal Type Before Tv Connection
VIDEO OUT —Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV.
Page 135: Card Setup - Formatting The Card
CARD SETUP — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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.
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Page 137: Printing
If you print on a printer, there are a number of different ways to do it. One method is to connect your digital camera to an exclusive printer and print out recorded pictures directly from the camera. The other is to transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to the computer.
Page 138: Print Reservation (Dpof)
Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF.
Page 139 Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 140: Flowchart For Printing Reservation
Print reservation (DPOF) Flowchart for print reservation You can select single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide on the camera’s monitor. Play back a still picture ( in the menu. Press EDIT CANCEL MENU SELECT Select the print reservation mode. CANCEL Select frames you want to print (only for when you have selected 100–0009 CANCEL...
Page 141 Set the printing data. CANCEL MENU Confirm the print reservation you have set. CANCEL CANCEL MENU Select whether to print the pictures without the date and time, print the pictures with DATE the shooting date or with the shooting TIME time.
Page 142: Selecting The Print Reservation Mode
Print reservation (DPOF) Selecting the print reservation mode Two print reservation modes are available: single-frame reservation frame reservation CANCEL MENU SELECT If print reservation data is already stored on the card The RESET/KEEP selection screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
Page 143: Setting Printing Data
Setting printing data You can print the shooting date and time on all the pictures selected for printing. DATE TIME CANCEL MENU SELECT Confirming your print setting CANCEL CANCEL MENU SELECT : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date.
Page 144: Resetting Print Reservation
Print reservation (DPOF) Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data. You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Play back a still picture. “Single-frame playback” (P. 108) Menu T “How to use the menus” (P. 25) Press ●...
Page 145 Press to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press number of prints to 0. ● To reset print reservation data of other frames, repeat this step. Press when you are finished. ● The screen is displayed. Press to select NO, DATE or TIME.
Page 146: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 147: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The procedure described below is for when the PC mode is set to AUTO in the menu. If you set the PC mode to PRINT beforehand, you can skip this procedure.
Page 148: Flowchart For Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge) Flowchart for printing When you have connected the camera to a printer successfully, you can apply print reservation to selected pictures or you can print a currently displayed picture. Follow the operation guide on the camera’s monitor. Press to select the item you want.
Page 149: Print Pictures
Select frames you want to print. SELECT SELECT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT Set the printing data. PRINT INFO FILE NAME SELECT Print pictures. SELECT SELECT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT Display the picture you want to print. You can print the currently displayed picture immediately.
Page 150: Selecting The Print Mode
Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. PRINT : Prints selected pictures. ALL PRINT : Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
Page 151: Setting The Print Paper Items
Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD CANCEL SELECT SIZE : Sets the paper size that the printer supports. BORDERLESS : Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
Page 152: Setting Printing Data
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. PRINT INFO FILE NAME SELECT Printing PRINT CANCEL EXIT SELECT PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL SELECT : Sets the number of prints.
Page 153: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed ● If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing, see the following table. ● For more details on solutions, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● If other codes are displayed, refer to “Error codes” (P. 174). Monitor indication The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
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Page 155: Transferring Images To A Computer
Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging. Not only can you print the images of your choice, you can also use image processing software to organize, edit, and manipulate images.
Page 156: Flowchart
Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Installing OLYMPUS Master Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided...
Page 157 When your computer cannot read the camera’s image data with the USB connection Transferring images to the computer is possible with the use of the optional PC card adapter or other media adapters for the Compact Flash. For details, see the Olympus web site. Flowchart PC card adapter Compact Flash...
Page 158: Using The Provided Olympus Master Software
For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to OLYMPUS Master Help or the OLYMPUS Master software user’s guide. Grouping and organizing images You can organize images by displaying them in a calendar format.
Page 159: Installing Olympus Master
1024 x 768 pixel or more, minimum 65,536 colors ● Only pre-installed operating systems are supported. ● To install OLYMPUS Master on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, login as a user with administrator privileges. ● QuickTime 6 and Internet Explorer or later must be installed on the computer beforehand.
Page 160 Windows Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch. ● If the menu window does not appear, double- click the [My Computer] icon, and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 161 ● A window appears to inform you when installation is complete. Click [Finish]. ● The screen returns to the Olympus Software Setup Menu. Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click [OK].
Page 162 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The CD-ROM window automatically appears. ● If the screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Double-click the [Installer] icon.
