Setting White Balance - Olympus C-2500L Instructions Manual

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Setting Resolution

Using the Jog Dial

Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No.FL-40)

Setting ISO Rating

Setting White Balance

Reset Settings of Shooting Modes

Copying Images

Infinity Mode

Setting Flash Control

You can copy images you take. Copying can be done from the SmartMedia to the CompactFlash memory card, or vice-versa.

By setting the white balance, images are not affected by the surrounding light.

You can reset settings you set to their initial states. This is helpful when you forget what settings you made.

Flash control is set as follows.

You can set ISO rating to that of 35mm film. There are 3 ratings: 100, 200 and 400. The higher the level, the better photographs

Resolution is available as SQ (standard quality), HQ (high quality) and SHQ (super high quality). Definition increases in this

You can take various flash-lit pictures using an extension flash (sold separately ) designed specifically for the Camedia C-2500L.

The infinity mode is used to take pictures of faraway subjects.

Set both cards to the camera and start copying to back up the images easily.

taken in dark places or photographs of rapidly moving objects come out.

Both an extension flash and the built-in flash as well as the built-in flash only can be used.

order. Resolution can be selected as follows.

For details about preparation for the built-in flash, flash illumination range, and the flash mode, see "Flash Photography" (P. 20)

in "Taking Pictures".

Manual Focusing

It is possible to set the distance manually and focus on subjects. Manual focusing is effective with - for example - subjects which

cannot be brought into focus with the autofocus feature (P.17).

Viewing Photo Information

Quick Focus

You can display information on the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Other than the date and time of each image,

Quick focus lets you focus on objects easily. The focal distance must be set in advance from its menu.

information on camera setup at the time each picture was taken, such as aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation,

is displayed, too.

Setting Sharpness

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Using Ex

Preprint Indexes

The below procedure explains how to set up index printing of all images

You can select either "TTL-AUTO" or "MANUAL" of the extension flash in

stored on the card which were selected at preprinting.

the M mode.

How to Use the Jog Dial in Each Menu

The jog dial is used to shift the cursor in each menu. See "Setting

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

Set the mode dial to

Using Extension Flash Only

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Menus", P.38 for the Menu.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

Retract the built-in flash when you use an extension flash only.

Copy One Image

• For more information on white balancing, see "Taking Natural Color

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

The auto-flash and red-eye reducing flash modes are not enabled in the

Pictures Under Fluorescent Light" (P. 64).

button: Specifies item when the cursor is on it. (See the illustra-

Press the

Press the [

] button.

button.

Press the

button.

M mode.

How to Connect the Extension Flash

Set the mode dial to

tion

Press the [FOCUS] button.

Press the [

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

)

] button.

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

When the exclusive extension flash is turned on, the Fill-In Flash mode is

The extension flash is connected to the Camedia C-2500L as follows.

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

Press the [

Check that

] button.

mark appears on the control panel.

engaged.

Auto White Balancing

Press the [SM/CF] button and select the card storing the image

button: Specifies the settings of a certain menu.

Align the cursor with

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

If it does not appear, press the [FOCUS] button a number of times

In auto white balancing, white light is automatically detected and bal-

to be copied.

Remove the hot shoe cover.

(See the illustration

)

dial.

ton.

until it appears.

Align the cursor with [CARD INDEX] with the top / bottom point

Check that the built-in flash is retracted.

anced against the overall color of the photograph. It can be set as follows.

Hold the camera with your left hand, as you do when taking pictures.

Align the cursor with

of the jog dial.

If not, retract it.

Press the [

Hold both ends of the hot shoe cover between your thumb and fore-

] button.

Select [YES] with the right point of the jog dial.

dial.

Align the cursor with

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

finger and push it with your forefinger in the direction indicated by the

To cancel the reset, press the [

Set exposure compensation with the right / left point of the jog

dial.

Press the shutter release button down all the way.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

arrow to remove it.

dial.

Select [ON] with the right point of the jog dial.

How To Use the Jog Dial In Each Mode

Turn ON power to the extension flash.

Align the cursor with

Select the ISO rating from "100", "200" and "400" with the right /

Press the [OK] button.

