Olympus E-P3 инструкция обслуживания

Basic guide Qui ck t ask i ndex T able of Contents 1. Basic photography/frequently- used options 2. Other shooting options 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Sending and receiving images 7. Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. Printing pictures 9. Camera setup 10. Customizing camera settings 11 . Information 12 . SAF[...]

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 Computer software CD-ROM Instruction manual Warranty card • • • Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 A V cable (Monaural) CB-A VC3 Camera grip MCG-1 Lithium ion battery PS-[...]

3 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Charging the battery . Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Lights blue Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) # Cautions 1 2 3 AC wall outlet Lithium ion charger S Direction indicating mark Lithium ion batte[...]

4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Loading the card. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P . 99) # Cautions T urn off the camera before loading or removing the card. • • Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be eject[...]

5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Attaching a lens to the camera 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. # Cautions 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 atta[...]

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 fi lter. T o turn off the power , press the ON/OF[...]

7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 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. 1 Display the menus. Press the MENU button to display the menus. MENU butt[...]

8 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Camera 1 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 c 0 b a 5 9 g d e f h i 1 Mode dial ....................................P . 6, 10 2 Shutter button ............... P . 1 1, 12, 36, 92 3 ON/OFF button ................................ P . 6 4 Fn2 button ......................................P . 89 5 Strap eyelet...................[...]

9 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 1 3 2 4567 8 9 0 a b e d c f F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P . 40) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P . 59) G (Down) / j Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P . 49) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P . 37) Q button (P . 20, 21) Main dial* ( j ) (P . 14, 50 – 53) Rotate to choose an op[...]

10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Camera controls 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. ■ Mo vie mode n Movie (P . 61) Mode icon Indicator ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P . 50) A Aperture[...]

11 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 spe[...]

12 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Frame the shot. Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or fl ash. • 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[...]

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 fi 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 th[...]

14 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images  Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. • 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Still image 2011.05.01 12:30 4 100-0004 WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO AUTO AUTO P HD Movie q button Arrow pad/Main dial Displays the previous frame Displays the[...]

15 EN Basic operations Basic guide V olume V olume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press D . Select [Y es] and press Q . Y ou can also select multiple images for deletion. g “Selecting images” (P . 65) D button Erase Back Yes No S[...]

16 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG . ART 1 1 7 Pop Art Exit Set Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 ISO 400 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor . Press Q to return to[...]

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 . SCN 1 Portrait Exit Set Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor . Press Q to return to the scene menu. [...]

18 EN Basic guide Basic operations 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 Cancel Guide item Q 0 Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Cancel Set Level bar/selection Guide item Level bar/s[...]

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 Saturation Cancel Guide item 3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. If [Shooting T ips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a [...]

20 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live control 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 . 81). WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO AUTO A[...]

21 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. Menus j 4:3 D 2 1 Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode Image Aspect Back Set Press Q to con fi rm the setting Operation guide Press the MENU button to go back one screen Ta b W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced shooting options q Playbac[...]

22 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the T ouch screen The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera. Live Guides The touch screen can be used with live guides. 1 T ouch the tab and swipe your fi nger to the left to display live guides. T ap to select items. 2 Use your fi nger to position the sliders. Press the MENU button to exit [...]

23 EN Basic operations Basic guide Playback Mode Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.  Full-F rame Playback Viewing Additional Images Slide your fi nger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames. • Playback Zoom Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out. Use your fi nger to scroll the d[...]

24 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 L N 1 IS IS 4:3 S-AF S-AF AEL FP RC BKT + 2.0 + 2.0 P +7 +7 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 45 mm 45 mm -3 -3 j R R + 2.0 + 2.0 HD N 1 3 j v w x y z A u t s 1 e f g h i j k d c 3 2 5 4 678 0 9 p ro n m ql b a B 1 Card write indicator ...........................P . 8 2 [...]

25 EN Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide Playback Simpli fi ed display 201 1.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 ×10 ×10 4 : 3 L N 3D 3D SD c 7 8 2 13 4 5 6 9 0 a b 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 4032×3024 ×10 ×10 4 : 3 L N 3D 3D 201 1.05.01 12:[...]

26 EN Quick task index Shooting g T aking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 10 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter ( ART )1 6 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 48 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene ( SCN )1 7 Pro-level photography made simple Live guide 18 T aking pictures so that whites come out white and bl[...]

