Olympus E-PL2 KIT manuale d’uso

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2 EN 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 A V cable (Monaural) CB-A VC3 USB cable CB-USB6 Lithium ion charger BCS-5 Lithium ion battery BLS-5 Strap Body cap Computer software CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card ?[...]

3 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Charging the battery . 1 2 3 AC wall outlet BCS-5 Lithium ion charger p Direction indicating mark BLS-5 Lithium ion battery AC cable Charging indicator Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) Amber blinking: Charg[...]

4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Loading the card. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P . 96) # Caution T urn off the camera before loading or removing the card. • • Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull[...]

5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 1 2 1 2 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Caution Make sure the camera is turned off. Do not press the lens release button. Do not touch internal portions of the camera. • • • Alignment mark Lens attachment mark Align the lens attac[...]

6 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor lter . T o turn off the power , press the ON/OF[...]

7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. Press the MENU button to display the menus. MENU button CARD SETUP RESET/MYS[...]

8 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Camera 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 b 9 a 0 4 8 f c d e g h 1 Mode dial................................ P . 6, 10 2 Shutter button .......... P . 1 1, 12, 35, 88 3 ON/OFF button ........................... P . 6 4 Strap eyelet .................................. P . 2 5 Self-timer lamp ........................... P . 4[...]

9 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 1 3 2 b 45 67 8 9 a 0 c F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P . 38) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P . 56) G (Down) / j Y (Sequential shooting/ Self-timer) button (P . 46) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P . 35) Q button (P . 20, 21) Control dial ( j ) (P . 14) Rotate to choose an option. • 1 F[...]

10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. Mode icon Indicator ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P . 18) If A is selected, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the [...]

1 1 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A Y ou control aperture. S Y ou control shutter speed. M Y ou control aperture and shutter sp[...]

12 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Frame the shot. Keep your ngers and the strap away from the lens. • Horizontal grip V ertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. T urn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( 1 ) to extend the lens ( 2 ). T o store, turn the zo[...]

13 EN Basic operations Basic guide Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the rst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway ,” that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the[...]

14 EN Basic guide Basic operations Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button Arrow pad/Control dial H : Displays the previous frame I : Displays the next frame 20 10 .1 0. 01 1 2: 30 [4 03 2x 30 24 , 1/ 8] 10 0- 00 20 20 L N Still image 10 0- 00 04 4 HD HD P P 20 10 .1 0. 01 1 2: 30 j Movie n[...]

15 EN Basic operations Basic guide Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [MOVIE PLA Y] and press Q to begin playback. T o interrupt movie playback, press MENU . • MOVIE MOVIE PLA Y m BACK SET V olume V olume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:14 / 00:34 Erasing im[...]

16 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . A menu of art lters will be displayed. Select a lter using FG . 250 250 F5.6 I S O A U T O 38 38 L N 01:0 2:0 3 01:0 2:0 3 0.0 0.0 SET POP ART 1 EXIT Q Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor . Press Q to return to the ar[...]

17 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG . 250 250 F5.6 I S O A U T O 38 38 L N 01:0 2:0 3 01:0 2:0 3 B e F D C G PORTRAIT 1 SET EXIT Q Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor . Press Q to return to the s[...]

18 EN Basic guide Basic operations Live guides are available in iAUTO ( A ) mode. While iAUT O is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. CHANGE COLOR SA TURATION Guide item Q CLEAR & VIVID CLEAR & VIVID FLA T & MUTED FLAT & MUTED CANCEL Level bar/selection Guide item Level[...]

19 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Set the mode dial to A . 2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. CHANGE COLOR SA TURA TION Guide item 3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. If [SHOOTING TIPS] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a descri[...]

20 EN Basic guide Basic operations The live control can be used to adjust settings in P , S , A , M , and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of dif ferent settings in the monitor . A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P . 78). P WB AUTO AUTO 5 2 3 1 > I S O F F WB WB AUT[...]

