Olympus E-3 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VS026802
zBefore you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”
section in this manual.
zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
zThe screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
zThe contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
Table of Contents P. 20
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Camera
Hot shoe gP. 75, 77
F(Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 46
LIGHT button gP. 14
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 57, 58
Mirror Lens release button gP. 12
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt
from entering the camera body.)
Shutter button
gP. 16, 34
Lens lock pin
Sub dial (k)
gP. 27-30
Built-in flash gP. 73 #(Flash) button gP. 72
w(Flash intensity control) button
gP. 73
Remote cable connector
gP. 123
Strap eyelet gP. 10
AF button gP. 51
G(Metering) button gP. 45
COPY/<(Copy/Print) button
gP. 85, 103
MODE button gP. 40-44
</Y/j(Remote control/Self-
timer/Sequential shooting) button
gP. 56-58
White balance sensor
gP. 64, 99
ISO button
gP. 49
WB (White balance) button
gP. 63
Control panel
gP. 6, 27
External flash connector gP. 77
#UP (Flash pop-up) button gP. 73
USB connector
gP. 104, 108
VIDEO OUT jack
(VIDEO OUT)
gP. 84
DC-IN jack
gP. 125
Connector cover
Preview button
gP. 45
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 31
Viewfinder gP. 5
S(Erase) button
gP. 18, 87
MENU button
gP. 29
q(Playback) button
gP. 18, 79
AEL/AFL button
gP. 47, 92
0(Protect) button
gP. 86
Arrow pad (acbd)
gP. 29
ibutton gP. 29
Card cover
gP. 13
CF card slot
gP. 13
Eject button
gP. 13
xD-Picture
Card slot
gP. 13
u(Live view) button
gP. 31
Eyecup gP. 124
Tripod socket
Battery compartment lock
gP. 11
Battery compartment cover
gP. 11
o(Image stabilizer) button
gP. 60
<button gP. 92
P(AF target) button
gP. 53
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 110
Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14
Eyepiece shutter lever
gP. 58
Illumination sensor
gP. 99
INFO (Information display)
button gP. 32, 82
Main dial (j)
gP. 27-30
Power switch
gP. 14
Card cover lock gP. 13
SSWF indicator
gP. 14, 121
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Direct buttons
You can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons.
g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
Flash mode #gP. 72
j
Reset F+ ISO gP. 33
j/k
AF mode AF gP. 51
j
AF target PgP. 53
k
Image stabilizer o gP. 60
j/k
Exposure compensation F
gP. 46
j/k
ISO sensitivity ISO
gP. 49
j/k
Shooting mode MODE
gP. 40-44
j
AE bracketing MODE + AF gP. 48
j/k
White balance WB gP. 63
j/k
Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting </Y/j
gP. 56-58
k
Metering GgP. 45
k
Flash intensity control w
gP. 73
k
WB bracketing WB + MODE
gP. 66
j/k
WB compensation WB + F
gP. 64
j/k
Sub dial
k
Main dial
j
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
Viewfinder
AF target gP. 53
Super FP flash
gP. 76
Metering mode
gP. 45
Aperture value gP. 40-43 Shooting mode gP. 40-44
Number of storable
sequential pictures
gP. 56
Image stabilizer gP. 60
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
Battery check
gP. 14
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 56
Flash intensity control
gP. 73
AE lock gP. 47
White balance
(Displayed when set
to a setting other than
auto white balance.)
