Olympus PEN E-PL6 manual

T able of Contents Quick task index 1. Preparing the camera and flow of operations 2. Basic operations 3. Frequently-used options and customization 4. Printing pictures 5. Connecting the camera to a computer 6. Other 7. Battery and charger 8. Card basics 9. Interchangeable lenses 10. Information/ Separately sold accessories 11 . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS [...]

2 EN  This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chie fl y directed to users in North America. Information for Y our Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Clos[...]

3 EN T able of Contents Quick task index 6 Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 8 Names of parts ............................. 8 Unpack the box contents ........... 10 Charging and inserting the battery ......................................... 1 1 Inserting and removing cards ... 12 Attaching a lens to the camera .........................[...]

4 EN T able of Contents Frequently-used options and customization 46 Using live control ....................... 46 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) ...................... 47 Processing options (picture mode) .......................... 48 Adding effects to a movie ......... 49 Adjusting color (white balance) ......................... 50 Sett[...]

5 EN T able of Contents Choosing the control panel displays ( K Control Settings) ................ 84 Adding information displays ( G /Info Settings) ..................... 86 Shutter speeds when the fl ash fi res automatically [ # X-Sync.] [ # Slow Limit] ...... 87 Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect] ............................ 87 Accessory[...]

6 EN Quick task index Shooting g T aking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 17 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter ( ART )2 8 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 51 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode ( SCN )2 9 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 31 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure[...]

7 EN Quick task index Checking set effect before taking a picture Preview function 81 T est Picture 81 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation before shooting Level gauge 23 Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 75 Zooming in on photos to check focus Auto q (Rec View) 71 mode2 ( q Close Up Mode) 75 Self-portraits Self-timer 35 Seq[...]

8 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 1 Names of parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 a 0 9 8 7 4 e b c d f g 1 Mode dial ........................................P . 17 2 Shutter button ...........................P . 18, 23 3 ON/OFF button ..............................P . 15 4 Strap eyelet.....................................P . 10 5 Lens attachment m[...]

9 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 1 3 2 4 7 8 b a 6 0 9 5 F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P . 32) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P . 33) G (Down) / j Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P . 35) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P . 35) Q button (P . 46, 58) Control dial* ( j ) (P . 20) Rotate to choose an option. [...]

10 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 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 USB cable CB-USB6 A V cable (Monaural) CB-A VC3 • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction ma[...]

11 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Charging and inserting the battery 1 Charging the battery . Charging indicator BCS-5 Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) 1 2 3 AC wall outlet AC cable Lithium ion charger Lithium ion battery[...]

12 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Inserting and removing cards 1 Loading the card. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P . 106) # Cautions • T urn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover . • Close the cover and slide the battery/ca[...]

13 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Attach a lens to the camera. 1 2 1 2 Rear cap • 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 . • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you h[...]

14 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Attaching the fl ash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera. • Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. 2 1 UNLOCK switch 2 T o use the fl ash, raise the fl ash head. [...]

15 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Power on 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. • T o turn off the power , press the ON/OFF button again. 250 250 F5.6 01:02:03 01:02:03 38 38 ISO-A 200 R R  ON/OFF button  Monitor [...]

16 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date has not been set. 1 D[...]

17 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Shooting Setting the Shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. A A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjuste[...]

18 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 2 Frame the shot. • Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens. Horizontal grip V ertical grip 3 Adjust the focus. • Display the subject in the center of the monitor , and lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button[...]

19 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Recording movies Y ou can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode. 1 Set the mode dial to A . 2 Press the R button to begin recording. R button 3 Press the R button again to end recording. 00:02:18 Displayed during recording Recording time # Cautions • When usi[...]

20 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button. • Y our most recent photograph or movie will be displayed. • Rotate the control dial to select the desired photograph or movie. q button Arrow pad/Control dial Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame 2013.06.01 12:30 20 100-002[...]

21 EN Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 W atching movies • Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press the Q button to begin playback. T o interrupt movie playback, press MENU . Movie Movie Play Erase m Back Set V olume V olume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-fra[...]

