Card access lamp

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card.

Eject button

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Power on

Set the cameras ON/OFF switch to ON
To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
INFO button Set the mode dial to AUTO.

SSWF indicator

ON/OFF switch

LCD monitor

When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button.

arge Normal

Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup devices filter surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
Adjusting the viewfinders diopter
Adjust the viewfinders diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete.

AF target

Diopter adjustment dial
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Setting the date/time

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.

MENU button

Press the MENU button

Arrow pad fghi

NORM N 4:3 SET
The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION IMAGE ASPECT BACK
Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set
Use fg to select [d], then press i

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TIME Y/M/D
ENG. W j0 k0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY OFF FIRMWARE BACK SET

CANCEL

The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Use fg to select the date format
Use fg to select [X], then press i

Press the i button

09.03.01 14:01

Y 2009

Use fg to select [Y], then press i
Press the MENU button to exit
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Shooting

Viewfinder Shutter button
Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder

Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

Use fg to select the [d] tab, then press i
Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i
Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button

cMENU DISPLAY

BACK SET
ENG. W j0 k0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY ON FIRMWARE BACK SET
The [c] tab is displayed. c Custom Menu: Customizes shooting functions.
The settings on the Custom Menu are for customizing the camera to suit your personal preferences or needs. They are not suited to frequent changing. The initial menu is more than adequate for setting both simple and advanced shooting functions. Normally, there is no need to display the Custom Menu.
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Table of Contents

Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback.
Names of parts and functions... 2 Camera.... 2 Mode dial... 4 Viewfinder.... 6 Super control panel.... 7 LCD monitor (Live view)... 8 LCD monitor (Playback)... 9 Preparations for shooting.... 10 Unpack the box contents.... 10 Preparing the battery... 11 Attaching a lens to the camera... 12 Loading the card.... 13 Power on.... 14 Setting the date/time... 15 Shooting.... 16 Playback/Erasing... 18 Basic operations.... 19 Basic operations... 19 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera.. 20 Setting while looking at the super control panel.. 21 Setting on the menu... 22

1 Using live view

Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.
Activating live view.... 35 Functions available during live view.. 35 The live view mechanism... 36 Taking a picture using live view... 36 AF operation during live view... 38 Using the face detection function... 38 Taking a picture using manual focus... 39 Setting the image aspect... 39 Switching the information display... 40 Taking a picture while comparing the effect... 41 Enlarged display operation... 41 Panorama shooting.... 42
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2 Exposure

Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture.

Correct focus cannot be obtained
P. 56, P. 60, P. 121 P. 95 P. 57 P. 39, P. 41, P. 56 P. 95 P. 128
Taking pictures while checking the results

P. 47 P. 101 P. 98

Extending the useful life of the battery

P. 100 P. 100

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Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken You can insert two types of cards. Taking pictures in low light situations without using the flash Setting the camera to fire the flash automatically in low light situations Turning off auto firing of the flash Increase the ISO sensitivity. Set the image stabilizer function. Set the flash setting to [AUTO]. When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the flash automatically pops up and fires in low light situations. Set the flash setting to [$]. When [AUTO POP UP] is set to [OFF], the flash will not pop up automatically. Take a picture while checking the histogram. Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal exposure is not obtained. Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas of large contrast are adjusted automatically. Adjust the exposure compensation. Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE]. You can take monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones, purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones. Taking monotone pictures Recorded images can be edited into black-and-white or sepia-toned images. Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM]. Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Set the flash setting to [#] (fill-in flash) and take the picture. Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Use spot metering to measure the exposure of the subject in the center of the picture. If the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the exposure, and then change the composition and take the picture. You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of [JPEG EDIT]. Use A (aperture priority) mode to decrease the aperture value as much as possible. You can blur the background more by shooting up close to the subject. Use the S (shutter priority) mode to take the picture.
P. 66, P. 104 P. 13, P. 126 P. 52 P. 64 P. 74 P. 4, P. 77 P. 74 P. 77, P. 102 P. 40 P. 43-45, P. 132 P. 73 P. 49 P. 72

j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. gEV STEP (P. 101)
To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value:
j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. gDIAL FUNCTION (P. 96)
Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1). gBulb shooting with the remote control (P. 64) In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel.
To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:
j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. gBULB TIMER (P. 102) j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during exposure. gBULB FOCUSING (P. 96)
The following functions are not available during bulb shooting. Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/flash bracketing

Preview function

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function of the < button on the menu beforehand. g; FUNCTION (P. 97) Press the < button to use the preview function. When [; FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor.

