DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-1 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Contents Names of parts Getting started P. 16 Shooting and playback P. 29 Introduction to the camera’s functions basics Buttons and menus P. 32 Focus P. 47 Find out how to adjust settings manually Exposure P. 56 for more creative control when conditions are unsuitable for auto shooting Image, image quality P.
Names of parts Camera Control panel P. 11 ISO button P. 83 (Exposure compensation) LIGHT (Control button P. 65 panel illumination) Mode dial P. 56 button P. 37 Power switch P. 26 Hot shoe P. 99 Mode dial lock P. 56 WB (White balance) (Flash mode) button...
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Names of parts Diopter adjustment dial P. 27 Main dial P. 33 AEL button P. 69 Card access Eyepiece shutter lever lamp P. 75 P. 19, 49, 152 Strap eyelet P. 16 (AF frame selection) button P. 50 Viewfinder P. 12, 27, 47 (Playback mode) button Monitor...
Names of parts Monitor indications (only for playback) INFO You can switch the monitor display using the (information display) button and dials. “Information display” (P. 109) ISO 100 1024x768 , 1/8 sRGB / CS3 sRGB / CS3 45mm 1/200 F5.6 WB: AUT –...
Names of parts Battery check indication When the camera is turned on or if the battery runs out while the camera is being operated, the battery check indication changes on the monitor and control panel as follows: Battery Control Remaining power Monitor Viewfinder indications check...
How to use this manual This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual instructions in this manual. Shows operating procedures. 9 Function/setting customizing CUSTOM RESET SETTING Even when the power is turned off, the settings you made while the power was on will be saved.
● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. ● Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.
Loading the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (BCM-1).
● Be careful not to lose the battery cap, since it is needed when storing the battery. ● In any of the following cases, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact Olympus. - Charging has not finished after 6 hours.
Loading the battery Direction indicating mark Load the battery as shown in the illustration. Push the battery in all the way so that the battery compartment cover closes. Turn the battery compartment lock to Unloading the battery Make sure the power switch is set to Power switch and the card access lamp is not blinking.
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Loading the battery Turn the battery compartment lock to and open the compartment cover. Take out the battery. ● Hold the camera sideways or upside down to keep the battery from falling out. Close the battery compartment cover and turn the battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover When using the optional power battery holder, Battery...
Loading the battery Other power sources AC Adapter The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you use the camera without worrying about remaining battery power. The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period or downloading images to a personal computer. Power Battery Holder Set The optional Power Battery Holder Set (SHLD-2) allows you to use the camera for a long period.
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Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera. Body cap Remove the rear cap from the lens. Rear cap Align the lens attachment mark (red) on Lens attachment mark (Red) the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.
Inserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). You can also use xD-Picture Card with a card adapter (optional). Compact Flash Microdrive A Compact Flash is a large-capacity A Microdrive is a medium that uses a solid state flash memory card.
Inserting a card How to insert / remove the card Inserting the card Card cover lock Turn the card cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the card cover. Card cover ß ß Insert the card fully with the mark Mark side facing toward the monitor side (the...
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Inserting a card Removing the card Make sure that the card access lamp is Card access lamp not illuminated. Open the card cover. Raise the eject button. Press the eject button gently. ● The card comes out. ● If you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera.
Power Power switch Power : Set the power switch to Power : Set the power switch to The date/time information is used as the basis for assigning file numbers to recorded images. Make sure the date/time setting is correct after setting the power switch to Battery check indication When the power switch is set to ON, the battery Control panel...
Power ON/OFF Monitor cover The monitor cover protects the monitor from getting dirty or damaged. Normally keep it attached to the monitor when using the camera as the monitor indications are still visible with the cover attached. If you want to detach it, refer to the illustration on the right.
Holding the camera Hold the camera's grip with your right hand and keep your elbow at your side. Rest your elbow gently against your body and hold the lens section firmly from underneath with your left hand. Take a picture. ●...
2 Shooting and playback basics This chapter describes the basic procedures used for shooting and playback. Important useful functions are highlighted in each step. Getting started Charge the battery. Attach the lens. Insert the battery and card into the camera. Shooting function setting Turn on the power.
Shooting Press the shutter button halfway. ● The camera focuses on the subject and the AF cofirmation mark lights. Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to release the shutter. ● A picture is taken. The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card.