22 EN Basic operations 2 2 Basic operations Basic shooting operations Monitor display during shooting 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 L N 4:3 S-AF S-AF AEL FP RC BKT + 2.0 + 2.0 P 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 45 mm 45 mm j R R + 2.0 + 2.0 N 3 j FullHD F +7 +7 -3 -3 FPS S-IS S-IS 99 x y z A B C v u 1 m l k 3 2 5 4 67 8 b 0 9 r t qp o s n d c a D e f g h i j w 1[...]

23 EN Basic operations 2 Switching the information display Y ou can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button. INFO Level gauge display INFO INFO 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 P ISO 200 INFO Image only Histogram display Information display on 01:02:03 01:02:03 38 38 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 ISO-A 200 01:02:03 01:02:03[...]

24 EN Basic operations 2 Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P . 250 250 F5.6 01:02:03 01:02:03 38 38 L N P 0.0 0.0 ISO-A 200 FullHD F Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value •[...]

25 EN Basic operations 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. Rotate the mode dial to A . • After pressing the F button ( F ), use FG to choose the aperture. • Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the[...]

26 EN Basic operations 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. Rotate the mode dial to S . • After pressing the F button ( F ), use FG to choose the shutter speed. • A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene with[...]

27 EN Basic operations 2 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography) Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are available in mode M . Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure ends when the shutter button is released. Time photography ([...]

28 EN Basic operations 2 Using art fi lters 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . • A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art fi lter menu. Pop Art 1 1  Types of ar t fi lter s j Pop Art t Cross Process k Soft Focus u Gent[...]

29 EN Basic operations 2 Shooting in scene mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the scene menu. Portrait 1  Types of scene modes O Portrait r Nature Macro P e-Portrait Q Candle L Landscape [...]

30 EN Basic operations 2 T aking panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g ”Connecting the camera to a computer” (P . 96) 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [Panorama] and press Q . 3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. 4 T ake a picture, using the guides[...]

31 EN Basic operations 2 Using shooting options Using live guides 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 Saturation Guide item Q 0 Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Level bar/selection 1 Set the mode dial to A . [...]

32 EN Basic operations 2 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 ±3.0 EV . Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+) # Caution[...]

33 EN Basic operations 2 Using a fl ash ( fl ash photography) The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash head. • g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P . 14) 2 Press the # button ( I ) to display options. 3 Use H[...]

34 EN Basic operations 2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode L V super control panel Flash mode Flash timing Conditions for fi ring the fl ash Shutter speed limit P / A # AUTO Auto fl ash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions 1/30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* ! Auto fl ash (red-eye reduction) # Fill-in fl as[...]

35 EN Basic operations 2 Choosing a focus target (AF Area) Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 Press the P button ( H ) to display the AF target. 2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. • Y ou can cho[...]

36 EN Basic operations 2 o Single-frame shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). T Sequential H Photographs are taken at about 8 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. S Sequential L Photographs are taken at about 3.5 frames per second (fps) while the shutter[...]

37 EN Basic operations 2 1 Press the U button to display the zoom frame. • If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, the zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position. • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame. • Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio. Comparison of AF and zoom f[...]

38 EN Basic operations 2 Basic playback operations Monitor display during playback Simpli fi ed display Overall display F5.6 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 G+4 G+4 A+4 A+4 Adobe Adobe Natural Natural ISO 400 ISO 400 250 250 +2.0 +2.0 45mm 45mm 1/8 4608×3456 ×10 ×10 4 : 3 L N 3D 3D 2013.06.01 12:30 15 100-0015 WB AUTO P SD l i j k m o n h g p q r s t e d f 2013[...]

39 EN Basic operations 2 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Index display/calendar display 25 frames Index display Q G U G U Single-frame playback Calendar display 2013.6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1[...]

40 EN Basic operations 2 Using playback options Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set Still image frame Movie frame JPEG Edit, RA W Data Edit g P . 67, 68  — Image Overlay g P . 69  — Movie Play —  0 (Protect)  R (Audio recording) ?[...]

41 EN Basic operations 2 Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [ 0 ] and press Q , and then press F to protect the image. Protected images are shown by a 0 (protect) icon. Press G to remove protection. Y ou can also protect multiple selected i[...]

42 EN Basic operations 2 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another . 1 Press Q during playback and select [ m ]. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set 2 Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow . Images are displayed in order , starting with the current picture. BGM Set BGM (4 types) or turn BGM [Off]. Effect*[...]