< button

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Changing the metering mode
There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Direct button G j

MENU button i button j

i p: [METERING] MENU [c] [METERING]

Setting display

G button

G : H : I : IJ : IK :

Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering Spot metering - highlight control Spot metering - shadow control
SELECT SET The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF.

G Digital ESP metering

H Center weighted averaging metering

When [IMAGER AF] is set, you can use the P button or super control panel to select the AF target. Use the control dial or arrow pad to select the AF target.
Selecting the position of the AF target with the arrow pad without pressing the P button:
j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use the arrow pad to change the position of the AF target. gn FUNCTION (P. 99)
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Registering an AF target mode
You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (home position) and use it when shooting. Registering
In the screen of Step 2 of Selecting the AF target mode and position (gP. 58), press the < button and F button at the same time.
The home position is registered at the time the buttons are pressed. The home position cannot be registered when operated from a menu.

AF AREA

Indicates that the AF target is being registered.
Shooting To use this function, you must assign the [PHOME] function to the < button in advance. g; FUNCTION (P. 97)

Press the < button.

The registered home position is selected. Press this button again to switch to the original AF target mode.
The AF sensitivity is not recorded when registering the home position.
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Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained
The cameras auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on.
Adjust the AF target with the subject to be focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up.
The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder. If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears.

I.S. 3

: OFF : I.S. 1 : I.S. 2 : I.S. 3
Setting the focal length By setting the focal length of the lens in advance, you can use the image stabilizer function with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached.

o button

IMAGE STABILIZER

OFF I.S. 1 I.S. 2 I.S. 3

Press the F button when the image stabilizer is turned on. Use the control dial or fg to set the focal length and press i.

FOCAL LENGTH

Focal lengths that can be set
8 mm 40 mm 100 mm 10 mm 48 mm 105 mm 400 mm 12 mm 50 mm 120 mm 500 mm 16 mm 55 mm 135 mm 600 mm 18 mm 65 mm 150 mm 800 mm 21 mm 70 mm 180 mm 1000 mm 24 mm 75 mm 200 mm 28 mm 80 mm 210 mm 30 mm 85 mm 250 mm 35 mm 90 mm 300 mm

350 mm

If the focal length of the lens you are using is not listed, select the closest value.
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The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilization function of either the lens or the camera. If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [I.S.1], [I.S.2] or [I.S.3] and you turn off the camera, the camera will vibrate. This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect. You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated. If the image stabilizer icon blinks in red on the monitor, it indicates a failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center. The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds. If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specified temperature, the image stabilizer is deactivated and the image stabilizer icon lights red on the monitor.

Setting the beep sound

When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. Menu MENU [X] [8]
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Record mode, white balance, and picture mode
Selecting the record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.).

After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:
j When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.
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WB bracketing

Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions. Menu MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [WB BKT]
WB BKT A-B 3F 4STEP G-M 3F 4STEP
Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue) direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction. When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 images adjusted in specified color directions are automatically created.
To apply WB bracketing to the white balance:
j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to the white balance you have adjusted.
During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot the pictures if there is not enough memory in the camera and card for storing at least the selected number of frames.
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Picture mode

You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. [CUSTOM] : Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting. You can also register the gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is stored separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. gGradation (P. 73) Super control panel i p: [PICTURE MODE] MENU [W] MODE]

The camera returns to single-frame playback of the image on the left at the magnification being viewed.