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Image transfer to a computer Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable or IEEE1394 cable (Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP, Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2/X). Turn on the camera’s power. Transfer images to the computer. IEEE 1394 PC MODE (P.
3 Buttons and menus This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shooting conditions. You can set the function settings using the buttons, dials, or menu. Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the buttons and main buttons dial or sub dial, while referring to the control panel.
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Functions available using the buttons and menus While holding down the button, turn the main dial or sub dial. ● The settings will change. Control panel Sub dial When changing image quality button button When changing (exposure compensation) When changing button Main dial...
Functions available using the buttons and menus Types of buttons Make function settings by turning the main dial or sub dial while holding down the button. button P. 83 Sets the ISO sensitivity. (auto) ● Setting ISO BOOST allows you to add 1600 and 3200 to the ISO value options. (Exposure compensation) button P.
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Functions available using the buttons and menus (White balance) button P. 87 Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: Auto, preset white balance settings, registered white balance. (auto) – (Record mode) button P. 81 Selects image quality.
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Functions available using the buttons and menus (Metering) button P. 68 Selects the metering mode. Control panel Viewfinder No indication DRIVE button P. 73 Selects the drive mode. No indication (single-frame shooting) (AF frame selection) button P. 50 Selects the AF frame, allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using one of the 3 frames.
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Functions available using the buttons and menus Other buttons (One-touch WB) button P. 89 Used for registration of one-touch WB settings. button P. 69 Locks the exposure. LIGHT (Control panel illumination) button Sets the illumination on the control panel to ON/OFF. (Playback mode) button P.
Menus How to use the menus While viewing the menu screen in the monitor, you can select the function to set using the arrow pad. Press the (menu) button to Press to select a tab, then display the menu on the monitor. press CARD SETUP CARD SETUP...
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Menus Press to select an item, Press to change a setting. Press the button to complete then press your setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to The sliding bar is displayed when a shooting. menu continues on additional To cancel the selection, press screens.
Menus List of menu functions Menu screen Function Ref. page CARD SETUP P. 130 CARD SETUP Formats the card or erases all pictures. ALL ERASE FORMAT CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT SATURATION P. 94 Sets the color tint of images. CS0 - CS4 set the CARD SETUP CARD SETUP saturation level, while CM1 - CM4 emphasize...
Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page RAW • JPEG P. 82 WB BKT WB BKT Records images in both the RAW data format RAW JPEG W JPEG and JPEG format when using the SHQ, HQ, or NOISE FIL NOISE FILTER SQ mode.
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Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page PIXEL MAPPING P. 170 AF ILLUMINA AF ILLUMINATOR Checks and adjusts the CCD and image ANTI-SHOCK ANTI-SHOCK processing functions. Dust and dirt are also PIXEL MAPPING PIXEL MAPPING S TA RT blown off at the same time. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT...
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Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page EV STEP P. 125 EV STEP 1 / 3 E V Sets the degree of change for one click of the ISO BOOST ISO BOOST 1 / 2 E V dial when changing the shutter speed, aperture 1 E V value, exposure compensation value, etc.
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Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page FOCUS RING P. 127 DIAL DIAL You can choose the rotational direction of the FOCUS RING FOCUS RING focus ring to suit your preference of how the S-AF+MF lens adjusts to the focusing point. RELEASE RELEASE PRIORITY S...
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Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page ERASE SETTING P. 127 RESET LENS RESET LENS Selects the initial cursor position on the PC MODE PC MODE YES/NO selection screen for erasing pictures, ERASE SETTING canceling recording or formatting. CLEANING MODE CLEANING MODE CUSTOM RESET SETTING CUSTOM RESET SETTING CANCEL...
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Menus Menu screen Function Ref. page P. 129 Turns off the beep used for warnings. FILE NAME FILE NAME REC VIEW REC VIEW CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT P. 129 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT SELECT SLEEP P.
4 Focus Auto focus (AF) The camera automatically focuses on the subject. Position the AF target mark on the Halfway down Shutter button subject you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway. ● The focus is locked and the AF confirmation mark lights up (focus lock).
Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. Take a picture using focus lock (P. 49), manual focus (P. 54), or by selecting an AF frame (P. 50). The AF confirmation mark blinks. The The AF mark stays lit, but the subject subject cannot be brought into focus.
