Olympus E-M10 Mark III User manual

Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
5. Connecting the camera to a
smartphone
6. Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No. : IM006

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Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
$Notes Points to note when using the camera.
%Tips Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
gReference pages describing details or related information.

Table of Contents
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Quick task index 7
Names of parts 10
Preparation 12
Unpacking the box contents.....12
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................13
Inserting the card.......................15
Removing the card ...................15
Attaching a lens to
the camera ..................................16
Turning the camera on...............18
Setting the date/time..................19
Shooting 20
Information displays while
shooting......................................20
Switching between displays......22
Switching the information
display ......................................23
Shooting still pictures................24
Switching Displays with
the u(Shortcut) Button...........26
Letting the camera choose
the settings (AUTO mode)........27
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode).............................29
Shooting in advanced photo mode
(Zmode)...............................32
Using art filters (ART mode).....42
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode) .......................45
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode)...........46
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) .............47
Choosing aperture and
shutter speed (Manual mode)...48
Shooting with long exposure time
(BULB/LIVE TIME) ...................49
Live composite photography
(dark and light field
composite)................................50
Shooting with touch screen
operations.................................51
Recording movies......................52
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes........................52
Recording movies in movie
mode.........................................53
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie.............59
Using various settings...............60
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F)...........................60
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock)..................................60
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............60
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF target settings)...................61
Setting the AF target.................61
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF..........................62
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................63
Using a flash
(Flash photography) .................64
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting....................66
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Calling shooting options ...........67
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................69
Adjusting color
(WB (white balance))................70
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................72
Setting the image aspect..........73
Selecting image quality
(Still image quality, KK) ......73
Selecting image quality
(Movie quality, nK)..............74
Adding effects to a movie.........76
Adjusting flash output
(Flash intensity control) ............77
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................78
Making fine adjustments
to white balance
(WB Compensation).................79
Choosing how the
camera measures brightness
(Metering).................................80
Making fine adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ............80
Making fine adjustments to
contrast (Contrast)....................81
Making fine adjustments to
saturation (Saturation)..............81
Making fine adjustments to tone
(Gradation) ...............................82
Applying filter effects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)..............................82
Adjusting the tone of a
monochrome image
(Monochrome Color).................83
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect)......................................83
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space)................84
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control).....84
Assigning functions to
buttons (Button Function).........85
Playback 88
Information display during
playback......................................88
Playback image information .....88
Switching the information
display ......................................89
Viewing photographs and
movies.........................................90
Index display/
Calendar display.......................91
Viewing still images..................91
Watching movies ......................93
Protecting images.....................93
Erasing an image......................94
Selecting images
(0, Erase Selected,
Share Order Selected)..............94
Setting a transfer order on
images (Share Order)...............94
Audio recording ........................95
Audio Playback.........................95
Adding still pictures to My Clips
(Add to My Clips)......................95
Using the touch screen..............96
Selecting and protecting
images......................................96

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Menu functions 97
Basic menu operations..............97
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................98
Returning to default settings
(Reset)......................................98
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................99
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............99
Improving Focus in
Dark Surroundings
(AF Illuminator).........................99
Choosing a Zoom Speed
(KElec. Zoom Speed).........100
Shooting automatically
with a fixed interval
(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) ..........100
Using the Video Menu..............102
Using the Playback Menu........103
Displaying images rotated
(R)........................................103
Editing still images (Edit)........103
Saving a still image from a movie
(In-Movie Image Capture).......105
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming)....................106
Canceling all protections ........106
Using the setup menu..............107
Formatting the card
(Card Setup)...........................108
Deleting all images
(Card Setup)...........................108
Using the custom menus.........109
aAF/MF................................109
MButton/Dial.........................109
NDisp/8/PC ......................110
ODisp/8/PC.......................110
PExp/ISO/BULB .................. 111
QExp/ISO/BULB .................. 111
b#Custom.........................112
WK/WB/Color....................112
XRecord...............................113
cEVF...................................114
aKUtility...........................114
AEL/AFL.................................115
MF Assist................................115
Adding information displays....116
Viewing camera images on
TV...........................................118
Shutter speeds when
the flash fires..........................119
Combinations of JPEG image
sizes and compression
rates........................................119
Connecting the camera to
a smartphone 120
Connecting to a smartphone...121
Transferring images to
a smartphone............................122
Shooting remotely with
a smartphone............................122
Adding position information to
images.......................................123
Changing the connection
method ......................................123
Changing the password...........124
Cancelling a share order .........124
Initializing wireless LAN
settings......................................124