MENU button i button

AF compensation value during shooting
+ 2 T+ 2 W + 1 T+ 1 W 0 54
AF compensation value in the telephoto direction AF compensation value in the wide direction

Benchmark image

(when [AF FOCUS ADJ.] is set)
Operations during light box display Pressing the i button replaces the image on the left with the image on the right and becomes the new benchmark image. You can use the control dial to change the magnification of both images at the same time. Pressing the < button or INFO button allows you to move the position of the image on the right with the p button. Pressing the < button or INFO button again allows you to move the positions of both images with the p button.
p : Selects the right image
p : Scrolls the right image
p : Scrolls both images in synchronization
* You can also use the INFO button in the same way for this procedure.
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Index display/Calendar display
This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures. h : Moves to the previous frame i : Moves to the next frame f : Moves to the upper frame g : Moves to the lower frame To return to single-frame playback, turn the control dial to U.

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[4032x3024,1/8] LN 100-0015 15

x 10 x 10

(4-frame index display)

(9-frame index display)

(16-frame index display)

(Calendar display)

(100-frame index display)

(49-frame index display)

(25-frame index display)
Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use p to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display.

DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/aperture value will increase or decrease.
Setting DIAL1 DIAL2 q (rotational direction of the dial)
Slower shutter speed Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Faster shutter speed Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
r (rotational direction of the dial)
Faster shutter speed Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Slower shutter speed Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
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AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.)
Shutter button function Mode [S-AF] mode1 mode2 mode3 [C-AF] mode1 mode2 mode3 mode4 [MF] mode1 mode2 mode3
k k k Locked k Locked k k k k Locked k k k S-AF Locked Locked k C-AF start C-AF start k k Locked k Locked k Locked Locked Locked Locked k Locked k Locked k k C-AF start C-AF start Locked Locked k k S-AF S-AF k Locked k Locked k k k k Locked k k k S-AF Locked Locked k Half-press Focus Exposure Focus Full press Exposure

AEL/AFL button function

When holding down AEL/AFL Focus Exposure
Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage. [mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button. [mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to determine the exposure. AEL/AFL MEMO You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button. [ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to cancel the maintaining of the exposure. [OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed. ; FUNCTION You can assign a function to the < button. [Fn FACE DETECT] Press the < button to set [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] and activate the optimal settings. Press again to set it to [OFF]. gUsing the face detection function (P. 38), g FACE DETECT (P. 101) [PREVIEW]/[LIVE PREVIEW] (electronic) While holding down the < button, you can use the preview function. When set to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the < button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor. gPreview function (P. 47)

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[V] Press the < button to acquire the WB value. gSetting the one-touch white balance (P. 70) [P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored. gRegistering an AF target mode (P. 59) [MF] Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF]. Press the button again to switch to the original AF mode. [RAWK] Press the < button to switch from JPEG to JPEG+RAW or from JPEG+RAW to JPEG for the record mode. You can change the record mode by turning the control dial while holding down the < button. [TEST PICTURE] Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it. [MY MODE] While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings registered in the [MY MODE SETUP]. gMY MODE SETUP (P. 98) [OFF] Does not allow function allocation. MY MODE SETUP You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode setting to use in advance by following the steps under Executing below. To use My Mode, set [; FUNCTION] to [MY MODE] and hold down the < button while shooting. g; FUNCTION (P. 97)
Registering 1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press i. 2) Select [SET] and press the i button. The current settings are registered in the camera. For details on the functions that can be registered to My Mode, refer to Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting (gP. 136). To cancel the registration, select [RESET]. Executing 1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button. 2) Select [YES] and press the i button. The selected My Mode is set. When shooting, press the shutter button while holding down the < button. BUTTON TIMER The direct button may remain selected even after it is released. [3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC] The button remains selected during the number of seconds indicated. [HOLD] The button remains selected until you press it again.
Buttons that can be set with [BUTTON TIMER] ISO, F, WB, #, G, AF, </Y/j

SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific period of time has further passed, the camera enters sleep mode. [SLEEP] lets you select sleep timer from [1MIN], [3MIN], [5MIN], or [10MIN], [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from [8SEC], [30SEC], or [1MIN] for the time until the backlight turns off. [HOLD] sets the backlight to stay on. The monitor backlight turns on again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
4 h TIMER (Auto power off) You can set the camera to turn off automatically if not operated for 4 hours. It will not turn off if this is set to [OFF]. USB MODE You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to Connecting the camera to a printer (gP. 112) and Connecting the camera to a computer (gP. 116). [AUTO] The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection. [MTP] Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio.
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[<EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. gConnecting the camera to a printer (P. 112) [<CUSTOM] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings. gConnecting the camera to a printer (P. 112) LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking. [ON] The camera automatically adjusts the brightness level and displays the subject on the monitor for easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments will not be reflected on the monitor. g FACE DETECT When set to [ON], the camera will detect peoples faces and automatically adjust the focus there. gUsing the face detection function (P. 38) You can play back close-up images focusing on the subjects face. gSingle-frame/Closeup playback (P. 82) INFO SETTING Select the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed during live view or playback. [qINFO] Sets whether to display or hide [IMAGE ONLY], [OVERALL], [u], [HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW] during playback. gInformation display (P. 85) [LV-INFO] Sets whether to display or hide [u], [ZOOM], [MULTI VIEW], [IMAGE ONLY], [w], [x], or [y] during live view. gSwitching the information display (P. 40)

Interchangeable lenses

Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used, auto focus and light metering will not function correctly. In some cases, other functions may not work either. FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras.
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses
Four Thirds system interchangeable lens are designed to withstand rigorous professional use. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for a fast lens to be compact and lightweight as well. Focal length and depth of field of Four Thirds system lenses When compared to 35-mm cameras, Four Thirds system cameras achieve different effects at the same focal length and aperture. Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact telephoto lenses. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens, for example, is equivalent to a 28100 mm lens for a 35-mm camera. When the image angle of Four Thirds system lens is converted to that of a 35-mm camera, the perspective is the same as that of a 35-mm camera. Depth of Field A Four Thirds system camera can achieve a depth of field equivalent to two times deeper than that of a 35-mm camera. A Four Thirds system lens with f2.0 brightness, for example, is equivalent to f4.0 when converted to the aperture of a 35-mm camera. You can achieve the same amount of background blur as if you were using a 35-mm camera.
When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting inside the camera. Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places. Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens. Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap. Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached.

B (Basic).. 66 B&W FILTER.. 72 BACKLIT LCD.. 100 Battery.. 11, 127 BEACH & SNOW g.. 5 BLACK & WHITE.. 88 BRACKETING.. 50, 53, 71, 78 BULB FOCUSING.. 96 Bulb shooting.. 47, 64 BULB TIMER... 102 BUTTON TIMER.. 98
C-AF (continuous AF).. 56 C-AF LOCK... 95 C-AF+MF.. 57 Calendar display.. 84 CANDLE &.. 5 CARD SETUP.. 92, 126 Cards.. 13, 126 Center weighted averaging metering H. 48 r/p.. 106 CHILDREN G.. 5 CLEANING MODE.. 125 Close-up playback U.. 82 COLOR SPACE.. 103 Color temperature.. 134 CompactFlash.. 13, 126 Compression rate... 66 Continuous AF (C-AF).. 56 CONTRAST.. 72 CONTROL.. 100 COPY ALL.. 90 Custom printing.. 113 CUSTOM RESET... 94 Custom white balance CWB.. 68
Adobe RGB.. 103 AE BKT... 50 AE bracketing.. 50 AE lock... 50 AEL/AFL... 97 AEL/AFL MEMO.. 97 AELMetering.. 101 AF AREA.. 57, 99 AF AREA POINTER.. 95 AF FOCUS ADJ... 106 AF ILLUMINAT.. 95 AF MODE.. 55, 99 AF SENSITIVITY.. 95
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Date/time setting X. 15 DIAL DIRECTION... 96 DIAL FUNCTION.. 96 Digital ESP metering G. 48 Diopter adjustment.. 14 Direct print... 111 DIS MODE q.. 5 DOCUMENTS @.. 5 dpi SETTING.. 106 DPOF... 109 Dust reduction.. 14, 124
o (Image stabilizer)..64 ISO...52, 99 ISO BKT...53 ISO bracketing..53 ISO STEP..101 ISO-AUTO...102 ISO-AUTO SET..102