21 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. Menus CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE K IMAGE ASPECT j 4:3 BACK SET Press the Q button to conrm the setting Operation guide Press the MENU button to go back one screen T ab W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced shooting options q Playback and retou[...]

22 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 250 250 F5.6 I S O 4 0 0 L N 2 IS IS 4: 3 S-AF S-AF AEL BKT HP FP + 2.0 + 2.0 + 2.0 + 2.0 1023 1023 P +7 +7 01: 02 :0 3 01: 02 :0 3 -3 -3 j R R 0 0 0 RC w x y v u t s r q 1 e f g h i j d 3 2 5 4 6 78 0 9 o n m l p a k b c Information displayed in the monitor Y ou can switch the monitor[...]

23 EN Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide Playback 20 1 0. 1 0 .0 1 1 2 :3 0 x 10 x 10 [4 0 32 x 3 02 4 , 1/ 8 ] 10 0 -0 0 1 5 15 L N 4 : 3 a 6 7 8 9 3 1 4 5 0 2 Simplied display x 10 x 10 10 0 -0 0 1 5 15 L N F5 . 6 10 0 ± 0. 0 ISO 25 0 NA TURAL + 2. 0 4 5 mm WBAUTO G ± 0 A ± 0 4 : 3 i f g h j k e d n m l o b c Overall display Y[...]

24 EN Quick task index Shooting g T aking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 10, 1 1 Easy photography with special effects Art lter ( ART ) 16 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 45 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene ( SCN ) 17 Pro-level photography made simple Live guide 18 T aking pictures so that whites come out white an[...]

25 EN Quick task index T aking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark GRADA TION (PICTURE MODE) 43 Histogram/ Exposure compensation 31/38 T one control 32 Optimizing the LCD monitor/ adjusting monitor hue Monitor brightness adjustment 77 LIVE VIEW BOOST 81 Checking set effect before taking a picture[...]

26 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Basic guide 3 Preparations for shooting ........... 3 Charging and inserting the battery ..................................... 3 Inserting and removing cards ..... 4 Attaching a lens to the camera ... 5 Power on .................................... 6 Setting the date/time................... 7 Names of par[...]

27 EN T able of Contents Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 39 Adjusting color (white balance) ........................... 40 White balance compensation ... 41 One-touch white balance .......... 41 Processing options (picture mode) ............................ 42 Image quality (record mode) ..... 44 Choosing a record mode .......... 44 Setting th[...]

28 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Sending and receiving images 68 Sending images .......................... 68 Receiving images/ adding a host .............................. 68 Editing the address book .......... 69 Creating albums ......................... 69 Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] 70 Windows ................................... 70[...]

29 EN T able of Contents Information 91 Shooting tips and information ..................................................... 91 Error codes ................................. 93 Cleaning and storing the camera ......................................... 95 Cleaning the camera ................ 95 Storage ..................................... 95 Cleaning[...]

30 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 1 The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting. Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting. Multi view display Image only F - 0. 3 0 .0 +0 .3 +0 .7 SET Histogram display Highlight &[...]

31 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. x 10 x 10 15 100 -0 015 15 L N F5. 6 100 ± 0.0 ISO 250 NA TURAL + 2.0 45 mm WBAUTO G ± 0 A ± 0 4 : 3 16 15 15 SHADOW HILIGHT 12: 30 [40 32 x30 24 ,1/ 8] 100 -0 015 15 L N 4 : 3 [...]

32 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance T o view the one-touch white balance dialog, press the INFO button in the one-touch white balance menu ( P . 40). P CAPTURE WB INFO WB AUT O 3 1 > W V CWB V V I S O F F j Color temperature T o view the color temperature dialog, press the INFO[...]

33 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. RESET ([RESET/MYSET] > [RESET]) Restore default settings. MYSET ([RESET/MYSET] > [MYSET1] – [MYSET4]) Restore preselected settings for P , A , S , or M mode. The shooting mode does not change[...]

