Olympus EZ-M1240 User manual

Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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.
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. : IM002

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

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Table of Contents
Quick task index 8
Names of parts 10
Preparation 12
Unpacking the box contents .....12
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................13
Inserting the card .......................15
Attaching a lens to the
camera.........................................16
Using the monitor.......................17
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
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode) .......................26
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode) ...........27
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) .............28
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Manual mode)...............29
Shooting with long exposure time
(BULB/LIVE TIME) ...................30
Live composite photography (dark
and light field composite)..........30
Letting the camera choose the
settings (iAUTO mode).............31
Using art filters..........................33
Custom Modes (C1, C2, C3) ....35
Shooting with touch screen
operations.................................35
Recording movies ......................36
Using movie mode (n)............37
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie.............38
Using various settings...............39
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F)...........................39
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF target settings)...................39
Setting the AF target.................40
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF ..........................40
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF (Super
Spot AF)....................................41
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................42
Adjusting color (WB (white
balance))...................................42
Choosing a focus mode (AF
Mode) .......................................43
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(Metering) .................................45
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock)..................................45
Performing the sequential/self-
timer shooting...........................46
Shooting without the vibration
caused by shutter button
operations (Anti-Shock z) ......47
Shooting without shutter sound
(Silent [♥]) .................................47
Shooting without a release time
lag (Pro Capture shooting) .......48
Shooting still pictures in a higher
resolution (High Res Shot) .......48
Taking HDR (High Dynamic
Range) images .........................49
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Setting in super control panel...50
Making fine adjustments to white
balance (WB Compensation)....52
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................53
Setting the image aspect..........54
Setting the saving method for
shooting data
(KSave Settings)...................54
Selecting image quality
(KK) ....................................55
Selecting image quality
(nK).....................................56
Using a flash
(Flash photography) .................57
Adjusting flash output (Flash
intensity control) .......................60
Processing options (Picture
Mode) .......................................61
Making fine adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ............62
Making fine adjustments to
contrast (Contrast)....................62
Making fine adjustments to
saturation (Saturation)..............63
Making fine adjustments to tone
(Gradation) ...............................63
Applying filter effects to
monochrome pictures (Color
Filter) ........................................64
Adjusting the tone of a
monochrome image
(Monochrome Color).................64
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect) ......................................65
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................65
Changing the brightness
of highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow)..................66
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function)......................66
Adjusting overall color (Color
Creator) ....................................71
Shooting “My Clips” ..................72
Editing “My Clips” .....................73
Shooting slow/quick motion
movies ......................................75
Playback 76
Information display during
playback......................................76
Playback image information .....76
Switching the information
display ......................................77
Viewing photographs and
movies.........................................78
Index display/Calendar
display ......................................79
Viewing still images ..................79
Volume......................................80
Watching movies ......................81
Protecting images.....................81
Copying an image (Copy).........81
Erasing an image......................82
Selecting images (0, Copy
Select, Erase Selected, Share
Order Selected) ........................82
Setting a transfer order on images
(Share Order) ...........................82
Audio recording ........................83
Adding still pictures to My Clips
(Add to My Clips)......................83
Using the touch screen..............84
Selecting and protecting
images......................................84
Menu functions 85
Basic menu operations..............85
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................86
Returning to default settings
(Reset)......................................86
Registering favorites settings
(Assign to Custom Mode).........87