Page 163: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer.
Page 164 ● Mac OS X 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. When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.
Page 165: Starting Olympus Master
● The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. ● The first time you start the program, a dialog box appears, prompting you for User Information. Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label, then select your country.
Page 166: Displaying The Camera's Images On Your Computer
Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer. Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears. Click (From Camera).
Page 167: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. Make sure that the card access lamp goes out. Windows 98SE: Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to display the menu.
Page 168: Viewing Still Images
[Unplug or Eject Hardware] again and then remove the cable. Viewing still images Click (Browse Images) in the OLYMPUS main menu. ● The Browse window appears. Double-click the thumbnail of the image you want to view. ● The screen switches to the View mode, enlarging the image.
Page 169: Printing Images
The print menus include menus such as [Photo], [Index], [Postcard], [Calendar] etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the [Photo] menu. Click (Print Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The print menu appears. Click (Photo).
Page 170: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master
● Users running Windows 98SE need to install the USB driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, double-click the file included in the following folder on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. When you install OLYMPUS Master, the USB driver will be installed at the same time.
Page 171: Appendix
Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter. Solutions to error messages, operational problems, blurry pictures, camera storage, basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section. If you encounter problems...
Page 172: Card Basics
Card basics “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). An xD-Picture Card can also be used with a card adapter (optional). Compact Flash A Compact Flash is a large-capacity solid state flash memory card.
Page 173: Lens Basics
AF (auto focus) and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Lens mount of Four Thirds system. Developed from the ground up, these all-new interchangeable lenses are based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras.
Page 174: If You Encounter Problems
If you encounter problems Error codes Viewfinder indications indications Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR PROTECT indication CARD FULL indication NO PICTURE Monitor Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. There is a problem with the card. Writing to the card is prohibited.
Page 175 Viewfinder Monitor indications indications indication PICTURE ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN CARD ERROR indication BATTERY EMPTY indication indication If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action The selected Use image processing picture cannot be software to view the displayed for picture on a PC. If that playback due to a cannot be done, the problem with this...
Page 176: Troubleshooting
Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. The camera will not operate while it is connected to a PC. The optional OLYMPUS Studio software is required in the CONTROL mode. Charge the battery. Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot.
Page 177 Possible cause The viewfinder display is not clear. The diopter is not adjusted. Stray light enters through the lens. Stray light enters through the viewfinder. There is condensation* in the lens or viewfinder. The date recorded with the image data is wrong. The date/time is not set.
Page 178 If you encounter problems Possible cause The picture is blurred. A subject unsuited to AF was taken The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. ISO is set to auto in a dark environment. The lens was dirty. The picture is too bright. There was something dark in the center of the image.
Page 179 Possible cause The picture is too dark. The subject was too small and was backlit. There was something bright in the center of the image. A high aperture value is set in the A (M) mode. A fast shutter speed is set in the S (M) mode.
Page 180 Adjust the brightness of the monitor using the menu. Block the sunlight with your hand. Set the power switch to Install the OLYMPUS Master. Set PC MODE to AUTO or STORAGE. When AUTO is set, the selection screen for USB connection is displayed every time you connect the USB cable to the camera.
Page 181: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Page 182: Cleaning Mode -Removing Dust On The Ccd
If dust or dirt gets on the CCD, black dots may appear in the picture. If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physically cleaned. The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the CCD yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.
Page 183: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions
PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions The PIXEL MAPPING feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the PIXEL MAPPING function to ensure that it operates correctly.
Page 184: Safety Precautions
Doing so may destroy the data on these items. Battery handling precautions ● 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 185 ● Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. Recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling. ● Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
Page 186: Glossary
Glossary A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture.
Page 187 Glossary Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes the amount of compression. The actual effect of the selected compression rate could vary with the content of the image. The numbers for the compression rate selected with this camera provide only a general scale for reference and are not precise measurements.
Page 188 Glossary Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the length of time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture). Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera. Shadows on the subject can be changed by detaching the flash.
