Olympus Camera E Pl5 Instruction Manual
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Basic operations
2
Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)
Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are
available in mode M.
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.
When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49530/w64_olympus-camera-e-pl5-instruction-manual-26.png "Page 27
27EN
Basic operations
2
Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)
Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are
available in mode M.
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.
When...")
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Basic operations
2
Taking panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to \
join pictures together
to form a panorama. g “Connecting the camera to a computer” (P. 95)
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot.
• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the
values for the fi rst shot.
250250F5.638M
ISO200
5 Take the remaining images, framing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49530/w64_olympus-camera-e-pl5-instruction-manual-29.png "Page 30
30EN
Basic operations
2
Taking panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to \
join pictures together
to form a panorama. g “Connecting the camera to a computer” (P. 95)
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot.
• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the
values for the fi rst shot.
250250F5.638M
ISO200
5 Take the remaining images, framing...")
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Basic operations
2
Using shooting options
Using live guides
Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live
guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniq\
ues.
Change Color Saturation
Guide item
Q0
Clear & Vivid
Flat & Muted
Level bar/selection
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing the Fn button or Q to display the live guide, use the FG
buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.
3 Use FG to choose...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49530/w64_olympus-camera-e-pl5-instruction-manual-30.png "Page 31
31EN
Basic operations
2
Using shooting options
Using live guides
Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live
guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniq\
ues.
Change Color Saturation
Guide item
Q0
Clear & Vivid
Flat & Muted
Level bar/selection
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing the Fn button or Q to display the live guide, use the FG
buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.
3 Use FG to choose...")
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Basic operations
2
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash
head.
• g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P. 14)
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\
ending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49530/w64_olympus-camera-e-pl5-instruction-manual-32.png "Page 33
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Basic operations
2
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash
head.
• g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P. 14)
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\
ending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be...")
31EN Basic operations 2 Using shooting options Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniq\ ues. Change Color Saturation Guide item Q0 Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Level bar/selection 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 After pressing the Fn button or Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. 3 Use FG to choose the level. • If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description. • Press the shutter button halfway to select. • The effect of the selected level is visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but th\ e selected effect will be visible in the fi nal photograph. 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button to shoot. • To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button. # Cautions • The SCN modes [Panorama] and [3D Photo] are not available. • If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to [YN+RAW]. • Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy. • Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. • Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor. • Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected. • The fl ash cannot be used with the live guide. • Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes. • Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposu\ re meters may result in pictures that are over or underexposed. % Tips • In modes other than A, you can use live control to make more detailed settings. g “Using live control” (P. 46)
32EN Basic operations 2 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3.0 EV. Negative (–)No compensation (0) Positive (+) # Cautions • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN mode. Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows To display the tone control dialog, press the F button (F) and press the INFO button. Use HI to choose a tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to brighten highlights. 250250F5.6 ISO200LN P01:02:0301:02:0312341234 j HD+2.0+2.000 S-ISS-IS Exposure compensation INFOINFO INFO 00+1+100
33EN Basic operations 2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash head. • g “Attaching the fl ash unit” (P. 14) 2 Press the # button (I) to display options. 3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q. • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\ ending on the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 34) AUTO Auto fl ash The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or backlight conditions. #Fill-in fl ash The fl ash fi res regardless of the light conditions. $ Flash off The fl ash does not fi re. !/ #! Red-eye reduction fl ashThis function allows you to reduce the red- eye phenomenon. In S and M modes, the fl ash always fi res. #SLOW Slow synchronization (1st curtain) Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit backgrounds. !SLOW Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction fl ash Combines slow synchronization with red-eye reduction. #SLOW2/ 2nd Curtain Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) The fl ash fi res just before the shutter closes to create trails of light behind moving light sources. #FULL, #1/4 etc. Manual For users who prefer manual operation. If you press the INFO button, you can use the dial to adjust the fl ash level. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is\ complete. • [!/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions. • When the fl ash fi res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or slower. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fi ll-in fl ash, the background may be overexposed.
34EN Basic operations 2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting mode Super control panel Flash mode Flash timing Conditions for fi ring the fl ash Shutter speed limit P/A #AUTO Auto fl ash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions 1/30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* ! Auto fl ash (red-eye reduction) #Fill-in fl ash Always fi res 30 sec. – 1/250 sec.* $ Flash off kk k ! SLOW Slow synchronization (red-eye reduction) 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* #SLOW Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW2 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain S/M #Fill-in fl ash 1st curtain Always fi res 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* #! Fill-in fl ash (red-eye reduction) $ Flash off kk k #2nd-CFill-in fl ash/Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) 2nd curtain Always fi res 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.* • #AUTO , $ can be set in A mode. * 1/200 sec. when using an separately sold external fl ash unit Minimum range The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera, causing vignetting, or be too bright even at minimum output.Lens Approximate distance at which vignetting occurs 14 – 42 mm 1.0 m 17 mm 0.25 m 40 – 150 mm 1.0 m 14 – 150 mm Flash cannot be used 12 – 50 mm Flash cannot be used • External fl ash units can be used to prevent vignetting. To prevent photographs from being overexposed, select mode A or M and choose a high f-number, or reduce ISO sensitivity.
35EN Basic operations 2 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target. 2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. • You can choose from the following 4 target types. Press the INFO button and use FG. All Targets Single Target (Standard size, small size) Group Target The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually. Set the target size to o (small) to further limit the focus position.The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group. Sequential shooting/using the self timer Keep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of pho\ tos. Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self timer. 1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu. 2 Select an option using HI and press Q.
