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OM SYSTEM IOM-3 manual available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual
OM SYSTEM IOM-3 Instruction Manual (549 pages)
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OM SYSTEM
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Digital Camera
| Size: 14 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
18
Before You Begin
18
User Registration
18
Installing PC Software/Apps
19
About this Manual
20
How to Find What You Want to Know
20
How to Read this Manual
21
Configuring Functions
21
Symbols in this Manual
22
Names of Parts
23
Preparation
25
Unpacking the Box Contents
25
Attaching the Strap
26
Inserting and Removing the Battery
27
Inserting the Battery
27
Removing the Battery
28
Charging the Battery
29
Charging the Battery Using an Optional USB-AC Adapter
29
Charging the Battery Using a USB Device
31
Inserting and Removing the Card
32
Inserting the Card
32
Removing the Card
33
Usable Cards
33
Attaching and Removing Lenses
34
Attaching a Lens to the Camera
34
Removing Lenses
35
Using the Monitor
36
Turning the Camera on
37
Sleep Mode
38
Initial Setup
39
What to Do if You Can't Read the Display
41
Shooting
42
Information Displays While Shooting
42
Switching between Displays
45
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder
45
Framing Photos in the Monitor
45
Switching the Information Display
47
Histogram Display
48
Rotating the Dial
49
Using Shooting Modes
50
Types of Shooting Modes
50
Choosing Shooting Modes
50
Shooting Still Pictures
51
Shooting with Touch Screen Operations
53
Photo Review (Image Review)
55
Letting the Camera Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed ( : Program AE)
57
Program Shift
59
Choosing Aperture ( : Aperture-Priority AE)
60
S : Shutter-Priority
62
Choosing Shutter Speed ( : Shutter-Priority AE)
62
Choosing Aperture and Shutter Speed ( Manual Exposure)
64
Using Exposure Compensation in Mode
66
Long Exposures ( B : Bulb/Time)
67
Lighten Blending ( : Live Composite Photography)
70
Recording Movies
73
Recording Movies in N / Mode
73
Recording Movies in Photo Shooting Modes
76
Touch Controls (Silent Controls)
77
Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial ( , and Custom Modes)
78
Saving Settings (Assign)
78
Using Custom Modes
80
Recalling Saved Settings
80
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
80
Setting Custom Mode Names (Custom Mode Name)
83
Shooting Settings
85
How to Change the Shooting Settings
85
Direct Buttons
86
Functions and Direct Buttons
86
Super Control Panel/Lv Super Control Panel
88
On Super Control Panel/Lv Super Control Panel
88
Setting with Super Control Panel/Lv Super Control Panel
90
Additional Options
91
Settings Available in the Super Control/Lv Super Control Panel
92
Photo Shooting Mode
92
Movie Recording Mode
93
Using the Menu
94
What You Can Do with Menus
94
How to Operate the Menus
95
Displaying the Description of a Menu Item
97
Items Shown in Gray
97
Basic Functions for Focusing
98
Choosing a Focus Mode
98
AF Mode / AF Mode)
98
Using Starry Sky AF
100
Setting a Focus Position for Preset MF
101
Adjusting Focus Manually During Autofocus
101
Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point)
103
Choosing an AF Target Mode (AF Target Mode)
104
Types of AF Target Modes
104
Setting the Options for
107
AF Target Modes ( KAF Target Mode Settings)
107
Zoom Frame Af/Zoom AF (Super Spot AF)
109
Functions for Configuring How to Focus
111
Combined Auto and Manual Focus
111
Kaf+Mf)
111
Configuring the AF Operation When the Shutter Button Is Pressed
