Olympus PEN-F User manual

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
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.
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stages and may differ from the actual product.
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Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA

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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
Unpack the box contents...........12
Charging and inserting the
battery .........................................13
Inserting the card .......................14
Attaching a lens to the
camera.........................................15
Using the monitor.......................16
Power on .....................................17
Setting the date/time..................18
Shooting 20
Information displays while
shooting ......................................20
Monitor display when
shooting....................................20
Switching between displays......22
Switching the information
display ......................................23
Shooting still pictures................24
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Pprogram mode)....................26
Choosing aperture
(Aaperture-priority mode) .......27
Choosing shutter speed
(Sshutter-priority mode) ..........28
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Mmanual mode)..........29
Shooting with long exposure time
(BULB/TIME) ............................30
Live composite photography (dark
and light field composite)..........31
Letting the camera choose the
settings (iAUTO mode).............32
Custom Modes
(C1, C2, C3, C4).......................33
Shooting with touch screen
operations.................................34
Recording movies ......................35
Using movie mode (n)............36
Taking photographs during
movie recording (Movie+Photo
Mode) .......................................37
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie.............37
Image enhancement...................38
Picture mode ............................38
Adjusting individual colors
(Color Profile Control)...............39
Adjusting monochrome settings
(Monochrome Profile
Control).....................................40
Adjusting overall color
(Color Creator)..........................41
Using art filters..........................42
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows ............44
Using shooting options .............45
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation).........45
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock)..................................45
ISO sensitivity...........................45
Adjusting color
(white balance) .........................46
Setting the AF target
(AF Area) ..................................47
Using small target and group
target (Setting AF target) ..........47
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF.....................48
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Zoom frame AF/zoom AF
(Super Spot AF)........................49
Calling shooting options ...........50
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode).................................52
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(metering) .................................53
Making fine adjustments to
white balance (white balance
compensation)..........................54
Reducing camera shake
(image stabilizer) ......................55
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ...................56
Shooting without the vibration
caused by shutter button
operations (Anti-Shock z) ......57
Shooting without shutter sound
(Silent[♥]) ..................................57
Shooting still pictures in a higher
resolution (High Res Shot) .......58
Setting the image aspect..........58
Selecting image quality
(still image quality mode)..........59
Selecting image quality
(movie image quality mode) .....60
Using a flash
(flash photography)...................61
Adjusting flash output
(flash intensity control)..............63
Processing options
(picture mode) ..........................64
Making fine adjustments to
sharpness (sharpness).............64
Making fine adjustments to
contrast (contrast).....................65
Making fine adjustments to
saturation (saturation)...............65
Adding a film grain effect to the
Monochrome Profile
(Film Grain Effect) ....................66
Making fine adjustments to tone
(gradation) ................................66
Applying filter effects to monotone
pictures (Color Filter)................67
Adjusting the tone of a monotone
image (Monochrome Color)......67
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................68
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies)...................69
Adding effects to a movie .........69
Shooting “My Clips” ..................70
Editing “My Clips” .....................71
Shooting slow/quick motion
movies ......................................72
Recording high-speed
movies.........................................73
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function)......................74
Playback 78
Information display during
playback......................................78
Playback image information .....78
Switching the information
display ......................................79
Viewing photographs and
movies.........................................80
Index display/Calendar
display ......................................81
Viewing still images ..................81
Volume......................................82
Watching movies ......................83
Protecting images.....................83
Erasing images.........................83
Selecting images ([0],
[Erase Selected], [Share Order
Selected]) .................................84
Setting a transfer order on images
([Share Order]) .........................84
Audio recording ........................84