43 EN Basic operations 2 Using the touch screen Y ou can use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. Y ou can also use the touch screen to adjust settings in the live guides and L V super control panel. Live guides The touch screen can be used with live guides. g “Using live guides” (P . 31) 1 T ouch the tab an[...]

44 EN Basic operations 2 2 Use the slider to choose the size of the target frame, and then tap E to zoom in on the subject of the target frame. • Use your fi nger to scroll the display when the picture is zoomed in. • T ap [1x] to cancel the zoom display . 1x Playback mode Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.  Ful[...]

45 EN Basic operations 2 Adjusting Settings Settings can be adjusted in the L V super control panel. Y ou can set what to display on the L V super control panel using [ K Control Settings] in the [ U Disp/ 8 /PC] in the c Custom Menu. 1 Display the L V super control panel. • Press Q to display the cursor . 250 250 F5.6 Super Fine Off mall NORM IS[...]

46 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 3 Frequently-used options and customization Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P , A , S , M , and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of dif ferent settings in the monitor. AUTO AUTO P WB Auto AUTO AUT O WB AUTO WB WB WB AU[...]

47 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 Reducing camera shake (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 fi cation. 1 Display the live control and select the image stabilizer item using FG . L F 4:3 j P WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO[...]

48 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 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 Display the live control and select [Picture Mode]. AUTO AUTO P Natural WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO AU[...]

49 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 Adding effects to a movie Y ou can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. Set the dial to n to enable the settings. 1 After selecting n mode, display the live control (P . 46) and use FG to highlight the shooting mode. P P n P P A A S S M[...]

50 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 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[...]

51 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 One-touch white balance Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color tempe[...]

52 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 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. 1 Display the live control and use FG to choose a record mode for photographs or movies. 2 Select an option using HI[...]

53 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3   Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count File format Application Full HD Fine 1920×1080 MPEG-4 A VC/ H.264* 1 Display on TVs and other devices Full HD Normal 1920×1080 HD Fine 1280×720 HD Normal 1280×720 HD 1280×720 Motion JPEG* 2 For computer playback or editing SD [...]

54 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control and select the metering item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . S-AF S-AF P ISO AUTO ISO ISO ISO AUTO AUTO AUTO R R S-AF S-AF ESP HI HI S[...]

55 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Y ou can choose separate focusing methods for still photography mode and n mode. 1 Display the live control and select the AF mode item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . • The selected AF mode i[...]

56 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor . The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO s[...]

57 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Live control) 3 5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot. # Cautions • Face priority applies only to the fi rst shot in each sequence taken during sequential shooting. • Depending on the subject and the art fi lter setting, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the [...]

58 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Menus) 3 Using the menus The menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live control, and let you customize the camera settings for easier use. W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced shooting options q Playback and retouch options c Customizing camera setti[...]

59 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3  Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2 D 2 1 Shooting Menu 1 j 4:3 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode Image Aspect On Digital T ele-converter Back Set W Card Setup (P . 59) Reset/Myset (P . 59) Picture Mode (P . 60) K (P . 62) Image Aspect (P . 51) Digital T ele-converter (P . 66) X j[...]

60 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 Saving Myset Y ou can save the current camera settings for modes other than shooting mode. Saved settings can be called up in P , A , S , and M modes. 1 Adjust settings in order to save. 2 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1. 3 Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset[...]

61 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 h i- aJ K Contrast Distinction between light and dark  Sharpness Sharpness of the image  Saturation Vividness of the color  k  Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).  Auto Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness sep[...]

62 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 Image quality ( K ) Select an image quality . Y ou can select a separate image quality for photographs and movies. This is the same as the [ K ] item in [Live Control]. • Y ou can change the JPEG image size and compression ratio combination, and [ X ] and [ W ] pixel counts. [ K S[...]

63 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 AE BKT (AE bracketing) The camera varies the exposure of each shot. The modi fi cation amount can be selected from 0.3 EV , 0.7 EV , or 1.0 EV . In single-frame shooting mode, one photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed all the way down, while in sequential shoo[...]

64 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 ISO BKT (ISO bracketing) The camera varies the sensitivity over three shots while keeping the shutter speed and aperture fi xed. The modi fi cation amount can be selected from 0.3 EV , 0.7 EV , or 1.0 EV . Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera shoots three frames wit[...]

