Olympus E-M1X User manual

Model No. : IM010
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Product Manuals P. 2
Table of Contents P. 4
Feature Index P. 16
Parts of the Camera P. 20
Package Contents P. 24
Before You Begin P. 25
1 Getting Ready
Read this chapter, together with the other relevant sections of this manual, when using the
camera to take photographs or film movies.
P. 27
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2 Taking and Viewing Photographs
Read this chapter for information on using the camera to take photographs. This chapter also
covers the features you’ll use when shooting and viewing photos.
P. 51
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3 Shooting and Viewing Movies
Read this chapter for information on using the camera to record movies. This chapter also
covers the features needed to record movies and view them on the camera.
P. 293
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4 Customizing the Camera
Customize camera buttons and dials to suit your shooting style.
P. 453
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5 Using Field Sensor Data
Read this chapter for information on using the camera’s built-in sensors and GPS feature.
P. 567
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6 Connecting the Camera to External Devices
Connect the camera to external devices such as computers or displays using cables or via
wireless LAN.
P. 581
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7 Technical Notes
This chapter covers such topics as camera maintenance and provides a list of default
settings that you can refer to while using the camera.
P. 631
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8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This chapter includes safety precautions for using your camera. Be sure to read them.
P. 663
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9 Index P. 675
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Product Manuals .................................................................................................... 2
Feature Index........................................................................................................ 16
Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................. 20
Package Contents................................................................................................ 24
Before You Begin ................................................................................................. 25
1 Getting Ready ................................................................................................ 27
Attaching the Strap.................................................................................. 28
Attaching Cable Protectors...................................................................... 29
Removing the Eyecup............................................................................. 30
Inserting and Removing Batteries........................................................... 31
Batteries and Chargers....................................................................33
Using Your Charger Abroad............................................................. 33
Using External Power Sources................................................................ 34
Connecting via USB......................................................................... 34
Optional AC Adapters ...................................................................... 35
1-1 Inserting Memory Cards .................................................................................36
Using Two Memory Cards................................................................ 37
Memory Cards ................................................................................. 37
Formatting Memory Cards (Card Setup) ......................................... 38
1-2 Attaching Lenses ............................................................................................ 39
Removing Lenses............................................................................ 40
MF Clutch Lenses ................................................................................... 41
Interchangeable Lenses.......................................................................... 42
1-3 Using the Monitor............................................................................................ 43
1-4 Turning the Camera On.................................................................................. 44
Sleep Mode...................................................................................... 44
1-5 Initial Setup..................................................................................................... 45
What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display............................................... 47
Correcting the Clock Using GPS............................................................. 48
1-6 Focusing the Viewfinder.................................................................................. 49
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2 Taking and Viewing Photographs ................................................................ 51
2-1 Basic Photography and Playback................................................................... 52
Taking Photos.......................................................................................... 52
Holding the Camera......................................................................... 52
Taking Photos with the Shutter Button............................................. 53
Taking Photos with Touch Controls.................................................. 54
Remote Photography....................................................................... 55
Viewing Photographs .............................................................................. 56
Choosing a Memory Card................................................................ 57
Adjusting Volume............................................................................. 58
Playback Using Touch Controls....................................................... 58
2-2 Shooting Settings............................................................................................ 59
Direct Buttons.......................................................................................... 60
The Super Control/LV Super Control Panel ............................................ 62
Using the Menus ..................................................................................... 66
