OLYMPUS IM030 Digital Camera Instruction Manual

OLYMPUS IM030 Digital Camera

Specifications

Model: IM030
Product: Digital Camera
Language: English

Product Information

Thank you for purchasing our digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Be sure you have read and understood the contents of SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before using this product. Keep these instructions available 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 our website.

Product Usage Instructions

Shooting Still Pictures:
- Types of shooting modes: There are various shooting modes available on your camera. Familiarize yourself with these modes to enhance your photography experience.
- Shooting with touch screen operations: Utilize the touch screen feature for easy navigation and settings adjustment while shooting.
Letting the Camera Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed (P: Program AE):
- Program Shift: Learn how to adjust the program shift to customize settings as per your requirements.
- Choosing Aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE) and Shutter Speed (S: Shutter-Priority AE):
- Understand how to select the desired aperture or shutter speed priority for your photography needs.
Choosing Aperture and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure):
- Manual Exposure: Take full control over the aperture and shutter speed settings for precise image capture.
Using Exposure Compensation in Mode M:
- Learn how to adjust exposure compensation in manual mode for better exposure control in challenging lighting conditions.
- Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time) and Lighten Blending (B: Live Composite Photography):
- Explore long exposure photography techniques like Bulb/Time mode and Lighten Blending for creative and unique shots.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find the latest firmware updates for my camera?
- A: For the latest information and firmware updates, please visit our website or contact our customer support.

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual

Model No. : IM030

Thank you for purchasing our digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, before using this product. Keep these instructions available 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 our website.
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Introduction

Before You Begin
Read and Follow Safety Precautions
To prevent incorrect operation resulting in fire or other damage to property or harm to yourself or to others, read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 459) in its entirety before using the camera. While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read. Our company will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of this product outside the country or region of purchase.
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth®
The camera features built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Use of these features outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Our company will not be held liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.
Disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth® in areas where their use is prohibited. g “Disabling the
Camera’s Wireless Functions” (P. 357)
User Registration
Be sure to register your purchase. Visit our website for information on registering your products.

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Before You Begin

Installing PC Software/Apps
OM Workspace
This computer application is used to download, view, and edit photos and movies recorded with the camera. It can also be used to update the camera firmware. The software can be downloaded from our website. Be prepared to provide the camera serial number when downloading the software.
OM Image Share
Download pictures marked for sharing to your smartphone. You can also operate the camera remotely and take pictures from a smartphone. Visit our website for information about the application.

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Before You Begin

About This Manual

How to find what you want to know
You can use the following methods to find what you want to know in this manual.

Search method

Where to look

Search based on what you want to do

g “Table of Contents”

Search based on names of buttons and parts of the camera

g “Names of parts” (P. 18)

Search based on menus and terms displayed on the monitor g “Default Settings” (P. 390)

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About This Manual

How to read this manual
Symbols in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

Indicates an operation performed using the front dial (a).

Indicates an operation performed using the rear dial (b).

FGHI Indicates an operation performed by pressing the buttons (respectively the up, down,
left, and right arrow buttons) on the arrow pad (c).

Cautions and limitations.

Tips and other helpful information for using the camera.

References to other pages in this manual.

a b

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About This Manual

Names of parts

3 4

1 Mode dial lock (P. 43) 2 Rear dial (P. 182, P. 244, P. 275, P. 319) 3 Shutter button (P. 43)
4 R (movie)/4 button (P. 82, P. 192, P. 233,
P. 275)
5 F (exposure compensation) button (P. 89)
6 Front dial (P. 182, P. 244, P. 275, P. 319) 7 Lens attachment mark (P. 29) 8 Preview button (P. 169) 9 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching
the lens.) 10 Mode dial (P. 43) 11 Stereo microphone (P. 196, P. 246) 12 ON/OFF lever (P. 22)
13 U (LV) (P. 40)