gP. 62
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Exposure compensation indicator
gP. 46
Auto bracket
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
ISO sensitivity value
gP. 49
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Spot metering area
gP. 46
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Control panel
White balance
gP. 62, 64
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
Auto bracket
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
Record mode
gP. 61
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46
Metering mode
gP. 45
Aperture value
gP. 40-43
AF mode
gP. 51
Flash mode
gP. 70
Sequential shooting gP. 56
Noise reduction gP. 69
Self-timer gP. 57
Image stabilizer
gP. 60
Battery check
gP. 14
Number of storable still
pictures
gP. 133
Remote control
gP. 58
AF target
gP. 53
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Picture mode (Monotone)
gP. 67
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
Super control panel
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control
panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
250 F5.6
+2.0
2007. 12.16
RC FP
NR
arge
IS
BKT
AF1
Normal
Battery check gP. 14
Flash charging
gP. 73
My Mode gP. 44 Shutter speed gP. 40-43
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46
Exposure level indicator gP. 43
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 73
Aperture value
gP. 40-43
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 46
Exposure level
gP. 43
Sharpness NgP. 67
Contrast JgP. 67
Saturation TgP. 67
Gradation zgP. 68
B&W filter xgP. 67
Picture tone ygP. 67
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
RC mode mgP. 76
Super FP flash 1gP. 76
Auto bracket 0
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
Image stabilizer H, IgP. 60
Noise reduction OgP. 69
AF illuminator TgP. 90
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 119
White balance,
White balance compensation
gP. 62, 64
ISO sensitivity gP. 49
Metering mode gP. 45
AF mode gP. 51
AF target gP. 53
Record mode
gP. 61
Flash intensity control gP. 73
Number of storable still pictures
gP. 133
Date gP. 15
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 56-58
Card
gP. 124
Picture mode
gP. 67
Color space
gP. 97
Flash mode gP. 70
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
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LCD monitor (Live view)
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the ubutton to
use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 31)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
AELBKTFPRCHP
1
IS
IS
WB
WB
AUTO
AUTO
IS O
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
L
N
N
3 8
38
Sequential shooting
gP. 56
Self-timer gP. 57
Remote control gP. 58
Battery check
gP. 14
Shooting mode
gP. 40-44
Home position pgP. 55
RC mode qgP. 76
Flash intensity control r gP. 74
Super FP flash sgP. 76
Auto bracket t
gP. 48, 50, 66, 74
AE lock ugP. 47
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Aperture value gP. 40-43
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 46
My Mode
gP. 44
Internal temperature warning
gP. 119
Card
gP. 124
AF target
gP. 53
AF confirmation mark
gP. 31, 55
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging
completed)
Image stabilizer gP. 60
Flash mode
gP. 70
Metering mode
gP. 45
White balance
gP. 62
ISO sensitivity
gP. 49
Record mode
gP. 61
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 133
Histogram
gP. 117
Spot metering area
gP. 46
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor (Playback)
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 82)
1 / 2 5 0 F 5 . 6
250 F5.6
+ 2 . 0 4 5 m m
+2.0 45mm
I S O 1 0 0
ISO 100
0 . 0
0.0
A : 0
A: 0
WB : AUTO
WB : AUTO
G : 0
G: 0
NATURAL
NATURAL
s R G B
sRGB
L
N
N
[ 3 6 4 8 x 2 7 3 6 , 1 / 8 ]
[3648x2736,1/8]
x1 0
x10
’ 0 7 . 1 2 . 1 6
’07.12.16
2 1 : 5 6
21:56
1 0 0 - 0 0 1 5
100-0015
1 5
15
L
N
N
ISO sensitivity gP. 49
Battery check gP. 14
Card gP. 124
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 101
Protect
gP. 86
Record mode gP. 61
Aperture value gP. 40-43
Shooting mode gP. 40-44
Focal distance gP. 126
(The focal distance is displayed in 1 mm
units.)
Metering mode gP. 45
Date and time
gP. 15
File number
gP. 82
AF target gP. 53
Exposure
compensation
gP. 46
Shutter speed
gP. 40-43
Flash intensity control gP. 73
White balance compensation
gP. 64
Picture mode
gP. 67
Color space
gP. 97
White balance gP. 62
Histogram gP. 82
Shooting
information
Single-frame playback information Record mode
gP. 61
Frame number
gP. 82
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion
battery
BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable
Warranty cardInstruction manualOLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
2
1
3
Thread the strap as
indicated by the
arrows (1, 2).
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely (3).
Attaching the strap
Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Preparing the battery
BLM-1 Lithium ion
battery
AC wall outlet
BCM-2 Lithium ion
charger
AC cable
Remove the protection cap
from the battery.
Align the battery with the arrow.
Battery lock
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
1Charging the battery
3Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
compartment lock in the direction of E
Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery. Turn
the camera upside-down
to remove the battery.
3
2
1
Battery compartment
lock
Battery compartment
cover Direction
indicating mark
W
Unloading the
battery
2Loading the battery
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
W
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Attaching a lens to the camera
2
1
1
2
Rear cap
Body cap
1
2
3
4
3
Lens cap
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
Alignment mark (Red)
2
1
Lens release button
1Remove the body cap from the
camera and the rear cap from the lens
2Attach a lens to the camera
Do not press the lens release
button.
3Remove the lens cap
(3, 4)
Removing the lens from the
camera
While pressing the lens release button
(1), rotate the lens in the direction of
the arrow (2).
• Align the lens attachment mark
(red) on the camera with the
alignment mark (red) on the
lens, then insert the lens into
the camera’s body (1).
• Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you
hear it click (2).
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Loading the card
xD-Picture Card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
1
2
2
1
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the
card cover.