Focus lock When the subject cannot be brought into focus, you can lock the focus (focus lock) as shown below. Shutter button When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at another object about the same distance away as the subject. Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
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. Center AF frame No indication : Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Focus mode Three focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF), C-AF (continuous AF) and MF (manual focus). You can switch focus modes using the focus mode lever. “S-AF (single AF) shooting” (refer to the instruction below), “C-AF (continuous AF) shooting”...
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Focus mode TIPS How to release the shutter at the right moment: Pressing the shutter button all the way allows you to take pictures while adjusting the focus. “RELEASE PRIORITY S & RELEASE PRIORITY C” (P. 54) To adjust focus manually while using AF: Focus can also be adjusted manually after using AF.
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. AF mode Control panel Press the shutter button halfway and...
Focus mode RELEASE PRIORITY S & RELEASE PRIORITY C You can release the shutter button and take a picture without waiting until focusing and flash charge are finished. This function is useful when you need to take advantage of a shutter release opportunity.
Focus mode 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. “FOCUS RING” (P. 127) Focus aid When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights.
5 Exposure Exposure mode This camera has different exposure modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. Rotate the mode dial while holding down the mode dial lock to change the setting. Mode dial Mode dial lock Aperture priority shooting (P. 59) Shutter priority shooting (P.
Exposure mode P : 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). While holding down the mode dial lock, Mode dial set the mode dial to...
Exposure mode 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. The below diagram depends on the lens.
Exposure mode A : 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.
Exposure mode Press the shutter button halfway. Halfway down ● 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 control panel and viewfinder. Aperture value Aperture value Control panel...
Exposure mode S : 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.
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Exposure mode Press the shutter button halfway. Halfway down ● 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 control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Control panel Aperture...
Exposure mode M : Manual shooting You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Bulb shooting is also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
Exposure mode Control panel Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder Exposure level indicator If the difference between the currently set exposure and the optimum exposure is outside the range of available indicator Underexposure levels, “ ” or “ ” will blink on the left or right end of the exposure level Overexposure indicator.
Preview function When you press the preview 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. Note ● The metering values cannot be changed in the Preview button preview mode.
Exposure compensation Adjust toward – While holding down the (exposure compensation) button, rotate the main Main dial dial or sub dial. ● Adjust toward +: up to +5.0 EV Adjust toward –: up to –5.0 EV ● The exposure compensation indicator appears on the control panel and viewfinder.
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Exposure compensation How to adjust the exposure with the dial only You can assign exposure compensation to the main dial or sub dial by setting DIAL in the menu. This makes it possible to adjust exposure simply by rotating the assigned dial, without having to press down TIPS To change the EV step interval:...
Metering mode 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. While holding down the (metering) Sub dial button, rotate the main dial or sub dial to select the metering mode you want to use.
AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing .
Auto bracketing This feature allows you to take a number of pictures of the same scene at different exposures ( “AE bracketing” below) or white balance ( “WB bracketing”, P.72). 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.
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Auto bracketing All the way down Single-frame shooting : Each time the shutter button is pressed fully, a picture is taken at a different exposure. Sequential shooting : Hold down the shutter button until the During auto bracketing selected number of frames are taken. Control panel The camera shoots each frame at a different exposure.
Auto bracketing Note ● Auto bracketing is not possible in the following cases: • When the flash is on. ● During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected number of frames. ●...
DRIVE Drive mode The following drive modes are available with this camera. Single-frame shooting : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is (no indication) pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting) Sequential shooting : Shoots 12 frames at 3 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button pressed.Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame.
Drive mode Note ● Sequential shooting is not possible in the following case: 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. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.
Drive mode Eyepiece shutter When using the self-timer, close the eyepiece shutter to prevent light passing through the viewfinder. To close the shutter, turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow. Eyepiece shutter lever Note ● Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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Drive mode Remote control lamp Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. ● When is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp lights up and the picture is taken.
Drive mode Note ● When using the remote control, set RELEASE PRIORITY S or RELEASE PRIORITY C to OFF. ● The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus. ● Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken.
REC. CANCEL Press to select YES. REC. CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the button. ● A bar is displayed showing canceling progress. Note ● Even if YES is selected for REC. CANCEL ALL, images that are currently being recorded cannot be erased. ANTI-SHOCK This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves.
6 Image, image quality and color 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 the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate.
Record mode Number of pixels and picture size on a computer screen When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken in 1024 x 768 resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is 1024 x 768.
