Olympus E-PL7 User manual

Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparing the camera and flow of
operations
2. Shooting
3. Viewing photographs and movies
4. Basic operations
5. Using shooting options
6. Menu functions
7. Connecting the camera to a
smartphone
8. Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer
9. Battery, battery charger, and card
10. Interchangeable lenses
11. Using separately sold accessories
12. Information
13. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank 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.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA

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This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to users in
North America.
Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions before using.
• Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave
flash unattended while in use.
• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
• Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by
qualified service personnel.
• Let flash cool completely before putting away.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in water or other liquids.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the flash is used subsequently.
• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Cautions Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be
absolutely avoided.
$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.

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Table of Contents
Quick task index 7
Unpack the box contents.............9
Preparing the camera and flow
of operations 10
Names of parts ...........................10
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................12
Inserting the card.......................13
Removing the card ...................13
Attaching a lens to the
camera.........................................14
Power on.....................................15
Setting the date/time..................16
Selecting a shooting mode........17
Shooting 18
Shooting still pictures................18
Self-portraits.............................19
Recording movies.....................20
Using the touch screen..............22
Selecting a focusing method ....22
Using the wireless LAN
function.....................................23
Setting shooting functions........24
Using live guides ......................24
Viewing photographs and
movies 26
Viewing photographs and
movies.........................................26
Index display/Calendar
display ......................................26
Viewing still images..................27
Watching movies ......................27
Volume......................................27
Protecting images.....................27
Erasing images.........................28
Setting a transfer order on
images ([Share Order]).............28
Selecting images
([Share Order Selected],
[0], [Erase Selected]) ...........28
Using the touch screen..............29
Selecting and protecting
images......................................29
Basic operations 30
Information displays while
shooting......................................30
Monitor display when
shooting....................................30
Switching the information
display ......................................31
Using the shooting modes........32
“Point-and-shoot” photography
(Pprogram mode)....................32
Choosing aperture
(Aaperture-priority mode).......33
Choosing shutter speed
(Sshutter-priority mode)..........34
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Mmanual mode)..........35
Comparative bright composites
(live composite photography) ...36
Using movie mode (n)............37
Adding effects to a movie
[Movie Effect]............................37
Using PHOTO STORY .............39
Shooting in scene mode...........42
Using art filters..........................44
Commonly used shooting
options ........................................46
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation).........46
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Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows............46
Choosing a focus target
(AF Area)..................................47
Setting the AF target.................47
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF.....................48
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF..........49
Information display during
playback......................................50
Playback image information .....50
Switching the information
display ......................................51
Changing the playback
information display method.......52
Manipulating playback
images......................................53
Using shooting options 56
Adjusting settings while
shooting......................................56
Reducing camera shake
(image stabilizer)......................57
Adjusting color
(white balance).........................58
Processing options
(picture mode) ..........................60
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ...................61
Setting the image aspect..........62
Adding effects to a movie.........62
Image quality (record mode).....63
Using a flash
(flash photography)...................65
Adjusting flash output
(flash intensity control)..............68
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(metering).................................68
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode).................................69
ISO sensitivity...........................70
Movie sound options
(recording sound with movies)..70
Menu functions 71
Basic menu operations..............71
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................72
Formatting the card
(Card Setup).............................72
Deleting all images
(Card Setup).............................72
Returning to default settings
(Reset)......................................73
Registering Favorites settings
(Myset)......................................73
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................74
Image quality (K)...................75
Setting the self timer
(j/Y).....................................75
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing)..........76
Taking HDR (High Dynamic
Range) images.........................78
Recording multiple exposures
in a single image
(multiple exposure)...................79
Shooting automatically with a
fixed interval
(time lapse shooting)................80
Wireless remote control flash
photography..............................81
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............81
Using the playback menu..........81
Displaying images rotated
(R)..........................................81
Editing still images....................82
Canceling all protections ..........83
Using the setup menu................84
X(Date/time setting)...............84
W(Changing the display
language)..................................84