14 gY (sequential shooting/self-timer) button
(P. 101) 15 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (P. 101, P. 273) 16 Microphone jack cover 17 Remote cable terminal cover 18 Connector cover 19 Strap eyelet (P. 21) 20 Lens release button (P. 30) 21 Lens lock pin 22 Microphone jack (A commercially available
microphone can be connected. ø3.5 stereo mini plug) (P. 246) 23 Remote cable terminal (P. 439) 24 HDMI connector (type D) (P. 233, P. 337) 25 Micro-USB connector (P. 24, P. 371)

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Names of parts

7 8

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19
20 21
1 Diopter adjustment dial (P. 40) 2 Monitor (touch screen) (P. 37, P. 40, P. 46,
P. 179, P. 198, P. 295) 3 Viewfinder (P. 40, P. 349) 4 Eye sensor (P. 40, P. 293) 5 Eyecup (P. 438) 6 MENU button (P. 200) 7 Hot shoe (P. 147, P. 432)
8 AEL/AFL/0 (protect) button (P. 100, P. 299,
P. 188) 9 Fn lever (P. 233, P. 321) 10 Speaker 11 ISO button (P. 98)

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12 INFO button (P. 41, P. 181) 13 OK button (P. 111, P. 182, P. 200) 14 Arrow pad (P. 182)
15 q (playback) button (P. 182) 16 D (erase) button (P. 189)
17 CHARGE (battery charge) lamp (P. 24) 18 Connector cover 19 Tripod socket 20 Battery compartment cover (P. 22) 21 Battery compartment lock (P. 22) 22 Card compartment cover (P. 27) 23 Card slot (P. 27)

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Names of parts

Preparation

Unpacking the box contents
At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera

Body cap 1

EP15 eyecup 1

Hot shoe cover 1

Strap

USB cable CBUSB12

Lithium-ion battery BLS50

USB-AC adapter F5AC

DIGITAL CAMERA Basic Manual

ENGLISH ……………..2 FRANÇAIS …………13 ESPAÑOL ………….. 24 DEUTSCH………….. 35 ……….. 45 CESKY………………. 55 DANSK ………………65 …………75 EESTI………………… 86 SUOMI ……………….96

HRVATSKI ………..106 MAGYAR …………. 116 ITALIANO …………126 LIETUVI…………. 136 LATVIESU ………..146 NEDERLANDS ….156 NORSK …………….166 POLSKI……………. 176 PORTUGUÊS ……186 ROMÂNIA ………… 196

………… 206 SLOVENCINA…… 217 SLOVENSCINA …227 SVENSKA…………237 TÜRKÇE …………..247 ……….. 257 ……….. 269 ………………….279

Model No. : IM030

Basic Manual

Warranty Card

1 The body cap, eyecup, and hot shoe cover come attached to or inserted in the camera.

CThe battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use (P. 24).

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Unpacking the box contents

Attaching the Strap
1. Before attaching the strap, remove the end from the keeper
loop and loosen the strap as shown.
2. Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet and back
through the keeper loop.
3. Pass the end of the strap through the buckle
and tighten as shown.
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet. After attaching the strap, pull on it firmly to ensure that it will not come loose.

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Attaching the Strap

Inserting and removing the battery
Inserting the battery
1. Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF
position.

2. Open the battery compartment cover.

1
1 ON/OFF lever 2
2
1

3. Insert the battery.
Use only BLS50 batteries (P. 20, P. 439).

1
1 Battery compartment lock 2 Battery compartment cover

4. Close the battery compartment cover.

1 1 Direction indicating mark

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BIt is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use
drains.
BSee also “Batteries” (P. 426).
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.
1 1 Battery lock knob
CContact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not
use force.
CNever remove batteries or memory cards while the card write indicator (P. 37) is displayed.
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Charging the Battery using the supplied USBAC adapter
CThe battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.
1. Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF
position.

2. Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter and plug the adapter in.

BRefrain from using anything other than the USB cable (CBUSB12) supplied with the camera
or sold separately.

1
2
1
2
3
3

1 USB-AC adapter (supplied) 2 AC outlet 3 USB cable (supplied) 4 Micro-USB connector

The CHARGE lamp lights while charging is in progress. Charging takes about 4 hours. The lamp goes out as the batteries reach full charge. Remove the USB cable from the camera.