34 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the AF mode item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press the Q button. The selected AF mode is displayed on the LCD monitor . • P SINGLE AF S-AF C-AF MF S-AF+MF S - AF S - [...]

35 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 1 1 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 Press the P button ( H ) to display options. 2 Select an AF target with FGHI and press the Q button. If all targets are surrounded by a green frame (ALL T ARGETS) If one target is surrounded b[...]

36 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Y ou can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. Autofocus is also available over a wider area of the frame than with AF target selection[...]

37 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF When [ON] is selected for face priority , the camera will set focus and digital ESP metering for faces indicated by white frames. T aking pictures using face priority 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select [ g F ACE PRIORITY] using FG . 2 Use HI to select [...]

38 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button ( F ) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter , negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker . Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV . Negative (–) No compensation (0)[...]

39 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the metering item using FG . P E S P S - AF e e J 5 5 5 HI SH g OFF g OFF A U T O I S O A U T O 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . G Digital ES[...]

40 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introd[...]

41 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 White balance compensation This function lets you make ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. 1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P . 78) tab X . 2 Select the option to be modied and press I . 3 Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount. Adjusting the white balance in the [...]

42 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately . 1 Select [PICTURE MODE] in shooting menu W (P . 1 10). j CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE K IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 B[...]

43 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h i - a J K CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark a a a a SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image a a a a GRADA TION Adjust tone (gradation). a a a a AUTO Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each regi[...]

44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. [ Y N] is a good all- purpose choice for photographs, as is [HD] for movies. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control (P .[...]

45 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Setting the image aspect Y ou can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view . Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6]. 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the aspect ratio ite[...]

46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively , the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tr[...]

47 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) Y ou can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnication. 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the image stabilizer item using FG . P AUTO FOCAL LENGTH INFO mm mm 50 50 [...]

48 EN Other shooting options 2 2 “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. 1 Set the mode dial to P . 2 T ake pictures. The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed in the monitor . Rotate the control dial to a[...]

49 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture ( A aperture-priority mode) In mode A , you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A . 2 Rotate the control dial to choose the aperture. Y ou can also select the aperture by pressing the F button ( F ) and then using F[...]

50 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing shutter speed ( S shutter-priority mode) In mode S , you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S . 2 Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed. Y ou can also select the shutter speed by pressing the F button ( F ) an[...]

51 EN Other shooting options 2 Cho osin g a pert ure and shut ter s peed ( M m anual mod e) In mode M , you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M . 2 Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed. T o select the aperture, pr[...]

52 EN Other shooting options 2 Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P . 70) T aking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [P ANORAMA] and press Q . 3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. 250 250 F5.[...]

53 EN Other shooting options 2 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality . 1 Select [MUL TIPLE EXPOSURE] in shooting menu X (P . 1 10). 2 Adjust settings. MUL TIPLE EXPOSURE BACK SET AUTO GAIN OFF FRAME OFF OVERLA Y OFF FRAME [...]

54 EN Other shooting options 2 When a RA W image is selected using [OVERLA Y], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RA W is displayed. When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting. V arying setti[...]

55 EN Other shooting options 2 WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specied color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green ?[...]

56 EN Flash shooting 3 3 The built-in ash can be set manually as required . The built-in ash can be used for ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a ash (ash photography) 1 Slide the ash switch to raise the ash. 2 Press the # button ( I ) to display options. 3 Use HI to choose a ash mode and press Q . Th[...]

57 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting ash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the Flash intensity control item using FG . 2 Choose the compe[...]

58 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High Denition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M . Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie 1 After selecting n mode, display the live control (P . 20) and use FG to h[...]

59 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select [MOVIE R ] using FG . 2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press the Q button. n MOVIE R ON OFF ON R R # Caution When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. If desired, yo[...]

