Olympus E-P1 - Digital Camera - Prosumer User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VN256301
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,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 26
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Camera
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1
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3
4
5
6
b
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1SSWF indicator gP. 14, 128
2ON/OFF button gP. 14
3Shutter button gP. 16, 60
4F(Exposure compensation) button
gP. 50
5Strap eyelet gP. 10
6Lens attachment mark gP. 13
7Mount
(Remove the body cap before attaching the
lens.)
8Hot shoegP. 73
9MicrophonegP. 78, 90
0Self-timer lampgP. 62
aLens release buttongP. 13
bLens lock pin
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
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5
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c
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j
1
f
g
i
1Mode dial gP. 4
2LCD monitor gP. 8, 9
3MENU button gP. 24
4INFO (Information display) button
gP. 23, 41, 83
5Tripod socket
6Battery/card compartment cover gP. 11
7Battery/card compartment lock gP. 11
8D(Erase) button gP. 92
9q (Playback) button gP. 18, 81
0AEL/AFL button gP. 51, 99
0 (Protect) button gP. 91
a<button gP. 100
bSpeaker
cSub dial (j) gP. 19, 20
dConnector cover
eCard access lamp gP. 16, 122
fMulti-connector gP. 87, 115, 120
gHDMI mini-connector (type C) gP. 88
hMain dial (j) gP. 19, 20
iArrow pad (k) gP. 20, 21, 24
Press the main dial in the following places.
Up: f
Down: g
Left: h
Right: i
jibutton gP. 24
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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. 44)
AAperture priority
shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 45)
SShutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 46)
MManual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually. (gP. 47)
AiAuto
The camera automatically selects an optimal shooting mode
from
[PORTRAIT] , [LANDSCAPE] , [NIGHT SCENE] ,
[SPORT] , and [MACRO] . This is a fully automatic mode
which allows you to shoot with the optimal settings for the
scene by simply pressing the shutter button.
ART Art filter When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.
SCN Scene In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.
nMovie Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P]and [A],
you can record a movie with the art filter.
Advanced shooting modes
Easy shooting modes
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN.
• The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed.
2 Use fg to select the filter or scene.
3 Press the ibutton.
• Art filters and [e-PORTRAIT] 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 [YN+RAW].
• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.
• When either RAW or JPEG+RAW are set in [e-PORTRAIT], a RAW image and a JPEG
(X(2560×1920)) with applied effect are saved.
• When JPEG is set in [e-PORTRAIT], two images are saved, one from before application of the
effect (with set picture quality) and the other from after application of the effect
(X(2560×1920)).
Setting the art filter/scene
POP ART1
SET
BACK
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F
D
C
G
SET
PORTRAIT
BACK
Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
jPOP ART mLIGHT TONE
k
SOFT FOCUS
nGRAINY FILM
lPALE&LIGHT COLOR oPIN HOLE
Types of art filters
Icon Mode Icon Mode
IPORTRAIT qDIS MODE
ee-PORTRAIT JMACRO
LLANDSCAPE rNATURE MACRO
KLANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT &CANDLE
JSPORT *SUNSET
GNIGHT SCENE @DOCUMENTS
UNIGHT+PORTRAIT sPANORAMA (gP. 43)
GCHILDREN (FIREWORKS
HHIGH KEY gBEACH & SNOW
ILOW KEY
Types of scene modes
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Live control
The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and
associated options is called the live control. Press the ibutton to display the live control
on the LCD monitor. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while
checking live view.
g“Using the live control to operate the camera” (P. 22)
*1 ART or SCN mode only
*2 nmode only
• There may be unavailable menus depending on the selected shooting mode.
Functions Setting Ref.
page
Scene mode*1[I] [e] [L] [K] [J] [G] [U] [G] [H] [I] [q] [J]
[r] [&][*] [@] [s] [(] [g]P. 5
Art filter mode*1[j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o]P. 5
Movie AE mode*2[P] [A] [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o]P. 79
White balance [AUTO] [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] [V]
[CWB] P. 67
Sequential shooting/
self-timer [o] [j] [Y12S] [Y2S] P. 61-62
Image stabilizer [OFF] [I.S. 1] [I.S. 2] [I.S. 3] [FOCAL LENGTH] P. 62
Aspect ratio [4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6] P. 40
Record mode [RAW] [YF] [YN] [XN] [WN] [YF+RAW] [YN+RAW] etc. P. 64
ISO sensitivity [AUTO] [100] [125] [160] [200] [250] [320] etc. P. 53
Flash mode [AUTO] [!] [#] [$] [H] [#SLOW] [#SLOW2] etc. P. 75
Metering mode [G] [H] [I] [IHI] [ISH] P. 49
AF mode [S-AF] [C-AF] [MF] [S-AF+MF] P. 56
Face detection [gON] [gOFF] P. 39
AF target selection BMP. 58
Movie sound record*2[RON] [ROFF] P. 80
P
LF
WB AUTO
WB AUTO
AUTO 5
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3 1
w x
Functions
Setting
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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. On the live control display, press the INFO button
to switch to the super control panel.
g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 23)
• Movie recording mode is not displayed.
mall
Super Fine
OFF
ISO
4 : 3
NORM
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
3 8
38
P
LIVE
INFO
LIVE
INFO
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The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.