65 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 3 T ake pictures. • a is displayed in green when shooting starts. • Press  to delete the last shot. • The previous shot is superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to framing the next shot. % Tips • T o overlay 3 or more frames: Select RAW for [ K ] and use th[...]

66 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Shooting menus) 3 2 Shoot. • Frames are shot even if the image is not in focus after AF . If you wish to fi x the focus position, shoot in MF . • [Rec View] operates for 0.5 seconds. • If either of the time before shooting, or shooting interval is set to 1 minute 30 seconds or longer , the mon[...]

67 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Playback menus) 3  Playback Menu m 2 1 Playback Menu R Edit < Back Set Reset Protect Connection to Smartphone m (P . 42) R (P . 67) Edit (P . 67) < (P . 92) Reset Protect (P . 69) Connection to Smartphone (P . 70) Displaying images rotated ( R ) When set to [On], photographs taken with the c[...]

68 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Playback menus) 3 JPEG Edit Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during fl ash shooting. [ P ]: Use the control dial to choose the size of the crop and FGHI to position the crop. O Set [Aspect]: Changes the as[...]

69 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Playback menus) 3 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+RA W] format.) 1 Select [Edit] in the [...]

70 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Playback menus) 3 Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to Smartphone) Use a commercially available FlashAir card to view images directly on a smartphone or PC that has Wi-Fi connectivity or to transfer images between the camera and a smartphone or PC that has Wi-Fi connectivity . FlashA[...]

71 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Setup menus) 3  Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. X j ±0 k ±0 W 2 1 --.--.-- --:-- Setup Menu English 5sec c / # Menu Display Firmware Rec View Back Set Option Description g X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock. 16 W (Changing the display language) Y ou can c[...]

72 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Using the custom menus Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus The Cu[...]

73 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3  Custom Menu R AF/MF Option Description g AF Mode Choose the AF mode. This is the same as the live control setting. Y ou can set separate focusing methods for still photography mode and n mode. 55 Full-time AF If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus even when the shu[...]

74 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Option Description g Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated to adjust shutter speed or aperture or to move the cursor . — d Lock If [Off] is selected, exposure compensation and other settings can be adjusted by rotating the control dial without pressing the[...]

75 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Option Description g G /Info Settings Choose the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed. [ q Info]: Choose the information displayed in full frame playback. [L V -Info]: Choose the information displayed when the camera is in shooting mode. [ G Settings]: Choose the info[...]

76 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 V Exp/ p /ISO Option Description g EV Step Choose the size of the increments used when selecting shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other exposure parameters. — Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. [Auto]: Noise redu[...]

77 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 W # Custom Option Description g # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. 87 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is used. 87 w + F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and fl ash intensity con[...]

78 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Option Description g All > [All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all modes except [CWB]. [All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes except [CWB] to 0. — W Keep Warm Color Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken under incandes[...]

79 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Option Description g Copyright Settings* Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long. [Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new photographs.[...]

80 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Option Description g 8 W arning Level Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed. 15 Level Adjust Y ou can calibrate the angle of the level gauge. [Reset]: Resets adjusted values to the default settings. [Adjust]: Sets the current camera orientation as the 0 position[...]

81 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Button Function MENU c S [Button Function] See the table below for the functions that can be assigned. The options available vary from button to button. Button function items [ ; Function] / [ R Function]* 1 / [ I Function]* 1 / [ G Function] / [ n Function] ([Direct Function]* 2 / [ [...]

82 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 I / H The button can be used to choose between I and H while the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the button to return to the previous mode. If this option is selected, the FL-LM1 will fi re even when not raised. This enables U (Underwater) to be set in WB mode. When using[...]

83 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 # Cautions • For details on changing the input source of the TV , refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • Depending on the TV’ s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. • If the camera is connected using both an A V and HDMI cables, it will assign [...]

84 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Choosing the control panel displays ( K Control Settings) Sets whether or not to display control panels for option selection in each shooting mode. Control panels available in each shooting mode • Pressing the INFO button switches to the next panel. Q Q Q Live guide Change Color Sat[...]

85 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3  Using the L V super contr ol panel The L V super control panel displays the current status of the shooting settings. Y ou can use it to set different options. Select options using the arrow pad or touch operations to change the settings. 250 250 F5.6 + 2.0 + 2.0 P 38 38 Super Fine[...]

