Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA http://www.olympus.com/ Basic guide P. 02 INSTRUCTION Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, Premises: Wendenstrasse 14 – 18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany and the basic operations. Tel.: +49 40 - 23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40 - 23 07 61 MANUAL Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany...
Page 2: Names Of Parts And Functions
Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Built-in flash gP. 77 White balance sensor Hot shoe gP. 79 gP. 106 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 124 # (Flash) button gP. 77 Control dial (j) gP. 20, 34 Shutter button </Y/j gP. 17, 37, 60 (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential Strap eyelet shooting) button gP.
Page 3 q (Playback) button AEL / AFL button gP. 36, 50, 97 gP. 18, 82 0 (Protect) button gP. 91 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Eyecup gP. 62 Viewfinder gP. 6 INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 85 MENU button ON / OFF switch gP.
Page 4: Mode Dial
Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed Program shooting that the camera sets.
Page 5 Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press to display the scene menu. POP ART CHILDREN 2 Use to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. •...
Page 6: Viewfinder
Viewfinder AF target gP. 57 Spot metering area gP. 48 Aperture value Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46 gP. 43-46 Shutter speed Number of storable sequential gP. 43-46 pictures gP. 61 Image stabilizer gP. 64 Super FP flash gP. 80 Metering mode gP.
Page 7: Super Control Panel
Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21) My Mode gP.
Page 8: Lcd Monitor (Live View)
LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35) Metering mode gP. 48 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash mode gP.
Page 9: Lcd Monitor (Playback)
LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85) Battery check gP. 6 Flash intensity control gP. 77 Record mode gP. 66 ISO sensitivity gP. 52 Pixel count, compression Exposure compensation gP. 49 rate gP.
Page 10: Preparations For Shooting
Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) Lithium ion battery PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) USB cable CB-USB6 Video cable CB-VC2 Eyepiece cover Lithium ion charger...
Page 11: Preparing The Battery
Preparing the battery BLS-1 Lithium ion battery Charging the battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) BCS-1 Lithium ion charger AC cable Loading the battery AC wall outlet Battery compartment Direction indicating mark cover...
Page 12: Attaching A Lens To The Camera
Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Rear cap Body cap Attach a lens to the camera Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).
Page 13: Loading The Card
Loading the card CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card Open the card cover (1, 2). Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as Insert the card until it is locked into place (3). far as it can go (3). Card cover Connector Card access lamp...
Page 14: Power On
Power on Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. INFO button SSWF SSWF indicator ON/OFF switch LCD monitor AUTO When the camera is turned on, the 2009.
Page 15: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the date/time MENU button Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.
Page 16: Shooting
Shooting Viewfinder Shutter button Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel AF target F5.6 AUTO 2009. 03.16 Aperture arge value Normal Shutter speed AF confirmation mark...
Page 17: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder Taking a picture while and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing the monitor viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor.
Page 18: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Playing back images Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the previous Displays the frame next frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2x to 14x.
Page 19: Basic Operations
Basic operations There are three ways to operate this camera. Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20 You can make the function settings with the control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting Control dial information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the super control panel while you are setting a function.
Page 20: Using The Direct Buttons To Operate The Camera
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera Press the button for the function you want to set Control dial • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting SELECT Direct menu Turn the control dial to change the setting •...
Page 21: Setting While Looking At The Super Control Panel
Setting while looking at the super control panel Press the INFO button to display Control dial the super control panel INFO button • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.
Page 22: Setting On The Menu
Setting on the menu Press the MENU button to Control dial display the menu MENU button CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM Operation IMAGE ASPECT guide BACK MENU button to Press the Press the i button to i button go back one screen confirm the setting p Arrow pad...
Page 23: Displaying The Custom Menu
Displaying the Custom Menu You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [ MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 95) Press the MENU button to display the menu ’09.03.01 to select the [...
Page 24: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basic guide Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions .....................2 Camera ........................2 Mode dial ........................4 Viewfinder .........................6 Super control panel....................7 LCD monitor (Live view)....................8 LCD monitor (Playback)....................9 Preparations for shooting......................10 Unpack the box contents ..................10 Preparing the battery ....................
Page 25 Exposure Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ........................43 Aperture priority shooting......................44 Shutter priority shooting......................45 Manual shooting ........................46 Bulb shooting ......................47 Preview function ........................47...