60 EN Playback options 5 5 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. 201 0. 10. 01 12:30 [40 32 x30 24 ,1/ 8] 100 -0 020 20 L N 201 0. 10. 01 12:30 [40 32 x30 24 ,1/ 8] 100 -0 015 15 L N P IS O - A 20 0 0.0 0.0 L N 01:02 :03 01:02 :03 Live view OL YMPUS PENP AL connected Images on memory card q q q T o exit to shooting m[...]

61 EN Playback options 5 2010 .10 .01 1 2 :30 3 2010 .10 .01 1 2 :30 [403 2x3 024 ,1/ 8] 100- 002 0 20 L N Single-frame playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 2010 10 Calendar display 2010 [...]

62 EN Playback options 5 Rotate Choose whether to rotate photographs. 1 Play the photograph back and press Q . 2 Select [ROT A TE] and press Q . 3 Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise; the image rotates each time the button is pressed. Press Q to save settings and exit. The rotated image is saved in its current ori[...]

63 EN Playback options 5 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. 1 Display the image to be edited and press Q . [RA W DA T A EDIT] is displayed if the picture is a RA W image, [JPEG EDIT] if it is a JPEG image. If the image recorded at a setting of [RA W+JPEG] is selected, either of them is used according to [EDI[...]

64 EN Playback options 5 Selecting and protecting images Y ou can select multiple images in the index display . In the index display , select an image you want to protect using FGHI and press Q . Selected images are shown by a check mark ( v ). T o deselect the images, press Q again. n Protecting selected fr ames Select an image and press the 0 but[...]

65 EN Playback options 5 Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RA W images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RA W] is selected, the copy will be saved in [ Y N+RAW] format.) 1 With a RA W image displayed during playback, press Q and select [...]

66 EN Playback options 5 Viewing camera images on TV Use the A V cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV . Y ou can playback high-denition images on a high-denition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. n Connection via A V cable Connect to the TV video input jack (yell[...]

67 EN Playback options 5 1 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable. 2 T urn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. 3 T urn on the camera. # Caution For details on changing the input source of the TV , refer to the TV’ s instruction manual. Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and [...]

68 EN Sending and receiving images 6 6 The optional OL YMPUS PENP AL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OL YMPUS PENP AL. Visit the OL YMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Before sending or receiving images, select [ON] for [ c / # MENU DISPLA Y] > [...]

69 EN Sending and receiving images 6 % Tips T o resize images to be transmitted or choose how long the camera searches for a destination: g “Accessory port menu options” (P . 90) Editing the address book The OL YMPUS PENP AL can store host information. Y ou can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OL YMPUS PENP AL SHARE] [...]

70 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 7 Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/W indows 7 An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. • • # Caution If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer?[...]

71 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)[...]

72 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 Copying pictures to a computer without OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Y our camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. Y ou can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows: Windows 200[...]

73 EN Printing pictures 8 8 Print reservation (DPOF*) Y ou can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. Y ou can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer . A[...]

74 EN Printing pictures 8 Removing all or selected pictures from the print order Y ou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 Press Q during playback and select [ < ]. 2 Select [ < ] and press Q . T o remove all pictures from the print order, select [RESET] and press Q . T o exit without removing all pic[...]

75 EN Printing pictures 8 # Caution RA W images and movies can not be printed. Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. 2 Press I . The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. T o print[...]

76 EN Printing pictures 8 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away . SINGLE PRINT PRINT MORE 12 3- 34 56 15 SELECT PRINT( f ) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture t[...]

77 EN Camera setup 9 9 Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P . 21). X W s REC VIEW FIRMW ARE ENG. j ±0 k ±0 5SEC ’ -- . -- . -- -- : -- BACK SET c / # MENU DISPLA Y Option Description g X (Date/ time setting) Set the camera clock. 7 W (Changing the disp[...]