Using Live Controls................................................................................. 68
2-3 Card-Related Settings .................................................................................... 71
Storage Options (KSave Settings)....................................................... 72
Choosing a Card for Photos (KSave Slot)........................................... 74
Storage Slot Selection............................................................................. 75
Storage Folder Selection (Assign Save Folder)...................................... 76
2-4 Image Quality and Size................................................................................... 78
Photo File and Image Size Options (KK) .......................................... 78
Choosing Available Options (KSet)..................................................... 81
Choosing Values for [X] and [W] Sizes (Pixel Count)...................... 82
2-5 The Viewfinder and Monitor Displays............................................................. 83
Display Selection..................................................................................... 83
Choosing the Information Displayed ....................................................... 84
Display Selection Options (EVF Auto Switch)......................................... 85
The Shooting Display.............................................................................. 86
Optical Viewfinder Simulation (S-OVF)................................................... 89
2-6 Photo Review (Rec View)............................................................................... 90
2-7 Restoring Default Settings (Reset)................................................................. 91
2-8 Choosing a Shooting Mode ............................................................................93
Letting the Camera Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed
(P: Program AE) ................................................................................... 94
Adjusting Settings in Mode P........................................................... 95
Program Shift................................................................................... 95
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Choosing an Aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE)...................................... 96
Adjusting Settings in Mode A.......................................................... 97
Choosing a Shutter Speed (S: Shutter-Priority AE)................................. 98
Adjusting Settings in Mode S......................................................... 100
Choosing Aperture and Shutter Speed (
M:
Manual Exposure).................101
Adjusting Settings in Mode M........................................................ 102
Using Exposure Compensation in Mode M................................... 103
Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)............................................................ 104
Adjusting Focus During Exposures (Bulb/Time Focusing)............. 107
Lighten Blending (
B
: Live Composite Photography).................................. 108
Choosing the Shutter Speed (Composite Settings)........................110
Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial
(C1/C2/C3/C4 Custom Modes).........................................................111
Saving Settings (Assign to Custom Mode).....................................111
Using Custom Modes (C1/C2/C3/C4)..........................................112
2-9 Focus.............................................................................................................114
Focus Mode (KAF Mode)....................................................................115
Choosing an AF-Target Mode (AF Target Mode)................................... 120
Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point) .......................................... 123
Custom AF Targets (tTarget Mode Settings) ................................... 125
Lens MF Clutch (Manual Focus Clutch)................................................ 127
Disabling the MF Clutch (MF Clutch)............................................. 128
Focusing at a Preset Distance (Preset MF) .......................................... 129
Face/Eye Priority AF.............................................................................. 133
Using Face/Eye Priority AF............................................................ 135
Zoom Frame/Focus Zoom AF (Super Spot AF)..................................... 136
Assigning [a] (Magnify) to a Control ............................................ 136
Using [a] (Magnify) ...................................................................... 137
Focus Zoom Options (LV Close Up Settings)........................................ 139
Setting Focus and Exposure with the AEL/AFL Button
(KAEL/AFL)..................................................................................... 141
Lens Focus Range (AF Limiter) ............................................................ 143
C-AF Tracking Sensitivity (KC-AF Sensitivity)................................... 145
C-AF Lens Scanning (AF Scanner)....................................................... 146
C-AF Starting Focus Target (KC-AF Center Start) ............................ 147
C-AF Center Target Priority (KC-AF Center Priority)......................... 148
Tracking Focus on Selected Subjects (KTracking Subject)............... 149
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2-10 Drive Mode (j/Y/i) ............................................................................... 151
Sequential Shooting/Self-Timer............................................................. 151
Burst Shooting Options (jL Settings/jH Settings) ......................... 155
Self-Timer Options (cCustom Self-timer).......................................... 157
Reducing Shutter Slap (Anti-Shock r)................................................ 160
Adjusting Anti-Shock Settings........................................................ 160
The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)......................................................... 163
Long Exposure Noise Reduction (Noise Reduction s)................ 166
Silent-Mode Options (Silent sMode Settings)............................ 167
Reducing Shutter Lag (Pro Capture Photography) ............................... 168
Interval-Timer Photography (Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse)............................. 172
