Olympus E-M10 Mark III User manual

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QUICK GUIDE E-M10 MARK III
E-M10 MARK III
QUICK GUIDE

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Preface
This Quick Guide provides an introductory overview of the
E-M10 Mark III. It includes tips on its hardware and features
while putting emphasis on its dierent modes and settings.
For detailed information and instructions on using your
Olympus camera, lens and ash, please see the respective
user manuals, which can be found on the support pages
of the Olympus website.
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Table of Contents
1. Overview 4
Frontside, Backside 4
Top View, Side View 5
Touchscreen, Shortcut Button 6
Super Control Panel 7
2. Modes 8
Auto 8
Live Guide 8
Scenes 9
People, Nightscapes 10
Scenery, Close-Ups / Macro Shots 11
Advanced Photo 12
Live Composite 13
ART Filter 14
Bleach Bypass, Dramatic Tone 15
Gentle Sepia, Key Lines / Paintings 16
Pop Art, Partial Colour 17
Standard Modes (PSAM) 18
AF Modes, Image Stabilization 19
3. Video Modes 20
Standard Video Shooting 20
4K, Movie Mode Options 21
4. Wi-Fi 22
OI Share 22
OI Track 22
How-To Guide 23

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1. Overview
Frontside
Lens release button
Backside
Internal  ash
Battery compartment
Card slot
V i e w  n d e r
Monitor button
Diopter
adjustment dial
Monitor
AEL/AFL / Fn1 button
INFO button
Arrow pad
Playback button
MENU button
OK button
Erase button

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Top View
HDMI micro connector
ON/OFF
Activate the  ash
Shortcut button
Activate the  ash
Shutter button
Digital Teleconverter /
Fn2 button
Rear dial
Front dial
Movie button
Mode dial
Micro-USB connector
Side View

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1. Overview
Touchscreen
Shortcut Button
Depending on which mode
you’re in, pressing the shortcut
button will switch between
various functions.
For example, when in SCN,
you can instantly switch between
the di erent scene modes such
as People, Nightscapes and
many more.
Tap a subject to focus
and automatically release
the shutter.
Touch the area you
want to get in focus.
Disable the touchscreen
functions completely.
Depending on which mode
you’re in, pressing the shortcut
button will switch between
For example, when in SCN,
you can instantly switch between
the di erent scene modes such
as People, Nightscapes and
you’re in, pressing the shortcut
various functions.
Scene modesLive guide Shooting modesArt  lter modesAdvanced
photo modes
Movie modes

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Super Control Panel
ISO Settings
White Balance
Autofocus Menu
Image Stabilization
Picture Settings
Button function assignment
All shooting options can be accessed via the Super Control Panel, a quick and comfortable way to adjust any setting of your
choice. To display the options for the current shooting mode, just press the shortcut button. Now you can take control of all of
your settings, allowing you to also make use of the camera‘s touchscreen.
Shooting Modes
Metering
Aspect ratio
Sequential Shooting / Self Timer
Face Priority

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2. Modes
The E-M10 Mark III lets you choose from a variety of different
modes, each mode offering unique functions and settings.
You can select a mode by rotating the mode dial on the top
of your device.
2.1. Auto
The auto mode automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode.
The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the
shutter button,  rst lightly to pull focus, then all the way down to release the shutter.
2.1.1. Live Guide
In automatic mode, use the Live Guide
to set your own creative accents.
Want to make your pictures brighter and
more colorful or the colors warmer?
Among other things, you can in uence
color saturation, brightness and blur
the background. The intuitive Live Guide
selects the appropriate settings for you.
Just press the shortcut button to get there.
Want to make your pictures brighter and
the background. The intuitive Live Guide
Just press the shortcut button to get there.