1Internal temperature warning
mgP. 127
Arrow pad function epgP. 102
2Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47
3Function name
4White balance gP. 67
White balance compensation gP. 68
5ISO sensitivity gP. 53
6Sequential shooting/self-timer gP. 61-62
7Flash mode gP. 75
8Flash intensity control gP. 77
9Image stabilizer gP. 62
0AF mode gP. 56
AF target gP. 58
aRecord mode gP. 64
bFlash charging gP. 124
cBattery check gP. 8
dPicture mode gP. 71
eSharpness NgP. 71
Contrast JgP. 71
Saturation TgP. 71
Gradation zgP. 72
B&W Filter xgP. 71
Picture tone ygP. 71
fColor space gP. 108
gFace detection gP. 39, 104
hMetering mode gP. 49
iNumber of storable still pictures gP. 140
jExposure compensation value gP. 50
Exposure level gP. 47
kAspect ratio gP. 40
lAperture value gP. 44-47
mShutter speed gP. 44-47
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LCD monitor (Live view)
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting.
g“Using live view” (P. 37)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
WB
WB
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
L
N
N
3 8
38
2
IS
IS
6:66:6
P
S-AF
S-AF
AEL BKT
FP
+2.0
+2.0
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k
l
m
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1Internal temperature warning
mgP. 127
Arrow pad function epgP. 102
2My Mode gP. 101
3Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47
4Flash mode gP. 75
5ISO sensitivity gP. 53
6Metering mode gP. 49
7AF mode gP. 56
8Face detection ggP. 39, 104
9Flash intensity control gP. 77
Super FP flash sgP. 74
0AE Lock ugP. 51
Auto bracket tgP. 52, 54, 70, 77
Multiple exposure igP. 54
Home position pgP. 59
aShutter speed gP. 44-47
bAperture value gP. 44-47
cFlash gP. 124 (blinks: charging in
progress, lights up: charging completed)
dBattery check
Lit up (green) (ready for use)
Lit up (green) (Battery is running low)
Blinks (red) (charging required)
eAF confirmation mark gP. 16, 38, 60
fArt filter/scene gP. 5
gWhite balance gP. 67
hSequential shooting gP. 61
Self-timer gP. 62
iImage stabilizer vwsgP. 62
jAspect ratio gP. 40
kRecord mode gP. 64
lNumber of storable still pictures gP. 140
Available recording time
mExposure compensation value gP. 50
nHistogram gP. 41
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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. 83)
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
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[4032x3024,1/8]
[4032x3024,1/8]
2009.08.16
2009.08.16
21:56
21:56
100-0015
100-0015
15
15
L
N
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x10
x10
4:3
6
8
9
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a
12
7
345
Overall display
Simplified display
1Aspect border gP. 40
2Print reservation
Number of prints gP. 112
3Sound record gP. 90
4Protect gP. 91
5Battery check gP. 8
6Date and time gP. 15
7Aspect ratio gP. 40, 89
8Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64
9Record mode gP. 64
0File number
aFrame number
bAF target gP. 58
cShooting mode gP. 4, 44-47
dExposure compensation gP. 50
eShutter speed gP. 44-47
fAperture value gP. 44-47
gFocal length gP. 132
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)
hFlash intensity control gP. 77
iISO sensitivity gP. 53
jWhite balance compensation gP. 68
kPicture mode gP. 71
kColor space gP. 108
mWhite balance gP. 67
nMetering mode gP. 49
oHistogram gP. 83
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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 PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)
Lithium ion battery
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
Lithium ion charger
USB cable AV cable
(Monaural)
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
2
1
3
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is fastened
securely (3).
Attaching the strap
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
Thread the strap in the direction of
the arrows (1, 2).
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Preparing the Camera
2
3
1
1Charging the battery
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
2Loading the battery
1
2
3
BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
AC wall outlet
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
AC cable
Charging indicator
Amber light: Charging in progress
Blue light: Charging complete
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Amber blinking: Charging error
W
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.