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Using the touch screen..............85
Selecting and protecting
images......................................85
Menu functions 86
Basic menu operations..............86
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ........................87
Formatting the card
(Card Setup).............................87
Deleting all images
(Card Setup).............................87
Returning to default settings
(Reset)......................................88
Registering Favorites settings
(Assign Custom Modes) ...........88
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................89
Image quality (K) ...................89
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............90
Setting the self timer (j/Y) ...90
Shooting automatically
with a fixed interval
(itime lapse shooting) ..........91
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing)..........92
Taking HDR (High Dynamic
Range) images .........................95
Recording multiple
exposures in a single image
(multiple exposure)...................96
Keystone correction and
perspective control
(Keystone Comp.).....................97
Setting anti-shock/silent shooting
(Anti-Shockz/Silent[♥])...........98
Setting hi-res shot
(High Res Shot)........................99
Wireless remote control flash
photography..............................99
Using the playback menu........100
Displaying images rotated
(R)........................................100
Editing still images..................100
Canceling all protections ........102
Using the setup menu..............103
X(Date/time setting) .............103
W(Changing the display
language)................................103
i(Monitor brightness
adjustment).............................103
Rec View ................................103
Wi-Fi Settings .........................103
cMenu Display .....................103
Firmware.................................103
Using the custom menus.........104
RAF/MF ................................104
SButton/Dial .........................105
TRelease/j/
Image Stabilizer......................106
UDisp/8/PC........................106
VExp/p/ISO........................108
W#Custom..........................109
XK/Color/WB..................... 110
YRecord/Erase ..................... 110
ZMovie ................................. 112
bBuilt-In EVF........................ 113
kKUtility............................ 114
AEL/AFL ................................. 115
MF Assist ................................ 115
Mode Dial Function................. 116
Viewing camera images on
TV...........................................121
Choosing the control panel
displays (KControl
Settings) .................................123
Adding information displays....124
Shutter speeds when the flash
fires automatically...................126

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Combinations of movie image
sizes and compression
rates........................................126
Selecting the display style of the
viewfinder ...............................127
Shooting self-portraits using the
selfie assist menu...................128
Saving lens info ......................129
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone 130
Connecting to a smartphone...131
Transferring images to a
smartphone...............................132
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone...............................132
Adding position information to
images.......................................133
Changing the connection
method ......................................134
Changing the password...........134
Cancelling a share order .........135
Initializing wireless LAN
settings......................................135
Connecting the camera to a
computer and a printer 136
Connecting the camera to a
computer...................................136
Copying pictures to a
computer...................................136
Installing the PC software .......137
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....139
Easy printing...........................139
Custom printing ......................140
Print reservation (DPOF) .........141
Creating a print order..............141
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order.................142
Cautions 143
Battery and charger .................143
Using your charger abroad .....143
Usable cards.............................144
Record mode and file size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................145
Interchangeable lenses............146
External flash units designated
for use with this camera ..........147
Wireless remote control flash
photography............................147
Other external flash units........148
Principal Accessories ..............149
System chart.............................150
Cleaning and storing the
camera.......................................152
Cleaning the camera ..............152
Storage...................................152
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device..........................152
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions....153
Information 154
Shooting tips and
information................................154
Error codes ...............................156
Menu directory..........................158
Default color and monochrome
profiles ......................................165
Specifications...........................166

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 169
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........169
Index 179

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Quick task index
Shooting g
Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A)32
Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 58
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene (SCN) mode 118
Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 32
Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 45
Taking pictures with a blurred background Live Guide 32
Aperture priority shooting 27
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Live Guide 32
Shutter priority shooting 28
Scene (SCN) mode 118
Taking pictures with the correct color White balance 46
One-touch white balance 46
Enhancing images Creative dial 38
When the camera will not focus on your
subject/Focusing on one area
Using the touch screen 34
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) 52
Taking photos without the flash DIS Mode/ISO 118/45
Reducing camera shake
Image Stabilizer/Anti-shock
shooting
55/57
Self-timer 56
Remote cable 149
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Flash shooting 61
Gradation (Picture Mode) 66
Photographing fireworks
Bulb/time photography 30
Live composite photography 31
Scene (SCN) mode 118
Taking pictures without white subjects
appearing too white or black subjects
appearing too dark
Gradation (Picture Mode) 66
Histogram/
Exposure compensation 23/45
Highlight&Shadow Control 44
Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 108
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Quick task index
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Monitor brightness
adjustment/Live View Boost 103/107
Checking set effect before taking a
picture
Preview function 74
Test Picture 75
Checking horizontal or vertical orientation
before shooting Level gauge 23
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 107
Zooming in on photos to check focus AUTOq(Rec View) 103
Self-portraits Self-timer 56
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 56
Extending the useful life of the battery Quick Sleep Mode 114
Increasing the number of pictures that
can be taken Still image quality mode 59
Shooting remotely with a smartphone Shooting remotely with a
smartphone 132
Shooting without recording the shutter
sound Silent[♥] 57
Playback/Retouch g
Viewing images on a TV HDMI/Video Out 106
Playback on TV 121
Viewing slideshows with background
music Slideshow 82
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 101
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 101
Printing made easy Direct printing 139
Commercial prints Creating a print order 141
Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring images to a
smartphone 132
Adding location data to images
Adding location data to images 133
Camera Settings g
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 18
Restoring default settings Reset 88
Saving the settings Assign Custom Modes 88
Changing the menu display language W103
Turning off the auto focus sound 8(Beep sound) 108