113
Autofocus Using the AF-ON Button
114
Using Autofocus in Manual Focus Mode
115
Z in MF Mode)
115
Configuring Camera Operation When It Cannot Focus on the Subject (Release Priority)
116
Changing the Settings of Starry Sky AF (Starry Sky AF Setting)
117
Functions for Customizing AF Operation to Fit the Subject
118
Tracking Focus on Selected Subjects (Subject Detection)
118
Taking Pictures Using [Subject Detection]
119
Configuring the C-AF Operation When Subject Detection Is Enabled
121
Assigning Focus Priority to Buttons
123
KV AF Button)
123
Configuring the Frame Displays for Detected Eyes (Eye Detection Frame)
124
C-AF Center Target Priority
125
C-AF Center Priority)
125
C-AF Tracking Sensitivity ( C-AF Sensitivity / C-AF Sensitivity)
126
C-AF Focus Speed ( C-AF Speed)
127
Functions for Changing Camera Operation Regarding Focus
128
Lens Focus Range ( AF Limiter)
128
Using the Settings Saved in [AF Limiter]
128
Configuring [AF Limiter]
129
C-AF Lens Scanning ( AF Scanner)
130
Fine-Tuning Autofocus ( AF Focus Adjustment)
131
Using the Saved Focus Adjustment Value
131
Configuring [AF Focus Adjustment]
132
AF Illuminator Autofocus Assist (AF Illuminator)
133
AF Target Display Mode (AF Area Pointer)
134
Functions for Setting the Focusing Position
135
Matching AF Target Selection to Camera Orientation ( Orientation Linked )
135
Choosing the AF Home Position
137
Set Home
137
Using the [ Home] Function
138
AF Target Selection ( Select Screen Settings)
139
Select Screen
139
Enabling AF Target Selection Wrap ( Loop Settings)
140
Touch AF Target Selection for Viewfinder Photography (AF Targeting Pad)
142
Other Functions that Are Useful When Focusing
143
Manual Focus Assist (MF Assist)
143
Focus Peaking Options (Peaking Settings)
145
Using Focus Peaking
146
Choosing a Focus Distance for Preset MF (Preset MF Distance)
147
Disabling the MF Clutch (MF Clutch)
148
Lens Focus Direction (Focus Ring)
149
Resetting the Lens Position at Shutdown (Reset Lens)
150
Metering and Exposure
151
Controlling Exposure (Exposure Compensation)
151
Adjusting Exposure Compensation
152
Resetting Exposure Compensation
152
EV Steps for Exposure Control (EV Step)
153
Fine-Tuning Exposure (Exposure Shift)
154
Reducing Flicker under LED Lighting
155
Flicker Scan)
155
Choosing the Shutter Speed
156
Choosing How the Camera Measures Brightness (Metering)
157
Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)
158
AE Lock Exposure Metering
159
Releasing AE Lock after Shooting
160
A Auto Reset)
160
Locking Exposure When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway
161
Setting Metering Options for Sequential Shooting
162
Metering the Focus Target
163
Spot Metering)
163
Changing ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
164
EV Steps for ISO Sensitivity Control (ISO Step)
166
ISO-A Upper/Default)
167
S/S)
168
High ISO Noise Reduction Options
170
Noise Filter)
170
Image Processing Options (Low ISO Processing)
171
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Options (Noise Reduction)
172
Flash Photography
173
Using a Flash (Flash Photography)
173
Flash Units Designed for Use with the Camera
173
Features Available with Compatible Flash Units
174
Attaching Compatible Flash Units
174
Removing Flash Units
176
Choosing a Flash Mode (Flash Mode)
177
Flash Modes
177
Flash Modes and Setting Combinations
178
Configuring Flash Modes (Flash Mode Settings)
181
Adjusting Flash Output (Flash Exposure Comp.)
182
Wireless Remote Flash Control
183
RC Mode)
183
Choosing a Flash Sync Speed ( a X-Sync.)
