Olympus 262090 User manual

Must-have gear for your next a venture.

Full feature an rea y to go anywhere.
You live for the thrill of nailing a tough shot an the challenge of capturing photos rich in
color, clarity an etail. That’s why you’ll love the Olympus E-520 — a DSLR for people who
take photography seriously. This light, highly portable camera is packe with technology to
help you take your skills to the next level. Its In-bo y Image Stabilization works with every
Four Thir s lens to ensure crisp, clear photos. An Autofocus Live View feature ensures you’ll
never miss a shot, while our in ustry-lea ing Dust Re uction System eliminates spots from
your photos once an for all. Of course, the E-520 has ozens of features to help you shoot
anything, anywhere, anytime.

Olympus ZUIKO DIGITA ™11-22mm f2.8-3.5 [f2.8 1/60 sec.]
The E-520’s In-body Image Stabilization ensures you’ll
always capture clear images. Thanks to our camera
shake correction technology, you can shoot up to four
shutter speeds lower. The E-520 features three image
stabilization modes. IS-1 helps to take clear shots at
slow shutter speeds — great for a candlelight scene or
an evening campfire. IS-2 lets you pan while holding
the camera horizontally — perfect for shooting a
moving object like a speeding race car. IS-3 lets you
pan while shooting vertically — ideal for taking shots
of a basketball player charging up a court. You can
manually adjust the focal length of any non-Four
Thirds lens in any IS mode for effective stabilization.
Even OM lenses can be stabilized using an optional
adapter.
The E-520’s In-body Image Stabilization gives you
more lenses to choose from. Every Four Thirds lens is
stabilized — from the widest to the most telephoto —
making the system amazingly cost efficient. You pay
for Image Stabilization once instead of every time you
buy a lens.
In-bo y Image Stabilization for tack-sharp images at any focal length.
Olympus ZUIKO DIGITA ™14-54mm f2.8-3.5 [f3 1/5 sec.]

Check your composition.
Framing-assist patterns like a golden grid or a histogram can be
displayed on the CD while shooting in ive View. Check your
composition and exposure before shooting.
Preview your creativity.
Perfect Shot Preview lets you instantly compare the effects of
up to four different exposures or white balance settings. Choose
your settings by selecting an image on the CD.
Magnify your image.
Enlarge an image on the CD up to 10 times for more precise
focusing — especially helpful for macro photography. You can
autofocus after the image is magnified.
Live View. A vance features to help you capture more.
10x magnifica ion
The selec ed se ing is applied.
Grid line His ogram
Autofocus Live View now with Face Detection
expan s your shooting possibilities.
Shooting through an CD instead of a viewfinder gives you more
flexibility and creativity. View and take easier overhead shots.
Take better macro shots with unique viewing angles. Quickly
capture candid shots. The E-520’s ive View offers real-time
“live” viewing of your subject on a high-contrast, high-definition
2.7-inch HyperCrystal™II CD that’s clearly seen even in bright
sunlight. The E-520 uses a high-speed Imager AF for easy
11-point multi-area autofocusing with ive View — simply press
the shutter button halfway. Use a preview feature to check the
effects of white balance, exposure and Shadow Adjustment
Technology on the CD before shooting. Face Detection works
with ive View to automatically detect up to eight faces in a
frame and focus appropriately.
HyperCrystal™II LCD for effortless viewing.
The generous 2.7-inch HyperCrystal™II CD features
230,000-dot resolution, exceptional contrast ratio and stunning
color reproduction. Compose more creatively and see more
clearly, thanks to a wide viewing angle of 176°.