27 EN Quick task index T aking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Gradation (Picture Mode) 45 Histogram/ Exposure compensation 32/40 T one control 34 Optimizing the monitor/ adjusting monitor hue Monitor brightness adjustment 80 Live View Boost 83 Checking set effect before taking a picture Mult[...]

28 EN 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 parts and functions ..... 8 [...]

29 EN T able of Contents Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............ 40 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) .................................... 41 Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 41 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) .................. 42 Adjusting color (white balance) .........................[...]

30 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Canceling all protections ........... 65 All-frame erase ........................... 65 Rotate .......................................... 65 Slideshow .................................... 66 Editing still images ..................... 67 Image overlay ............................. 68 Audio recording ......[...]

31 EN T able of Contents Using the super control panel ... 91 Recording movies with the shutter button ............................. 92 T aking a photograph when recording ends....................... 92 Wireless remote control fl ash photography ............................... 93 Information 94 Shooting tips and information .......................[...]

32 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. Highlight & Shadow display *2 Histogram display Image only Level gauge display *2 Mul[...]

33 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. Overall display (P . 25) Simpli fi ed display (P . 25) Highlight & Shadow display* Light box display * Histogram display * Image only * INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO[...]

34 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 . 44). L F IS OFF IS OFF 4:3 j P WB WB 1 1 1 1 2 2 CWB CWB HD Capture WB  Color temperature T o view the color temperature dialog, p[...]

35 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P , A , S , or M mode. The shooting mode does not change. Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored. Quick Myset: [...]

36 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 Q . The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. • S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF P S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF C-AF C-AF MF MF I[...]

37 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) 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 s[...]

38 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. Y ou can also position the focus target more precisely . L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 30 30 250[...]

39 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP . T aking pictures using face priority 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the face priority item using FG . 2 Use HI to select an option and press Q . S-AF S-AF P i ii R iR iL iL ISO AUTO ISO I[...]

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

41 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 . 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 SH SH O[...]

42 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 fi cation. 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the image stabilizer item using FG . L F 4:3 j P WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO A[...]

43 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[...]

44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 White balance compensation This function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. 1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P . 81) tab X . 2 Select the option to be modi fi ed and press I . 3 Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount. Adjusting the white balance in t[...]

45 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 . 107). 2 Select an option with FG and press Q . j 4:3 D 2 1 Shooti[...]

46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h i- aJ K Contrast Distinction between light and dark DDDD Sharpness Sharpness of the image DDDD Saturation Vividness of the color DD k D Gradation Adjust tone (gradation). DDDD Auto Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the bright[...]

47 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. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and use FG to choose a record mode for movies or photographs. 2 Select a[...]

48 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1  Record modes (mo vies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i *2 AV C H D *1 For viewing on A VCHD devices. Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i *2 HD Fine 1280×720 59.94p *2 HD Normal 1280×720 59.94p *2 HD 1280×720 Approx. 30 fps *3 Motion JPEG [...]

49 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 AUTO The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions. 200 – 12800 Sensitivity is set to the selected value. % Tips The default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO-Auto Set]. The options available for ISO sensitivity can be selected us[...]

50 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 main (or sub) dia[...]

51 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 main (or sub) dial to choose the aperture. Press the F button ( F ) and rotate a dial to adjust exposure compensation.[...]

52 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 main (or sub) dial to choose the shutter speed. Press the F button ( F ) and rotate a dial to adjust exposure comp[...]

53 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed ( M manual mode) 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 dials to choose shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main dial to choose sh[...]

54 EN Other shooting options 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 “Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P . 73) T aking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [Panorama] and press Q . 3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. 4 T [...]

55 EN Other shooting options 2 3D Photography T ake 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display . The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D. 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [3D Photo] and press Q . 3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst shot and keep the shutter button in this position[...]

56 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 [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P . 107). 2 Adjust settings. Frame Select [2f]. Auto Gain When set to [On], the brightness of each fra[...]

57 EN Other shooting options 2 V arying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. Bracketing is available in P , A , S , and M modes. 1 Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P . 107). 2 1 O[...]

58 EN Other shooting options 2 FL BKT (FL bracketing) The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modi fi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button [...]

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

60 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you fi 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 com[...]

61 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High De fi 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[...]

62 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P . 20) and select the Movie R item using FG . 2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q . ON ON R R n R R R R OFF OFF ON ON Movie R On # Cautions When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be record[...]

