Olympus E-5 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VR143802
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.
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DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 23
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Camera
Hot shoe gP. 78, 82
LIGHT button gP. 13
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 60
Mirror
Lens release button gP. 11
Lens attachment mark
gP. 11
Mount
( Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from
entering the camera body. )
Lens lock pin
Sub dial (k)
gP. 19
#(Flash) button gP. 75
w(Flash intensity control) button
gP. 76
Remote cable connector
Strap eyelet gP. 9
AF button gP. 53
G(Metering) button gP. 46
COPY/<(Copy/Print) button
gP. 96, 123
MODE button gP. 41-45
</Y/j(Remote control/Self-
timer/Sequential shooting) button
gP. 59-60
White balance
sensor gP. 67
ISO button
gP. 50
Control panel
gP. 5
External flash connector gP. 82
#UP (Flash pop-up) button
gP. 76
USB connector
gP. 124, 127
Connector cover
(Preview) button
gP. 46
Shutter button
gP. 15, 36
HDMI mini connector
(Type C)gP. 92
Microphone connector
g P. 84, P. 94
AV OUT
connector (Monaural)
(AV OUT) gP. 91
Built-in microphone
(Monaural) g P. 84, P. 94
Built-in flash gP. 76
WB (White balance)
button gP. 67
F(Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 47
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor gP. 7, 8, 36
Viewfinder gP. 4
MENU button
gP. 22
u(Live view) button gP. 35
AEL/AFL button
gP. 48, 105
0(Protect) button
gP. 97
Arrow pad (acbd)
gP. 22
ibutton gP. 22
Card cover gP. 12
CF card slot
gP. 12
Eject button
gP. 12
SD card slot
gP. 12
q(Playback) button
gP. 18, 86
Eyecup
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
gP. 10
Battery compartment lock
gP. 10
Fn button gP. 106
P (AF target) button
gP. 56
n(Movie) button
gP. 83
Card access lamp
gP. 12, 15
Diopter adjustment dial gP. 13
Eyepiece shutter lever gP. 60
INFO
(Information
display) button
gP. 21, 40, 89
Main dial (j) gP. 19
D(Erase) button
gP. 18, 98
Power switch
gP. 13
Illumination sensor
gP. 99
Speaker gP. 109
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Viewfinder
AF target gP. 56
Super FP flash
gP. 79
Metering mode
gP. 46
Aperture value
gP. 41-45
Shooting mode gP. 41-45
Number of storable
sequential pictures
gP. 59
Image stabilizer gP. 62
ISO sensitivity
gP. 50
Battery check
gP. 13
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)
AF confirmation mark
gP. 15, 36
Flash intensity control
gP. 76
AE lock gP. 48
White balance
(Displayed when set
to a setting other than
auto white balance.)
gP. 66
Exposure level indicator gP. 44
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47
Horizontal level indicator gP. 110
Auto bracket
gP. 49, 51, 69, 77
ISO sensitivity value
gP. 50
Shutter speed
gP. 41-45
Spot metering area
gP. 46
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
Control panel
Multiple exposure
gP. 51
White balance
gP. 66, 68
Shooting mode
gP. 41-45
ISO sensitivity
gP. 50
Auto bracket
gP. 49, 51, 69, 77
Record mode
gP. 64
Exposure level indicator gP. 44
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47
Horizontal level indicator gP. 110
Metering mode
gP. 46
Aperture value
gP. 41-45
AF mode
gP. 53
Flash mode
gP. 73
Sequential shooting gP. 59
Self-timer gP. 60
Image stabilizer
gP. 62
Battery check
gP. 13
Number of storable still
pictures
gP. 144
Remote control
gP. 60
AF target
gP. 56
Shutter speed
gP. 41-45
Picture mode (Monotone)
gP. 70
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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“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)
250 F5.6
+2.0
2010. 09.01
FP BKT
AF
mall
Super Fine
OFF
RC IS
1
sRGB
ISIS
1
Battery check
gP. 13
Flash charging
gP. 76
Shutter speed gP. 41-45
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47
Exposure level indicator gP. 44
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 76
Aperture value
gP. 41-45
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 47
Exposure level
gP. 44
Sharpness NgP. 70
Contrast JgP. 70
Saturation TgP. 70
Gradation zgP. 70
B&W filter xgP. 70