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i(Monitor brightness
adjustment)...............................84
Rec View ..................................84
Wi-Fi Settings...........................84
c/#
Menu Display ..................84
Firmware...................................84
Using the custom menus...........85
RAF/MF ..................................85
SButton/Dial ...........................86
TRelease/j.........................86
UDisp/8/PC..........................87
VExp/p/ISO..........................88
W#Custom............................89
XK/Color/WB.......................90
YRecord/Erase.......................91
ZMovie ...................................92
bKUtility..............................92
AEL/AFL...................................93
MF Assist..................................93
Button Function ........................94
Viewing camera images on
TV.............................................96
Choosing the control panel
displays.....................................97
Adding information displays......99
Shutter speeds when the flash
fires automatically...................100
Accessory Port Menu...............101
Using OLYMPUS PENPAL.....101
AOLYMPUS PENPAL
Share......................................102
BOLYMPUS PENPAL
Album .....................................103
CElectronic Viewfinder.........103
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone 104
Connecting to a smartphone...105
Transferring images to a
smartphone...............................105
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone...............................106
Adding position information to
images.......................................106
Setting up your camera for
wireless LAN connection
(Wi-Fi settings) .........................107
Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer 108
Installing OLYMPUS Viewer 3..108
Copying pictures to a computer
without OLYMPUS Viewer 3.....110
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....111
Easy printing........................... 111
Custom printing ......................112
Print reservation (DPOF) .........113
Creating a print order..............113
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order.................114
Battery, battery charger, and
card 115
Battery and charger .................115
Using your charger abroad .....115
Usable cards.............................116
Record mode and file size/number
of storable still pictures...........117
Interchangeable lenses 118
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens
specifications..........................118
Using separately sold
accessories 122
Electronic Viewfinder (VF-4)....122
External flash units designated
for use with this camera..........124
Wireless remote control flash
photography............................124

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Other external flash units........126
Principal Accessories..............127
System chart.............................128
Information 130
Shooting tips and
information................................130
Error codes...............................132
Cleaning and storing the
camera.......................................134
Cleaning the camera ..............134
Storage...................................134
Cleaning and checking the
image pickup device...............134
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions....135
Menu directory..........................136
Specifications...........................141
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 144
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........144
Index 154

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Quick task index
Shooting g
Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A)17
Easy photography with special effects Art filter (ART)44
Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 62
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)42
Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 24
Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 46
Taking pictures with a blurred background Live Guide 24
Aperture priority shooting 33
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Live Guide 24
Shutter priority shooting 34
Scene mode (SCN)42
Taking pictures with the correct color White balance 58
One-touch white balance 59
Processing pictures to match the subject/
Taking monotone pictures Picture Mode 60
Art filter (ART)44
When the camera will not focus on your
subject/Focusing on one area
Using the touch screen 22
AF Area 47
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 49
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confirming focus before shooting Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 49
Recomposing photographs after focusing C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 69
Taking photos without the flash DIS Mode/ISO 42/70
Reducing camera shake
Image Stabilizer/Anti-Shock z
57/89
Self-timer 61
Remote cable 127
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight Flash shooting 65
Gradation (Picture Mode) 74
Photographing fireworks Bulb/time photography 35
Live composite photography 36
Scene mode (SCN)42
Taking pictures without white subjects
appearing too white or black subjects
appearing too dark
Gradation (Picture Mode) 74
Histogram/
Exposure compensation 31/46
Highlight & Shadow Control 46
Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 88
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue Monitor brightness
adjustment/Live View Boost 84/87
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Quick task index
Checking set effect before taking a
picture Preview function 94
Test Picture 94
Checking horizontal or vertical orientation
before shooting Level gauge 31
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 87
Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq(Rec View) 84
mode2 (qClose Up Mode) 88
Self-portraits Self-timer 61
Scene mode (SCN)42
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 61
Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 88
Increasing the number of pictures that
can be taken Record mode 63
Shooting remotely with a smartphone
(wireless LAN function) Shooting remotely with a
smartphone 106
Playback/Retouch g
Viewing images on a TV HDMI/Video Out 87
Playback on TV 96
Viewing slideshows with background
music Slideshow 55
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 82
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 82
Printing made easy Direct printing 111
Commercial prints Creating a print order 113
Sharing images easily OLYMPUS PENPAL 101
Transferring images to a smartphone
(wireless LAN function) Transferring images to a
smartphone 105
Adding location data to images (wireless
LAN function)
Adding location data to images 106
Camera Settings g
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 16
Restoring default settings Reset 73
Saving the settings Myset 73
Changing the menu display language W84
Turning off the auto focus sound 8(Beep sound) 88

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Unpack the box contents
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 USB cable
CB-USB6
• Flash case
• Computer software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Flash
FL-LM1 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.