CIf a charging error occurs, the CHARGE lamp will blink. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable.

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BCharging stops when the battery temperature is too high. It will resume after the battery
temperature falls.
BFor safety reasons, charging may take longer, or the battery may not reach full charge, when the
battery is charged in a high-temperature environment.
CThe USB-AC Adapter
Be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter for cleaning. Leaving the USB-AC adapter plugged in during cleaning could result in injury or electric shock.

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Charging the Battery Using an Optional BCS5 Battery Charger

1. Charge the battery.
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6
2

1 Charging indicator
2 Direction indicating mark (J)
3 Lithium-ion battery 4 Lithium-ion charger 5 AC cable 6 AC outlet

Charging indicator Charging in progress

Lights orange

Charging complete Off

Charging error

Blinks orange

(Charging time: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)

Unplug the charger when charging is complete.

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Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Inserting the card
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards”. The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, and SDXC. Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or
computers. g “Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P. 264)
1. Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position.

2. Open the card compartment cover. 1

3. Insert the card.
Slide the card in until it locks into place.
CDo not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing
so may damage the card slot.
1

4. Close the card compartment cover.
Close it securely until you hear it click.

1 Terminal area
2

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Removing the card
Press the card in to eject it. Pull out the card.
CNever remove batteries or memory cards while the card write
indicator (P. 37) is displayed.

Usable cards
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards”. The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, and SDXC. For the latest information, please visit our website.

SD card write protect switch

The SD card body has a write protect switch. Setting the switch

to “LOCK” prevents data being written to the card. Return the

LOCK

switch to the unlock position to enable writing.

CWhen recording movies, use an SD card that supports an SD speed class of 10 or higher. CA UHSII or UHSI card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better is required when:
– a resolution of [4K] or [C4K] is selected in the [nX] menu, or – a bit rate of [AI] (All-Intra) is selected in the [nX] menu. BThe data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting the card or deleting the
data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal information.
BAccess to some playback functions and the like may be restricted when the write-protect switch is in
the “LOCK” position.

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Attaching and removing lenses
Attaching a lens to the camera
For information on interchangeable lenses, see “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 428).
1. Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the rear cap of the
lens and the body cap of the
camera.

3. 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.

1 2

4. Rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into place.
CDo not press the lens release button. CDo not touch internal portions of the camera.

1 1 Lens attachment mark

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Attaching and removing lenses

5. Remove the front lens cap.

1 1

Removing Lenses
1. Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF position.

2. Hold the lens release button and rotate the lens as shown.

2 1

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Attaching and removing lenses

Using the monitor
Rotate the monitor for ease of viewing. The angle of the monitor can be adjusted according to conditions at the time of shooting.

180°

90°

270°
Gently rotate the monitor within its range of motion. Attempting to rotate the monitor beyond the limits shown below could damage the connectors.

The camera can be configured to display a mirror image of the view through the lens or automatically zoom power zoom lenses all the way out when the monitor is rotated for self
portraits. g “Selfie Assist (Selfie Assist)” (P. 336)

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Using the monitor

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.

Battery level Battery icon and battery level are displayed.
v (green): The camera is ready to
shoot.
w (green): The battery is not full. x (green): The battery is low. y (blinks red): Charge the battery.

ISO-A 200

250 F5.6 0.0

S-IS AUTO
YF
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1:02:03
1023

BThe Fn lever can be configured to turn the camera on and off. g C Custom Menu B > [Fn
Lever/Power Lever] (P. 275)