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In this mode the camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene. You can
choose from a variety of subject types: people, nightscapes, motion, scenery, indoors and
close-ups, with each subject type o ering di erent scene modes to choose from.
Within a Scene Mode there are
up to six additional categories for
an optimized motif.
2.2. Scenes

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Fireworks, stars and car lights at night have their
very own charm. Longer exposure times create
fascinating images full of light traces that are
only visible on photos. These are invisible to the
human eye.
This kind of photography needs practice, because
you only see the results afterwards. The various
nightscape modes help you nd the optimal settings
for great images.
Nightscapes
2. Modes
Tips
Tips
People and faces are probably the most common
subjects of photos and everyone wants to look their
best, which is why portrait photography is a very
popular discipline.
But great photos aren’t done by magic. The camera
and lenses can contribute consistent contrasts,
beautiful skin tones, a blurred background and focus
on the face. This gives you more time to concentrate
on the expression and composition.
Move the camera to eye level or slightly below.
Compose the image using the image grid and the
rule of thirds. It’s also good to take several pictures
in a row.
Use a tripod or a solid surface and disable IS*.
Focus on innity and turn o the autofocus.
Trigger the shot using the OI Share app.
* Image Stabilization can be disabled by selecting S-IS O in the SCP or in Shooting Menu 2
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Tips
Tips
Landscapes are impressive. A great sunset, the
view from the summit, a white sandy beach or the
old temple in the jungle. They all come to life thanks
to great lighting.
Simply select the mode that‘s right for you on the
camera. The dierent modes adjust the exposure
to the respective situation. There is even an HDR
mode for very high-contrast situations.
There‘s something magical about close-ups.
They provide a view into another world.
Whether the subject is a ower or an insect, a drop
of water or just a document, it’s all about the detail.
In this mode, the camera helps you with the focus.
You can even get an image composed of eight
shots that oers sharp images over a wider depth
range, also known as focus stacking.
Close-Ups / Macro Shots
Choose shorter focal lengths. For the best
results, wait until the clouds clear and let the
sunlight through.
Use a tripod or a solid surface and disable IS*.
Choose macro lenses or close-up lenses.
Trigger the shot using the OI Share app.
* Image Stabilization can be disabled by selecting S-IS O in the SCP or in Shooting Menu 2
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2. Modes
2.3. Advanced Photo
In Advanced Photo Mode you have access to (advanced) picture modes
of a special kind.
Live Time Capture long exposures with full image control.
You can see live on the monitor how the image
builds up and becomes brighter (real-time feedback).
You can stop the recording at any time.
Multiple Exposure Combine two shots into one multiple exposure and
check the result immediately on the monitor screen.
HDR The camera combines four shots of di erent exposures into one image.
Overly large di erences between the dark and light parts of the image
are adjusted. You get a balanced result.
Panorama The camera helps you take the right pictures for a panorama image with the aid
of guidelines. Assembling the photos in a panorama picture is done automatically.
Keystone Compensation You can counteract perspective distortion directly in the camera and align
the lines in the image according to your wishes.
AE Bracketing In this mode, the camera takes a series of shots using di erent exposures (of your choice).
This allows you to decide for yourself which exposure is suitable for your subject.
Focus Bracketing Over a series of eight shots, the camera alters the focal length. This can be very helpful
for di cult focusing tasks, such as macro photography.

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2.3.1. Live Composite
The Advanced Photo mode also has a Live Composite function. This creates photos that record light trails
from stars and other objects without changing the brightness of the background; during shooting, the changing
results can be viewed in the monitor. You can adjust white balance or picture mode and other settings not
available with the SCN mode “Light Trails” option.

