Olympus E-450 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VN262101
zThank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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
Shutter button
gP. 16, 31
Mode dial
gP. 4
F(Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 48
Control dial
(j) gP. 19, 26
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 56, 57
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Hot shoe gP. 70
Mirror gP. 37
Lens release button
gP. 12
Lens lock pin
Built-in flash
gP. 68
</Y/j
(Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button
gP. 55-58, 85
COPY/<(Copy/Print) button
gP. 80, 93
#(Flash) button
gP. 68
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt
from entering the camera body.)
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor
gP. 8, 9, 36
Viewfinder gP. 6
S(Erase) button
gP. 82
INFO (Information
display) button
gP. 28, 40, 74
MENU button
gP. 29
q(Playback) button
gP. 74
AEL/AFL button
gP. 37, 49, 84
0(Protect)
button
gP. 81
ibutton
gP. 29
Arrow pad
(acbd)
gP. 29, 85
Card cover
gP. 13
CF card slot
gP. 13
Eject button
gP. 13
Multi-connector
gP. 78, 94, 98
Connector cover
xD-Picture Card slot
gP. 13
Diopter adjustment
dial
gP. 14
Eyecup gP. 56
Power switch
gP. 14
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
lock gP. 11
Battery compartment
cover gP. 11
u(Live view)
button
gP. 36
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 100
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned
off.
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
PProgram shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that
the camera sets. (gP. 43)
AAperture priority
shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the
shutter speed automatically. (gP. 43)
SShutter priority
shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera
sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44)
MManual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(gP. 45)
AUTO AUTO
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter
speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up
automatically in low-light conditions.
g
Art filter/Scene
When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene. Most
of the functions cannot be changed.
iPORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
lLANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
&MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures.
jSPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background
at night.
Advanced shooting modes
Easy shooting modes
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
1 Set the mode dial to g.
• The art filter menu is displayed. Press dto display the scene menu.
2 Use ac to select the filter or scene.
3 Press the ibutton.
• To change the setting, press the ibutton again to display the menu.
• Art filters are not applied to RAW images.
• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set
to [RAW+YN].
• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.
Setting the art filter/scene
POP ART1
SET
PORTRAIT1
SET
d
b
Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
jPOP ART lPIN HOLE
k
SOFT FOCUS
Types of art filters
Types of scene modes
Icon Mode Icon Mode
I1PORTRAIT q10 DIS MODE
L2 LANDSCAPE J11 MACRO
K3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT r12 NATURE MACRO
G4 NIGHT SCENE &13 CANDLE
U5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT *14 SUNSET
G6 CHILDREN (15 FIREWORKS
J7SPORT @16 DOCUMENTS
H8 HIGH KEY s17 PANORAMA
I9 LOW KEY g18 BEACH & SNOW
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Viewfinder
AF target gP. 53
Metering mode
gP. 47
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
Battery check
(ready for use)
(charging required)
Flash
gP. 66
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 43, 54
AE lock
gP. 49
White balance
(Displayed when set to a
setting other than auto
white balance.)
gP. 60
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation
value gP. 48
Shooting mode
gP. 4
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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)
Battery check gP. 6
Flash charging
gP. 68
Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48
Exposure level indicator gP. 45
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 69
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
Exposure level
gP. 45
Sharpness NgP. 63
Contrast JgP. 63
Saturation TgP. 63
Gradation zgP. 64
B&W filter xgP. 63
Picture tone ygP. 63
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Super FP flash 1gP. 71
Noise reduction mOgP. 65
Auto bracket 0 gP. 49
RC mode mgP. 71
AF illuminator TgP. 83
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 110
White balance gP. 60
White balance compensation gP. 62
ISO sensitivity gP. 50 Metering mode gP. 47
AF mode gP. 51
AF target gP. 53
Record mode
gP. 59
Flash intensity control gP. 69
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 120
Date gP. 15
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 55-58
Card
gP. 113
Picture mode
gP. 63
Color space
gP. 88
Flash mode gP. 66
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
250 F5.6
+2.0
2008. 08.16
FP
arge
BKT
AF
Normal
OFF
RC
Face
detection
gP. 39
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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. 36)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
AEL H-AF BKTFPRC
WB
WB
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
L
N
N
3 8
38
Sequential shooting
gP. 55
Self-timer gP. 56
Remote control gP. 57
Battery check
gP. 6
Shooting mode
gP. 4
RC mode qgP. 71
Super FP flash sgP. 71
Auto bracket tgP. 49
AE lock ugP. 49
Live view AF mode po
gP. 37
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
Flash intensity control
gP. 69
Internal temperature warning
gP. 110
Face detection g
gP. 39
Card
gP. 113
AF target
gP. 53
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 38, 54
Flash gP. 68
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging
completed)
Flash mode
gP. 66
Metering mode
gP. 47
White balance
gP. 60
ISO sensitivity
gP. 50
Record mode
gP. 59
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 120
Histogram
gP. 108
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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. 76)
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 8 . 0 8 . 1 6
’08.08.16
2 1 : 5 6
21:56
1 0 0 - 0 0 1 5
100-0015
1 5
15
L
N
N
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
Battery check gP. 6
Card gP. 113
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 91
Protect
gP. 81
Record mode gP. 59
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Shooting mode gP. 4
Focal length gP. 115
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm
units.)