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Turning the camera on

Sleep Mode
If no controls are used for a set period, the camera will automatically enter suspend operation to reduce the drain on the batteries. This is referred to as “sleep mode”.
When the camera enters sleep mode, the monitor will turn off and operation will be suspended.
Pressing the shutter or q button reactivates the camera.
If no operations are performed for a set period after the camera enters sleep mode, the camera will turn off automatically. The camera can be reactivated by turning it on again.
CThe camera may require additional time to recover from sleep mode when [On] (enabled) is selected for [Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings] > [Power-off Standby]. g “Wireless Settings for When
the Camera Is Off” (P. 362)
CThe delay before the camera goes to sleep or turns off automatically can be selected in the C Custom Menu. At default settings, the camera will go to sleep after one minute and turn off automatically after four hours. g C Custom Menu s > [Sleep], [Auto Power Off] (P. 296)

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Turning the camera on

Initial setup
After turning the camera on for the first time, perform the initial setup by choosing a language and setting the camera clock.
CThe 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. Press the OK button when the initial setup dialog is displayed
prompting you to choose a language.

Please select your language. Veuillez choisir votre langue. Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Sprache. Por favor, selecciona tu idioma.

2. Highlight the desired language using the front or rear dial or
the FGHI buttons.
3. Press the OK button when the desired language is highlighted.

Cesky Suomi Italiano Polski

W Nederlands
Français
Português(Pt) Español

English Deutsch
Norsk Svenska Türkçe

Set

Cesky Suomi Italiano Polski

W Nederlands
Français
Português(Pt) Español

English Deutsch
Norsk Svenska Türkçe

Set

If you press the shutter button before pressing the OK button, the camera will exit to shooting mode and no language will be selected. You can perform the initial setup by turning the camera off and then on again to display the initial setup dialog and repeating the process from Step 1.
The language can be changed at any time from the menu. g “What to Do If You Can’t
Read the Display” (P. 36)

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Initial setup

4. Set the date, time, and date format.
Use the HI buttons to highlight items. Use the FG buttons to change the highlighted item.
The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.

Y MD 2022

Time

Y/M/D

Cancel
The clock can be adjusted at any time from the menu. g e Setup Menu > [m Settings]
(P. 262)

5. Press the OK button.

6. Highlight a time zone using the FG buttons and press the OK button.
Press the INFO button to enable or disable daylight saving time.

7. Press the OK button to set the clock.

BDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. BIf the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and time may
be reset. If this happens, set the date and time using the menu. g e Setup Menu > [m Settings]
(P. 262)
BYou may also need to adjust the frame rate before shooting movies. g “Frame Size, Rate, and Compression (nX)” (P. 141)

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Initial setup

What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display
If you see unfamiliar characters or words in other languages, you may not have selected the language you intended. Follow the steps below to choose another language.

1. Press the MENU button to
view the menus.

2. Highlight the e (setup) tab
using the FG buttons and
press the OK button.
3. Highlight [W] using the FG buttons and press the OK
button.

4. Highlight the desired language using the FGHI buttons
and press the OK button.

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Shooting

Information displays while shooting

Monitor display during still photography

8 9 10 11
BKT HDR

20 21 22
FLK

26 27 28 29
SET CALL

123 45

12 13 14 15
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1 Card write indicator (P. 23, P. 28) 2 Active Bluetooth® connection (P. 359) 3 Active connection to remote control (P. 377) 4 Wireless LAN connection (P. 359) 5 Pro Capture active (P. 107) 6 Super FP flash (P. 432) 7 RC mode (P. 434) 8 Bracketing (P. 216) 9 HDR (P. 224) 10 Handheld starlight (P. 68) 11 Multi focus shot (P. 68) 12 Multiple exposure (P. 227)
13 P Keystone compensation (P. 230)
14 Fisheye Compensation (P. 353) 15 Live ND shooting (P. 213)
16 s SOVF 1 (P. 169, P. 176)
17 Digital tele-converter (P. 208) 18 Time lapse shooting (P. 209) 19 Face priority/Eye priority (P. 126) 20 Anti-flicker shooting (P. 325) 21 AF Targeting Pad
g C Custom Menu c > [AF Targeting
Pad] (P. 273) 22 Touch screen lock (P. 169) 23 Zoom operation direction/focal length 24 Internal temperature warning (P. 450) 25 Flash (blinks: charging in progress, lights up:
charging completed) (P. 147) 26 AF confirmation mark (P. 43) 27 SET Function (P. 430) 28 CALL Function (P. 430) 29 Dust reduction (P. 444) 30 Image stabilizer (P. 134) 31 Picture Mode (P. 154, P. 206) 32 White balance (P. 129)
1 Shown in viewfinder only.