Page 189 Glossary Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Refers to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance, sharpness, contrast, etc. This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software.
Page 190 Glossary TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. TTL phase-contrast detection system This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the detected phase contrast. TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens.
Page 191: Information
Information This chapter covers all the camera’s functions already described in Chapters 1 through 11. You can refer to the names of the camera’s buttons and parts, the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor, and the menu lists as necessary.
Page 192: Menu Directory
Menu directory Shooting Menu Menu Function : Factory default setting Setting –5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ , SQ, RAW + SHQ, RAW + HQ, RAW + SQ AUTO , SLOW, SLOW, SLOW2, S-AF , C-AF, MF, S-AF + MF AUTO , 3000K, 3600K, 4000K, 4500K, 6600K, 5300K, 6000K, 7500K, CWB1,...
Page 193 Menu Function CARD SETUP DRIVE MONOTONE GRADATION SATURATION CONTRAST SHARPNESS WB BKT NOISE REDUCTION : Factory default setting Setting ALL ERASE YES, NO FORMAT YES, NO 3F 0.3EV , 3F 0.7EV, 3F 1.0EV –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 YES , NO OFF , BLACK &...
Page 194: Playback Menu
Menu directory Playback Menu Menu Function EDIT Custom Menu Menu Function EV STEP ISO BOOST MANUAL FLASH CUSTOM WB AF ILLUMINATOR AEL METERING CUSTOM OK : Factory default setting Setting OFF , ON JPEG/TIFF EDIT BLACK & WHITE , P. 117 SEPIA, RAW DATA EDIT YES , NO Setting...
Page 195: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Menu Function RESET FILE NAME REC VIEW SLEEP PC MODE VIDEO OUT PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE RESET LENS ERASE SETTING COLOR SPACE FOCUS RING FIRMWARE * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is sold. : Factory default setting Setting YES, NO AUTO , RESET...
Page 196: Available Functions By Shooting Mode
Available functions by shooting mode Mode Function Aperture value Shutter speed Bulb shooting Flash shooting AUTO SLOW SLOW SLOW2 AF mode White balance Metering AF target mark Preview DRIVE MONOTONE GRADATION SATURATION CONTRAST SHARPNESS WB BKT : Available — : Not available —...
Page 197 Mode Function NOISE REDUCTION EV STEP ISO BOOST MANUAL FLASH CUSTOM WB AF ILLUMINATOR AEL METERING CUSTOM OK RESET FILE NAME REC VIEW SLEEP PC MODE VIDEO OUT PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE RESET LENS ERASE SETTING COLOR SPACE FOCUS RING : Available —...
Page 198: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Control dial Mode dial P. 18 Power switch Shutter button P. 30 SSWF indicator P. 181 Strap eyelet Self-timer/ Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver P. 74 Lens attachment mark Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover P. 19 Hot shoe Flash Mount...
Page 199 Monitor P. 19, 25, 108, 131 Viewfinder P. 30 (Flash mode) button P. 58 (White balance) button P. 95 (Record mode) button P. 36 (Erase) button P. 120 INFO (Information display) button P. 112 Diopter adjustment dial USB connector P. 163 VIDEO OUT jack P.
Page 200: Viewfinder Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder indications AF frame Aperture value Shutter speed Record mode (appears only when (record mode) button has been pressed) AF confirmation mark Flash White balance AE lock Number of storable still pictures (appears during record mode setting) Exposure compensation value indication (appears during exposure compensation) Metering mode...
Page 201: Monitor Indications (Only For Playback)
Monitor indications (only for playback) You can switch the monitor display using the “Information display” (P. 112) x 1 0 1280x960 , 1/8 ’04.12.23 21:56 100–0015 Single-frame playback information Items Battery check Print reservation, Number of prints Protect Record mode Date and time File number Frame number...
Page 202: Control Panel Screen
Names of parts Control panel screen 1/2000 F2.8 SLOW + 2.0 S-AF FOCUS AF ILLUMINATOR AE BKT DRIVE WB BKT 8888 8888 Items Battery check Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation Noise reduction AE lock Metering mode Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation indicator Flash mode Super FP flash...
Page 203: Memory Gauge
High Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating conditions. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery.
Page 204: Specifications
Focusing point AF luminance range Selection of focusing point AF illuminator : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds Mount : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD : Approx.
Page 205 Exposure control Metering system : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) Metering range : (1) EV 2 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering) (2) EV 3 - 17 (Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50 mm F2, ISO 100)
Page 206 Specifications External connector USB connector (mini-B), DC-IN jack, VIDEO OUT jack Power supply Battery AC power supply Dimensions/weight Dimensions Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Specifications — Provided accessories BLM-1 Lithium ion battery Type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Recommended temperature Dimensions Weight...
Page 207: Index
Index (Custom) menu ...194 (Language setting) ...133 (Playback) menu ...194 (Setup) menu...195 ALL ERASE ...121 (Shooting) menu ...192, 193 1st curtain with red-eye reduction SLOW ...55 2nd curtain SLOW2...55 Adobe RGB ...106 AE lock AEL ...90 AEL METERING ...124 AF frame ...78 AF mode ...79 All-frame reservation...
Page 208 Index LANDSCAPE ...39 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT MACRO ...41 MANUAL FLASH ...124 Manual focus ...83 Manual shooting M ...49 Menus ...25 MF ...83 Monitor brightness adjustment MONOTONE ...75 MUSEUM ...41 NIGHT SCENE ...39 NIGHT+PORTRAIT NOISE REDUCTION ...105 NTSC ...134 Number of storable still pictures...200 One-touch white balance PAL ...134 PC MODE ...132...
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Olympus EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual

1 Basic Operations

2 Things to Know before Shooting

3 Selecting the Right Mode for Shooting Conditions

4 Various Shooting Functions

Drive Mode DRIVE

5 Focusing Functions

6 Exposure, Image and Color

COLOR SPACE Srgb, Adobe RGB

7 Playback

8 Customizing the Settings/Functions of Your Camera

9 Printing

10 Transferring Images to a Computer

11 Appendix

12 Information

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