Insert the card until it is locked into place
(2).
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the
card cover.
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go (2).
xD-Picture Card slot
Card cover
CF card slot Wmark
Eject button
Removing the card Never open the card cover while the card
access lamp is blinking.
• Press the eject button all the way in to
eject the card.
• Pull out the card.
• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
• Pull out the card.
xD-Picture Card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Card access lamp
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Power on
SSWF indicator
Control panel
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 device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
Adjust the viewfinder’s 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.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s
diopter
When the camera is
turned on, the battery
check is displayed on
the control panel.
Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial AF target
Lit up (ready for use)
Blinks (charging required)
Turns the control panel
light on and off.
LIGHT button
• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.
1Set the camera’s power switch to ON
Power switch
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
CF
AUTO
ENG.
NTSC
CF/xD
EDIT FILENAME
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT GO
’ -- . -- . --
--
: --
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.
CARD SETUP
NORM
AUTO
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
WB
CANCEL SELECT GO
N
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
MD TIME
2007
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
MD TIME
2007 12 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
MD TIME
GO
CANCEL
2007 12 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
MD TIME
GO
CANCEL
CF
AUTO
NTSC
’07.12.01
14:01
ENG.
CF/xD
EDIT FILENAME
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT GO
1Press the MENU button
2Use ac to select [Z],
then press d
3Use ac to select
[X], then press d
4Use ac to select [Y],
then press d
5Repeat this procedure until
the date and time are
completely set
6Use ac to select the
date format
7Press the ibutton
8Press the MENU button
to exit
MENU button
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Arrow pad
acbd
• The menu screen is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
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Shooting
Shutter button
Card access
lamp
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
AF confirmation mark
Aperture
value
Shutter speed
1Place the AF target on the
subject while viewing
through the viewfinder
2Adjust the focus
3Release the shutter
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Viewfinder
Control panel
Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF
target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
• The super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed.
Viewfinder
AF target
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
250 F5.6
3 8
38
L
N
N
ubutton
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens,
flash, and the white
balance sensor.
Taking a picture
while viewing the
monitor
It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a
viewfinder and check the subject’s composition,
or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on
the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 31)
1Press the u(live
view) button
If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is
on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control
panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute
thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The
camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad,
etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 95), “SLEEP” (P. 94)
• The subject is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
2Press the shutter button
all the way down
• The picture is taken with the focus
adjusted.
Shutter button
Holding the camera
When the camera stops operating
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Playback/Erasing
Displays the
previous frame
Displays the
next frame
qbutton
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames ahead
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames back
Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Arrow pad
Main dial
ERASE
YES
NO
CANCEL SELECT GO
Sbutton
Playing back
images
Pressing the qbutton displays the last picture
taken.
Close-up
playback
Erasing images
Play back the image you want to erase and press the
Sbutton.
Use ac to select [YES] and press the ibutton to
erase.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Indications used in this manual
In this manual, jindicates the main dial on the back of the camera.
In this manual, kindicates the sub dial on the front of the camera.
The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the
operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
To make the most of this manual
You can use the "Table of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 151) as well as the following
reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual
according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information.
For information on the possible shooting functions:
g“Shooting guides” (P. 34)
For information on how to operate the camera:
g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
“Using the menu” (P. 29)
To search for a function from a list:
g“Menu directory” (P. 135)
“Index” (P. 151)
xNotes
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
gReference pages describing details or related information.
 TIPS
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Table of Contents
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2
Camera ......................................................................................................... 2
Direct buttons ................................................................................................ 4
Viewfinder ..................................................................................................... 5
Control panel................................................................................................. 6
Super control panel ....................................................................................... 7
LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................ 8
LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................ 9
Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10
Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................ 11
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
Indications used in this manual ................................................................... 19
Using the direct buttons............................................................................................... 27
Using the super control panel...................................................................................... 28
Using the menu ........................................................................................................... 29
Using live view............................................................................................................. 31
Switching the information display................................................................ 32
Enlarged display operation.......................................................................... 32
Resetting to the factory default settings ...................................................................... 33
Basic function guides................................................................................................... 34
Focus kOperating the shutter button........................................................ 34
Brightness kExposure compensation....................................................... 34
Color kWhite balance............................................................................... 35
Convenient settings kCustomizing functions ........................................... 35
A guide to functions for different subjects.................................................................... 36
Taking landscape pictures .......................................................................... 36
Taking flower pictures ................................................................................. 37
Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................ 38
Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.
1Basic camera operations 26
Describes the basic operations of the camera.
2Shooting guides kImproving your shooting skills 34
Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.
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