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Names of parts
132
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1Mode dial lock.................................P. 24
2Rear dial* (o)
........................P. 26 – 29, 60, 76 – 77, 80
3Fdial
(Exposure compensation dial) ........P. 45
4R(Movie)/Hbutton........P. 35, 74/P. 84
5Shutter button .................................P. 25
6Cable release connector...........P. 30, 31
7Front dial* (r)
........................P. 26 – 29, 60, 76 – 77, 80
8Mode dial ........................................P. 24
9Creative dial....................................P. 38
0Lens attachment mark ....................P. 15
az(Preview) button.........................P. 74
bMount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
cStereo microphone ...........P. 69, 84, 102
dON/OFF switch..............................P. 17
eSelf-timer lamp/AF illuminator
.............................................P. 56/P. 104
fSpeaker
gStrap eyelet.....................................P. 12
hLens release button ........................P. 15
iLens lock pin
* In this manual, the rand oicons represent operations performed using the front dial
and rear dial.
Names of parts

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Names of parts
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6
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1Hot shoe .......................................P. 147
2Eye sensor......................................P. 22
3Viewfinder ......................................P. 22
4Eyecup
5Diopter adjustment dial...................P. 22
6u (LV) button/Fn2 button
.........................................P. 22, 75/P. 74
7Monitor (Touch screen)
................................P. 20, 22, 50, 78, 85
8Lever............................P. 35, 39 – 44, 80
9Fn1 button ......................................P. 74
0a(Magnify) button ............P. 37, 49, 80
aINFO button.............................P. 23, 79
bQbutton ..................................P. 18, 86
cq(Playback) button......................P. 80
d(Erase) button ............................P. 83
eArrow pad*................................P. 47, 80
fMENU button.................................P. 86
gTripod socket
hBattery/card compartment cover.....P. 13
iBattery/card compartment lock.......P. 13
jCard slot .........................................P. 14
kConnector cover
lHDMI connector (Type D) .............P. 121
m Multi-connector .............P. 121, 136, 139
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.
Some large-diameter lenses may contact the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a
tripod. This can be addressed by attaching an ECG-4 (available separately).

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Preparation
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1Preparation
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
CD-ROM (Instruction manual/
Computer software)
Flash
FL-LM3
Lithium ion battery
BLN-1
Lithium ion charger
BCN-1
• Flash case • Instruction manual (this manual) • Warranty card
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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Preparation
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 4 hours)
1
2
3AC Wall outlet
Lithium ion
battery
Charging
indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating mark (C)
Lithium ion
charger
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
2
Opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
2
1
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.
• 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. 143).

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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. 144) before use.
1
Open the battery/card
compartment cover.
2
Slide the card in until it is locked
into place.
• g“Usable cards” (P. 144)
3
Terminal area
2
1
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
3 Closing the battery/card
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card
compartment cover is closed before
using the camera.
2
1
Removing the card
Press the 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.
2
1
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.
 Remove the lens cap
2
1
1
2
1
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. 146).

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Preparation
1
Using the monitor
You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.
13
2
Lower angle/Upper angle Self portrait
• 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. 128)

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Preparation
1
Power on
1
Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn the camera off, return the switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF switch
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200
Wi-Fi
 Monitor
Battery level
;(green): Camera ready to shoot.
(Displayed for about ten
seconds after the camera is
turned on.)
:(green): Low battery
](blinks red): Charge the battery.
Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to
turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, qbutton, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if
left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use.

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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
j
4:3
D
1
2
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/Assign Custom Modes
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
Back Set
Digital Tele-converter Off
j/Y/
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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2
1
Setup Menu
English
0.5sec
Wi-Fi Settings
c Menu Display
Firmware
Rec View
Back Set
[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
YMD Time
Cancel
Y/M/D2016
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.
• 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.
• You can synchronize the time correctly by pressing Qat a time signal of 0 seconds while
setting [min].

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Shooting
2
2Shooting
Information displays while shooting
Monitor display when shooting
Monitor display during still photography
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