You eman amazing images. The E-520 elivers.
Brighter, etail-rich photos.
When you select Gradation Auto, Shadow Adjustment
Technology captures detail in bright areas of a frame and brings
out details hidden in shadow. You’ll get images — especially faces
and backgrounds — with well-balanced brightness.
Capture spectacular color.
The E-520 uses an advanced 10-megapixel ive MOS Sensor
with wider dynamic range for natural color reproduction. Our
TruePic™III image processor gives photos true-to-life color
with exceptionally fine detail and minimal noise even at high
ISO settings.
Take ust out of the picture.
Once dust gets on the image sensor, it shows up in the same
spot on every picture. Our revolutionary, proven Dust Reduction
System features a Supersonic Wave Filter™(SSWF) located in
front of the image sensor that vibrates an astounding 30,000
times per second. Dust is shaken off so you’ll always get spot-
free photos.
Olympus ZUIKO DIGITA ™40-150mm f4.0-5.6 [f11 1/500 sec.]
No wires mean more creativity.
The E-520’s built-in flash uses a commander function for wireless flash
operation with the F -36R or F -50R. Through the Super Control Panel,
the camera can run up to three groups of flashes and execute a wide range
of creative lighting set-ups.
The camera that puts you in control.
■ISO Sensitivity can be set to Auto (ISO 100 to 800) or manually
from 100 to as high as 1600.
■High-speed Sequential Shooting up to 3.5 frames per second.
■49-point Multi-pattern Metering is available plus center-weighted
average and three spot metering modes.
■White Balance features Auto, Preset, Custom and One-touch WB.
■FN Button can be customized to one of five functions or
turned off.
■Bracketing functions for exposure, flash power and white balance
in different steps.
■Four Shooting Modes, five scene program modes and 20 scene-
select modes.
■Dual Slots work with CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive
and xD Picture Cards.
■ight Box Function simultaneously displays two images on
the monitor.
Wi h Dus
Reduc ion Sys em
Wi hou Dus
Reduc ion Sys em
Example of Exposure Bracke ing
-0.5 ±0.5 +0.5

* 35mm camera equivalent
† Specifications are subject to change.
Zuiko Digital™ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm*)
Covers the range from wide to short telephoto zoom. Great for a
wide range of everyday shots.
C osest focusing distance: 9.84" | Dimensions: 2.58" x 2.40"
Weight: 6.7 oz. | Fi ter size: 58mm
Zuiko Digital™ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm*)
Astonishing telephoto zoom in a compact size that’s perfect
for travel.
C osest focusing distance: 35.43" | Dimensions: 2.58" x 2.83"
Weight: 7.8 oz. | Fi ter size: 58mm
Zuiko Digital™ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 (140-600mm*)
Super-telephoto lens captures spectacular images from a distance.
In-body Image Stabilization lets you comfortably hold a 600mm
equivalent lens for nature or sports photography. Close focusing
down to 38.80" makes this lens tele-macro compatible.
C osest focusing distance: 38.80" (MF); 47.24" (AF)
Dimensions: 3.15" x 5.02" | Weight: 21.70 oz. | Fi ter size: 58mm
Zuiko Digital™Lenses
Combining spectacular image quality with superior portability.
Designed exclusively for digital cameras, Zuiko Digital lenses deliver
amazing picture quality in a portable size. In fact, many of our lenses
give you the same imaging power as other lenses that are twice the
size. Photos taken with Zuiko Digital lenses are brighter with
unmatched sharpness throughout the image. The E-520’s In-body
Image Stabilization gives you the freedom to use all Four Thirds
lenses for crisp, sharp photos.
Zuiko Digital™ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 (18-36mm*)
(Release planned for 2008)†
Compact and lightweight ultra-wide angle lens. Shoot a
sweeping landscape in a single shot or take a photo of a
large family gathering.
C osest focusing distance: 9.84" | Dimensions: 3.12" x 2.87"
Weight: 9.87 oz. | Fi ter size: 72mm
Zuiko Digital™ED 25mm f2.8 (50mm*)
Highly portable lens perfect for snapshots and portraits.
C osest focusing distance: 7.87" | Dimensions: 2.50" x 0.92"
Weight: 10.6 oz. | Fi ter size: 43mm
Zuiko Digital™35mm f3.5 Ma ro (70mm*)
Capture small objects with 1x magnification (2x: 35mm
camera equivalent)
C osest focusing distance: 5.75" | Dimensions: 2.80" x 2.09"
Weight: 5.8 oz. | Fi ter size: 52mm