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1
Names of parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
8
9
0
a
b
d
i
c
e
g
f
h
1Mode dial........................................P. 17
2Shutter button.................................P. 18
3ON/OFF button..............................P. 15
4Control dial* P...............................P. 26
5Strap eyelet.......................................P. 9
6Lens attachment mark....................P. 14
7Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
8Hot shoe cover
9Stereo microphone.............P. 54, 70, 83
0Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 61/P. 85
aLens release button........................P. 14
bLens lock pin
cTripod socket
dBattery/card compartment lock.......P. 12
eBattery/card compartment cover.....P. 12
fConnector cover
gMulti-connector...............P. 96, 108, 111
hHDMI connector (Type D)...............P. 96
iCard slot .........................................P. 13
* In this manual, the Picon represent operations performed using the control dial.
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operations

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
0
a
b
c
F(Up) /F(Exposure compensation)
button (P. 46)
I(Right) /#(Flash)
button (P. 65)
G(Down) /jY
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 61)
H(Left) /P(AF
target) button (P. 47)
Qbutton (P. 56, 71)
1Speaker
2Monitor....................P. 15, 22, 29, 31, 50
3Accessory port......................P. 101, 140
4Hot shoe .......................................P. 124
5G/Fn button..................................P. 24
6Ubutton...................................P. 38, 49
7R(Movie)/Hbutton...........P. 20, 28, 37
8MENU button.................................P. 71
9INFO (Information display) button
........................................................P. 31
0Qbutton ..................................P. 56, 71
aArrow pad*......................................P. 26
bq(Playback) button................P. 26, 52
cD(Erase) button ............................P. 28
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow
pad.

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
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)
Cautions
• Unplug the charger when
charging is complete.
1
2
3
AC wall outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging
indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating
mark (S)
Lithium ion
charger
2
Opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
1
2
Battery/card
compartment lock
Battery/card
compartment cover
3
Loading the battery.
Direction indicating
mark
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.
Cautions
• 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.
• Also read “Battery, battery charger, and card” (P. 115).

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
Inserting the card
1
Loading the card.
• Open the battery/card compartment
cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into
place.
g“Usable cards” (P. 116)
Eye-Fi Cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 116) before use.
Cautions
• Turn off the camera before loading or
removing the battery or card.
2
Closing the battery/card
compartment cover.
• Close the cover and slide the battery/
card compartment lock in the direction
shown by the arrow.
1
2
Cautions
• Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera.
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull
out the card.
Cautions
• Do not remove the battery or card while the card
write indicator (P. 30) is displayed.

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Attach a lens to the camera.
12
Rear cap 2
13
• Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera.
• 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.
• Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it click (direction indicated by arrow 3).
Cautions
• 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.
2
Remove the lens cap. 1
1
2
Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch cannot
be used while 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).
41
2
3
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. 2
1
Lens release button
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 118).

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
Power on
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button again.
ON/OFF button
Battery level
;(green): Camera ready to shoot.
:(green): Low battery
](blinks red): Charge the battery.
 Monitor
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ISO-A
200
Wi-Fi
Using the monitor
1Press the monitor down.
2Adjust the angle of the monitor according to the hinge axis.
2
1
1
2
1
1
Lower angle Self portraitUpper angle
For information on self portraits, read “Self-portraits” (P. 19).
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 5 minutes. Turn the camera on again before use.