63 EN Playback options 5 5 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N 2011.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 4 : 3 L N 250 250 F5.6 01:02:03 01:02:03 38 38 L N P 0.0 0.0 ISO 400 HD Shooting mode OLYMPUS PENP AL connected Images on memory card q q q q q q T o exit to shooting mode, press the shutter [...]

64 EN Playback options 5 2011.05.01 12:30 20 4 frames 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 2011.5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 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 25 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[...]

65 EN Playback options 5 Selecting images Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked with v . T o remove v and deselect the picture, press the R button again. Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback. • 2011.05.01 12:30 21 Canceling all protections[...]

66 EN Playback options 5 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another . 1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow option. 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 [...]

67 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 Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RA W image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image. If the image was recorded in RA W+JPEG format, the copy that will be edited is determined by your choice [...]

68 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+RA W] format.) 1 With a RA W image displayed during playback, press Q and select[...]

69 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 fi nition images on a high-de fi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable.  Connection via A V ca ble Connect to the TV video input jac[...]

70 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. # Cautions 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 [...]

71 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 Display] > [[...]

72 EN Sending and receiving images 6 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 the A tab of the accessory port menu (P . 90). Press I and select [Address Book]. • 1 Please Wait Address Book My OL YMPUS PENPAL Picture Sen[...]

73 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?[...]

74 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 (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies) 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 Min[...]

75 EN Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 7 Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. # Cautions A VCHD movie fi le format is not supported. 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 [...]

76 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[...]

77 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 pi[...]

78 EN Printing pictures 8 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 pres[...]

79 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 . Print More Select Single Print 2011.05.01 12:30 15 123-3456 Print ( f ) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there[...]

80 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 j ±0 k ±0 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. 7 W (Changing the d[...]

81 EN Customizing camera settings 10 10 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 Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available[...]

82 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g 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 ) — MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode. — P Set Home Choo[...]

83 EN Customizing camera settings 10 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 . 36) and C-AF (P . 36) modes. — Rls Priority C U Disp/ 8 /PC MENU c U Option Description g HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the [...]

84 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g q Close Up Mode [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and press G to zoom out. [mode2]: Press U to display the zoom frame for the speci fi ed zoom ratio. Press U again to zoom in. 14, 64 Info Off Choose how long information is displayed. — Backlit LCD If no operations are pe[...]

85 EN Customizing camera settings 10 W # Custom MENU c W Option Description g # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. 104 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is used. 104 w + F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and fl ash intensity control will be perf[...]

86 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g K Set The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera of fers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination. Modifying JPEG record modes 1) Use HI to select a combination ([ K 1] – [ K 4]) [...]

87 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Edit Filename Choose how image fi les are named by editing the portion of the fi lename highlighted below in gray . sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg Pmdd AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg mdd — Priority Set Choose the default selection ([Y es] or [No]) for con fi rmation dialogs. — dpi Setting Choose the prin[...]

88 EN Customizing camera settings 10 b K Utility MENU c b Option Description g Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. 98 Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode. This reduces the number of exposure compensation options ava[...]

89 EN Customizing camera settings 10  U Function, V Function, R Function MENU c S [Button Function] [ U Function]/ [ V Function]/[ R Function] The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1 / Fn2 and R buttons. The options available vary from button to button. F Exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating a dial when the button is pres[...]

90 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Accessory port menu options A OL YMPUS PENP AL Share MENU # A Option Description g Please W ait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 71 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book. [New Pairing]: Add a host to the address book. [Search T imer]: Choose how lon[...]

91 EN Customizing camera settings 10 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 . 83). T o choose between the live control,[...]

92 EN Customizing camera settings 10 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 each of the Fn1 , Fn2 , 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 th[...]

93 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Wireless remote control fl ash photography External fl ash units that of fer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography . The camera can independently control up to three groups consisting of the built-in fl ash and/or remote fl ash units. S[...]

94 EN Information 11 11 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 p[...]

95 EN Information 11 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 “Customizing camera settings” (P . 81[...]

96 EN Information 11 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.[...]

97 EN Information 11 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 auto[...]

98 EN Information 11 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 u[...]

99 EN Information 11 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P . 81) tab b . 2 Press I , then press Q . The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is fi nished, the menu is restored. # Cautions If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1. Card basics Usable cards I[...]

100 EN Information 11 Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery . Use only genuine OL YMPUS rechargeable batteries. Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage an[...]