184
Choosing the Minimum Shutter Speed ( a Slow Limit)
185
Flash and Exposure Compensation ( 7 + F )
186
Setting the Exposure Balance for TTL Metering (Balanced Flash Metering)
187
Sequential Shooting/Self-Timer
188
Performing the Sequential/Self-Timer Shooting
188
Number of Pictures that Can be Taken
190
Configuring the Sequential Shooting Functions (Sequential Shooting Settings)
191
Configuring the Self-Timer Functions (Self-Timer Settings)
193
Shooting Without the Vibration Caused by Shutter Button Operations (Anti-Shock Settings)
195
Shooting Without Shutter Sound
196
Settings)
196
Shooting Without a Release Time Lag (Pro Capture Shooting)
198
Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting)
201
Image Stabilization
202
Reducing Camera Shake ( Image Stabilizer / Image Stabilizer)
202
Setting the Detailed Option of Image Stabilizer
203
Image Stabilization Options
204
IS Level)
204
Half-Press Image Stabilization ( Image Stabilizer)
205
Burst Mode Image Stabilization ( Image Stabilizer)
206
Displaying Camera Motion on the Monitor (Handheld Assist)
207
Stabilization for IS Lenses (Lens I.S. Priority)
208
Color and Quality
209
Setting the Quality of Photos and Movies KX Nx
209
Configuring KX
209
Configuring Nx
210
Configuring 0X
212
Combinations of JPEG Image Sizes and Compression Rates ( KX Detailed Settings)
215
Choosing the Codec for Recording Movies ( N Video Codec)
216
Setting the Image Aspect (Image Aspect)
217
Peripheral Illumination (Shading Comp.)
218
Processing Options ( Picture Mode / Picture Mode)
219
Changing the Modes Using the Creative Dial
219
Setting with Super Control Panel/Menu
219
Setting Picture Mode
220
Using Art Filter Settings
221
Setting Color Creator
222
Setting Monochrome Profile Control
224
Setting Color Profile Control
225
Setting Detailed Options of each Mode
226
Setting Detailed Options of a Picture Mode Exclusive for Movies
230
Adjusting Color (WB (White Balance))
232
Setting the White Balance
232
Making Fine Adjustments to White Balance of each WB Mode
234
One-Touch White Balance
235
Locking the White Balance in Modes
237
Lock)
237
Making Fine Adjustments to White Balance ( K All D / N All D )
238
Keep Warm Color)
239
Flash White Balance ( +WB)
240
Setting the Color Reproduction Format (Color Space)
241
Preview Options for [ N Picture Mode]
242
View Assist)
242
Special Shooting Modes (Computational Modes)
243
Shooting Still Pictures in a Higher Resolution (High Res Shot)
243
Enabling High Res Shot
243
Configuring High Res Shot
244
Shooting
245
Setting with the CP Button
246
Slowing the Shutter in Bright Light (Live ND Shooting)
247
Enabling Live ND Shooting
247
Configuring Live ND Shooting
247
Shooting
248
Setting with the CP Button
249
Shooting Scenes with High Contrast (Live GND Shooting)
250
Enabling Live GND Shooting
250
Configuring Live GND Shooting
250
Shooting
252
Setting with the CP Button
253
Increasing Depth of Field (Focus Stacking)
254
Enabling Focus Stacking
254
Configuring Focus Stacking
255
Shooting
256
Setting with the CP Button
256
Taking HDR (High Dynamic Range) Images (HDR)
257
Setting with the CP Button
258
Recording Multiple Exposures in a Single Image (Multiple Exposure)
259
Enabling Multiple Exposure
259
Configuring Multiple Exposure
260
Shooting
260
Setting with the CP Button
261
When [Overlay] Is Set
261
Digital Zoom ( K Digital Tele-Converter / N Digital Tele-Converter)
263
Shooting Automatically with a Fixed Interval (Interval Shooting)
264
Enabling Interval Shooting
264
Configuring Interval Shooting
264
Shooting
266
Keystone Correction and Perspective Control (Keystone Comp.)
