Olympus CAMEDIA C-2500L Brochure & Specs

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World Leaders in Film and
Filmless Photography
Thank you for choosing the Olympus® C-2500L SLR, the most advanced filmless
digital camera available today. It offers a full range of advanced features and the
professional image quality only Olympus can provide in a compact, all-in-one design.
For the finest in filmless photography, look to Olympus. World Leaders in Film and
Filmless Photography.
To ensure you are completely satisfied with your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless
Digital Camera purchase, we've prepared this easy-to-follow users' guide. Just
follow these simple instructions to set up and begin using your new C-2500L SLR
Filmless Digital Camera. For more advanced instructions on feature use, please
refer to the complete Owner's Manual included in your package.
First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera operation
by reviewing the illustrations below.
TOP LCD
SmartMedia™ Memory Card
Resolution Mode (Quality) Number of Remaining Pictures
CompactFlash™ Memory Card
Frame Number/Error Code
Battery Check
Card Error
Memory Scale
SHQ SM (Buffered RAM)
Program
SQ Exposure Compensation
Exposure Mode CF
PM
ISO Speed
Aperture
ISO Manual-Quick
Shutter Speed/
mft
White Balance
MF
Focus Distance
Manual Focus Spot Meter
Super Macro
Remote Control/Self-Timer
Flash
Sequential
Macro Infinity Meter/ Control
Shooting
Focus
Feet
"Red-Eye"
Flash Mode
Reducing
Flash Mode (On/Off)
TOP VIEW
9.2-28mm
Olympus Zoom
Shutter Release
Built-in Pop-up Flash
Zoom Lever
T
Pop-up Flash Button
+/– and Scroll Button
SHQ SM
Control LCD Display
PM SQ CF - Hot Shoe
ISO
MF mft (Dedicated FL-40 Flash Optional)
FOCUS
INFO
Frame Flash Spot Meter/Write Protect
Erase Information Image Selection Button
Button Button
REAR VIEW
Media Button
Power
(SM=SmartMedia™ Menu
Button Mode Dial
C F= CompactFlash™) Button
(On/Off) M=Manual
Green Auto Focus LED
A=Aperture
Orange Flash LED P=Program Automatic Mode
=Display Mode
=Print Mode (DPOF Selection)
SM/CF
M
POWER
=Connection Mode
(Connect to Computer/TV)
1/4
Viewfinder DRIVE
Card Access Lamp
Q SQ HQ SHQ
WB AUTO 5500K
Rubber OK
ISO 100 200 400
Eye Cup Media Compartment Cover
BACK
OK Button Jog Dial (Menu Control Up/Down- Left/Right)
1.8" Color TFT (HAST) Display
LCD (122,000 pixels)
Taking Pictures With Your Olympus C-2500L SLR
Get Ready...
Before you begin using your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera:
1. Charge and load the 4 "AA" NiMH batteries in the compartment at the bottom of the
camera as indicated by the diagram imprinted on the camera body.
Load 1 3V Lithium battery with the "+" side facing upward in the compartment below
the main battery compartment. This battery provides a constant charge to the system
to sustain memory functions when the AA batteries are removed for recharging.
For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using Olympus Brand Nickel
Metal-Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable "AA" batteries, as system power requirements can be
very demanding. (Do not use manganese or lithium "AA" batteries, which may overheat
and damage the camera.) An optional AC adapter may be used when downloading images
to ensure a consistent power supply voltage.
2. Insert the SmartMedia™ Memory Card. Open the door to the right of the LCD panel and
slide the Card into the thinner slot located closest to the rear of the camera body. This
card is your "film." It stores your images for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To
insert, simply slide the card in—with the gold contacts facing lens—until you feel the
gentle click of the spring load. To eject, lightly press the card again.
You may also use CompactFlash memory cards with your C-2500L. Insert with the card's
arrow facing you in the thicker slot closest the lens, using the procedure described above.
3. Turn on the power. The power button is located at the back of the camera in the center of
the Mode Dial. Icons representing default settings appear in the top LCD, along with the
number of pictures available at the preset memory settings.
To turn the camera off, press the Power button again. The LCD screen goes blank.
Get Set...
You're just about ready to begin taking pictures with your Olympus C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital
Camera. First, perform the initial set-up. These are the default settings that will affect every
picture you take, until you change these default settings.
Note : These settings can be changed at any time.
1. Choose your recording mode using the Mode Dial:
• P (Program) for fully automatic operation. The C-2500L SLR automatically sets the
proper exposure, f-stop and shutter settings for easy, point-and-shoot filmless
photography.
• A (Aperture Priority) manually controls the f-stop between f/2.8 or f/5.6 with wide-
angle shooting, and between f/3.9 or f/7.8 with telephoto shooting. The shutter speed
is determined automatically.