101 EN Information 11 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL lens speci fi cations  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 If the hood is attached to a lens with a decorative ring, rotate the ring to the left.  Lens and camera combinations Lens Camera Attachment [...]

102 EN Information 11 Principal Accessories Mount adapter Mount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to the Micro Four Thirds System standard.  F our Thir ds lens adapter (MMF–2) The camera requires MMF-2 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses. Some features, such as autofocus, may not be availabl[...]

103 EN Information 11 Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway , the display will blink on the monitor . Shooting mode W arning display example (blinking) Status Action P 60" 60" F2.8 F2.8 The subject is too dark. Increase the ISO sensitivity . Use the fl ash. • • 40[...]

104 EN Information 11 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode 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. – 1/180 sec. ! Auto fl ash (red-eye reduction) # Fill-in fl ash Alwa[...]

105 EN Information 11 Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing *1 Fixed timing when fl ash fi res *2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/180 1/60 A S The set shutter speed ― M *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/180 [ # X-Sync.]: g ?[...]

106 EN Information 11 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 picture *1 RAW 4032×3024 Loss-less compression ORF Approx. 13.8 55 Y SF 1/2.7[...]

107 EN Information 11 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 ― 65, 99 Reset/Myset ― D 35 Picture Mode j Natural DDD 45 K Still Picture Y N DDD 47 Movie k Im[...]

108 EN Information 11 d Setup Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g d X ― 7 W * ― D 80 i j ±0, k ±0, Vivid DD 80 Rec View 5 sec DDD 80 c / # Menu Display c Menu Display Off D 80 # Menu Display Off Firmware ― 80 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g cR AF/MF AF M[...]

109 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c U Disp/ 8 /PC HDMI HDMI Out 1080i D 83 HDMI Control Off D Video Out * ― D G /Info Settings q Info Image Only , Overall DDD L V -Info Image Only , u DD G Settings O , Calendar DD K Control Settings iAUTO Live Guide D P/A/S/M Live Control D ART Art Menu D SCN Scene Menu D Picture Mode Setting[...]

11 0 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c # +WB Off DDD 85 Color Space sRGB DDD Shading Comp. Off DDD K Set — DDD 86 Pixel Count X iddle 2560×1920 DDD W mall 1280×960 Y Record/Erase Quick Erase Of f DDD 86 RA W+JPEG Erase RA W+JPEG DDD File Name Auto D Edit Filename Off D 87 Priority Set No DD dpi Setting Auto D Copyright Settin[...]

111 EN Information 11 Speci fi 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 fi lm camera Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type 4/3" Live MO[...]

11 2 EN Information 11 Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting 3 frames/sec. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre- fl ash mode)/MANUAL Sync speed 1/180 s or slower External connector Multi-connector (USB connector , A V conne[...]

11 3 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 12 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 OLYMPUS SER VICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and m[...]

11 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 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 fi ring. CAUTION St[...]

11 5 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 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 terminals get wet or greasy , camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cl[...]

11 6 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 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 - [...]

11 7 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-P3 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 OR[...]

11 8 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 2 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair 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 th[...]

11 9 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OL YMPUS IMAGING Corporation in Japan, the United States, the countries of the European Union, and other countries. “P[...]

120 EN System chart *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter . For details, refer to the Olympus Of fi cial W eb Site. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Of fi cial W eb Site. *3 The OL YMPUS PENP AL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. [...]

121 EN : E-P3 compatible products Lens OM System Lenses MF-2 *1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 M.ZUIKO DIGIT [...]

122 EN Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 107 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 107 q Playback Menu ............................ 107 d Setup Menu .............................. 80, 108 c Custom Menu .......................... 81, 108 # Accessory port menu .............. 90, 1 10 R AF/MF .........................[...]

123 EN B B&W Filter ........................................... 46 Backlit LCD .................................... 84, 89 Battery ....................................... 3, 6, 100 BGM .................................................... 66 Black & White ...................................... 67 Bracketing...................................[...]

124 EN I iAUTO shooting A ............. 10, 1 1, 18 i-Enhance h ....................................... 45 Image Aspect ....................................... 48 Image Overlay ..................................... 68 Image size ........................................... 47 Image Stabilizer o ............................. 42 INFO button ..........[...]

125 EN Q Quick Erase ......................................... 86 R RA W .................................................... 47 RA W Data Edit .................................... 67 RA W K .............................................. 89 RA W+JPEG Erase .............................. 86 Rec View ............................................. 80 R[...]

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