268
Correcting Fisheye Distortion (Fisheye Compensation)
270
Enabling Fisheye Compensation
270
Configuring Fisheye Compensation
271
Shooting
271
Configuring BULB/TIME/COMP Settings (BULB/TIME/COMP Settings)
273
Recording a Series of Shots with Varied Exposure (AE BKT)
275
Recording Pictures with Varied White Balance (WB BKT)
277
Recording Pictures with Varied Flash Level (FL BKT)
278
Recording Pictures with Varied ISO Sensitivity (ISO BKT)
279
Recording Copies of One Picture with Different Art Filters Applied (ART BKT)
280
Enabling Art Filter Bracketing
280
Configuring Art Filter Bracketing
281
Shooting
281
Recording Pictures with Different Focus Positions (Focus BKT)
282
Enabling Focus Bracketing
282
Configuring Focus Bracketing
282
Shooting
283
Functions that Are Only Available in Movie Mode
285
Selecting Items to be Set Separately for Photos and Movies ( K / N Separate Settings)
285
Sound Recording Options (Sound Recording Settings)
287
Adjusting the Headphone Volume (Headphone Volume)
289
Time Codes (Time Code Settings)
290
HDMI Output
291
About [RAW]
292
Displaying a + Mark in the Center of the Screen While Recording Movies (Center Marker)
293
Displaying Zebra Patterns over High Luminance Areas While Recording Movies
294
Settings)
294
Displaying Zebra Patterns
294
Configuring Zebra Pattern Settings
295
Displaying a Red Frame While Recording Movies (Red Frame During RREC)
296
Lamp During Movie Recording (Recording Lamp)
297
Playback
298
Information Display During Playback
298
Playback Image Information
298
Switching the Information Display
300
Viewing Photographs and Movies
301
Viewing Photographs
301
Watching Movies
302
Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)
304
Zooming in (Playback Zoom)
305
Playback Using Touch Controls
306
Full-Frame Playback
306
Movie Playback
307
Index/Calendar Playback
307
Viewing Images
307
Other Functions
308
Setting Playback Functions
309
Rotating Pictures (Rotate)
309
Protecting Pictures
310
Deleting Pictures (Erase)
311
Deleting All Pictures (Erase All)
312
Disabling Deletion Confirmation (Quick Erase)
313
RAW+JPEG Deletion Options (RAW+JPEG Erase)
314
Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)
315
Selecting RAW+JPEG Pictures for Sharing (RAW+JPEG 9 )
316
Rating Pictures (Rating)
317
Selecting the Numbers of Stars to be Used for Rating (Rating Settings)
318
Selecting Multiple Pictures (Share Order Selected, Rating Selected, , Erase Selected)
319
Print Order (DPOF)
320
Configuring Print Orders
320
Setting Print Orders
320
Resetting All Protection/Share Orders/Print Orders/Ratings (Reset All Images)
322
Adding Audio to Pictures
323
Audio Playback
324
Retouching Pictures (Edit)
325
Retouching RAW Pictures (RAW Data Edit)
325
Retouching JPEG Pictures (JPEG Edit)
327
Combining Pictures (Image Overlay)
329
Trimming Movies (Movie Trimming)
330
Creating Movie Stills (In-Movie Image Capture)
331
Changing the Role of the R ( 4 ) Button During Playback
332
Function)
332
Changing the Roles of the Front and Rear Dials During Playback ( Q Dial Function)
333
Choosing the Playback Zoom Ratio
334
Default Setting)
334
Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback ( N )
335
Choosing the Information Displayed During Playback ( Q Info Settings)
336
Choosing the Information Displayed During Magnified Playback ( Q8 Info Settings)
337
Configuring the Index Display ( G Settings)
338
Functions for Configuring Camera Controls
339
Changing the Roles of Buttons (Button Settings)
339
Customizable Controls
339
Available Roles
341
Using Multi-Function Options (Multi Function)
349
Choosing a Function
349
Using the CP Button (Computational Modes)
350
Recording a Movie by Pressing the Shutter Button Shutter Function)
352
Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials ( K Dial Function / N Dial Function)