78 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 1 0 Custom Menu The custom menus are used to adjust the settings listed below . Displaying the Custom Menu Before changing settings in the Custom Menu, display the [ c ] (Custom Menu) tab by selecting [ON] for the [ c / # MENU DISPLA Y] > [ c MENU DISPLA Y] option in the setup menu. 1 Press the MENU button t[...]

79 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is selected. Select [ON] to allow focusing using the focus ring. — FOCUS RING Y ou can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. ) Near Near ) —[...]

80 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g d LOCK Select [ON] to disable the control dial until the F button is pressed. — T RELEASE MENU c T Option Description g RLS PRIORITY S If [ON] is selected, the shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately for S-AF (P . 34) and C-AF (P . 3[...]

81 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g LIVE VIEW BOOST If [ON] is selected, priority will be given to making images clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other settings will not be visible in the monitor . — q CLOSEUP MODE [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and press G to zoom out. [mode2]: Pr[...]

82 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g ISO-AUTO Choose the shooting modes in which [AUTO] ISO sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M . ISO sensitivity is xed at ISO 200 in mode M . [ALL ]: Auto ISO sen sitivit y selec tion i s av ailable in al l mo des. — BULB TI[...]

83 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g SHADING COMP . Choose [ON] to correct peripheral illumination according to the type of lens. Compensation is not available for teleconverters or extension tubes. Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. • • — K SET The record mode for JPEG phot[...]

84 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Option Description g FILE NAME [AUT O]: Even when a new card is inserted, the le numbers are retained from the previous card. File numbering continues from the last number used or from the highest number available on the card. [RESET]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the l[...]

85 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Z MOVIE MENU c Z Option Description g n MODE Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. 58 MOVIE+STILL Choose [ON] to record a photograph when movie recording ends. 88 MOVIE R Choose [OFF] to record silent movies. This option can also be selected using the live control.[...]

86 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 n G FUNCTION, I FUNCTION MENU c S [BUTTON FUNCTION] [ G FUNCTION]/[ I FUNCTION] The following functions can be assigned to the I and G buttons: F The button performs the same function as the F button. # The button performs the same function as the # button. j Y The button performs the same function as the j Y b[...]

87 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below , which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. T o use the super control panel, select [ON] for [ K CONTROL SETTINGS] > [SCP] (P . 80). T o choose between the live control[...]

88 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Recording movies with the shutter button Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to both the < and R buttons. 1 Set the mode dial to n . 2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish record. When the subject[...]

89 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Wireless remote control ash photography External ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless ash photography . The built-in ash can independently control up to three groups of remote ash units. See the documentation provided with[...]

90 EN Customizing camera settings 1 0 Accessory port menu options Adjust settings for such optional accessories as electronic viewnders or the OL YMPUS PENP AL. The accessory port menu can be displayed using [ c / # MENU DISPLA Y]. A OL YMPUS PENP AL SHARE MENU # A Option Description g PLEASE W AIT Receive images and add hosts to the address boo[...]

91 EN Information 1 1 1 1 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 Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your[...]

92 EN Information 1 1 Noise reduction is activated When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. Y ou can set [NOISE REDUCT .] to [OFF]. g “Custom menu” (P . 78) The date and[...]

93 EN Information 1 1 Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. CARD ERROR There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used[...]

94 EN Information 1 1 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action m The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. T urn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. W ait a moment for the camera to turn off aut[...]

95 EN Information 1 1 Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera T urn 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. If you have [...]

96 EN Information 1 1 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. 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 corr[...]

97 EN Information 1 1 Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine OL YMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not 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 . Perf[...]

98 EN Information 1 1 Interchangeable lenses Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds System, which bear the symbol shown at right. With an adapter , you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses. M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL interchangeable lenses This is an interchange[...]

99 EN Information 1 1 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL lens specications n Names of par ts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only) 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap n Lens and camera combinations Lens Camera Attachment AF Metering Micro Four Thirds system lens Micro Four Thirds system camera Y es Y es Y es Four[...]