86 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Adding information displays ( G /Info Settings) L V -Info (Shooting information displays) Use [L V -Info] to add the following shooting information displays. The added displays are displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during shooting. Y ou can also choose to not show displ[...]

87 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 G Settings (Index/calendar display) Y ou can add an index display with a different number of frames and calendar display using [ G Settings]. The additional screens are displayed by pressing the G button during playback. Single-frame playback Calendar display Q G U 9–100 frames Inde[...]

88 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Custom menus) 3 Multi Echo Press G to apply movie effects. Press G again to cancel the movie ef fects. One Shot Echo The effect is added each time I is pressed. Art Fade Press the Fn button and then rotate the control dial to select the picture mode. Press Q or wait about 4 seconds for the effect to [...]

89 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Accessory port menus) 3 Accessory Port Menu Using OL YMPUS PENP AL 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. [...]

90 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Accessory port menus) 3  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] in # Accessory Port Menu (P . 72). 2 Select [Address Book] and press Q . 3 Select [Address List] and press[...]

91 EN Frequently-used options and customization (Accessory port menus) 3 Option Description g My OL YMPUS PENP AL Display information for your OL YMPUS PENP AL, including the name, address, and supported services. Press Q to edit the device name. 90 Picture Send Size Choose the size at which images are transmitted. [Size 1: Small]: Images are sent [...]

92 EN Printing pictures 4 4 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 [...]

93 EN Printing pictures 4 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 al[...]

94 EN Printing pictures 4 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 another picture, use HI to select the image and [...]

95 EN Printing pictures 4 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 . More Print Select Single Print 2013.06.01 12:30 15 123-3456 Print ( f ) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there[...]

96 EN Connecting the camera to a computer 5 5 Connecting the camera to a computer Installing the PC software  Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/W indows 7/Windows 8 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” [...]

97 EN Connecting the camera to a computer 5 3 Register your Olympus product. • Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Install OL YMPUS V iewer 3. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OL YMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the s[...]

98 EN Connecting the camera to a computer 5 Copying pictures to a computer without OL YMPUS Viewer 3 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 X[...]

99 EN Other 6 6 Other 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 [...]

100 EN Other 6 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 [Noise Reduct.] (P . 76) The number of AF t[...]

101 EN Other 6 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. Write[...]

102 EN Other 6 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 automatica[...]

103 EN Other 6 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 use[...]

104 EN Other 6 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 correctly .[...]

105 EN Battery and charger 7 7 Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery . Use only genuine OL YMPUS rechargeable batteries. • 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 . • Perform[...]

8 106 EN Card basics 8 Usable cards In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi, and FlashAir (with wireless LAN function). For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect sw[...]

107 EN Interchangeable lenses 9 9 Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds system and bearing the M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL label or the symbol shown at right. With an adapter , you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses. # Cautions • When you attach or remove th[...]

108 EN Interchangeable lenses 9 E-ZOOM (Power Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom. Zoom speed is determined by the amount of rotation. M-ZOOM (Manual Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out. MACRO (Macro Photography) T o photography subjects at a range of 0.2 to 0.5 m, press the MACRO button and slide the zoom ring forward. Zoom is not [...]

109 EN Interchangeable lenses 9  Main lens speci fi cations Items 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R ED40-150mm f4.0-5.6R ED14-150mm f4.0-5.6 Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 14 – 150 mm Max. aperture f/3.5 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 Image angle 75° – 29° 30.3° – 8.2° 75° – 8.2° Lens con fi gurati[...]

11 0 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 10 Information/ Separately sold accessories Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still pictures The fi le size in the table is approximate for fi les with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (Pixel Count) Compression File format File size (MB) Number of storable still pictu[...]

111 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Using separately sold accessories Electronic View fi nder (VF-4) The VF-4 electronic view fi nder switches on automatically when you look through it. While the view fi nder is on, the camera monitor display is switched off. Y ou can select whether to automatically switch the display between the v[...]

11 2 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10  Using a diopter adjustment dial T urn on the camera power, and then set the diopter adjustment dial to a position at which an image is visible in the view fi nder. • The angle can be changed up to a maximum 90°. u button Eye-sensor Diopter adjustment dial  Manually switching betw een the[...]

11 3 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Using external fl ash units designated for use with this camera With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units to achieve a fl ash suited to your needs. The external fl ashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s fl ash modes with v[...]