353
Changing the Dial Direction (Dial Direction)
356
Customizing the Fn Lever (Fn Lever Settings)
357
How to Configure the Fn Lever
357
Fn Lever Function
357
Configuring
358
Fn Lever Function]
358
Fn Lever Function]
360
Configuring [Fn Lever/Power Lever]
361
Power Zoom Lenses (Electronic Zoom Settings)
362
Mode)
363
Choosing the Behavior of the Control Used for Depth-Of-Field Preview ( Lock)
364
Button Hold Options (Press-And-Hold Time)
365
Functions for Adjusting the Live View Display
366
Changing the Look of the Display ( LV Mode)
366
Making the Display Easier to See in Dark Places Night Vision)
367
Viewfinder Display Rate (Frame Rate)
368
Art Filter Preview (Art LV Mode)
369
Reducing Flicker in Live View (Anti-Flicker LV)
370
Selfie Assist (Selfie Assist)
371
Functions for Configuring Information Display
372
Selecting the Display Style of the Viewfinder (EVF Style)
372
Viewfinder Display When Shooting Using the Viewfinder (Style 1/Style 2)
373
Shooting Indicators ( K Info Settings / N Info Settings)
374
Configuring K
374
Configuring
374
Info Settings
375
Choosing a Display
375
Configuring the Display for When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway
376
Viewfinder Info Display Options
377
Info Settings)
377
Displaying the Level Gauge When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway ( Level Gauge)
378
Framing Guide Options ( K Grid Settings / N Grid Settings)
379
Viewfinder Framing Grid Options
380
Grid Settings)
380
Choosing the Settings Available Via the CP Button
381
Button Settings)
381
Choosing the Settings Available Via Multi-Fn (Multi Function Settings)
382
Histogram Exposure Warning (Histogram Settings)
383
Settings Related to Operation and Display of Menus
384
Configuring the Cursor on the Menu Screen (Menu Cursor Settings)
384
Choosing How to Move between Pages with the Rear Dial ( X Loop in Menu Tab)
386
[Yes]/[No] Default (Priority Set)
387
My Menu" Settings
388
My Menu
388
Adding Items to "My Menu
388
Managing "My Menu
390
Card/Folder/File Settings
391
Formatting the Card (Card Formatting)
391
Specifying a Folder to Save Images in (Assign Save Folder)
392
File Naming Options (File Name)
393
Naming Files (Edit Filename)
394
User Information
395
Saving Lens Info (Lens Info Settings)
395
Output Resolution (Dpi Settings)
397
Adding Copyright Information (Copyright Info.)
398
Enabling Copyright Info
398
Configuring Copyright Info
399
Monitor/Sound/Connection Settings
400
Disabling Touch Controls (Touchscreen Settings)
400
Monitor Brightness and Hue (Monitor Adjust)
401
Viewfinder Brightness and Hue (EVF Adjust)
402
Configuring the Eye Sensor (Eye Sensor Settings)
403
Disabling the Focus Beep ( O )
404
External Monitor Display Options (HDMI Settings)
405
Choosing a USB Connection Mode (USB Settings)
406
Battery/Sleep Settings
408
Displaying Battery Status
408
Battery Status)
408
Changing the Battery Level Display During Movie Recording ( Nz Display Pattern)
409
Dimming the Backlight (Backlit LCD)
410
Setting Sleep (Power Saving) Options (Sleep)
411
Setting Auto Power off Options (Auto Power Off)
412
Reducing Power Consumption (Quick Sleep Mode)
413
Enabling Quick Sleep Mode
413
Configuring Quick Sleep Mode
414
Reset/Clock/Language/Others Settings
415
Restoring Default Settings (Reset/Initialize Settings)
415
Setting the Camera Clock ( M Settings)
416
Choosing a Language
417
Calibrating the Level Gauge (Level Adjust)
418
Image Processing Check (Pixel Mapping)
419
Viewing the Firmware Version (Firmware Version)
420
Viewing Certificates (Certification)
421
Connecting the Camera to External Devices
422
Connecting to External Devices
422
Precautions for Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
423
Disabling the Camera's Wireless Communication (Airplane Mode)