100 EN Information 1 1 Mount adapter Mount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to the Micro Four Thirds System standard. n Names of par ts 1 Front cap 2 Mount index 3 Lens release button 4 Rear cap n Mounting Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2) The camera requires MMF-2 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds [...]

101 EN Information 1 1 Lens attachments Lens attachments Supported lenses Use for Fisheye (FCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II 120° sheye photography Wide (WCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II Focal lengths of 1 1 mm (35 mm format equivalent: 22 mm) Macro (MCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II M.ZUIKO.40-150 mm M.ZUIKO.14-150 mm Supports macro photography . Use the[...]

102 EN Information 1 1 SD Memor y Car d/SDH C/SDX C Mem ory C ard (ib) Image Management Software / OL YMPUS Viewer FL-50R Electronic Flash FL-36R Electronic Flash FLRA-1 Reector Adapter (only for FL-36R and FL-50R) FLST -1 Flash Stand FLBA-1 Bounce Adapter (only for FL-50R) * 1 For latest auto focus compatibility please refer to the Olympus Of?[...]

103 EN Information 1 1 MF-2 * 2 OM Adapter 2 Lenses MMF-2 * 1 Four Thirds Adapter SYSTEM CHART Viewfi nder VF-2 Electronic View nder VF-1 Optical View nder (For 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake) Underwater System Fo ur T hird s Le nses OM Le nses MFT Retro Bag Large/Medium/Small CSS-S109 LL White/Brown/Black PEN Case Modern Large/Small PT -EP03* CSS-S1 10[...]

104 EN Information 1 1 Using electronic view nder (sold separately) If you use the electronic view nder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen in the nder . This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is difcult to view the monitor , or are using the camera at a l[...]

105 EN Information 1 1 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 – 42 mm F3.5 – 5.6) zoom lens (focal le[...]

106 EN Information 1 1 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode Super control panel Flash Mode Flash timing Conditions for ring the ash Shutter speed limit P / A # AUTO Auto ash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit* conditions 1/30 sec. – 1/180 sec. ! Auto ash (red-eye reduction) # Fill-in ash Always ?[...]

107 EN Information 1 1 Flash range Flash range can be calculated as shown below . Flash range (m) = GN (ISO 200) × ISO sensitivity factor Aperture (f-number) GN (ISO200) Depending on ash output, the Guide Number (GN) may be from 1.4 (minimum) to 10 (FULL). ISO sensitivity factor ISO sensitivity (x) K = X 200 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 ISO sensi[...]

108 EN Information 1 1 Settings stored using MYSET Function MYSE T regi stratio n F a IMAGE ST ABILIZER a j Y * a FLASH MODE a PICTURE MODE a K STILL PICTURE a MOVIE a IMAGE ASPECT a w a # RC MODE a AE BKT a WB BKT a FL BKT a ISO BKT a MUL TIPLE EXPOSURE k X k W k s k REC VIEW a c / # MENU DISPLA Y k FIRMW ARE k AF M ODE STILL PICTURE a MOVIE a AF [...]

109 EN Information 1 1 Record mode and le size/number of storable still pictures The le size in the table is approximate for les with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) Compression File format File size (MB) Number of storable still picture *1 RA W 4032×3024 Loss-less compression ORF Approx. 14 54 Y SF 1/2.7 JP[...]

1 10 EN Information 1 1 Menu directory K   Shooting Menu T ab Function Default g W CARD SETUP ― 64, 93 RESET/MYSET ― 33 PICTURE MODE j NA TURAL 42 K STILL PICTURE Y N 44 MOVIE HD IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 45 X j Y o 46 IMAGE ST ABILIZER IS.1 47 BRACKETING AE BKT OFF 54 WB BKT A – B OFF 55 G – M FL BKT OFF 55 ISO BKT OFF 55 MUL TIPLE EXPOSURE FRAME[...]