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Processing options (Picture
Mode) .......................................88
Image quality (KK)..............88
Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-
converter) .................................88
Setting the custom self-timer
(j/Y).....................................89
Shooting automatically with a
fixed interval (itime lapse
shooting)...................................90
Varying settings over a series
of photographs (Bracketing) .....91
Recording multiple exposures
in a single image (Multiple
Exposure) .................................95
Keystone correction and
perspective control (Keystone
Comp.)......................................97
Setting anti-shock/silent shooting
(Anti-Shock z/Silent [♥]).........98
Setting high resolution shooting
(High Res Shot)........................99
Shooting with remote control
wireless flash............................99
Using the Video Menu..............100
Adding effects to a movie .......102
Setting the record mode
(nK)...................................102
Setting the sound recording for
movie (Movie K).....................103
Recording movie audio with an IC
recorder ..................................104
Using the Playback Menu........105
Displaying images rotated
(R)........................................105
Editing still images..................105
Saving a still image from a movie
(In-Movie Image Capture).......107
Trimming movies (Movie
Trimming) ...............................108
Canceling all protections ........108
Copy All ..................................108
Using the setup menu..............109
Formatting the card
(Card Setup) ........................... 110
Deleting all images
(Card Setup) ........................... 110
Using the custom menus......... 111
JAF/MF................................ 111
KAF/MF ............................... 112
LAF/MF ............................... 112
MButton/Dial/Lever .............. 113
NRelease/j/Image
Stabilizer................................. 114
ORelease/j/Image
Stabilizer ................................ 114
PDisp/8/PC ...................... 115
QDisp/8/PC ....................... 115
RDisp/8/PC ...................... 116
SDisp/8/PC ....................... 117
TExp/ISO/BULB/p............ 117
UExp/ISO/BULB/p............ 118
VExp/ISO/BULB/p............ 118
W#Custom ......................... 118
XK/WB/Color .................... 119
YRecord/Erase ....................120
ZRecord/Erase ...................121
aEVF ...................................121
bKUtility ...........................122
cKUtility ..........................122
AEL/AFL .................................123
MF Assist................................124
KFn Lever Function ............124
Choosing the control
panel displays (KControl
Settings) .................................125
Adding information displays....127
Shooting self-portraits using the
selfie assist menu...................129
Viewing camera images on
TV...........................................130
Shutter speeds when the flash
fires.........................................131

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Combinations of JPEG
image sizes and compression
rates........................................131
Setting the card to record to ...132
Saving lens info ......................132
Selecting the display style of the
viewfinder ...............................133
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone 134
Connecting to a smartphone...135
Transferring images to a
smartphone...............................136
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone...............................136
Adding position information to
images.......................................137
Changing the connection
method ......................................137
Changing the password...........138
Cancelling a share order .........138
Initializing wireless LAN
settings......................................138
Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer 139
Connecting the camera to a
computer...................................139
Copying pictures to a
computer...................................140
Installing the PC software .......141
Installing the OLYMPUS Digital
Camera Updater........................141
User Registration .....................141
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....142
Easy printing...........................142
Custom printing ......................143
Print order (DPOF)....................144
Creating a print order..............144
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order.................145
Cautions 146
Battery and charger .................146
Using the optional AC
adapter ......................................146
Using your charger abroad .....147
Usable cards.............................147
Record mode and file size/number
of storable still pictures...........148
Interchangeable lenses............149
HLD-9 Power Battery Holder ...150
External flash units designated
for use with this camera ..........152
Wireless remote control flash
photography............................153
Other external flash units........154
Principal Accessories ..............155
System chart.............................156
Cleaning and storing the
camera.......................................158
Cleaning the camera ..............158
Storage...................................158
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device..........................158
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions....159
After Service .............................159
Information 160
Shooting tips and
information................................160
Error codes ...............................162
Menu directory..........................165
Default Custom Mode
options ......................................175
Specifications...........................177

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 180
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........180
Index 190