Pressing the left point of the jog dial moves the cursor to the direction

To cancel index-print setup, select [OFF].

The extension flash automatically enters the fill-in flash mode.

The jog dial specifies aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation and

Attach the FL-40 to the camera's hotshoe.

Press the [

dial.

] button.

Press the right / left point of the jog dial to select a resolution

left point of the jog dial.

of (-) compensation by 1/3 EV steps.

This will reset all settings to its initial state.

the distance in shooting mode. It specifies display units ( indexes ) to

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

Pressing the right point of the jog dial moves the cursor to the direc-

To cancel the setting, press the

from SQ, HQ and SHQ.

scroll down as well as images to display.

Turn ON power to the camera.

Select [

] with the right / left point of the jog dial.

Items which can be reset and defaults

To cancel the setting, press the

tion of (+) compensation by 1/3 EV steps.

Press the [OK] button.

Select "TTL-AUTO" or "MANUAL" on the control panel of the

The function of the jog dial varies according to the mode.

Align the cursor with

Exposure compensation is in the range of ±2EV.

extension flash.

Turn ON power to the extension flash.

dial.

Press the [OK] button.

• Record mode

Press the [OK] button.

: HQ

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For more information on the mode selection, see the documentation

Shooting Modes

• Drive mode

The speed will be set and the cursor will return to

Press the [ok] button.

: rapid shooting (single mode)

• Any images taken after you set up the index print will not be printed

supplied with the respective product.

Select the image to be copied with the jog dial.

Select [AUTO] with the right / left point of the jog dial.

The function of the jog dial is as follows.

• Focus mode

Press the [OK] button.

"ISO" will appear on the control panel when you select "200" or

The resolution will be entered and the cursor will return to

: normal (auto focus)

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in the index. If there are any images that will not be included in the

• Quick focus

The selected resolution will appear on the control panel.

"400".

: 2.5 m (8.2 ft.)

• This camera is equipped with a cover to protect the hot shoe. When

print, the CARD INDEX in the menu reads "CARD INDEX ON /

Press the [OK] button.

Shutter speed (in the M mode)

• Flash mode

(See the illustration

: AUTO

. )

you want to use an exclusive extension flash, remove the cover. After

Press the shutter release button down halfway.

OFF".

The progress bar will appear on the LCD monitor.

When the [OK] button is pressed again or the [

• Exposure compensation : ±0

button specifies the shutter speed.

Automatic Flash Control

removing the cover, keep it in a safe place so that it doesn't get lost.

To print an index of all images, set up preprint again.

The orange lamp and the green lamp inside the viewfinder will light

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pressed, the menu will disappear.

When copying is complete, it is possible to proceed with another

• Flash control

: ±0

The amount of flash is controlled for both the extension flash and the

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After removing the exclusive extension flash, reattach the cover.

up.

• When you select "100", "ISO" will not appear on the control panel.

copy.

• Metering mode

Aperture (in the A/M modes)

: centre metering

built-in flash when you select the "TTL-AUTO" mode and use them simul-

• Pictures taken at SQ or SHQ resolution can be saved in one of two

• When you connect the extension flash,it may fire by mistake accord-

That's because "100" is the standard.

To exit from the copy mode, press the [

Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock the focus

button specifies the aperture.

• White balancing

: AUTO

taneously.

ing to its condition.

file formats: SQ: 640 x 512 pixels / 1280 x 1024 pixels ,SHQ:

• Though photographs taken in dark places come out better the higher

on the subject.

• Flash synchronization effect

The amount of flash is controlled for the built-in flash only when you

• With close-up shots (1.5 m (4.9 ft.) or less), it is recommended to

JPEG/TIFF. For an explanation on how to set file format, see

Press the shutter release button down all the way.

the ISO rating is, the images will be grainy. Learn to use this effect to

Exposure compensation (in the A/P modes)

: 1st curtain effect

select the "MANUAL" mode and use them simultaneously.

use only the built-in flash to prevent glare and vignetting.

"Selecting Image Size for SQ Images" (P. 39) and "Specifying File

The flash will fire.

Printing

Copy Al

White B

your advantage.

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Press the shutter release button down all the way.