1 11 EN Information 1 1 c Custom Menu T ab Function Default g c R AF/MF AF MODE STILL PICTURE S-AF 78, 79 MOVIE AF AREA B RESET LENS ON BULB FOCUSING ON FOCUS RING b MF ASSIST OFF P SET HOME B S BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION P F 79, 80 A FNo. S SHUTTER M SHUTTER AEL/AFL S-AF mode1 C-AF mode2 MF mode1 AEL/AFL MEMO ON BUTTON TIMER 8 SEC BUTTON FUNCTION ;[...]

1 12 EN Information 1 1 T ab Function Default g c SLEEP 1MIN 81 8 ON VOLUME 3 USB MODE AUTO V EXP/ e /ISO EV STEP 1/3EV 81, 82 METERING e AEL METERING AUTO ISO AUTO ISO STEP 1/3EV ISO-AUTO SET HIGH LIMIT : 1600 DEF AUL T : 200 ISO-AUTO P/A/S BULB TIMER 8 MIN ANTI-SHOCK z OFF W # CUSTOM # X-SYNC. 1/180 82 # SLOW LIMIT 1/60 w + F OFF X K /COLOR/WB NO[...]

1 13 EN Information 1 1 # Accessory Port Menu T ab Function Default g # A OL YMPUS PENP AL SHARE PLEASE W AIT — 68, 90 ADDRESS BOOK ADDRESS LIST — 90 NEW P AIRING — SEARCH TIMER 30 SEC PICTURE SEND SIZE SIZE 1: SMALL MY OL YMPUS PENP AL — B OL YMPUS PENP AL ALBUM COPY ALL — 90 RESET PROTECT — ALBUM MEM. USAGE — ALBUM MEM. SETUP — PI[...]

1 14 EN Information 1 1 Specications Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm lm camera Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type 4/3" Live MOS[...]

1 15 EN Information 1 1 Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting 3 frames/sec. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. External ash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less Flash control mode TTL-AUT O (TTL pre-ash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Flash attachment Hot shoe Externa[...]

1 16 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 1 2 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OL YMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and[...]

1 17 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 Accidentally swallowing the battery , cards or other small parts. Accidentally ring the ash into their own eyes or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places[...]

1 18 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 remove it immediately after using the camera. Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. This camera uses a lithium ion battery specied by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery . For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before [...]

1 19 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 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 . Do not touch the contact points directly . Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is –10 °C ?[...]

120 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-PL2 Trade Name : OL YMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway , P . O. Box 610, Center V alley , P A 18034-0610, USA T elephone Number : 484-896-5000 T ested T o Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME O[...]

121 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 charge, even for defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to above. (a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.) (b) Any defect that occurs due to repair , modication, cleaning, etc.[...]

122 EN Index Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 1 10 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 1 10 q Playback Menu ............................ 1 10 d Setup Menu .............................. 77, 1 10 c Custom Menu .......................... 78, 1 1 1 # Accessory port menu ...................... 90 R AF/MF ...........[...]

123 EN Index BULB TIMER ....................................... 82 BUTTON FUNCTION .......................... 79 BUTTON TIMER .................................. 79 C C-AF (continuous AF) .......................... 34 C-AF+TR (AF T racking) ....................... 34 Calendar display .................................. 60 CANDLE & ...............[...]

124 EN Index INFO button ........................ 9, 30, 31, 32 Information display ........................ 30, 31 o (Image stabilizer) ............................ 47 ISO ................................................ 45, 81 ISO BKT .............................................. 54 ISO bracketing ..................................... 55 ISO STE[...]

125 EN Index R RA W .................................................... 44 RA W DA T A EDIT ................................. 63 RA W K .............................................. 86 RA W+JPEG ERASE ............................ 83 REC VIEW ........................................... 77 Record mode K ........................ 44, 109 REDEYE FIX .[...]

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