Record mode Selecting a record mode While pressing the (record mode) Sub dial button, rotate the main dial or sub dial until the record mode you want to select button is displayed on the control panel. Record mode TIFF Control panel Main dial TIPS To check pictures taken with the RAW data format:...
Record mode Press to select PIXEL COUNT, then press PIXEL COUNT PIXEL COUNT COMPRESSION COMPRESSION ● The highlight moves to the COMPRESSION selection item. 1280 x 960 Press to select the desired compression. Press the button. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT TIPS After selecting 1/8 compression, the image appears grainy.
ISO sensitivity 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 (1600 or 3200).
ISO sensitivity Note ● The ISO sensitivity when it is set to auto is usually ISO 100. If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination, the sensitivity is automatically increased. ISO BOOST This allows you to make ISO 1600 and 3200 available for ISO setting. T ISO BOOST T In the menu, select ON, then press the...
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a film camera, you can adjust color balance using different films for different light conditions or by using filters.
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White balance 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; the lower the color temperature, the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish.
White balance Setting the white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. While pressing the (white balance) Sub dial button, rotate the main dial or sub dial until the color temperature you want to select is displayed on the control panel and viewfinder.
White balance Control panel and viewfinder Light conditions indications å (auto) Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion in framed in ˙ the viewfinder) ¥ For shooting under a tungsten light ˙ ¥ ˙ ¥ For shooting under incandescent light to preserve the mood of the ˙...
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 white object 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.
White balance 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. Repeat the setting procedure from Step 1.
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White balance The color becomes bluer each time you AUTO press , and redder each time you press , depending on the original WB conditions. Press the button to BLUE save the WB compensation value. ● WB compensation can be made in 7 steps in SAMPLE IMAGE MODE both the RED and BLUE directions.
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. T SHARPNESS, In the menu, select and press ● The setting screen is displayed. “How to use the menus” (P. 38) button Press to move SHARPNESS To increase the sharpness (Hi): Press .
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. T CONTRAST, In the menu, select and press ●...
SATURATION This function sets the color depth of images. You can select a saturation level from CS0 - CS4 and CM1 - CM4. : Five levels (CS0 - CS4) are available. åCS4 CS0ß (Lo) (Hi) Subdued color Vivid color CM1 : Stresses red. CM2 : Stresses green.
NOISE FILTER This function eliminates the random noise that may be conspicuous in flat or smooth images such as the sky or a wall. It takes longer to record pictures since the noise- filtering process is activated after each shot. T NOISE FILTER In the menu, select T ON, and press the...
NOISE REDUCTION In the menu, select NOISE REDUCTION T ON, and press button. “How to use the menus” (P. 38) button NOISE REDUCTION mark Control panel When NOISE REDUCTION has been set, the number of storable sequential pictures is set to 1. Viewfinder Control panel Take a picture.
SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The SHADING compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. Especially when the wide-angle lens is used, this function is able to work effectively.
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-40, and FL-20 electronic flashes. These flashes communicate with the camera to make available various flash modes, such as auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, slow synchronization, and controlled light emission.
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. Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it button in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Using the electronic flash Note ● When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL-AUTO, pre-flashes are emitted before firing the regular flash. ● When the flash control mode is set to TTL-AUTO, or when shooting a subject at a distance with ISO set to 400 or higher, flash control accuracy will decrease.
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Flash mode Slow synchronization (1st curtain) SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark.
Flash mode Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash SLOW This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red- eye phenomenon. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but this mode lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red-eye phenomenon at the same time.
Flash mode Setting the flash mode While holding down the (flash mode) button, rotate the main dial or sub dial Sub dial to select the desired flash mode. ● The flash mode can be switched depending on the exposure mode currently used to display on the control panel.
Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50. Super FP flash timing is longer than standard flash timing. This means that pictures can be taken at a higher speed than is possible with normal flashes. Viewfinder Flash shooting with the aperture open such as in portrait shooting is also possible with Super FP flash.
Using commercially available flashes The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available flashes except for those specified. The flash can be used by connecting to the hot shoe or by connecting the synchro cable to the external flash connector. A small versatile flash can be synchronized with the camera at a shutter speed of 1/180 sec.
Using commercially available 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) Some flashes available on the market operate with a synchro terminal with a voltage of 250 V or over.