11 4 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 3 Adjust the settings for each group in the L V super control panel. Flash intensity value 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 P 38 38 A Mode TTL M Off +5.0 TTL +3.0 1/8 – LO 1 Ch Group • Select the fl ash control mode and adjust the fl ash intensity separately for each group. For MANUAL, select the fl ash[...]

11 5 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset]. K Shooting Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g W Card Setup ― 59 Reset/Myset ―  59 Picture Mode j Natural  48 K St[...]

11 6 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 q Playback Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g q m Start ― 42 BGM Melancholy  Effect Fade  Slide All  Slide Interval 3 sec  Movie Interval Short  R On  67 Edit Sel. Image RA W Data Edit ― 67 JPEG Edit ― 68 R ― 69 Image Overlay ― 69 < ― 92 Reset Protect[...]

11 7 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g cS Button/Dial Button Function ; Function L  73 R Function R REC I Function # G Function j / Y n Function Direct Function l Function AF Stop Dial Function P F  A FNo. S Shutter M Shutter Dial Direction Exposure Dial1  74 Menu Dial1 d Lock On [...]

11 8 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c V Exp/ p /ISO EV Step 1/3EV  76 Noise Reduct. Auto  Noise Filter Standard  ISO Auto  ISO Step 1/3EV  ISO-Auto Set High Limit: 1600 Default: 200  ISO-Auto P/A/S  Metering p  AEL Metering Auto ?[...]

11 9 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c b K Utility Pixel Mapping — 79 Exposure Shift p ±0  J 5 8 W arning Level ±0  80 Level Adjust —  T ouch Screen Settings On  Eye-Fi On  # Accessory Port Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g #A OL YMPUS PENP AL Share Please W ait — 89, 9[...]

120 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Speci fi cations  Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm fi lm camera Approx. twice the focal length of [...]

121 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec./2 sec./Customized Energy saving function Switch to sleep mode: 1 minute (can be customized), Power OFF: 5 minutes Flash Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre- fl ash mode)/MANUAL Sync speed 1/250 s or slower External connector Multi-connector (USB connector , A V c[...]

122 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 System chart *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter . For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Viewfinder Camera Grip MCG-1/MCG-2/ MCG-3PR Pow[...]

123 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 : E-PL6 compatible products Lens MF-2 * 1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 17mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 75mm f1.8 M.[...]

124 EN Information/Separately sold accessories 10 Principal Accessories Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2/MMF–3) The camera requires a Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses. Some features, such as autofocus, may not be available. Remote cable (RM–UC1) Use when the slightest camera movement can result in blurred pictures, for exa[...]

125 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 11 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OL YMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to importa[...]

126 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 • Accidentally fi ring the fl 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. • Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while ?[...]

127 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery speci fi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery . For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery's te[...]

128 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 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. Legal and Other Notices [...]

129 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-PL6 Trade Name : OL YMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway , P . O. Box 610, Center V alley , PA 18034-0610, USA T elephone Number : 484-896-5000 T ested T o Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR [...]

130 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED W ARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OL YMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENT A TIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT , EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING UNDER ANY ST A TUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL USAGE OR OTHER WISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMI[...]

131 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center . INTERNA TIONAL W ARRANTY SERVICE International warranty service is available under this warranty . For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety , health,[...]

132 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 (i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Guarantee Certi fi cate regarding the year , month and date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number. (j) When proof of purchase is not presented with this Guarantee Certi fi cate. 3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; th[...]

133 EN Index Symbols # RC Mode ....................................... 1 13 W (Language selection) ................. 71 c / # Menu Display ....................... 71, 72 P Set Home ..................................... 73 I Face Priority ............................. 56, 73 d Lock ................................................ 74 j H fps.........[...]

134 EN F File Name ............................................ 78 Firmware .............................................. 71 Flash intensity control w .................... 53 Flicker reduction .................................. 75 Focus Ring .......................................... 73 Full-time AF ......................................... 73 H H[...]

135 EN S S (Shutter priority shooting) ................ 26 Shading Comp. .................................... 77 Sleep ................................................... 75 Storage ................................................ 98 T T ime Lapse Settings ............................ 65 T ouch Screen Settings......................... 80 U USB Mode[...]

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