Burst Mode Image Stabilization (jImage Stabilization).................... 174
Viewfinder Display Rate (Frame Rate).................................................. 175
2-11 Image Stabilization ....................................................................................... 176
Reducing Camera Blur (KImage Stabilizer)....................................... 176
Half-Press Image Stabilization (Half Way Rls With IS).......................... 178
2-12 Metering and Exposure................................................................................. 179
Adjusting Exposure (Exposure Compensation)..................................... 180
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (KISO) ....................................................... 181
Options for [KISO] > [AUTO] (KISO-Auto Set) .............................. 183
Shooting Mode and [KISO] > [AUTO] (KISO-Auto)....................... 185
Exposure Metering (Metering)............................................................... 186
Locking Exposure (AE Lock)................................................................. 188
Reducing Flicker (Flicker Reduction) .................................................... 190
Reducing Flicker in Live View (Anti-Flicker LV) ............................. 190
Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting).............. 191
Reducing Flicker Under LED Lighting (KFlicker Scan)...................... 193
High Dynamic Range (HDR)................................................................. 195
Slowing the Shutter in Bright Light (Live ND Shooting)......................... 197
Live View Exposure Preview (Live View Boost).................................... 200
2-13 Color and Quality.......................................................................................... 202
Adjusting Hue (KWB) ........................................................................ 202
Preserving Warm Colors (KWKeep Warm Color).................... 205
Fine-Tuning White Balance (KWhite Balance Compensation)... 206
Metering White Balance (One-Touch White Balance
P/Q/W/X) ................................................................................. 207
High-Resolution Photos (High Res Shot) ............................................. 210
High Res Shot Image Quality (KK).......................................... 213
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Image Enhancement (Picture Mode) .................................................... 215
Choosing a Picture Mode .............................................................. 217
Creating Custom Picture Modes (KCustom Picture Mode)......... 219
Adjusting Sharpness (Sharpness)................................................. 220
Adjusting Contrast (Contrast) ........................................................ 221
Adjusting Vividness (Saturation).................................................... 222
Adjusting Shading (Gradation)....................................................... 223
Color Filters for Black-and-White Photography (Color Filter) ........ 224
Monochrome Tints (Monochrome Color) ....................................... 225
Adjusting i-Enhance Effects (Effect) .............................................. 226
Choosing a Tone Curve (Highlight&Shadow Control).................... 227
Hue and Saturation (Color Creator)............................................... 229
“Leave Color” Effects (Partial Color).............................................. 231
Choosing a Color Space (Color Space)......................................... 232
2-14 Effects........................................................................................................... 233
Aspect Ratio (Image Aspect) ................................................................ 233
Zoom (Digital Tele-converter) ............................................................... 235
Varying Settings Little-by-Little over a Series of Shots (Bracketing)..... 236
Increasing Depth of Field (Focus Stacking) ......................................... 243
Overlaying Pictures (Multiple Exposure) .............................................. 246
Keystone Effects/Enhancing Perspective (Keystone Comp.) ............... 248
Correcting Fisheye Distortion (Fisheye Compensation) ....................... 250
2-15 Flash Photography........................................................................................ 252
Compatible Flash Units......................................................................... 252
Choosing a Flash Mode (#Flash Mode) .............................................. 254
Adjusting Flash Output (x) ................................................................ 259
Choosing a Flash Sync Speed (#X-Sync.) ......................................... 260
Setting a Slow Shutter Speed Limit (#Slow Limit) .............................. 261
Wireless Remote Flash Control............................................................. 262
Third-Party Flash Units.................................................................. 264
2-16 Working with Saved Images......................................................................... 265
Choosing the Information Displayed ..................................................... 265
The Playback Info Display..................................................................... 266
Zooming In (Playback Zoom)................................................................ 267
Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback) ..................... 268
Rotating Pictures (Rotate)..................................................................... 269
Protecting Pictures (0) ...................................................................... 270
Removing Protection from All Pictures (Reset Protect) ................. 271
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Copying Pictures Between Cards (Copy).............................................. 272
Copying All Pictures (Copy All)...................................................... 274
Deleting Pictures (Erase) ...................................................................... 275
Deleting All Pictures (All Erase)............................................................. 276
Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)........................................ 277
Removing Share Marking from All Pictures
(Reset Share Order).................................................................... 278
Selecting Multiple Pictures
(0/Copy Select/Erase Selected/Share Order Selected)................. 279