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Quick task index
Shooting g
Changing the AF area size and
position AF Area 40
Limiting the autofocus area for
quicker focusing AF Limiter 111
Adjusting AF tracking performance to
match changes in subject distance C-AF Lock 111
Changing the focus position with a
touch on the monitor while using the
viewfinder
AF Targeting Pad 112
Using Touch AF Using the touch screen 35
Using AF on a small point Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF 41
Changing the viewfinder frame rate Frame Rate (High) 115
Using a dynamic range like that of an
optical viewfinder
S-OVF (Optical viewfinder
simulation) 121
Shooting without the shutter sound Silent [♥]47
Reducing shutter blur Anti-Shock z/Silent [♥]47
Shooting without time lag Pro Capture shooting 48
Shooting images equivalent to 50M
pixel High Res Shot 48
Correcting the perspective when
shooting Keystone Comp. 97
Shooting images in focus from the
foreground to the background Focus Stacking 94
Automatically shifting the focus
position when shooting Focus bracketing 94
Using dark and light field composite
when shooting Live composite 30
Checking the progress when
shooting with long exposure time Bulb/Time photography 30
Reducing camera shake Image Stabilizer 53
Reducing fixed pattern noise when
shooting with long exposure time Noise Reduct. 118
Checking subjects in the viewfinder
even when shooting in low-light
conditions
Live View Boost 115
Using two SD card slots
simultaneously Double slot 15,54,132
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting Level Gauge 23
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid (Grid Settings) 116
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Quick task index
Shooting in a mode that is good for
image editing
nPicture Mode
(n Specification Settings) 100
Recording audio using an external
recorder Linking to external devices 104
Zooming in on photos to check focus Auto q(Rec View) 109
Extending the useful life of the
battery Quick Sleep Mode 122
Checking battery usage and status Battery Status 122
Playback/Retouch g
Shooting by outputting to the external
monitor HDMI 117
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 106
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 106
Extracting still images from a 4K
movie In-Movie Image Capture 107
Trimming unwanted sections of
movies Movie Trimming 108
Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring images to a
smartphone 136
Adding location data to images Adding location data to images 137
Others g
Saving the settings Assign to Custom Mode 87
Changing the menu display language Changing the display language 109
Turning off the auto focus sound Beep sound 117
Others - Basic Shooting g
Taking pictures with the best finish/
Taking black and white pictures
Picture Mode 61, 88
Art Filter (ART) 33

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Names of parts
Names of parts
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2
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6
7
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1Mode dial lock.................................P. 24
2Rear dial* (o)
.......................P. 26 – 29, 42, 70, 78, 128
3Fn2 button......................................P. 70
4R(Movie)/Hbutton..............P. 36/P. 82
5Front dial* (r)
.........................P. 26 – 29, 39, 42, 70, 78
6Shutter button .................................P. 25
7Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
.......................................P. 46, 54/P. 112
8Lens attachment mark ....................P. 16
9Y(One-touch white balance) button
........................................................P. 67
0Z(Preview) button .........................P. 67
aMount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
bMode dial ........................................P. 24
cStereo microphone .........P. 83, 103, 107
dON/OFF lever ................................P. 18
evbutton
AFm(AF/Metering mode) button
................................................... P. 43, 45
jYHDR (Sequential shooting/
Self-timer/HDR) button .......P. 46, 49, 91
fExternal flash terminal ..................P. 154
gMicrophone jack cover
hHeadphone jack cover
iStrap eyelet.....................................P. 12
jConnector cover
kLens release button ........................P. 17
lLens lock pin
mMicrophone jack (A commercially
available microphone can be connected.
ø3.5 stereo mini plug)...................P. 104
n Headphone jack (A commercially
available headphones can be
connected. ø3.5 stereo pin jack)
oHDMI connector (type D)..............P. 130
pUSB connector (type C)
......................................P. 104, 139, 142
* In this manual, the rand oicons represent operations performed using the front dial
and rear dial.

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Names of parts
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3
7
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1Diopter adjustment dial...................P. 22
2u(LV) button.........................P. 22, 68
3Monitor (Touch screen)
..........................P. 20, 22, 35, 50, 76, 84
4Viewfinder.........................P. 20, 22, 133
5Eye sensor
6Eyecup..........................................P. 155
7Hot shoe .................................P. 57, 152
8Fn lever ...........................P. 26 – 29, 124
9AEL/AFL button ..............P. 45, 81, 123
0INFO button.............................P. 23, 77
aFn1 button................................P. 40, 78
bQbutton ............................P. 50, 78, 85
cArrow pad*......................................P. 78
dMENU button.................................P. 85
eq(Playback) button......................P. 78
fSpeaker
g(Erase) button ............................P. 82
hPBH cover.....................................P. 150
iTripod socket
jBattery compartment cover.............P. 13
kBattery compartment lock...............P. 13
lCard compartment cover ................P. 15
mCard slot 1 (UHS-II compatible)......P. 15
nCard slot 2 (UHS-I compatible).......P. 15
o Remote cable terminal cover
(Remote cable terminal) ...............P. 155
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