• M (Manual Exposure) manually controls aperture as well as the shutter speed between
8 seconds and 1/10,000 second.
2. Use the color LCD screen to make specific adjustments to picture settings. With the
Mode Dial set to P, A or M, turn on the LCD screen by pressing the button. The first of
four menus will appear. Move the Jog Dial up and down to scroll through menus and their
available settings; move to the left and right to make your specific setting selections. Press
the OK button to confirm your selections.
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Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3
1/4 2/4
2 1 0 -1 -2
DRIVE OFF
SQ HQ SHQ 1st 2nd REC
Q AUTO
CURTAIN CURTAIN SETUP VIEW
SYNC
Q.F.
WB AUTO 5500K 2.5m/8ft. '99-15-07
SETUP
DISP REC OFF
ISO 100 200 400 NORMAL SOFT
SETUP INFO
DRIVE: Selects Normal (Rapid) Shooting Mode, Sequence (Burst) Mode, Remote
DRIVE
Control or Self-timer.
QUALITY: Choose an image resolution setting: Standard (SQ), High Quality (HQ) or the
Q
Super High Quality (SHQ) mode.
WHITE BALANCE: Enter your light setting using the Jog Dial: AUTO, One Button White
WB
Balance , or choose from six pre-set white balance settings to match special
shooting situations.
ISO SETTINGS: Equivalent to film speed settings in your filmless digital camera. Select
ISO
from 100, 200 or 400. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used
and the lower amount of light required.
FLASH CONTROL MODE: For setting the exposure control of +/- 2 steps EV with the
built-in pop-up flash or the FL-40 external flash.
1st
FLASH SYNC MODES: Choose to have the flash fire at beginning of the shutter
CURTAIN
SYNC
opening sequence; choose 2nd to have the flash fire at the end.
CURTAIN
Q.F. QUICK FOCUS: Select a focal length of from 1 foot to infinity from 15 preset ranges. The
SETUP
selected setting such as the one shown here
2.5m/8ft.
you use the flash shortcut key located on the top of the camera.
QUALITY SHARPNESS: Use NORMAL for printing sharp, clear images without manipu-
lation; Use SOFT for when you will apply image editing with sharpening filters to pictures
downloaded to your personal computer.
BEEP SOUND: Select ON or OFF to hear setting confirmation sounds.
POWER SETTINGS: Have images appear on the LCD monitor while recording with
SETUP
modes. This mode also sets time intervals for battery-saving standby
AUTO
SET DATE/TIME: Adjust the time and date setting using the Jog Dial. Press OK
to lock in the settings.
DISP DISPLAY SET UP: Choose REC to see recorded information; choose
OFF
INFO
SETUP
focal distance information in meters or feet.
RESOLUTION SET UP: With SQ images, use the Jog Dial to select the image size:
SHQ
SQ
SETUP 1280 x 1024 pixels or 640 x 512 pixels. With SHQ images, you can save files in a JPEG
(compressed) or TIFF (noncompressed) format. The amount of frames you can store on
the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card depends on the image size and file format
you've selected. See the chart below:
Resolution Compression 8MB Pictures 16MB Pictures 32MB Pictures 64MB Pictures
SHQ-Exit TIFF 1712 x 1368 At least 1
Uncompressed: 6.68MB
SHQ-Exit JPEG 1712 x 1368 2.3 to 1 JPEG: about 2MB At least 4
HQ-Exit JPEG 1712 x 1368 At least 13
8 to 1 JPEG: about 850KB
SQ-Exit JPEG 1280 x 1024 8 to 1 JPEG: about 350KB At least 17
SQ-Exit JPEG 640 x 512 8 to 1 JPEG: about 90KB At least 49
FILE NAME: Choose AUTO FILE for sequential numbering of each Card used; AUTO
FILE
NAME
FOLDER to have numbers reset every time a new Card is inserted into your C-2500L SLR,
or NAME RESET to revert to default naming.
ALL RESET: YES returns all picture settings such as flash and focus modes to their
RESET
original factory set defaults.
1199.10MM
Menu 4
3/4 4/4
SHQ
ON SQ SQ SHQ
1280 X 1024 TIFF
SETUP
FILE AUTO AUTO NAME
SLEEP 10 MIN
NAME FILE FOLDER RESET
09:30 RESET YES
m /
ft
ft
, will be the first to appear when
REC
or
VIEW
mode.
SLEEP 10 MIN
m /ft to receive
ft
At least 2 At least 4 At least 9
At least 8 At least 16 At least 32
At least 27 At least 55 At least 110
At least 35 At least 71 At least 142
At least 99 At least 199 At least 398