Olympus Camera Sh 50 Ihs Instruction Manual

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 Using the zoom
Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.
Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up 
the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow 
zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a 
movie).W side
T side
Image size Zoom bar
16M Super-resolution zoom*1
Optical zoom
Other *2
*1  For Super-resolution zoom, see [Super-Res Zoom] (p. 37).
*2  Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade. The 
magni fi cation ratio changes depending on the 
image size setting.
 Using the  fl ash
The fl  ash functions can be selected to best match the 
shooting conditions.
1 Slide the  fl ash switch to raise the 
fl  ash.
To turn off the fl  ashTo turn off the fl ashPress the fl  ash down back into the camera.
2 Press I.
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2 Use HI to select the setting 
option, and press the  A button 
to set.
Option Description
Y OffThe self-timer is deactivated.
Y 12 sec The self-timer lamp turns on for 
approx. 10 seconds, then blinks 
for approx. 2 seconds, and then 
the picture is taken.
Y 2 sec The self-timer lamp blinks for 
approx. 2 seconds, then the 
picture is taken.
 
Auto 
Release*1
When your pet (cat or dog) turns 
its head towards the camera, its 
face is recognized and the picture 
is taken automatically.
*1  [Auto Release] is displayed only when the   
mode is [U] or [ t]. 
To cancel the self-timer after it startsTo cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the  button.
3 Use HI to select the setting 
option, and press the  A button 
to set.
Option Description
Flash AutoThe fl
 ash fi res automatically in 
low-light or backlight conditions.
Redeye Pre-fl
 ashes are emitted to reduce 
the occurrence of red eye in your 
photos.
Fill In The fl
 ash fi res regardless of the 
available light.
Flash Off The fl  ash does not fi re.
Using the self-timer
After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, 
the picture is taken after a short delay.
1 Press G.
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Shooting screen displays
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When the shutter button is pressed halfway down
 Reading a histogram Reading a histogram
If the peak fi lls too much of the frame, 
the image will appear mostly white.
If the peak fi  lls too much 
of the frame, the image 
will appear mostly black.
The green section shows 
luminance distribution 
within the screen’s center.
Switching the displaysSwitching the displaysThe displays change in the order of Normal  → Detailed 
→ No info. each time F (INFO) is pressed.
No.NameNormal Detailed No info.1 Shooting mode RR–
2 Flash RR–
3 Self-timer RRR
4
Exposure compensationRR –
5 White balance RR–
6 ISO sensitivity RR–
7 Drive RR–
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Image size (still images)RR –
9 Aspect RR–
10 Recording with sound/
wind noise reduction RR
–
11 Image size (movies) RR–
12 Movie recording length RR–
13 Movie recording icon RR–
14 World time –R –
15 Image stabilization
–R –
16 Metering –R –
17 Date stamp RR–
18 Compression RR–
19 Number of storable still 
pictures RR
–
20 Current memory RR–
21 Battery check RR–
22 Histogram –R –
23 Touch screen mode RRR
24 Grid Guide –R –
25 AF target mark RRR
26 Aperture value RRR
27 Shutter speed RRR
28 Camera shake warning RRR 
						

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 Selecting the shooting mode
  The default settings of the function are highlighted in .
Shooting modeSubmode
 
P (P mode) –
M (M mode) –
 
r (Advanced Movie mode)
s Photo in Movie/: 60i Movie/; High-Speed Movie
  (Photo with A Clip mode)
/
/
/
/
/
p (Panorama mode)
Auto/Manual
i (Hand-Held Starlight mode) –
 ( mode)
B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/G Night  Scene/ M
 Night+Portrait/
C Sport/N Indoor/ R
 Self  Portrait/ S
 Sunset/X Fireworks/V Cuisine/
d Documents/q Beach & Snow/U Pet Mode - Cat/t Pet Mode - Dog/
a Super Macro/h Backlight HDR
P (P mode)
Pop Art/Pin Hole/Fish Eye/Soft Focus/Punk/Sparkle/Watercolor/
Refl  ection/Miniature/Fragmented/Dramatic
  M (Manual mode) –
 
● “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 69), “\
List of  
 settings” (p. 70)
 
● In certain shooting modes, the camera may take a few moments for image p\
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1 Use the mode dial to select the 
shooting mode.
 In r,  
, p, , or P, press H of the 
arrow pad for the function menu, then press  HI 
of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the 
A button.
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To select a submodeTo select a submode
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Icon indicating the submode that is set
Learning about the shooting  modes
 P (P mode)
The camera will select the appropriate 
aperture value and shutter speed for 
the subject. Changes can also be made 
to various shooting settings, such as 
exposure compensation, as needed.
M (M mode)
The camera will automatically select the 
optimal shooting mode for the scene. 
The shooting condition is decided by 
the camera and settings cannot be 
changed, excepting some functions.
 Using the live guide Using the live guideThe live guide can be used to change settings in 
M mode.
Guide items
•  Change Color Saturation
•  Change Color Image
• Change Brightness
1  Press A to display the live guide. 
						