8 Playback Single-frame playback One frame is displayed on the monitor. button Press the (playback mode) button. ● The monitor blinks and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. ● Detailed information about the picture and histogram can be displayed.
Close-up playback /Index display Close-up playback This function lets you enlarge pictures displayed on the monitor. It is useful when you want to check the details in an image. Index display This function lets you show several pictures 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.
INFO Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the picture. Luminance information can also be displayed with Sub dial histogram and highlight graphs. Main dial INFO button INFO INFO While holding down the While holding down , rotate (information display) button, rotate the dial to change the display the dial to change the information...
Information display Information 1 Frame number, print reservation and protect. Information 2 Print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, 1024x768 , 1/8 1024x768 , 1/8 compression, date and time and file number. ’03.01.01 00:00 FILE:123–3456 Highlight The overexposed parts of the recorded image blink. Overexposed parts Histogram Histogram...
Slideshow Sub dial This function displays pictures stored on the button card one after another in succession. Pictures are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed picture. You can select the number of pictures in the slideshow from 1, 4, 9 or 16.
Playback on a TV Recorded images can be played back on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect button the video cable as illustrated. Turn the TV on and switch it to the video input mode. Turn the camera on and press the VIDEO OUT jack (playback mode) buttton.
RAW DATA EDIT 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. While checking recorded pictures, you can edit them to your liking. Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings.
Protecting pictures This function protects pictures from being accidentally erased. Display the picture you want to protect. Press the (protect) button. ● is displayed on the screen. To cancel the protection: Display the pictures that are protected and press button Note ●...
Erasing pictures Single-frame erase This function erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor. Display the picture you want to erase. Press the (erase) button . ● The ERASE screen is displayed. Press to select YES, then press button.
Erasing pictures Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected pictures at one time. You can select and erase several pictures from the index display screen. Bring up the index display. Press to select the pictures you want to erase, and press the button.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. T CARD SETUP, In the menu, select then press ● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. “How to use the menus” (P. 38) Press to select ALL ERASE, then press the button.
9 Function/setting customizing CUSTOM RESET SETTING Even when the power is turned off, the settings you made while the power was on will be saved. To restore the factory default settings, refer to “How to use reset settings” (P. 119). CUSTOM RESET SETTING allows you to customize and register up to 4 different reset settings for later use.
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CUSTOM RESET SETTING How to use reset settings Sub dial button Hold down the (record mode) button and button (flash mode) button simultaneously. ● (reset cancel) is displayed on the control panel. ● If you do not want to use the reset settings, release the buttons.
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CUSTOM RESET SETTING Functions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions that reset to factory default settings are listed below Factory default settings Functions Registration √ (P.104) √ SATURATION (P. 94) √ CONTRAST (P. 93) √ SHARPNESS (P.
AEL/AFL This allows you to combine the (AE lock) button function with the functions performed when pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock and AE lock) depending on your preference. Examples: ● After locking focus, you lock exposure value to take a picture. ●...
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AEL/AFL mode 3 S–AF AEL/AFL Shutter button function: Pressing the shutter button halfway locks focus and exposure value. Pressing it all the mode way releases the shutter to take the picture. AEL button function: The focus is locked when the AEL HALF WAY HALF WAY AE/AF AE/AF...
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AEL/AFL Modes available in the MF mode mode 1 MF AEL/AFL Shutter button function: Pressing the shutter button halfway locks exposure value. Pressing it all the way releases the mode shutter to take the picture. AEL button function: The exposure value is locked while HALF WAY HALF WAY AE you hold down the AEL button.
EV STEP This allows you to change the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture value or exposure compensation value, etc. T EV STEP T In the menu, select 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. Press the button. “How to use the menus”...
DIAL This allows you to select a combination of functions (Program shift (Ps), exposure compensation, aperture setting, or shutter speed setting) to be assigned to the main dial and/or sub dial for each mode (P, A, S). T DIAL T P, A, In the menu, select or S.
RESET LENS This allows you to reset the focus of the lens when the power is turned off. T RESET LENS In the menu, select T OFF or ON. Press the button. “How to use the menus” (P. 38) button FOCUS RING This allows you to select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference of how the lens adjusts to the focusing point.
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. Folder name All folders 000 OLYMP...
REC VIEW This allows you to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during REC VIEW lets you resume shooting immediately.
SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. SLEEP lets you select sleep timer. OFF cancels the sleep mode. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.) T SLEEP T In the menu, select...
VIDEO OUT This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV. T VIDEO OUT In the menu, select T NTSC or PAL.
Date/time setting Date and time information is recorded on images. The file No. is also included with the date and time information. In the menu, select . Press ● The screen is displayed. “How to use the menus” (P. 38) Press to select one of the following date formats:...
USB cable), the PC automatically recognizes the camera as an external memory device (such as a hard-disk or CD-R, etc.). With the camera's PC MODE set to CONTROL, the provided OLYMPUS Studio software (trial version) allows you to control the camera's shutter release from your PC and save recorded images to your PC.
Printing on a DPOF-compatible printer Pictures are printed directly from the card without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s manual. A PC card adapter is required depending on the printer. Olympus Printers and DPOF Compatibility Printer 1 Frame Multiple...
What is print reservation ? Be sure to read the following before making print reservations ● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. ● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
Single-frame reservation Press to select , then press the button. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press to select the frame you want to print, then press to set the desired number of prints. ● The number of prints can be set up to 10. ●...
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. In the menu, select . Press “How to use the menus” (P. 38) ●...
All-frame reservation Press to select SET, then press ● The menu is restored. CANCEL EXIT EXIT SELECT TIPS Single-frame reservation before all-frame reservation: With single-frame reservation, only one copy of each frame will be printed. Pictures shot after performing all-frame reservation: After you have done all-frame reservation, any subsequent pictures that are shot and stored in the same card will not be selected for printing.
Index-printing reservation Press to select SET, then press ● The menu is restored. CANCEL EXIT EXIT SELECT TIPS Pictures taken after performing index-printing reservation: Index-printing reservation is not applied to any pictures taken after you make the reservations. Do index-printing reservation again. Index print Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the...
Resetting print reservation data Select RESET, then press the button. PRINT ORDERED Press the (menu) button. RESET ● The menu is restored. KEEP EXIT EXIT SELECT Resetting single-frame print reservation data In the menu, select . Press “How to use the menus” (P. 38) ●...
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Resetting print reservation data Press when you are finished. ● The screen is displayed. Press to select NO, DATE or TIME. Press ● This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data. DATE TIME CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press to select SET, then press ●...
Resetting print reservation data Resetting index-printing reservation data In the menu, select . Press "How to use the menus" (P. 38) ● 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.
11 Transferring images to a computer How to download images to a computer By connecting the camera to a computer with the specified USB cable or IEEE1394 cable, images stored on a card can be transferred to the computer. If you have graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (such as the software provided or photo-retouching software), you can process images or print them from your computer.
Flowchart Identifying the OS (P. 146) ¥ ¥ Windows Me/XP/2000 Windows 98/98 SE Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X *2 ¥ ¥ Connecting the camera to the computer Using USB *1 using the USB cable or IEEE1394 cable *3 ¥ Installing the USB driver (P.
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Flowchart Note ● When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. Since the camera does not enter the sleep mode when connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera may stop operating if battery power runs low. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost.
Once it has been installed, this procedure will not need to be repeated. Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click [USB Driver for Windows 98]. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
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● The installation of the USB driver will start. Click [OK] to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click [Close] and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the camera to your computer using the cable Connecting the camera to your computer requires the use of the USB cable or IEEE 1394 cable. The camera’s PC MODE should be set beforehand to STORAGE. “PC MODE” (P. 133) Insert the cable into the port on your computer.
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Connecting the camera to your computer using the cable The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. ● Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click [OK] when the message saying that the installation is completed appears.
Downloading image files to your computer Download image files to your computer using the software provided with your computer’s OS. Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. ● For users running Windows XP, click [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon.
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Downloading image files to your computer Double-click the [My Documents] icon on the desktop. ● If you cannot find this icon, select [Explorer] to display the [Explorer] window on the [Start] menu, then double-click the [My Documents] icon. ● The [My Documents] window is displayed. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the [My Documents]...
Downloading image files to your computer TIPS An error message appears when you double-click the [Removable Disk] icon. T There may be a problem with the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low). Check whether the AC adapter is properly connected, or the level of remaining battery power.
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Downloading image files to your computer ● Image file (JPEG files) with files names such as [P1010001.jpg] are displayed. Double-click the [Macintosh HD] icon on the desktop. ● The [Hard Disk] window is displayed. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the [Hard Disk] window.