JPEG EDIT..87

Y (Large)..66 LANDSCAPE l..4 Lens..12, 128 Light box display..83 LIGHT TONE m..5 Lithium ion battery..11, 127 Lithium ion charger..11, 127 LIVE PREVIEW..47, 97 Live view...35 LIVE VIEW AF MODE..36 LIVE VIEW BOOST..101 LOW KEY I..5, 73
Easy printing.. 112 Easy shooting modes.. 4 EDIT FILENAME... 106 EV STEP... 101 Exposure compensation F.. 49 EXPOSURE SHIFT.. 108 EXT. WB DETECT.. 106 Eyepiece cover.. 10, 62
F (Fine)... 66 FACE DETECT g.. 38, 101 FILE NAME.. 105 Fill-in flash #.. 75 FIREWORKS (.. 5 FIRMWARE... 94 FL BKT... 78 Flash bracketing.. 78 Flash intensity control w.. 77 Flash mode #.. 74 Flash off $... 75 Fn FACE DETECT.. 39, 97 Focus lock... 60 FOCUS RING.. 96 FORMAT... 126 Four Thirds system lenses. 128
X (Middle)...66 MACRO &..4 Manual flash..76 Manual focus (MF)..39, 56 Manual shooting M..46 METERING...48, 99 MF...98 MF (manual focus)...56 Microdrive...13, 126 Monitor brightness adjustment s.93 MONOTONE..72 MTP...100, 119 Multi view display..41 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE a.53 MY MODE...98 MY MODE SETUP..98

Introducing the Olympus E-620 Digital SLR. Shoot outside the frame.
The worlds smallest and lightest imagestabilized DSLR puts creativity in the palm of your hands. DSLR users, passionate photographers and anyone looking to express creativity through photography, meet the E-620. Six creative in-camera Art Filters, Multiple Exposure feature and swivel Live View 2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD offer artistic freedom and endless creative possibilities. Six Art Filters enable you to manipulate a photo right in the camera instead of on a computer giving you the ability to be as creative as you want, whenever you want. The 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor provide exceptional picture quality. And with its other unique features, including three modes of In-body Image Stabilization and small 16.79-ounce body, the E-620 is a camera that truly lets you shoot outside the frame.
Multiple Exposure with Live View.
The E-620s Live View Multiple Exposure feature takes photographic creativity even further. Capture your best shots and overlay them to create a multiple exposure. Shoot and compose in Live View or during playback mode and overlay images to create unique photographs that tell a story.
directions. Take clear, sharp photographs in any situationwith any Four-Thirds lens, in low light or even at slow shutter speeds.
Enhance your vision even more.
The E-620 is available body only, with an ED 14-42mm lens (equivalent to 24-84mm focal length) or as a two-lens outfit with both the ED 14-42mm lens and ED 40-150mm lens (equivalent to 28-300mm focal length). The E-620 is also compatible with all Olympus ZUIKO digital lenses.
Superior color. Superior performance.
A 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor provides accurate color, sharp detail and is complemented by Olympus high-speed TruePic III+ image processing engine for even more accurate, natural color, superior detail, low noise and faster startup time.
The speed to capture it all.
The E-620s 7-point twin AF system provides fast and accurate focusing. Five Super-sensitive Twin Cross and two Twin AF target points measure and focus vertically and horizontally so focusing, composing and capturing a photo is fast and simple. And with advanced Phase Detection AF, shooting movement, action and in low-light situations is just as easy. When shooting in the Live View AF mode, the E-620 utilizes an 11-point Contrast AF (Imager AF) for fast and accurate focusing on the LCD.
Every photographer has a vision. The E-620 has six.
Six in-camera Art Filters transform your photography into works of art.
Pop Art: super-saturates colors, creating brighter, more vivid photographs Soft Focus: creates a dream-like quality giving photographs a fantasy feel Pale & Light Color: brings soft, flat light and pastel coloring to photographs Grainy Film: produces a gritty black-andwhite film quality Light Tone: brightens the image and its darker areas, providing more detail Pin Hole: darkens the outer edges of a photograph, enhancing the subject in the center and bringing the photograph to life
Photo by Olympus Visionary Judy Herrmann
Capture it all with innovative technology.
Capture pictures with a 2.7" high-resolution HyperCrystal III 270 swivel LCD, with viewing angles up to 176. Face Detection finds, focuses on and captures up to eight faces for sharper, clearer portraits in the Live View AF mode. The E-620 is compatible with Olympus wireless electronic flashes and can control up to three wireless flash groups for professional lighting results. Four aspect ratios to frame your shot exactly how you want itfrom 4:3 to 16:9 for multiple viewing options. Olympus proven Dust Reduction System ensures crystal-clear, spot-free photos.
Shoot with a steady hand.
Free your photography from blurry images with in-body Image Stabilization. With three IS modes, the E-620 compensates for camerashake vertically, horizontally or in multiple
Olympus E-620 Digital SLR