Metering mode gP. 47
Date and time
gP. 15
File number
gP. 76
AF target gP. 53
Exposure
compensation
gP. 48
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Flash intensity control gP. 69
White balance compensation
gP. 62
Picture mode
gP. 63
Color space
gP. 88
White balance gP. 60
Histogram gP. 76
Shooting
information
Single-frame playback information Record mode
gP. 59
Frame number
gP. 76
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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 BLS-1 Lithium ion
battery
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
USB cable Video cable Eyepiece cover
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
2
34
1
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely (4).
Attaching the strap
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the
strap (1). Thread the strap as indicated by the
arrows (2, 3).
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Preparing the battery
3
1
2
3
BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
AC wall outlet
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
AC cable
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
• Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click.
Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery.
Direction
indicating mark
W
Unloading the
battery
2Loading the battery
Charging indicator
Amber light: Charging in progress
Blue light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 3 hours
30 minutes)
Amber blinking: Charging error
W
1
2
Battery compartment
cover
Battery compartment
lock
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Attaching a lens to the camera
1
3
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
Rear cap
Body cap
Lens cap
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
Alignment mark (Red)
Lens release button
1Remove the body cap from the
camera and the rear cap from the lens
2Attach a lens to the camera
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).
2
1
• Make sure the power switch is
set to OFF.
• Do not press the lens release
button.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Loading the card
xD-Picture Card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Open the card cover.
Insert the card until it is locked into place.
Open the card cover.
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go.
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
make it pop out. Press the eject button
again 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
Card access lamp
Connector
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Power on
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 Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dialAF target
SSWF indicator
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.
Set the mode dial to
AUTO.
INFO button
Super control panel
1Set the camera’s power switch to ON.
• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.
Power switch Mode dial
LCD monitor
2008. 08.16
AF
arge
Normal
OFF
AUTO
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
CF
5
SEC
CF/xD
REC VIEW
ENG.
NTSC
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT GO
’ -- . -- . --
--
: --
j ±0 k ±0
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
2009
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009 03 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
GOCANCEL
2009 03 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
GOCANCEL
CF
5
SEC
CF/xD
REC VIEW
ENG.
NTSC
VIDEO OUT
CANCEL SELECT GO
j ±0 k ±0
’09.03.01
14:01
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
250 F5.6
2008. 08.16
AF
arge
Normal
OFF
AUTO
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
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 while the shutter button is pressed.
Viewfinder
AF target
Super control panel
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
ubutton
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens
and flash.
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. 36)
1Press the u(live
view) button to switch
to live view
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, qbutton,
etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 86), “SLEEP” (P. 86)
• The subject is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
2Press the shutter button to
take the picture
• The picture is taken with the focus
adjusted.
Shutter button
Holding the camera
When the camera stops operating
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
250 PP F5.6
3 8
38
L
N
N
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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 control dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Control dial
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.
Arrow pad
ERASE
YES
NO
CANCEL SELECT GO
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Indications used in this manual
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).
In this manual, jindicates the control dial.
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. 137) 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. 31)
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)
Functions available during live view:
g“Using live view” (P. 36)
To search for a function from a list:
g“Menu directory” (P. 122)
“Index” (P. 137)
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
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
Indications used in this manual ...................................................................19
Using the direct buttons...............................................................................................27
Using the super control panel......................................................................................28
Using the menu ...........................................................................................................29
Resetting to the factory default settings ......................................................................30
Basic function guides...................................................................................................31
Focus kOperating the shutter button........................................................31
Brightness kExposure compensation.......................................................31
Color kWhite balance...............................................................................32
A guide to functions for different subjects....................................................................32
Taking landscape pictures ..........................................................................32
Taking flower pictures .................................................................................33
Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................35
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 31
Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.
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