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Downloading image files to your computer Viewing the image files When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view by double-clicking the image files in the [Hard Disk] folder. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system.
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Downloading image files to your computer Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears. From the [Download To] menu, select a destination folder. To download all images, click [Download All]. To selectively download images, click [Download Some] and highlight the desired images.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the card access lamp goes out. Card access lamp Windows 98: Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to display the menu. Click [Eject] on the menu. Windows Me/2000/XP: In the System Tray, single-click the Remove Hardware icon.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer Remove the USB cable or IEEE1394 cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable or IEEE1394 cable from your computer. Note ● Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click [Unplug or Eject Hardware], the window may return the following message.
12 Miscellaneous Error codes Control panel Viewfinder Monitor indications Possible cause Corrective action indications indications (blinking) Normal The card is not Insert a card or insert a indication inserted, or it different card. NO CARD cannot be recognized. There is a problem Insert the card again.
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Error codes Control panel Viewfinder Monitor indications Possible cause Corrective action indications indications (blinking) The selected picture Use image processing indication indication cannot be displayed software to view the PICTURE for playback due to picture on a PC. If that ERROR a problem with this cannot be done, the...
The camera will not operate in the STORAGE P. 133 to a PC. mode while it is connected to a PC. The optional OLYMPUS Studio software is required in the CONTROL mode. Shooting No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
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Troubleshooting No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The battery ran out of power Charge the battery. (If images are being P. 17 during shooting or while the recorded, wait until charging is complete.) images were being written to the card.
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Troubleshooting The picture is out of focus. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The subject is too close. Move back to the closest focusing distance for the – lens and take the picture. Subjects are difficult to Take the picture using MF (manual focus) or focus P.
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Troubleshooting The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page There was something dark When there is something dark in the center of the P. 65 in the center of the image. image, the edges of the image will be brighter regardless of the metering system.
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Troubleshooting Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page ● Use a UV filter. As this may upset the overall This may be caused by – color balance, it should only be used in the excessively bright ultraviolet conditions described on the left.
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Troubleshooting The monitor is hard to see. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The brightness is not Adjust the brightness of the monitor using the P. 129 adjusted properly. menu. The monitor is exposed to Block the sunlight with your hand. –...
Menu directory Shooting Menu Menu Function Setting Ref. Page CARD SETUP ALL ERASE ERASE, NO P. 130 FORMAT SATURATION CS0, CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4 P. 94 CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4 CONTRAST –2 - 0 - +2 P. 93 SHARPNESS –3 - 0 - +3 P.
Menu directory Custom Menu Menu Function Setting Ref. Page EV STEP 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 1EV P. 125 ISO BOOST OFF, ON P. 84 AUTO BLUE7 - ±0 - RED7 P. 90 3000K 3300K 3600K 3900K 4000K 4300K 4500K 4800K 5300K 6000K 6600K 7500K 1600 x 1200...
Menu directory Custom Menu Menu Function Setting Ref. Page FOCUS RING P. 127 S-AF+MF OFF, ON P. 52 RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF, ON P. 54 RELEASE PRIORITY C OFF, ON P. 54 RESET LENS OFF, ON P. 127 PC MODE STORAGE , CONTROL P.
Maintenance Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Maintenance PIXEL MAPPING and dust reduction 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.
If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physical cleaned. The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the CCD on your own, be sure to follow the instructions below.
Specifications Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds Mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup element Product type : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD...
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Specifications 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 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering) (2) EV 3 - 17 (Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50 mm F2, ISO 100) Exposure mode...
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Specifications External connector USB connector (mini-B), IEEE1394 connector, DC-IN jack, VIDEO OUT jack, Remote cable connector Dust/drip proof system Dust/drip proof sealing use, Supersonic wave filter (dust reduction function included as standard) Power supply Battery : BLM-1 Lithium-ion Battery AC power supply : AC-1 AC adapter (optional) Others : BLL-1 Lithium-ion Battery for Power Battery Holder Set (optional)
Glossary of terms 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.
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Glossary of terms Conventional Photograph This refers to recording images using silver halide (the method for recording images in conventional, non-digital photography). This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.
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Glossary of terms Spot metering The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Spot metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions, or when the important element of the picture (subject’s face) is small.
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