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2. Modes
The ART Filters give you creative control over your pictures.
You can choose from the following  lters that are automatically applied to your picture.
The following  lters are just a selection of all  lters available.
With the help of OI Share, the  lters can also be transferred afterwards, e.g. in the
Olympus Viewer.
2.4. ART Filter

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Bleach Bypass
When developing old-fashioned photographic lm,
the bleach bath process step can be omitted.
The photos have faded colours, high contrasts
and, especially with metallic materials,
strong textures.
Films like Saving Private Ryan use the eect for
added tension and drama. Try this look yourself
to get atmospheric and exciting pictures.
Search for subjects with high-contrast light.
Use shorter focal lengths. Hold the camera
at a slight angle.
Dramatic Tone
The Dramatic Tone lter enhances the
saturation of colours and contrasts. Photos
taken in drizzle or cloudy weather become
more interesting and have more impact.
Even subjects such as exciting clouds
or colourful autumn leaves are given
a little more “drama”.
Shoot some photos in the rain. Look for
interesting structures. Try setting one f-stop
hig her.
Tips
Tips

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Key Line / Paintings
Gentle Sepia
With the Art Filter, your pictures appear like illustrations,
with angular lines and opaque colours, as seen in
cartoon drawings.
This provides an amazing eect not only with street
scenes, but also portraits.
This delicate sepia eect not only gives images a slight
monochrome colouration, but also brightens shadows and
adds softness.
The result is likely nostalgic, vintage style pictures,
reminiscent of old photo albums.
Avoid strong and bright colours. Nostalgic subjects are
more suitable.
Choose shorter focal lengths. Avoid ne textures.
Try this lter to give old lenses a little more sharpness.
2. Modes
TipsTips

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Pop Art
This lter is all about trendy and clear colours.
In particular, for subjects where strong
colours dominate, such as grati or coloured
neon signs, the eect is intensifying.
Try this lter in colorful environments in order
to create a more vivid vision or to further
exaggerate your look.
Partial Colour
The Partial Colour eect allows you to highlight
a colour of your choice, while all other colours
are displayed in black and white.
It is very intuitive to use and great to
experiment with.
Tips
Choose subjects with at least one dominant
colour. Try shooting outdoors in backlight and
emphasise the sky with blue.
Tips

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2. Modes
P-Mode: Program Mode
The camera chooses aperture and shutter speed.
However, the Program Shift (accessible when turning
the rear wheel) function gives you some creative control.
This means that you can select a shutter speed or
aperture other than the default while maintaining the
same exposure. In e ect, it is an AUTO mode that
accepts input from the photographer.
S-Mode: Shutter Priority
You choose your shutter speed, the camera selects
the appropriate aperture. Good for sports and action
shots, where fast movements are to be captured in
sharp focus.
A-Mode: Aperture Priority
You choose aperture and exposure compensation.
The camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed
accordingly.
M-Mode: Manual Mode
You choose the exposure time, ISO and aperture setting.
Turn the front dial to select the aperture and the rear dial
to select the exposure time. Perfect for getting full control
over the image.
front wheel
rear wheel
The E-M10 Mark III features two dials
that provide quick access to relevant
settings. (User-friendly operation with
your thumb and index  nger and
intuitive to use.) This allows you to
access aperture and exposure time
very quickly in manual mode.
The rear dial controls the aperture.
The front wheel allows you to select
either exposure time or exposure
compensation.
2.5. Standard Modes (PSAM)

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2.5.2. Image Stabilization
The E-M10 Mark III uses 5-axis image stabilization
which is sensor-based and independent of the lens used.
Additionally, it o ers you di erent modes depending on
the choice of subject and application.
without stabilization with stabilization
Just select a focusing method. You can
choose separate focusing methods for
still photography mode and movie mode.
2. Select one AF-Mode. These can
also be changed using the front wheel.
Tracking AF mode and S-AF + MF can
be selected as well.
1. Press the OK button and use
to highlight AF Mode.
Manual Focus is perfect
for situations where it‘s
hard for the AF to focus.
In situations where objects
are moving, Continous Auto
Focus is the right choice.
The Single Auto Focus
should be used for
objects that don‘t move.
MF S-AF C-AF
2.5.1. AF Modes

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3.1. Standard Video Shooting
3. Video Modes
With the E-M10 Mark III, you can
record videos in Full HD and even
4K. Video recording is possible in any
mode while video mode o ers you
video-speci c e ects.