33 Drive mode (single-frame/sequential shooting/self-timer/vibration reduction/silent photography/Pro Capture/High Res Shot) (P. 101, P. 137)
34 Aspect ratio (P. 138) 35 Image quality (photos) (P. 139, P. 207) 36 Record mode (movies) (P. 141, P. 242) 37 Available recording time (P. 424) 38 Number of storable still pictures (P. 422) 39 Highlight & shadow control (P. 166) 40 Top: Flash intensity control (P. 153)
Bottom: Exposure compensation (P. 89) 41 Level gauge (P. 42) 42 Exposure compensation value (P. 89) 43 Aperture value (P. 48, P. 51, P. 53, P. 55) 44 Shutter speed (P. 48, P. 51, P. 53, P. 55) 45 Histogram (P. 42) 46 Preview (P. 167) 47 AE lock (P. 100, P. 299) 48 Shooting mode (P. 43) 49 Custom mode (P. 79, P. 77) 50 Active connection to webcam (P. 374) 51 Bluetooth location tracking active (P. 374) 52 Touch operation (P. 46) 53 Flash intensity control (P. 153) 54 ISO sensitivity (P. 98, P. 117) 55 AF mode (P. 118) 56 Metering mode (P. 124) 57 Flash mode (P. 147, P. 149) 58 Battery level (P. 32) 59 Live guide recall (P. 64) 60 Flicker scan (P. 240, P. 343) 61 Live view boost (P. 280) 62 Focus distance indicator (P. 317)

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63 Audio recording level 2 (P. 84, P. 246) 64 Recording level meter (P. 246)
65 a View assist g Video Menu > [n Display Settings]
(P. 233) 66 Movie sound (P. 246) 67 Recording indicator (red border)
g Video Menu > [Red Frame during RREC] (P. 233)

68 Movie (exposure) mode (P. 238) 69 Recording time (displayed during recording)
(P. 83) 70 Time code
g Video Menu > [n HDMI Output]
(P. 233) 71 Silent control tab (P. 84)

2 Displayed only while audio recording level is being adjusted.

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Switching between displays

The camera uses an eye sensor to automatically switch between the monitor and viewfinder displays. The monitor live view display and viewfinder also show information on camera settings. Options are available for controlling display switching and choosing the information shown.

Framing photos in the monitor

Framing photos in the viewfinder

1 1 Monitor

2 2 Viewfinder

S-IS AUTO

ISO-A 200

YF
4K 30p

250 F5.6 0.0

1:02:03
1023

Live view is displayed on the monitor.

ISO-A 200

YF
4K 30p

P 250 F5.6 0.0

1:02:03
1023

The viewfinder turns on automatically when you

bring it to your eye. When the viewfinder is lit up,

the monitor turns off.

If the viewfinder is not in focus, put your eye to the viewfinder

and focus the display by rotating the diopter adjustment dial.

2
1 U (LV) button
2 Diopter adjustment dial
Pressing the U (LV) button switches the display in the monitor from live view to the super control
panel. Putting your eye to viewfinder displays the view through the lens. The monitor turns off. Shooting information can be viewed by pressing the INFO button when the super control panel is displayed (P. 41).
BDisplay switching and viewfinder display options are available in the camera menus. g C Custom Menu I > [EVF Auto Switch], [EVF Style] (P. 293)

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Switching between displays

Switching the information display

You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button.