424
Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone
425
Connecting to Smartphones
425
Pairing the Camera and Smartphone (Device Connection)
426
Setting the Security for Smartphone Connections ( Q Connection Security)
428
Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is on (Bluetooth)
429
Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is off (Power-Off Standby)
430
Select
430
Transferring Images to a Smartphone
432
Automatically Uploading Images While the Camera Is off
433
Shooting Remotely with a Smartphone (Live View)
434
Shooting Remotely with a Smartphone (Remote Shutter)
435
Adding Position Information to Images
436
Resetting Smartphone Connection Settings (Reset Q Settings)
437
Changing the Password ( Q Connection Password)
438
Connecting to Computers Via USB
439
Installing Software
439
Copying Pictures to the Computer (Storage/Mtp)
440
Connecting the Camera for High-Speed RAW Processing ( RAW)
442
Using the Camera as a Webcam (Webcam)
443
Powering the Camera Via USB (USB PD)
445
Using the Remote Control
446
Names of Parts
446
Connection
447
Wireless Connection
447
Deleting Pairing
448
Shooting from the Remote Control
449
Data Transfer Indicator of the Remote Control
450
MAC Address of the Remote Control
451
Precautions for Using the Remote Control
452
Connecting to Tvs or External Displays Via HDMI
453
Connecting the Camera to Tvs or External Displays (HDMI)
453
Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)
454
Connecting the Camera to a TV
454
Cautions
455
Information about Dust and Water-Resistant Features
455
Precautions
455
Maintenance
455
Batteries
456
Using Your USB-AC Adapter Abroad
457
Information
458
Interchangeable Lenses
458
Lens and Camera Combinations
458
MF Clutch Lenses
459
Monitor Display When Using a Lens Equipped with the SET/CALL Function
460
Optional Accessories
461
Using the Charger (BCX-1)
461
Designated External Flash Units
462
Wireless Remote Control Flash Photography
464
Other External Flash Units
467
Principal Accessories
467
Accessories
468
Power Supply
468
Converter Lenses
469
Flash Mode
470
Connection Cable
470
Memory Card
470
Cleaning and Storing the Camera
472
Cleaning the Camera
472
Storage
472
Inspecting and Cleaning the Image Sensor
473
Pixel Mapping - Checking the Image Processing Functions
473
Shooting Tips and Information
474
The Camera Does Not Turn on Even When a Battery Is Loaded
474
A Dialog Prompting You to Choose a Language Is Displayed
474
No Picture Is Taken When the Shutter Button Is Pressed
475
The Number of AF Targets Is Reduced
476
The Date and Time Has Not Been Set
476
Set Functions Are Restored to Their Factory Default Settings
476
Pictures Are "Washed out
477
Unknown Bright Dot(S) Appear on the Subject in the Picture Taken
477
Pressing a Button Does Not Activate the Desired Function, but a Different Function Is Activated
477
Functions that Cannot be Selected from Menus
477
Functions that Cannot be Set from the Super Control Panel
477
The Subject Appears Distorted
478
Lines Appear in Photographs
478
Only the Subject Is Displayed and no Information Is Shown
478
Focus Mode Cannot be Changed from MF (Manual Focus)
478
Nothing Is Displayed on the Monitor
478
Error Codes
479
Specifications
481
Camera
481
Lithium-Ion Battery
485
Default Settings
486
Super Control/Lv Super Control Panel
487
Tab
493
Drive Mode
497
Image Stabilizer
500
Tab
501
Other Shooting Functions
502
AF Tab
506
Tab
512
Tab
517
C Tab
519
Tab
527
Memory Card Capacity
531
Memory Card Capacity: Photos
531
Memory Card Capacity: Movies
534
Safety Precautions
541
General Precautions
541
Swarning
542
Scaution
544
Snotice
544
Legal and Other Notices
546
Disclaimer of Warranty
547
Copyright Notice
547
Trademarks
547
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