Stock Number: E-620 Body: 262160 E-620 Body with 14-42mm Lens: 262161 E-620 Body with 14-42mm & 40-150mm Lenses: 262162
Product Type Product type Memory Screen size Lens mount Effective Pixels number Effective Pixels number Image Pickup Unit Product type Total no. of pixels Aspect ratio Filter array LPF IR cut filter Dust reduction Recording Recording format File format Recording image size Viewfinder Product type Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range Focusing screen Eyepiece shutter Eye cup Optical preview (view finder) Live preview View finder information Single-lens reflex View digital camera with interchangeable lens system Shutter Product type Shutter speed Computerized focal-plane shutter P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min. 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable Self-timer Remote cable release Optical remote control Anti shock mode Drive Drive mode Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting Integrated Flash Built-in flash Compatible external flash Flash control mode Flash mode Sequential shooting speed Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available) Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable) Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control) Available (1 to 30 sec selectable) Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting H, Sequential shooting L, Self-timer, Remote control Approx. 4 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 3 fps selectable in sequential shooting L RAW mode: Max. 5 frames JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: approx. up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme IV 4GB) Retractable flash, GN=17 at ISO200, (GN=12 at ISO 100.m) FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, STF-22 Twin Macro Flash, SRF-11 Macro Ring Flash TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off 1/180 sec. or less Up to 3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable FL-50R, FL-36R Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual 4 channels 3 groups Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole 2 pictures Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture 4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 MENU, INFO, Playback, Live View, Arrow pad WB, AF, Metering, ISO, OK, Erase, Image Stabilization (IS) Color Universal Design Organization has certified (E-620,BLS-1 Li-ion battery,BCS-1 Li-ion battery charger) Information (shooting) Battery information, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Flash mode, Record mode, Image size, Card information, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, FP warning, AF frame, AF illuminator deactivated notification, , Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, RC mode setting, My Mode, Flash Charge, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio Information