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Preparation
1
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-USB11
Flash
FL-LM3
Lithium-ion battery
BLH-1
Lithium-ion charger
BCH-1
Cable clip
CC-1
Attaching the strap
1
2
3
4
5
• 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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Preparation
1
Attaching the cable clip
Use the cable clip to secure the cable, then attach
it to the strap.
The cable clip can also be attached to the strap
eyelet.
Charging and inserting the battery
1
Charge the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging in progress Less than 50% Blinks in orange 1 time/second
50% or more
Less than 80%
Blinks in orange 2 times/second
80% or more
Less than 100%
Blinks in orange 3 times/second
Charging complete Lights up in green
Charging error Blinks in green 5 times/second
(Charging time: Approximately 2 hours)
1
2
3AC wall outlet
Lithium-ion
battery
Charging indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating mark (▲)
Lithium-ion
charger
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
2
Open the battery compartment cover.
2
1
Battery compartment
lock
Battery compartment cover

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Preparation
1
3
Loading the battery.
Direction indicating mark
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery
compartment cover. To remove the battery, first push the
battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then
remove.
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you
are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 146).

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Preparation
1
Inserting the card
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. 147) before use.
1
Open the card compartment cover.
2
1
2
Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
• Shooting data will be recorded according to the
selected option for [KSave Settings] (P. 54).
• g“Usable cards” (P. 147)
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing
the card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed
card. Doing so may damage the card slot.
Terminal area
Card slot 1
Card slot 2
3
Close the card compartment cover.
• Close it securely until you hear it click.
• Be sure the card compartment cover is closed before using the
camera. 2
1
• Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use (P. 110).
• If a UHS-II card is inserted into the slot 2 (UHS-I compatible), the card operates as
UHS-I.
• Multiple Eye-Fi cards cannot be used at the same time.
 Removing the card
Press the card in to eject it. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 21)
is displayed.

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Preparation
1
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the rear cap of the lens
and the body cap of the camera.
12
Rear cap
2
1
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
2
1
1
2
1
1

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Preparation
1
 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. 149).
Using the monitor
You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.
12 3
90°
12 3
270°
• Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe this
precaution could damage the connectors.
• If you are using a power zoom lens, it will automatically move to the wide angle side when
the monitor is set in the selfie position.
• When the monitor is in the selfie position, you can switch to the screen for taking self
portraits. g“Shooting self-portraits using the selfie assist menu” (P. 129)

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Preparation
1
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.
OFF
ON
 ON/OFF lever  Monitor
Battery level
Battery icon and battery level (%) are
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.
250250 F5.6
ISO-A
100 %
200
Wi-Fi
1:02:03
38
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 press
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.

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Preparation
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
j/Y/
1
2
100 %
Shooting Menu 1
Reset / Custom Modes
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter
Back Set
Off
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.
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j
±0 k ±0
2
1
English
0.5
100 %
Setup Menu
Card Setup
sec
Rec View
Wi-Fi Settings
Firmware
Back Set
[d] tab
3
Set the date, time, and date format.
• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
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.
2017
X
/ /
100 %
Y M D Time
YMD
Cancel
The time is displayed
using a 24-hour clock.
5 Save settings and exit.
• Press the Qbutton to set the camera clock and exit to the menu.
• 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.

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Shooting
2
2
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display during still photography
250250 F5.6
ISO-A
400
WB
AUTO
WBWBWB
AUTOAUTOAUTO
L
N
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AEL
RC BKT
+ 2.0 + 2.0
P
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2.0
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2.0
FPS
Wi-Fi FP
28mm
S-IS AUTOS-IS AUTO
F
FHD
60p
C1 +7+7-3-3
+2+2
N
1
3
B
T
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BBB
T
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T
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T
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U
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100 %
B
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Monitor display during movie mode
Wi-Fi
28mm
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FHD
F
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M-ISM-IS
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01:02:0301:02:03
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100 %
I
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Shooting