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2 Use FG to highlight an item and press  A.
Change Color SaturationGuide item
3 Use FG to choose a level and check the effect 
or description.
 
● Press the shutter button halfway to select.
Clear & Vivid
Flat & Muted
Level bar
4  Press the shutter button to take a picture.
 
● To clear the live guide from the display, press 
the  button.  
● Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide 
setting levels.
 
● Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be 
visible on the screen.
 
● The fl  ash can not be used with the live guide.
 
● Changes to the live guide options cancel previous 
changes.
 
● Choosing the live guide settings that exceed the 
limits of the camera exposure meters may result in 
pictures that are over- or under-exposed. 
						

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r (Advanced Movie mode)
You can shoot the movie by using the 
evolving movie function.
SubmenuDescription
s Captures still images as you shoot 
a movie. During a single movie, 
you can capture a maximum of 12 
still images.
: Shoots a smooth movie at 60 
frames/second. Image size is 
fi
 xed at full HD (1920×1080).
; Shoots a fast-moving subject 
and play back in slow motion. 
HS120fps (1280×720), HS240fps 
(432×324)
 
● Except in Photo in Movie, you cannot take still 
images by pressing the shutter button. The Photo 
in Movie function is also enabled when shooting in 
P mode or M mode.
 
● The fl  ash is not available when capturing still 
images using Photo in Movie.
 

 (Photo with A Clip mode)
When shooting a still image, a 
movie clip that includes before and 
after the shutter release is recorded 
simultaneously.
Submenu Description
 7 sec / 3 sec
 5 sec / 3 sec
 3 sec / 3 sec
 7 sec / 0 sec
5 sec / 0 sec
 3 sec / 0 sec
 
● Shooting may not be available in the following 
conditions; right after entering the shooting mode 
(such as right after turning power on) or right after 
a picture is shot. 
 
● The image size of the movie is set to VGA.  
						

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 p (Panorama mode)
You can shoot and combine multiple 
images to create an image with a wide 
angle of view (panoramic image).
SubmenuApplication
AutoPanorama images are 
automatically combined just 
by swinging the camera in the 
shooting direction.
Manual Three frames are taken and 
combined by the camera. The 
user composes the shots using 
the guide frame and manually 
releases the shutter.
 
● Move the camera as if rotating it around a vertical 
axis through the center of the lens to take better 
panorama images.
Taking pictures with [Auto]Taking pictures with [Auto]1  Select [Auto] in the submenu, and use  HI to 
select the angle of view (STD:180°,  FULL:360°) 
and then press the A button.
2  Point the camera to the start position.
3  Press the shutter button to begin shooting.
MENUCancelOKSave
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4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of 
the guide, recording ends automatically.
 
● The camera automatically processes the 
images and the combined panorama image is 
displayed.
 
● To stop shooting in the middle, press the 
shutter button or A button. If the camera 
pauses for a while, shooting automatically 
fi nishes.
 
● If the message [Image was not created.] is 
displayed, shoot again.
 
● To cancel the panorama function, press the   
button.
Taking pictures with [Manual]Taking pictures with [Manual]1  Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next 
picture is to be connected.
Direction for 
combining frames
MANUALMANUAL
2  Press the shutter button to take the fi  rst frame.
3  Compose the next shot so that the edge of the 
fi rst frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps 
the subject of the second frame, and press the 
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● To combine only two frames, press the  A button.
4  Repeat step 3 to take a third frame. The camera 
automatically combines the frames into a single 
panorama image.
i (Hand-Held Starlight mode)
Night scene pictures with less camera 
shake can be taken without using a 
tripod. The  fl ash function can also be 
used.
  (
 mode )
You can shoot with the best mode 
for the subject and shooting scene. 
The best shooting settings for various 
scenes are pre-programmed as 
submodes. Note that functions may be 
limited in some modes.
Refer to the descriptions displayed on 
the submode selection screen, and 
select the desired submode.
  To take photos with the To take photos with the VV (Beauty) setting (Beauty) setting1 
Select [V Beauty].
2  Press G to go to the submenu.
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3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and 
press the Q button to set.
Retouching setting
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4 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the 
frame appearing around the face detected by the 
camera, and then press the shutter button to take 
the picture.
5  To save the image, select [OK] on the review 
screen and press the  Q button. To retouch the 
image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].
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Beauty FixBeauty Fix1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and 
press the Q button.
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Eye Color Back
2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen, 
then press the Q button to start the retouch 
process and save.
 
● Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered.
 
● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be 
effective.
P (P mode)
You can shoot with special effects.
Refer to the sample images displayed 
on the submode selection screen, and 
select the desired submode.
The best shooting settings for each 
effect are pre-programmed, so some 
function settings cannot be changed.
 
● Note that some effects may not be applied to 
movies.
M (Manual mode)
In this mode, the camera automatically 
sets an appropriate aperture value, 
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity.
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After pressing H, you can select 
aperture value, shutter speed or ISO 
sensitivity using 
HI, and change the 
value using  FG.
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Shutter speed Aperture 
value
 
● While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may 
appear on-screen.