36EN Basic operations 2 oSingle-frame shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). TSequential H Photographs are taken at about 8 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. SSequential LPhotographs are taken at about 3.5 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Y12s Self-timer 12 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. Y2s Self-timer 2 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. YC Self-timer Custom Set the number of frames to be shot. Select g, press the INFO button, and rotate the dial. $ Notes • To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY (G) button. • In [S-AF] and [MF] focus modes, focus and exposure will be fi xed at the values for the fi rst frame in each sequence. # Cautions • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low batte\ ry, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card\ . The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power rem\ ains. • Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. • If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway \ when using the self- timer, the photograph may be out of focus. Zoom frame AF/zoom AF You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing \ a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than i\ s normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely. LN01:02:0301:02:033030250250F5.60.00.0 ISO200 HD Shooting display LN01:02:0301:02:033030250250F5.60.00.0 ISO200 HD Zoom frame AFZoom AF U U U Q / U (Press and hold)
37EN Basic operations 2 1 Press the U button to display the zoom frame. • If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pre\ ssed, the zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position. • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame. • Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio. Comparison of AF and zoom frames 14× 10× 7× 5× 2 Press the U button again to zoom in on the zoom frame. • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame. • Rotate the control dial to choose the zoom ratio. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus. $ Notes • Autofocus is available and pictures can be taken both when the zoom fram\ e is displayed and when the view through the lens is zoomed in. You can also perform AF operation with the view through the lens zoomed in. g [LV Close Up Mode] (P. 74) • You can also display and move the zoom frame using touch screen operation\ s. # Cautions • Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.
38EN Basic operations 2 Basic playback operations Monitor display during playback Simplifi ed display Overall display F5.6F5.6 +1.0+1.0 G+4G+4 A+4A+4 AdobeAdobe NaturalNatural ISO 400ISO 400 250250 +2.0 +2.0 45mm45mm 1/8 4608×3456 ×10×10 4 : 3LN3D3D2012.10.0112:3015100-0015 WBAUTO P SD l ijk m on h g pqrst edf 2012.10.0112:3015100-0015 ×10×10 4 : 3LN3D3DSDc78 2 13456 90ab1 Battery check ..................................P. 15 2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 79 3 Print reservation Number of prints .............................P. 91 4 Sound record ..................................P. 41 5 Protect ............................................P. 41 6 Image selected ...............................P. 21 7 File number .....................................P. 77 8 Frame number 9 Storage device ..............................P. 105 0 Record mode ..................................P. 52 a Aspect ratio ...........................P. 51, P. 67 b 3D image ........................................P. 29 c Date and time .................................P. 16 d Aspect border .................................P. 51 e AF target .........................................P. 35 f Shooting mode...................P. 17, 24 – 30 g Exposure compensation .................P. 32 h Shutter speed ..........................P. 24 – 26 i Aperture value .........................P. 24 – 26 j Focal length ..................................P. 107 k Flash intensity control .....................P. 53 l White balance compensation..........P. 50 m Color space.....................................P. 77 n Picture mode...................................P. 48 o Compression rate ...........................P. 52 p Pixel count ......................................P. 52 q ISO sensitivity .................................P. 56 r White balance .................................P. 50 s Metering mode ................................P. 54 t Histogram .......................................P. 23 Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during playback u\ sing the INFO button. INFO INFOINFO Overall display Simpli fi ed display Image only F5.6F5.6 ±0.0±0.0 G±10G±10 A±10A±10 AdobeAdobe NaturalNatural ISO 400ISO 400 250250 +2.0 +2.0 45mm45mm 1/8 4608×3456 ×10×10 4 : 3LN2012.10.0112:3015100-0015 WBAUTO P 2012.10.0112:3015100-00154 : 3LN ×10×10
39EN Basic operations 2 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to\ return to shooting mode. Index display/calendar display 25 frames Index displayQ G U GUSingle-frame playback Calendar display 2012.10Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 2012.10.0112:30212012.10.0112:3020100-0020LN Playback zoom (close-up playback) 2× zoom close-up playback Single-frame playback14× zoom 2x G G U U 2012.10.0112:3020100-0020LN14x Control dial ( j)Previous ( l)/Next (m) Arrow pad (FGHI) Single-frame playback: Next ( I)/previous (H)/playback volume (FG) Close-up playback: Scroll image You can display the next frame ( I) or the previous frame ( H) during close-up playback by pressing the INFO button. Index/calendar playback: Highlight image INFO View image info R (Movie) Select picture (P. 21) Delete picture (P. 21) Q View menus (in calendar playback, press this button to exit to single-frame playback)
40EN Basic operations 2 Using playback options Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in\ playback mode. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set Still image frame Movie frame JPEG Edit, RAW Data Edit g P. 66, 67 — Image Overlay g P. 68 — Movie Play — 0 (Protect) R (Audio recording) — Rotate — m (Slideshow) Erase Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play) Q Pause or resume playback. • You can perform the following operations while playback is paused. HIor Control dial Previous/Next Press and hold HI to continue the operation. F Display the fi rst frame. G Display the last frame. H/I Advance or rewind a movie. F/G Adjust volume. # Cautions • We recommend using the supplied PC software to play movies on a computer. Before launching the software for the fi rst time, connect the camera to the computer.