• Sharpness

: normal

[+/-] plus

buttons specify value of the exposure

• In the super macro mode, you can obtain fill-in flash by setting the

Format (JPEG/TIFF) for SHQ Images" (P. 40) .

• In the M mode, the maximum selectable shutter speed varies

• When sound files or thumbnail files accompany (main) image files to

• ISO

: 100

compensation.(See the illustration

exclusive extension flash's power to ON. However, note that the pres-

NOTE

depending on the ISO rating.

be copied on a card, copying (main) image files will automatically

ence of the lens may produce a shadow in the picture or make cor-

• When the shutter speed is fast, the camera does not fully effect this

copy them.

Focal distance (in the manual focus mode)

rect brightness control impossible. If you do not want light supplied

Set the mo

function.

button specifies the focal distance.

by the flash, set the exclusive extension flash to OFF.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

Using Both Extension Flash and Built-In Flash

Selecting Image Size for SQ Images

Simultaneously in M mode

Press the [

The below procedure explains how to set the shooting date and time

A white balancing reference can be used when colors do not come out

With SQ images, you can select the size of the images. Obviously, the

You can use both the extension flash and the built-in flash simultaneously.

to be copie

Press the [FOCUS] button.

NOTE

smaller the size, the more images can be stored on a card.

being printed on images which are preprinted.

right with auto white balancing. In this mode, the camera memorizes a

PlayBack Mode

Shadows can be reduced by bouncing the extension flash light off of ceil-

Check that

appears on the control panel.

Be careful of the following points when using the extension flash with

white light as a reference for balancing white against the overall color of

The function of the jog dial is as follows.

ings or walls. Please experiment for best results.

If it does not appear, press the [FOCUS] button a number of times

the Camedia C-2500L.

the image.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

Set the mode dial to

Taking Quick Focus Pictures

Press the [

until it appears.

• Close-up shots can be overexposed. Either adjust the extension flash

button:

Press the flash pop-up button.

to the camera's exposure or use the camera's built-in flash.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

When a frame is displayed, pressing the

The built-in flash will popup.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

• When using both the extension flash and the built-in flash, the built-in

Set the mode dial to

Press the

Press the [

] button.

button.

Set the focal distance with the top / bottom point of the jog dial.

by increments of ten frames (e.g. first frame

Sharpness is the degree of clarity of an image. This camera lets you

flash provides supplementary lighting only. Therefore, if the extension

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

first).

If a picture was already taken with manual focusing, the previous

select between NORMAL and SOFT. NORMAL renders the standard

flash does not render enough illumination, images may come out

Press the [

] button.

When an index is displayed, pressing the

value will be displayed.

Turn ON power to the flash.

degree of image clarity, whereas SOFT softens edges of images.

While holding down the [OK] button, press the shutter release

underexposed.

Press the [SM/CF] button and select the card storing the images

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

next page of the index.

Values displayed on the LCD are just standard references.

The extension flash automatically enters the fill-in flash mode.

While NORMAL is adequate for an appreciation of prints, SOFT is for

button down halfway.

• When you use the extension flash other than the FL-40, images will

to view.

Align the cursor with

image editing on your computer. See the results for yourself, but

Focus will be locked at the set focal distance (P. 48), and the green

change according to surrounding conditions, the type of flash and

The images on the selected card will appear on the LCD monitor.

dial.

button:

SOFT adds atmospheric effect to images, while NORMAL just makes

lamp will light in the viewfinder.

camera setup. Be aware that Olympus does not guarantee picture

Align the cursor with

Press the shutter release button down halfway.

When a frame is displayed, pressing the

them clear.

The focal distance will be displayed on the control panel.

quality when taken with the extension flash other than FL-40.

dial.

Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed on the control panel.

The orange lamp and the green lamp inside the viewfinder will light

by one frame.

If the focal distance of manual focus is displayed, however, the focal

Press the [INFO] button .

Select [DATE] when you want the shooting date being printed

Select [SQ] with the right / left point of the jog dial.

up.

Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M".

When an index is displayed, pressing the

distance of quick focus will not be displayed.

The image information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

and [TIME] when you want the shooting time being printed with

sor by one frame.

To cancel the image information, press the [INFO] button again.

Using Extension Flash in P / A Mode

Press the shutter release button down all the way.