Photo management ma e easy.
Image Management/Editing Software
OLYMPUS Master 2 (In luded) O YMPUS
Master 2 not only makes it easy to sort your data
and organize your photos in folders or albums, it
provides easy-to-use editing functions and
high-quality RAW data processing.
System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or
more • RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768
pixel or higher [Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000
colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)
Digital Workflow Software
OLYMPUS Studio 2 (Trial Edition in luded*) O YMPUS Studio 2
assures a smooth, high-speed digital workflow with features like an
image select function, advanced RAW data processing, PC camera
control capability and image editing functions.
*The Trial Edition can only be used for 30 days after installation. After the trial period has expired, online purchase
of a license key is required for further use. (Requires Internet connection.)
System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or
more • RAM: 512 MB or more recommended • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixel or higher
[Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000 colors or more
(16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)
System Chart

Record mode Compression rate File format Image size
(pixels)
3648 x 2736
3648 x 2736
2560 x 1920
1280 x 960
Recordable images
(with 1 GB card)
59
129
186
406
602
246
411
802
1204
1079
1565
2846
4473
(Lossless)
1/2.7
1/4
1/8
1/12
1/2.7
1/4
1/8
1/12
1/2.7
1/4
1/8
1/12
File size (MB)
Approx. 11
Approx. 6.8
Approx. 4.7
Approx. 2.2
Approx. 1.5
Approx. 3.6
Approx. 2.2
Approx. 1.1
Approx. 0.7
Approx. 0.8
Approx. 0.5
Approx. 0.3
Approx. 0.2
ORF
JPEG
RAW
Record type
Large
Middle
Small
Compression type
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
E-520 (Body) includes:
• BLM-1 Li-ion Battery
•BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• USB Cable
Camera package may dier depending on the sales area.
• Video Cable
• EP-4 Eyepiece Cover
• Shoulder Strap
E-520 14-42mm Lens Kit includes:
• E-520(Body)
• ZUIKO DIGITALED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6
900351-0708
Specifications
Number of recor able pictures (in main recor mo es)
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Product Type Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Memory CompactFlash Type / , Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
Screen size 17.3mm (H) x 13.0mm (V)
Lens mount Four Thirds mount
Effective Pixels Number 10 million pixels
Image Pickup U it
Product type Live MOS Sensor
Total no. o e ective pixels Approx. 11.8 million pixels
Aspect ratio 1.33 (4:3)
Filter array Primary color filter (RGB)
LPF Fixed type
IR cut ilter Hybrid type
Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Recordi g
Recording ormat DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PR NT mage Matching
File ormat RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
Recording image size [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels
[JPEG] 3648 x 2736, 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1200 x 960, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480 pixels
Viewfi der
Product type Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Field o view Approx. 95%
View inder magni ication Approx. 0.92x (−1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
Eye point Approx. 14mm (-1m-1)
Diopter adjustment range -3.0 - +1m-1
Focusing screen Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
Eyepiece shutter Eyepiece cap EP-4 supplied
Live View Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment
pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation setting pre-view, Face detection
pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF,
AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, S activation mode
AF High-speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF
Image Stabilizer
System Built in ( mager shift image stabilizer)
Mode 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)
E ective compensation range Approx. 4EV steps (in maximum effect)
LCD Mo itor
Product type HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
Size 2.7 inches
Total no. o pixels Approx. 230,000 dots
Playback ield o view 100%
Brightness control 15 levels
Color balance 15 levels
Focusi g
AF system TTL phase-difference detection system, Contrast detection system†
(with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6)
Focus mode 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
Focusing point 3-point multiple AF with the phase-difference detection system (Auto, selectable in option),
11-point multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Focusing point selection Auto/Option selectable
AF luminance range
(phase-di erence detection system) EV 0 to 19 (at 20˚C , SO 100)
AF illuminator
(phase-di erence detection system) Built-in flash (external flash available. nactivation is available to set.)
AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
Focus tracking
(phase-di erence detection system) nterlocked with Continuous AF mode
Focus aid Available
Exposure Co trol
Metering system TTL open-aperture metering system
(1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi-pattern metering) (2) Center-weighted average metering
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) (4) Spot with Highlight control
(5) Spot with Shadow control
Metering range EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering)
(At normal temperature, 50mm f2, SO 100)
Exposure mode (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