Page 26 Flash shooting Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash. Flash mode setting ........................74 Built-in flash shooting........................77 Flash intensity control .......................77 Flash bracketing ........................78 External flash shooting ......................79 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system ..............80 Using commercially available flashes ..................81 Playback functions Describes the functions for image playback.
Page 27 Customizing your camera Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. AF/MF ..........................95 LIVE VIEW AF MODE.....................95 AF ILLUMINAT......................95 AF MODE........................95 C-AF LOCK......................95 AF AREA.........................95 AF AREA POINTER....................95 AF SENSITIVITY ....................95 RESET LENS......................95 BULB FOCUSING....................96 FOCUS RING ......................96 BUTTON/DIAL ........................96 DIAL FUNCTION ....................96 DIAL DIRECTION ....................96 AEL/AFL........................97...
Page 28 /COLOR/WB ......................103 NOISE REDUCT....................103 NOISE FILTER......................103 WB ........................103 ALL > ......................103 COLOR SPACE ....................103 SHADING COMP....................104 K SET ........................104 PIXEL COUNT ......................104 ASPECT SHOOTING ...................104 RECORD/ERASE ......................105 QUICK ERASE .....................105 RAW+JPEG ERASE .....................105 FILE NAME ......................105 PRIORITY SET .....................105 dpi SETTING......................106 r/p .........................106 EDIT FILENAME....................106...
Page 29 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. Flowchart ..........................115 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software ..............115 What is OLYMPUS Master?.................. 115 Connecting the camera to a computer..................116 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software.................
Page 30: Quick Reference
Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4 automatic settings Use focus lock. P. 60 Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 57 The minimum shooting distance varies depending on the lens.
Page 31 P. 66, Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 104 Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken P. 13, You can insert two types of cards. P. 126 Taking pictures in low Increase the ISO sensitivity. P.
Page 32 Set the white balance according to the light source. You P. 68 can also make fine changes to the settings. With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9 Taking pictures with the images with different white balance settings for each correct color picture taken.
Page 33 Playback Displaying the image Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds P. 93 after the picture is taken that the image is displayed. Displaying the image Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a after the picture is taken picture, the camera switches to playback mode P.
Page 34 Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Page 35: Using Live View
Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture. Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 36: The Live View Mechanism
The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check the effects of exposure compensation or white balance on the LCD monitor. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level.
Page 37 Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] Press the shutter button halfway. AF confirmation mark • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 250 F5.6 F5.6 Press the shutter button all the way to take a I - AF picture.
Page 38: Af Operation During Live View
AF operation during live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).
Page 39: Taking A Picture Using Manual Focus
MENU [ Menu ] [g FACE DETECT] [ON] • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97) • After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.
Page 40: Switching The Information Display
TIPS To use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder: j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL]. g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 104) To change the aspect ratio of recorded images: j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3]. g“Editing still images”...
Page 41: Taking A Picture While Comparing The Effect
Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed.
Page 42: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join images where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.6 F5.6 [ 2 ]...
Page 43: Program Shooting
Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen.
Page 44: Aperture Priority Shooting
Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.
Page 45: Shutter Priority Shooting
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 shutter speed 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 46: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.
Page 47: Bulb Shooting
TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer.
Page 48: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. MENU button Direct button i button i p: [METERING] Super control panel MENU [...
Page 49: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation 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 50: Ae Lock
AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL 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 the AEL/AFL button.
Page 51 Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 101) Number of frames: 3 MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [AE BKT] Menu Setting display BRACKETING AE BKT Viewfinder AE BKT Number of 3F 0.3EV WB BKT...
Page 52: Iso Sensitivity Setting
ISO sensitivity setting 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. MENU button ISO j i button Direct button i p: [ISO] Super control panel...
Page 53: Iso Bracketing
ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.
Page 54 Notes • When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically. • RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image. • When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting.
Page 55: Focusing And Shooting Functions
Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. AF button AF j MENU button Direct button i p: [AF MODE] Super control panel MENU [...
Page 56: C-Af (Continuous Af)
C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. 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 57: Simultaneous Use Of C-Af Mode And Mf Mode (C-Af+Mf)