Select

Select [

the right / left point of the jog dial.

] with the right / left point of the jog dial.

with the right / left point of the jog dial.

Information display when viewing images.

To change the focal distance again, press the [FOCUS] button.

If you select "OFF", neither date nor time will be printed.

Using the top/bottom point of the jog dial, select image size:

Press the shutter release button down all the way.

The camera automatically detects an attached extension flash. Both an

Press the [

] button.

Pressing the [INFO] button when viewing images switches between

Pressing the jog dial with the

"640

512 (1/8)" or "1280

Both the extension flash and the built-in flash will fire.

extension flash and the built-in flash can be used simultaneously.

The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button down all the way.

three information displays in the following order: "Card being played"

images.

Press the [OK] button.

To cancel the setting, press the

The picture will be taken at the set focal distance.

"Card being played + Resolution mode + Protection + Date/time +

Press the [OK] button.

The progress bar will appear on the LCD monitor.

The selection display of settings will appear on the LCD monitor.

(See the illustration

. )

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Using Extension Flash Only

Frame No."

"Shutter speed and other shooting information".

When copying is complete, "FINISH" will appear on the LCD monitor.

• Pressing the shutter release button with the [OK] button held down

Align the cursor with

An extension flash lights up further than the built-in flash.

Press the [OK] button.

To set white balancing again, position a white sheet of paper or

NOTE

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will enable quick focus mode.

Retract the built-in flash when you use only the exclusive extension flash

dial.

have someone hold it so that it is illuminated by a light source.

• Date / time printing depends on the specifications of the printer

• Quick focus cannot be used if the shutter release button is pressed

• It is recommended to check the focus of the images right after taking

in the P / A mode. It works like the built-in flash.

The file size will be set and the cursor will return to

Then, focus on the paper so that it fills the viewfinder and press

you're using. The position and fonts may also differ depending on the

down halfway before holding down the [OK] button.

them.

For more information, see "Taking Flash-Lit Pictures".

the [OK] button.

specifications of the printer. For details, refer to your printer's instruc-

• If using a flash, take the picture within the flash illumination range for

• The unit of distance can be meters (m) or feet (ft) (P. 75).

Select from "NORMAL" and "SOFT" with the right / left point of

NOTE

To use the previous setting, press the [

tion manual.

the flash illumination range, see "Flash illumination Range" (P. 20).

• Only the following operations are available during manual focusing

the cross the button.

• AUTO-FLASH mode (P. 21)

• Names of copied images will be automatically changed. The year,

step

• This function is convenient for taking images of hard-to-auto focus

distance setting operation: – Card change. – Mode dial. – ON/OFF

To cancel the setting, press the

month and day on which you took the pictures will not be changed.

• RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH mode

subjects.

button. – Shutter release button. – Card compartment cover open-

• Warning "CARD FULL" will appear when the destination memory

• Sudden temperature change or other external effect may cause the

• FILL-IN FLASH mode

(P. 22)

ing/closing. – Flash opening/closing. – Zooming. – Jog dial up/down.

card does not have enough free space.

focus setting to deviate. If this happens, try to take pictures with the

– Focus locking.

Press the [OK] button.

Warning "WRITE PROTECT" will appear when the write-protect

focus setting one step closer or farther.

• Sudden temperature change or other external effect may cause the

The sharpness will be entered and the cursor will return to

adhesive seal is placed on the destination SmartMedia.

NOTE

focus setting to deviate. If this happens, try to take pictures with the

• To go back to the playback mode, press the [OK] or the [

• To override flash emission from the exclusive extension flash, set its

focus set one step closer or farther.

power to OFF.

with the top / bottom point of the but-

with the top / bottom point of the jog

with the top/ bottom point of the jog

with the top / bottom point of the jog

] button.

with the top / button point of the jog

button.

with the top / bottom point of the jog

] button is

] button.

)

button forwards frames

the eleventh

button displays the

with the top / bottom point of the jog

with the top / button point of the jog

button forwards frames

button moves the cur-

button pressed down scrolls enlarged

1024 (1/8)".

button.

with the top / bottom point of the jog

] button and move to

button.

(P. 22)

the twenty-

] button.

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