Unloading the battery
Battery lock knob
Direction indicating mark
W
Direction indicating mark
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
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4Closing the battery/card compartment cover
When using the camera, be sure to close
the battery/card compartment cover.
• Close the cover until you hear a click.
3Loading the card
• Insert the SD/SDHC card
(referred to as “card” in these
instructions) until it locks in place.
g“Card basics” (P. 130)
• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
• Pull out the card.
• Never open the battery/card compartment
cover while the card access lamp is
blinking.
Removing the card
SD card slotContact area
• Turn off the camera before
loading or removing the card.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
2
2
1
Body cap
3
3
4
1
2
Lens cap
Alignment mark
(Red)
Lens attachment mark
(Red)
2
1
Lens release button
1Remove the body cap from the camera and the
rear cap from the lens
2Attach a lens to the camera
• Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release
button.
• Do not touch internal portions of
the camera.
3Remove the lens cap
(3, 4)
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button (1),
rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow
(2).
g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 132)
• 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 (1).
• Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you hear
it click (2).
Rear cap
Lens release
button
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Power on
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
Certain types of lens are retractable and
contained within the barrel when stored.
You cannot take a picture with the lens
retracted.
Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1)
to extend the lens (2).
To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of
arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch
(3).
Using separately sold retractable lens
• To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera
When you turn on the power the LCD monitor lights up.
LCD monitor
SSWF indicator
ON/OFF button
Mode dial
Set the mode dial to P.
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
L
N
N
3 8
38
P
4
1
2
3
UNLOCK switch
Zoom ring
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
ENG.
W
s
’ -- . -- . --
--
: --
SETBACK
OFF
5SEC
c MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
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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.
CARD SETUP
NORM
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
SET
BACK
4:3
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009 08 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
2009 08 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
SET
’09.08.01
14:01
BACK
ENG.
W
s
OFF
5SEC
c MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
j ±0 k ±0
1 Press the MENU button
2Use fg to select [d],
then press i
3Use fg to select
[X], then press i
4Use fg to select [Y],
then press i
5 Repeat this procedure until the
date and time are completely set
6Use fg to select the
date format
7Press the ibutton
8Press the MENU button
to exit
MENU button
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Arrow pad fghi
• The menu screen is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
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Shooting
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
Shutter button
Card
access
lamp
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
AF confirmation mark
Aperture value
Shutter speed
1Select a composition while
viewing the LCD monitor
2Adjust the focus
3Release the shutter
Press the shutter
button halfway.
LCD monitor
Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
• The focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark appears, and the AF target appears at the
focus position.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
AF target
LCD monitor
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Horizontal
grip
Vertical
grip
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters
the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when
you touch any button (the shutter button, qbutton, etc.). g“SLEEP” (P. 103)
Holding the camera
When the camera stops operating
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Playback/Erasing
Displays the
previous frame
Displays
the next
frame
qbutton
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames ahead
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames back
Each time you turn the sub dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Arrow pad
Sub dial
ERASE
YES
NO
BACK SET
Dbutton
Playing back
images
Pressing the qbutton displays the last picture
taken.
Close-up
playback
Erasing images
Playback the image you want to erase and press
the Dbutton.
Use fg to select [YES] and press the i
button to erase.
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Basic operations
Basic guide
Basic operations
There are three ways to operate this camera.
Using the direct buttons to operate
the camera gP. 21
You can make the function settings
with the main dial or sub dial and the
direct buttons assigned to a function.
Setting information is displayed on
the LCD monitor while you are setting
a function.
Setting while looking at the Live
control or Super control panel
gP. 22, 23
You can make the function settings
with the Live control or Super control
panel on the LCD monitor. You can
use the Live control or Super control
panel to view the current settings and
directly change the settings.
Setting on the menu gP. 24
You can use the menu to set shooting
and playback settings and customize
camera functions.
j
Main dial
j
Sub dial
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Indications used in this manual
The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the
operation buttons in this manual. “Names of parts and functions” (
g P. 2)
See.
In this manual, jindicates turning the main dial.
In this manual, jindicates turning the sub dial.
In this manual, kindicates the arrow pad.
fghi indicate the up, down, left and right buttons of the arrow pad.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, live control, super control panel and
menu are described as follows in this manual.
•“+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
•“” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the White balance
xNotes
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the
most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or related information.
Direct button WB
Live control ij: [WB]
Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]
Menu MENU[c][X][WB]
 TIPS
Resetting the camera
settings
In P , A , S , and M mode, current camera
settings (including any changes you have
made) are retained when the power is
turned off. To reset the camera to the factory
default settings, set
[RESET] .
g “Resetting the camera settings” (P. 96)
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