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Connecting the camera to
a computer and a printer 125
Connecting the camera to
a computer................................125
Copying pictures to
a computer................................125
Installing the PC software .......126
Installing the OLYMPUS
Digital Camera Updater............126
User Registration .....................126
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....127
Easy printing...........................128
Custom printing ......................128
Print order (DPOF)....................130
Creating a print order..............130
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order ...131
Cautions 132
Battery and charger .................132
Using your charger abroad .....133
Usable cards.............................133
Record mode and file size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................134
Interchangeable lenses............135
External flash units designated
for use with this camera..........136
Other external flash units........137
Principal Accessories..............137
System chart.............................138
Cleaning and storing
the camera ................................140
Cleaning the camera ..............140
Storage...................................140
Cleaning and checking
the image pickup device.........140
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions....141
Information 142
Shooting tips and
information................................142
Error codes...............................145
Defaults.....................................148
Specifications...........................152
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 155
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........155
Index 165

Quick task index
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Shooting g
Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 73
Correcting the effects of perspective Keystone Compensation 39
Automatically adjusting exposure over
a series of photos AE Bracketing 40
Automatically shifting the focus
position over a series of photos Multi focus shot (SCN)29
Focus bracketing (Z)41
Making photos brighter or darker Exposure compensation 60
Photographing light trails
Light Trails (SCN) 29
Live Time (Z)34
Live Composite (Z)33
Live Composite (M)50
Bulb/time photography (M)49
Taking pictures with a blurred
background Aperture priority shooting 46
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion Shutter priority shooting 47
Scene mode (SCN)29
Getting the desired colors White balance 70
Processing pictures to match the
subject/Taking monotone pictures Picture Mode 69
Art filter (ART)42
When the camera will not focus on
your subject/Focusing on one area
Using the touch screen 51
AF target settings 61
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 87
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confirming focus before shooting Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 87
Keeping a moving subject in focus C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 72
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Flash shooting 64
Backlight HDR (SCN)29
Gradation (Picture Mode) 82
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Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue Monitor brightness adjustment 107
Live View Boost 110
Photographing fireworks
Fireworks (SCN)29
Live Time (Z)34
Live Composite (Z)33
Live Composite (M)50
Bulb/time photography (M)49
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting Level gauge 23
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 110
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 66
Using a remote control Shooting remotely with a
smartphone 122
Shooting without the shutter sound Silent [♥] (SCN)29
Silent [♥] (Z)37
Creating commercial-style movies My Clips 56
Playback/Retouch g
Viewing images on a TV HDMI 110
Playback on TV 118
Viewing slideshows with background
music Slideshow 92
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 104
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 104
Printing made easy Direct printing 127
Viewing pictures on a smartphone Transferring images to a
smartphone 122
Adding location data to images
Adding location data to images 123

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Camera Settings g
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 19
Restoring default settings Reset 98
Preventing automatic display switching EVF Auto Switch 22, 114
Changing the menu display language W107
Turning off the auto focus sound
8(Beep sound) 110
Silent [♥] (SCN)29
Silent [♥] (Z)37

Names of parts
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Names of parts
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3
4
5
6
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1Mode dial........................................P. 24
2Rear dial* (o)
...........................................P. 45–48, 90
3R(Movie)/Hbutton..............P. 52/P. 94
4b(Digital Tele-converter)/Fn2 button
.........................................P. 60/P. 85, 90
5Shutter button.................................P. 25
6Front dial* (r)
...............................P. 45–48, 60, 64, 90
7Lens attachment mark....................P. 16
8Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9Internal flash...................................P. 64
0Stereo microphone.........P. 95, 102, 104
aDiopter adjustment dial...................P. 22
bON/OFF lever................................P. 18
cu(Shortcut) button.......................P. 26
dSelf-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 66/P. 99
eStrap eyelet.....................................P. 12
fLens release button........................P. 17
gLens lock pin
* In this manual, the rand oicons represent operations performed using the front dial
and rear dial.

Names of parts
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1Viewfinder.......................................P. 22
2Eye sensor..............................P. 22, 144
3Eyecup..........................................P. 137
4Monitor (Touch screen)
..........................P. 20, 22, 51, 67, 88, 96
5Hot shoe .......................................P. 136
6u(Monitor) button.......................P. 22
7AEL/AFL / Fn1 button
.......................................P. 60, 115/P. 85
8Connector cover
9Micro-USB connector............P. 125, 127
0HDMI micro connector..................P. 118
aINFO button.....................P. 23, 89, 116
bq(Playback) button......................P. 90
cQbutton ............................P. 67, 90, 97
d(Erase) button ............................P. 94
eArrow pad* (FGHI)
.................................P. 19, 61–66, P. 90
fMENU button.................................P. 97
gSpeaker
hCard slot .........................................P. 15
iBattery/card compartment cover
..................................................P. 13, 15
jBattery/card compartment lock
..................................................P. 13, 15
kTripod socket
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

Preparation
1
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1Preparation
Unpacking 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 USB cable
CB-USB12
• Basic Manual
• Warranty card
Lithium-ion battery
BLS-50 Lithium-ion charger BCS-5
Attaching the strap
1
2
3
• Attach the strap on the other side in the same way.
• Lastly, pull the strap firmly, making sure that it is fastened securely.