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF.
Page 58 MENU [ Menu ] [AF AREA] • When M is set, you can select the AF target with p. Selecting the AF target mode and position Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode. Press the P button to enable selection of the AF target mode and position.
Page 59: Registering An Af Target Mode
Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target mode and position”...
Page 60: Focus Lock - If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.
Page 61: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting H l Shoots at 4 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (“O fps”...
Page 62: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61). Press the shutter button all the way.
Page 63 Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.
Page 64: Image Stabilizer
Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 47) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB Press the T button to close the TIMER”...
Page 65: Setting The Beep Sound
Focal lengths that can be set 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm 16 mm 18 mm 21 mm 24 mm 28 mm 30 mm 35 mm 40 mm 48 mm 50 mm 55 mm 65 mm 70 mm 75 mm 80 mm 85 mm 90 mm...
Page 66: Record Mode, White Balance, And Picture Mode
Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF,...
Page 67: Selecting The Record Mode
This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation.
Page 68: Selecting The White Balance
Selecting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor.
Page 69: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. WB j Direct button F button MENU button i p: [WB] Super control panel • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.
Page 70: Setting The One-Touch White Balance
Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber- AUTO > Blue) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will – 5 become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green- Magenta) WB PREVIEW Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will...
Page 71: Wb Bracketing
WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions. MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [WB BKT] Menu •...
Page 72: Picture Mode
Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors.
Page 73: Gradation
Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region.
Page 74: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Flash mode setting 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 75: Flash Off
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd 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. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.
Page 76 Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. GN: Guide number Ratio of amount of light ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 17 (12)
Page 77: Built-In Flash Shooting
Built-in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject).
Page 78: Flash Bracketing
# + F j Direct button F button # button i p: [w] Super control panel MENU [X] [w] Menu Setting display Viewfinder RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE BACK Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. •...
Page 79: External Flash Shooting
External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.
Page 80: Shooting With The Olympus Wireless Rc Flash System
Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You Super FP flash can use the Super FP flash even where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed.
Page 81: Using Commercially Available Flashes
Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Normal flash/Super FP flash Group • Switch between normal flash and • Select the flash 2009. 03.16 Super FP flash. control mode and adjust the flash +1.0 intensity individually...
Page 82: Playback Functions
Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 93) Press the q button (Single-frame playback).
Page 83: Light Box Display
Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. Press the P button during single-frame P button playback.
Page 84: Index Display/Calendar Display
Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
Page 85: Information Display
Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the INFO button image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the control dial while pressing the INFO button.
Page 86: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 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 frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100.
Page 87: 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 88 Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.
Page 89: Image Overlay
Notes • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye correction may affect other parts of the image, as well as the eyes. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.
Page 90: Copying Images
Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 106) Single-frame copy Play back the image you want to copy and press COPY/<...
Page 91: Protecting Images
Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single- frame or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 0 button button. •...
Page 92: Erasing Images
Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. Notes •...
Page 93: Setup Functions
Setup functions Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. ’09.03.01 ’09.03.01 14:01 14:01 ENG. ENG. j±0 k±0 j±0 k±0 REC VIEW 5SEC REC VIEW 5SEC cMENU DISPLAY cMENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE FIRMWARE BACK BACK Use fg to select [ Use fg to select a function, ], then press i.
Page 94: Firmware
FIRMWARE Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using. . Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to Press the previous screen.
Page 95: Customizing Your Camera
Customizing your camera Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs ( ) that are divided according to the functions to be set. In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu.
Page 96: Bulb Focusing
BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point Near by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
Page 97: Ael/Afl
AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.) AEL/AFL button function Shutter button function...
Page 98: My Mode Setup
[P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored. g“Registering an AF target mode”...
Page 99: Function
You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. • The setting also applies to the < button on the optional power battery holder when attached to the camera.
Page 100: Udisp/Pc
