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,
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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
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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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