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
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.
MENU button
4:3
h
2
1
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Image Aspect
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode
Off Digital Tele-converter
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
’--.--.-- --:--
English
Setup Menu
Rec View
Menu Display
0.5sec
Firmware
Wi-Fi Settings
SetBack
[d] tab
3
Set the date and time.
• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Use FG to select the date format.
X
2014
YMDTime
Cancel
Y/M/D
The time is displayed using a
24-hour clock.
4
Save settings and exit.
• Press Qto set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
Cautions
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and
time may reset to the factory default setting.
$Notes
• You can synchronize the time correctly by pressing Qat a time signal of 0 seconds while
setting [min].

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Preparing the camera and flow of operations
1
Selecting a shooting mode
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
A A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the
current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners.
PAperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
AYou control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details.
SYou control shutter speed. You can express the motion of moving subjects, or
freeze motion without any blur.
MYou control aperture and shutter speed. You can shoot with long exposures for
fireworks or other dark scenes.
nShoot movies using shutter speed and aperture effects and movie special effects.
JYou can shoot a PHOTO STORY. Shoot with selected PHOTO STORY type.
SCN Select a scene according to the subject.
ART Select an art filter.
First, try taking photographs in full auto mode.
1
Set the mode dial to A.
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3838
ISO-A
200
Wi-Fi
 Monitor
Number of
storable still
pictures
Available
recording
time
ISO
sensitivity
Shutter speed Aperture value
Indicator Mode icon

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Shooting
2
2
Shooting still pictures
1
Set up the camera and decide
on the composition.
• Be careful that your fingers or
the camera strap do not obstruct
the lens or AF illuminator.
Landscape position Portrait position
2
Adjust the focus.
• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button
down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway).
The AF confirmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will
be displayed in the focus location.
250250 F5.6 01:02:0301:02:03
3838
ISO-A
200
28mm
Wi-Fi
Press the shutter
button halfway.
AF target
AF confirmation mark
• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value that have been set
automatically by the camera are displayed.
• If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 130)
3
Release the shutter.
• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the
first position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of
pressing it all the way
down to the second
position “pressing the
shutter button all (or the
rest of) the way down.”
Press halfway Press the rest of
the way down
$Notes
• You can also take photographs using the touch screen. g“Using the touch screen”
(P. 22)
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Shooting
2
Self-portraits
Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the
frame.
1
Lower the monitor slightly and invert it.
2
11
• If a power zoom lens is attached, the camera
automatically switches to wide angle.
• The self portrait menu is displayed in the
monitor.
• The monitor displays a mirror image (flipped
horizontally).
L
N
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FullHD
F
AOne Touch
e-Portrait
Turning this on makes skin look smooth and
translucent.
Valid only during iAUTO mode (A).
CShutter Touch When the icon is touched, the shutter is released
about 1 second later.
DOne Touch
Custom Self Timer
Shoot 3 frames using the self timer. You can set
the number of times the shutter is released and the
interval between each release using Custom Self
Timer (P.61).
2
Frame the shot.
• Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.
3
Touch Cand shoot.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
• You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the monitor, or by pressing
the shutter button.
$Notes
You can shoot by operating the camera with a smartphone. g“Shooting remotely with a
smartphone” (P. 106)

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Shooting
2
Recording movies
You can record movies when the mode dial is on any mode except J(PHOTO
STORY). Try recording in full auto mode first.
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
Press the Rbutton to begin recording.
• You can change the focus location by touching
the screen while recording (P. 22).
Rbutton
3
Press the Rbutton again to end recording.
00:02:1800:02:18
42mm
Displayed during
recording Recording time
Cautions
• When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may appear distorted
due to the rolling shutter phenomenon. This is a physical phenomenon whereby distortion
occurs in the filmed image when shooting a fast-moving subject or due to camera shaking.
In particular, this phenomenon becomes more noticeable when using a long focal length.
• If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup device
will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images. Turn off the camera for a short
time. Noise and colored fog may also appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivity
settings. If the temperature rises further, the camera will turn off automatically.
• When using a Four Thirds system lens, theAF will not operate while recording movies.
• The Rbutton cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:
Multiple exposure (still photography also ends.)/shutter button pressed halfway/during
bulb, time or composite photography/sequential shooting/Panorama/SCN mode
(e-Portrait, Hand-Held Starlight, 3D)/time lapse shooting