U DISP/PC VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable.
Page 101: Live View Boost
[<EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 112) [<CUSTOM] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.
Page 102: Iso-Auto Set
ISO-AUTO SET You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO]. [HIGH LIMIT] This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 200 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments. [DEFAULT] This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained.
Page 103: X K/A/Color/Wb
X K/a/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. 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. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.
Page 104: Shading Comp
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. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. Notes •...
Page 105: Yrecord/Erase
Y RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button. When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if you [OFF] want to erase the picture. Pressing the D button erases the picture immediately. [ON] RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG.
Page 106: Dpi Setting
dpi SETTING You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press to display the setting screen. You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded.
Page 107 Notes • Depending on the adjustment made, the lens may not focus toward the ) or near side. • When using a teleconverter, the teleconverter and lens are registered as a set. • Only Four Thirds lenses can be registered. [DATA LIST] This displays the lens information registered with [LENS DATA] from [SET AF DATA].
Page 108: Exposure Shift
EXPOSURE SHIFT You can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to your preference. This can be set in 1/6 EV increments ranging from –1.0 EV to +1.0 EV. Notes • The exposure compensation can be set from –5.0 EV to +5.0 EV. Setting [EXPOSURE SHIFT] reduces the range of the direction in which the default value is adjusted.
Page 109: Printing
Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
Page 110: All-Frame Reservation
Press to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. Press the i button when you have finished. 100-0009 100-0009 •...
Page 111: Resetting The Print Reservation Data
Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. MENU [q] [<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. Select [RESET] and press the i button. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED RESET...
Page 112: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual.
Page 113: Custom Printing
Custom printing Follow the operation guide to set a print option. PRINT MODE SELECT Selecting the print mode PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the card ALL INDEX...
Page 114 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [<x] Sets the number of prints.
Page 115: Using The Olympus Master Software
Using the OLYMPUS Master software 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. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM •...
Page 116: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual.
Page 117: Start Up The Olympus Master Software
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” folder. • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window.
Page 118: Viewing Still Images
Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window. Macintosh 1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the “Untitled”...
Page 119: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master.
Page 120: Shooting Tips And Maintenance
Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...
Page 121 Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light Subject with in center of frame repeated patterns AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject...
Page 122: Error Codes
Error codes Viewfinder Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action indications Normal The card is not inserted, or it Insert a card or insert a different indication cannot be recognized. card. NO CARD Insert the card again. If the There is a problem with the problem persists, format the card.
Page 123 Viewfinder Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action indications Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. Extended use of live view or Wait a moment for the camera to sequential shooting has No indication turn off automatically. Allow the increased the internal Internal camera internal temperature of the...
Page 124: 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: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Page 125: Cleaning Mode - Removing Dust
Cleaning mode – Removing dust If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.
Page 126: Information
Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). CompactFlash Microdrive xD-Picture Card A CompactFlash is a large- A Microdrive is a medium that uses a An xD-Picture Card is a capacity solid state flash large-capacity compact hard disk...
Page 127: Battery And Charger
Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.
Page 128: Interchangeable Lenses
Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used, auto focus and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either.
Page 129: E-System Chart
E-System Chart Standard Lenses 18-36mm (equiv. to 35mm) 28-84mm (equiv. to 35mm) 35-90mm (equiv. to 35mm) 36-360mm (equiv. to 35mm) 50mm (equiv. to 35mm) ZUIKO DIGITAL ZUIKO DIGITAL ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45 mm ZUIKO DIGITAL ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18 mm 1:4.0-5.6 ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens ED 18- 180 mm 1:3.5-6.3...
Page 130: Power Supply
Adapters Remote Control ZUIKO DIGITAL ZUIKO DIGITAL EX-25 MF-1 RM-1 RM-UC1 Extension Tube OM-Adapter Remote Control Remote Cable 1.4x Tele Converter 2.0x Tele Converter EC-14 EC-20 Flash System FL-BKM03 FL-BK04 Twin Flash Bracket Flash Bracket FL-CB05 SRF-11 Flash Extension Cable Ring Flash Set FL-50R FL-36R...
Page 131 EP-8 VA-1 EP-5 EP-6 EP-7 DE-P3 DE-N3 Eye Cup Varimagni Eye Cup Big Eye Cup Eye Cup Eye Cup Eye Cup (incl. E-620) Angle Finder (Standard) Dioptric Dioptric Adjustment +3 Adjustment –3 Underwater System PTSA-03 PTBK-E01 PPO-E05 PPO-E04 PPO-E03 PPO-E02...
Page 132: Zuiko Digital Lens Specifications
ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood •...
Page 133: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Items 17.5 – 45 mm 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 25 mm Mount FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5 – 45 mm 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 25 mm Max. aperture f3.5 – 5.6 f3.5 –...