Picture tone ygP. 70
Shooting mode
gP. 41-45
Multiple exposure igP. 51
Super FP flash hgP. 79
Noise reduction ml gP. 72
Auto bracket 0gP. 49, 51, 69, 77
Color space gP. 114
RC mode mgP. 80
Image stabilizer HIt gP. 62
AF illuminator TgP. 103
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 133
White balance gP. 66
White balance compensation gP. 68
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
Metering mode gP. 46
AF mode gP. 53
AF target gP. 56
Record mode
gP. 64
Flash intensity control gP. 76
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 144
Date gP. 14
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 59-60
Card gP. 136
Picture mode
gP. 70
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
Image stabilizer
gP. 62
Flash mode gP. 73
Face
detection
gP. 38
Aspect ratio gP. 65
MYSET gP. 100
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
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. 35)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
ISO
ISO
400
400
S
F
F
2
IS
4:34:3
P
AEL
BKT HP FPCF RC
+2.0
+2.0
1023
1023
1023
0
0
0
S-AF
S-AF
j
j
45:30
45:30
HD
HD
Battery check
gP. 13
Flash mode
gP. 73
Card gP. 136
Super FP flash sgP. 79
RC mode q gP. 80
Auto bracket t
gP. 49, 51, 69, 77
Multiple exposure igP. 51
Home position pgP. 58
Face detection ggP. 38
MOVIE R gP. 84
Image stabilizer vws
gP. 62
Metering mode
gP. 46
AF mode gP. 53
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
Flash intensity control
gP. 76
MYSET
gP. 100
AE lock u
gP. 48
Shooting mode
gP. 41-45
Aperture value
gP. 41-45
Shutter speed
gP. 41-45
Exposure compensation
value gP. 47
Exposure compensation
indicator gP. 47
Flash intensity control
indicator gP. 76
Number of storable
still pictures gP. 144
Movie record
modegP. 84
Available recording
timegP. 144
Flash gP. 76
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
AF confirmation
mark gP. 15
Record mode
gP. 64
Aspect ratio
gP. 65
Sequential shooting
gP. 59
Self-timer gP. 60
Remote control gP. 60
White balance gP. 66
Histogram
gP. 39
Picture mode
gP. 70
Internal temperature
warning gP. 133
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LCD monitor (Playback)
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 89)
[4032x3024,1/8]
[4032x3024,1/8]
x10
x10
2010.09.01
2010.09.01
21:56
21:56
100-0015
100-0015
15
15
L
N
N
± 1.0
± 1.0
x10
x10
100-0015
F5.6
F5.6
100
100
± 0.0
± 0.0
ISO
ISO
250
250
15
NATURAL
NATURAL
L
N
N
+ 2.0
+ 2.0
45 mm
45 mm
WBAUTO
WBAUTO
G ± 0
G ± 0
A ± 0
A ± 0
Battery check
gP. 13
Card gP. 136
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 121
Protect
gP. 97
Record mode
gP. 64
Aperture value
gP. 41-45
Shooting mode
gP. 41-45
Focal length gP. 138
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)
ISO sensitivity gP. 50
Metering
mode
gP. 46
Date and time gP. 14
File number
AF target gP. 56
Exposure compensation
gP. 47
Shutter speed
gP. 41-45
Flash intensity control gP. 76
White balance compensation
gP. 68
Picture mode gP. 70
Color space gP. 114
White balance
gP. 66
Histogram gP. 89
Overall displaySimplified display
Frame number
Pixel count, compression rate
gP. 64
AF adjustment
gP. 118
Aspect ratio
gP. 65, 115
Aspect border
gP. 65
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
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-5 Lithium
ion battery
BCM-5 Lithium ion
charger
USB cable AV cable (Monaural)
• OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Attaching the strap
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).
Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
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Preparing the battery
3
2
1
BLM-5 Lithium ion
battery
AC wall outlet
BCM-5 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 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.
Battery
compartment lock
Battery
compartment cover
Battery contact
terminals
Unloading the
battery
2Loading the battery
Amber light : Charging in progress
OFF : Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours)
Amber blinking: Charging error
Remove the protection
cap from the battery.
X
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