(wireless flash commander)
CompactFlash Type I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot) 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) Four Thirds Mount 12.3 million pixels High speed Live MOS Sensor Approx. 13.1 million pixels 1.33 (4:3) Primary color filter (RGB) Fixed type Hybrid type Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% Approx.0.96x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Approx. 18 mm (-1m-1) *from eyepiece lens -3.0 - +1m-1 Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen) Eye piece cover EPC-1 supplied Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7/8, EP-8 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available) Available to set to Fn button Available to set to Fn button Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose), IS, Bracket, ISO value High speed Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation auto pre-view Face detection pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view Grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, IS activating mode. Art Filter Multi Exposure Multi Aspect Universal design Super co ntrol panel Wireless flash control
Synchronization speed Flash intensity control Flash bracketing Compatible external flash Control method Flash control mode Number of channel Group setting Mode Number of picture Functions Aspect Ratio Illuminated button icons

Live View

AF Image stabilizer System Mode Manual Function Effective compensation range Shutter speed range Monitor Product type Size Total no. of pixels Playback field of view Brightness control Color balance Focusing AF system
High speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) 3 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, 1 dimensional activation in portrait frame to horizontal direction moving ) input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000 Approx.4EV steps (in maximum effect) 2 - 1/4000 sec. HyperCrystal III LCD (transmissive TFT color LCD) 2.7 inches Approx. 230,000 dots 100% 15 levels 15 levels TTL phase-difference detection system Contrast detection system (with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6, 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, 14-54mm f2.8-3.5II) Menu Languages Information display Playback Back light timer Playback mode

Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification NR notification, BUT notification, AF illuminator deactivated notification, Color space Wireless channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting Back light lighting time is selectable. (Keep, 8, 30sec, 1min) Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information Japan: Japanese, English (Additional one language is possible to download) Others: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
Focus mode Focusing point
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF * C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system 7 points AF sensor with the phase-difference detection system (5 points twin cross AF sensor / 2 points twin AF sensor: combine for 7 AF points) 7-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option) Single target, All targets with the phase-difference detection system Single, all 7 area, or Face detection with the contrast detection system Reset & custom setting Image Editing Custom reset My mode Erasing function Protect function Copy between media RAW picture editing Built-in flash (external flash available) Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable) Interlocked with Continuous AF mode Available +/- 20 steps, 20 separate lenses data can be registered TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-points multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Power Requirements Print Input/Output JPEG editing Merge function Print function PC interface USB/Video connector Flash attachment DC-in Battery Sleep mode No. of recordable pictures

(with 50% flash light)

2 setting recordable 2 setting recordable Single frame, All frames, Selected frames Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) Single frame, All frames, Selected frames RAW development Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change 2-3 pictures, merge gain step 0.1-2.0 0.1 step Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available) Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available) Hot shoe No BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included) Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable) Approx. 500 shots (optical viewfinder) (with BLS-1 under CIPA testing standard) HLD-5 compatible 5.11"w x 3.7"h x 2.36"d 16.79 oz. (body only) 0 - 40 (operation) / -20 - 60 (storage) 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) No Body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB/Video Multi cable, Eye piece cover EPC-1, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card

Focusing point selection AF luminance range
(phase-difference detection system)
EV -1 to 19 (at 20, ISO 100)

AF illuminator

AF lock Focus tracking
Focus aid Fine Adjustment Exposure Control Metering system
Metering range Exposure mode Scene program AE Scene select AE ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation AE lock Exposure bracketing ISO bracketing Metering standard value adjustment White Balance Auto WB system Preset white balance
EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100) (1) Auto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene program AE (7) Scene select AE Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, Default 200-800) / Manual ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps 5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable AEL button (customizable) 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable 1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range Hybrid detection system with High speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor 8 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K) 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) 1 custom setting can be registered 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis sRGB, Adobe RGB Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural) In custom mode, basic 5 modes and adjustment is available Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone In custom mode, gradation level available in 4 steps Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key) Dimensions/Weight Operating Environment Splash proof Box contents Accessories
Power battery holder Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity

HLD 5 Power Battery Holder: 260274

FL 36R Flash: 260115

White balance compensation CWB (Kelvin setting) One-touch white balance White balance bracketing Color Mode Picture Mode Color space Mode Adjustment parameter
PT-EO 6 Underwater Housing: 260540

FL 50R Flash: 260116

Filter effect Picture tone Gradation
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