Adding Audio to Pictures (K)................................................................. 281
Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback
(R).................................................................................................... 283
Retouching Pictures (Edit)..................................................................... 284
Retouching RAW Pictures (RAW Data Edit).................................. 284
Retouching JPEG Pictures (JPEG Edit)........................................ 287
Combining Pictures (Image Overlay) .................................................... 289
Selecting Pictures for Printing (<—DPOF) ......................................... 291
3 Shooting and Viewing Movies.................................................................... 293
3-1 Basic Recording and Playback..................................................................... 294
An Introduction to Movie Recording...................................................... 294
Recording Movies.................................................................................. 295
Holding the Camera....................................................................... 295
Recording Movies with the Touch Screen...................................... 295
Remote Photography..................................................................... 297
Touch Screen Options ...................................................................298
Focus Zoom (V)......................................................................... 298
Using the Viewfinder...................................................................... 299
Viewing Movies ..................................................................................... 300
Playback Volume ........................................................................... 301
Viewing Movies over 4 GB in Size................................................. 301
Choosing a Memory Card.............................................................. 302
Playback Using Touch Controls..................................................... 303
3-2 Shooting Settings.......................................................................................... 304
Direct Buttons........................................................................................ 305
Touch Controls (Silent Controls)............................................................ 306
The LV Super Control Panel.................................................................. 309
Using Live Controls............................................................................... 312
Using the Menus ................................................................................... 314
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3-3 Card-Related Settings .................................................................................. 316
Choosing a Card for Movies (nSave Slot) ......................................... 316
Storage Slot Selection........................................................................... 318
Storage Folder Selection (Assign Save Folder).................................... 319
3-4 Movie File Settings .......................................................................................321
Frame Size, Rate, and Compression (nK)....................................... 321
Time Codes (Time Code Settings)........................................................ 324
3-5 The Viewfinder and Monitor Displays........................................................... 326
Choosing the Information Displayed ..................................................... 327
Display Selection Options (EVF Auto Switch)....................................... 328
The Shooting Display............................................................................ 329
Restoring Default Settings (Reset)........................................................ 331
3-6 Movie Recording Options .............................................................................332
Choosing an Exposure Mode (nMode).............................................. 332
Letting the Camera Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed
(P: Program AE).......................................................................... 334
Choosing an Aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE) ............................ 335
Choosing a Shutter Speed (S: Shutter-Priority AE)....................... 336
Choosing Aperture and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure) ..... 337
Filming High-Speed Movies (nK)..................................................... 339
Filming Slow- or Fast-Motion Movies
(Slow- and Fast-Motion Movies)......................................................... 342
3-7 Focus............................................................................................................ 345
Focus Mode (nAF Mode) ................................................................... 345
Choosing an AF Target Mode (AF Target Mode)................................... 349
Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point) .......................................... 352
Lens MF Clutch (Manual Focus Clutch)................................................ 355
Disabling the MF Clutch (MF Clutch)............................................. 356
Focusing at a Preset Distance (Preset MF) .......................................... 357
Face Priority AF..................................................................................... 360
Using Face Priority AF................................................................... 361
C-AF Tracking Sensitivity (nC-AF Sensitivity).................................... 362
C-AF Focus Speed (nC-AF Speed)................................................... 363
Zoom Frame/Focus ZoomAF ............................................................... 364
3-8 Metering and Exposure................................................................................. 367
Adjusting Exposure (Exposure Compensation)..................................... 367
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (nISO)........................................................ 369
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (bISO-Auto Set).................................. 372
Locking Exposure (AE Lock)................................................................. 373
Reducing Flicker Under LED Lighting (nFlicker Scan) ...................... 374
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