Page 134: Program Line Diagram (P Mode)
Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 –...
Page 135: Exposure Warning Display
Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. Shooting Warning display Status Action mode example (blinking) The subject is too dark. •...
Page 136: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Conditions Shooting Viewfinder Super control Shutter Flash mode Flash timing for firing the mode indications panel indications speed limit flash Fires Auto flash AUTO automatically in dark/ Auto flash 1/30 sec. – 1st curtain backlit*1 (red-eye...
Page 137: White Balance Color Temperature
White balance color temperature The higher the color temperature, the richer More Blue the light in bluish tones and the poorer in More Red reddish; the lower the color temperature, the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish. The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature –...
Page 138: Record Mode And File Size/Number Of Storable Still Pictures
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Number of storable still Record Number of pixels File size Compression File format pictures (with mode (PIXEL COUNT) (MB) 1 GB xD-Picture...
Page 139: Functions That Can Be Registered With My Mode And Custom Reset Setting
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Custom Custom My Mode My Mode Function reset setting Function reset setting registration registration registration registration RLS PRIORITY C Image stabilizer O fps </Y/j VIDEO OUT Flash mode SLEEP PICTURE MODE BACKLIT LCD...
Page 140: Menu Directory
Custom Custom My Mode My Mode Function reset setting Function reset setting registration registration registration registration n FUNCTION PIXEL MAPPING j FUNCTION CLEANING MODE RLS PRIORITY S EXT. WB DETECT f WARNING AF FOCUS ADJ. LEVEL EXPOSURE SHIFT CU/HI : Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock.
Page 141 Playback Menu Function Setting Ref. page K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 86 OFF/ON * P. 86 RAW DATA EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE RAW/JPEG JPEG FIX/P/BLACK & WHITE/ EDIT EDIT SEPIA/SATURATION/Q/ P. 87 ASPECT IMAGE 2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE OVERLAY < </U P. 109 COPY ALL YES/NO P.
Page 142 Function Setting Ref. page BUTTON/DIAL P. 96 %*/F FNo.*/F DIAL FUNCTION P. 96 SHUTTER*/F SHUTTER*/FNo. DIAL DIRECTION DIAL1*/DIAL2 P. 96 S-AF* mode1*/mode2/mode3 AEL/AFL C-AF mode1/mode2*/mode3/mode4 P. 97 mode1*/mode2/mode3 AEL/AFL MEMO OFF*/ON P. 97 Fn FACE DETECT * /PREVIEW/LIVE PREVIEW/V/ ; FUNCTION P HOME/MF/RAWK/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/ P.
Page 143 Function Setting Ref. page EXP/e/ISO P. 101 EV STEP 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV P. 101 ESP + AF/ESP* METERING P. 48 AELMetering AUTO * /J/5/5HI/5SH P. 101 AUTO*/100 – 3200 P. 52 ISO STEP 1/3EV*/1EV P. 101 HIGH LIMIT 200 – 3200 (800*) ISO-AUTO SET P.
Page 144 Function Setting Ref. page RECORD/ERASE P. 105 QUICK ERASE OFF*/ON P. 105 RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG* P. 105 FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 105 PRIORITY SET NO*/YES P. 105 dpi SETTING AUTO*/CUSTOM P. 106 r * /p P. 106 Adobe RGB EDIT FILENAME OFF*/A –...
Page 145: Specifications
Specifications Camera 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 device Product type : 4/3"...
Page 146 Exposure control Metering system : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted averaging metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) Metering range : EV 1 – 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At room temperature, 50 mm f2, ISO 100) : (1) AUTO : Fully automatic Shooting modes...
Page 147 Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. : PS-BLS1 Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage : DC 7.2 V Nominal capacity : 1150 mAh No. of charge and discharge times : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions) Ambient temperature : 0 °C –...
Page 148: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
Page 149: Battery Handling Precautions
Product Handling Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
Page 150: Caution For Usage Environment
• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
Page 151: Legal And Other Notices
Lens • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. • Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. • Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. • Do not touch the lens surface directly. •...
Page 152: For Customers In Europe
Olympus accessories. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-620 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,...
Page 153 Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge.
Page 154: Index
Index Symbols AF MODE ..........55, 99 AF SENSITIVITY ..........95 A ............99 AF SENSOR ............36 CU/HI ..........108 AF target mode ..........59 j/</Y ............99 AF target P ..........57 w+F ............102 ALL > ............103 8 (Beep sound) ..........65 ALL ERASE .............92 W (Language selection) ......
Page 155 CONTRAST ............ 72 CONTROL ............ 100 HIGH KEY H ..........5, 73 COPY ALL ............90 Histogram ..........40, 85 Custom printing ..........113 Home position p ...........59 CUSTOM RESET ........... 94 HYBRID AF o ..........36 Custom white balance CWB ......68 IMAGE ASPECT ..........39 Date/time setting X ........
Page 156 Remote control < ..........62 MTP ............100, 119 Multi view display ..........41 RESET LENS ..........95 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE a ......53 RESET PROTECT ..........91 Resizing Q ............88 MY MODE ............98 MY MODE SETUP ......... 98 RLS PRIORITY C ..........99 RLS PRIORITY S ..........99 Rotating images y .........86 N (Normal) ............
Page 157 UNDERWATER MACRO H ....5, 108 UNDERWATER WIDE I ....... 5, 108 USB MODE ..........100 VIDEO OUT ..........100 Viewfinder ..........6, 14, 16 WB ............69, 99 WB BKT ............71 WB compensation .......... 69 White balance bracketing ....... 71 White balance WB .........
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Olympus E-620 Instruction Manual

Using Live View

3 Focusing and Shooting Functions

4 Record Mode, White Balance, and Picture Mode

5 Flash Shooting

6 Playback Functions

7 Setup Functions

8 Customizing Your Camera

9 Printing

10 Using the OLYMPUS Master Software

11 Shooting Tips and Maintenance

12 Information

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