Preparation
1
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Charging and inserting the battery
1
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging in
progress Lights orange
Charging
complete Off
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
1
2
3
AC wall outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging
indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating
mark (C)
Lithium ion
charger
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
2
Opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
1
2
Battery/card
compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
3
Loading the battery.
• Use only BLS-50 batteries
(P. 12, 154).
Direction indicating
mark

Preparation
1
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Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the
battery/card compartment cover. To remove the
battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow and then remove.
• Do not remove the battery while the card write
indicator is displayed (P. 20).
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center
if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use
force.
$Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• The camera is not equipped with a built-in charger and cannot be recharged via a USB
connection.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 132).

Preparation
1
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Inserting the card
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.”
The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this
camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi.
Eye-Fi cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 133) before use.
1
Loading the card.
• Open the battery/card compartment cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g“Usable cards” (P. 133)
3
Terminal
area
2
1
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
2
Closing the battery/card
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card compartment
cover is closed before using the camera.
2
1
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the card while the card
write indicator is displayed (P. 20).

Preparation
1
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Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the rear cap of the lens
and the body cap of the camera.
12
1
2
Rear cap
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.
Lens attachment mark
3
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it
click (direction indicated by arrow 3). 3
• Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
 Removing the lens cap
1
1
2
1
1
2

Preparation
1
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 Removing the lens from the camera
Make sure the camera is turned off when removing the
lens. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
Lens release button
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 135).

Preparation
1
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Turning the camera on
1
Set the ON/OFF lever to the ON position.
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn the camera off, return the lever to the OFF position.
 ON/OFF lever
250250 F5.6
ISO-A
200
1023
1:02:03
Wi-Fi
 Monitor
Battery level
The battery level icon will be displayed.
j(green): The camera is ready to shoot.
k(green): The battery is not full.
l(green): The battery is low.
m(blinks red): Charge the battery.
Using the monitor
2
1
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to
turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, qbutton, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if
left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use. You can choose how
long the camera remains idle before entering sleep mode. g[Sleep] (P. 114)

Preparation
1
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Setting the date/time
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. Some functions cannot be used if the date and
time have not been set.
1
Display the menus.
• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
• A guide is displayed in 2 seconds after you select an option.
• Press the INFO button to view or hide guides.
MENU button
2
1
1
Shooting Menu 1
Picture Mode
Digital Tele-converter
Metering Off
p
Reset
Back Set
2
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
• Use FG on the arrow pad to select [d]
and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.
2
1
Setup Menu
XEnglish
s
Firmware
Wi-Fi Settings
Rec View j±0 k±0
’--.--.-- --:--:--
Card Setup
Back Set
W
0.5 sec
[d] tab
3
Set the date, time, and date format.
• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Press the Qbutton to set the camera
clock.
4
Select [W] (changing the display
language) in the [d] (setup) tab.
• You can change the language used for
the on-screen display and error messages
from English to another language.
X
YMD Time
2017 Y/M/D
Cancel
The time is displayed using
a 24-hour clock.
• Use FGHI to highlight a language and press the Qbutton to select the
highlighted language.
5
Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and
time may be reset to the factory default setting.

Shooting
2
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2
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display during still photography
250250 F5.6
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Wi-Fi FP
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WB
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1 Card write indicator...................P. 14, 15
2Wireless LAN connection.....P. 120–124
3Super FP flash..............................P. 136
4HDR................................................P. 36
AE Bracketing.................................P. 40
Focus Bracketing............................P. 41
5Multiple exposure............................P. 35
DKeystone compensation ...........P. 39
6Digital Tele-converter......................P. 99
7Time lapse shooting......................P. 100
8Face priority/Eye priority.................P. 62
9Movie sound ...........................P. 52, 102
0Zoom operation direction/
Focal length/Internal temperature
warning m...........................P. 146
aFlash...............................................P. 64
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up:
charging completed)
bAF confirmation mark......................P. 25
cPicture mode.............................P. 69, 99
dISO sensitivity.................................P. 63
eWhite balance.................................P. 70
fAF mode.........................................P. 72
gAspect ratio.....................................P. 73
hImage quality (still images).............P. 73
iRecord mode (movies) ...................P. 74
jAvailable recording time...............P. 134
kNumber of storable still pictures...P. 134
lHighlight & shadow control.............P. 84
mTop: Flash intensity control.............P. 77
Bottom: Exposure compensation....P. 60
nLevel gauge....................................P. 23
oExposure compensation value........P. 60
pAperture value.........................P. 45–48
qShutter speed..........................P. 45–48
rHistogram .......................................P. 23
sPreview...........................................P. 86
tAE lock....................................P. 60, 115
uShooting mode.........................P. 24–53
vTouch operation..............................P. 51
wMetering mode................................P. 80
xSequential shooting/Self-timer........P. 66
Silent shooting................................P. 37
yFlash intensity control.....................P. 77
zFlash mode.....................................P. 64
AImage stabilizer...............................P. 78
BBattery level....................................P. 18
CLive guide recall..............................P. 27
Shooting