Scene program AE Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
Scene select AE Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport,
Low Key, High Key, D S mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents,
Panorama* (*Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide,
Underwater Macro
ISO sensitivity AUTO ( SO 100 - 1600) / Manual ( SO 100 - 1600), 1 EV steps
Exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock Locked by first position of Shutter button / AEL button (customizable)
Exposure bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
† When a lens other than the ZU KO D G TAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 or 25mm f2.8 is used, the number of AF focusing points changes to 3 and AF is executed again when the shutter button is pressed all the way. With the ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 or
ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 lens, the firmware needs to be updated to Ver.1.1 or later.
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of
Apple nc. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited. • The pictures in this catalog of the LCD monitors
are simulated. • The strap and the camera case shown in this catalog are optional.
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White Bala ce
Auto WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS Sensor
Preset white balance 8 settings (3000K - 7500K), Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K),
Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
White balance compensation ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB/One touch WB mode)
Custom white balance 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
One-touch white balance 1 custom setting can be registered
White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-G/G-M axis
Color Mode
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode
Mode Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone (default setting Natural), Custom
(one setting from basic 5 settings is available)
Adjustment parameter Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Muted and
Portrait Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone
Filter e ect Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
Picture tone Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
Shutter
Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec.
(Bulb: up to 30 min. with limiter), Scene program/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec.
(depends on settings) 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps selectable
Sel -timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote cable release Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable)
Optical remote control Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Anti-shock mode Available (1 to 30 sec. selectable)
Drive
Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control
Sequential shooting speed Approx. 3.5 frames/sec.
Max. recordable pictures
on sequential shooting RAW mode: Max. 8 frames. JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels
(LN mode: approx. up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme 1GB)
I tegrated Flash
Built-in lash Retractable flash (Auto pop-up type), GN=12 ( SO 100m)
Compatible external lash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20
Flash control mode TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual
Flash mode 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
Synchronization speed 1/180 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
Flash intensity control Up to ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps selectable
Wireless Flash Co trol
Compatible external lash FL-50R, FL-36R
Control method Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
Flash control mode TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
Number o channels 4 channels
Group setting 3 groups
Playback
Playback modes Single-frame, ndex (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up (2-14X),
Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box
I formatio Display Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning,
AF frame, Shooting information
Me u
Languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Image Editi g
Erasing unction Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)
Protect unction Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Copy between media Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
RAW picture editing RAW development
JPEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth),
Resize (producing another file)
Pri t
Print unction Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
I put/Output
PC inter ace High-speed USB for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)
USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
is available)
Flash attachment Hot shoe
Power Requireme ts
Battery BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
Dime sio s/Weight
Dimensions 5.35 in. (W) x 3.6 in. (H) x 2.67 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight 16.75 oz. (body only)
Operati g E viro me t
Temperature 32-104˚ F (operation) / -4-140˚ F (storage)
Humidity 30-90% (operation) / 10-90% (storage)
• Middle selectable from 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920 or 1600 x 1200.
• Small selectable from 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480.
• The figures in the table are typical values. File sizes and the number of recordable pictures vary depending on the settings and subjects.
• The number of recordable pictures displayed on the camera shows the value assuming the lowest compression rate.