INFO

ISO-A 200

250 F5.6 0.0

INFO

ISO-A 200

S-IS AUTO
INFO
YF
4K 30p
1:02:03
1023
S-IS AUTO
INFO
ISO-A 200

2
INFO
S-IS AUTO

250 F5.6 0.0

1 Basic Information 2 Image Only

1:02:03
1023

250 F5.6 0.0

1:02:03
1023

3 Histogram display (Custom1) 4 Level Gauge display (Custom2)

The information display screens can be switched in either direction by rotating the dial while pressing the INFO button.
The items shown in the Custom 1 and Custom 2 displays can be chosen using [G/Info Settings] >
[LV-Info] (P. 333).
The information shown in movie (n) mode can differ from that displayed in still photography mode. g n Video Menu > [n Display Settings] > [n Info Settings] (P. 233)
To choose the items displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, highlight [Image Only]
in the [LV-Info] menu and press I.

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Switching between displays

Histogram display
A histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image is displayed. The horizontal axis gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in blue, and those within the spot metering range in
green. You can choose the upper and lower limits. g C Custom Menu k > [Histogram Settings] (P. 281)

1
2 3
1 More 2 Less

4
3 Dark 4 Bright

Highlights and Shadows
Highlights and shadows, defined according to the upper and lower limits for the histogram display,
are shown in red and blue. You can choose the upper and lower limits. g C Custom Menu k >
[Histogram Settings] (P. 281)

Level gauge display
The orientation of the camera is indicated. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar.
The level gauge is intended as a guide only.
Calibrate the gauge if you find it is no longer truly plumb or level. g C Custom Menu r >
[Level Adjust] (P. 295)

Shooting Information
Shooting information can be viewed by pressing the INFO button when the super control panel (P. 111) is displayed. Press the INFO button again to return to the super control panel.
Shooting information can be hidden using the [G/Info Settings] > [LV OFF-Info] option in C Custom Menu i (P. 333).

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Switching between displays

Shooting still pictures

Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode, and then shoot the

image.

2
1 Indicator 2 Mode icon

Types of shooting modes
For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.

P A S M
B 0 SCN ART C

Program AE (P. 48) Aperture-priority AE (P. 51) Shutter-priority AE (P. 53) Manual exposure (P. 55) Bulb/time (P. 58) Live composite (P. 62) AUTO (P. 64) Scene (P. 67) Art filter (P. 74) Custom (P. 79)

BFor information on the n position on the mode dial, see “Recording movies in movie mode (n)” (P. 83).

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Shooting still pictures

1. Press the mode dial lock to unlock it, and then turn to set the mode you wish to use.

When the mode dial lock has been pressed down, the mode dial is locked. Each time you press the mode dial lock, it switches between locked/released.
2. Frame the shot.
CBe careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or AF illuminator.

Landscape position

Portrait position

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Shooting still pictures

3. Adjust the focus.
Position the AF frame over your subject.

ISO-A 200

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Lightly press the shutter button down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway).
The AF confirmation mark (N) will be displayed, and a green
frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location.

2
TW 28 mm S-IS AUTO

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1 AF target 2 AF confirmation mark

CIf the camera is unable to focus, the AF confirmation mark will flash (P. 445). CThe AF frame varies with the option chosen for AF-target mode. Change the area (P. 91) and
position (P. 95) of the AF target as required.
CThe AF frame is not displayed when [q] is chosen for AF-target mode (P. 91).

4. Release the shutter.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully). The camera will release the shutter and take a picture.
BYou can focus and take pictures using touch controls. g “Shooting with touch screen
operations” (P. 46)

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Shooting still pictures

Shooting with touch screen operations
You can tap the subject to focus and take a photograph.
S-IS AUTO

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Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter. This option is not available in
mode B (bulb), in n (movie) mode, or when [R AF] or [R AF J] is selected for AF
mode (P. 118).

U Shooting with touch screen operations is disabled.

Tap to display an AF target and focus on the subject in the selected area. You can use the touch screen to choose the position and size of the focus frame. Photographs can be taken by pressing the shutter button.

Tap to choose the subject used for focus when multiple portrait subjects are detected.
L is displayed when an option other than [Off] is selected for [I Face Priority] (P. 126). Subject selection is not available when [0] (high-speed movie recording) is selected for [nX] in n (movie) mode (P. 141).

Tapping an icon switches the settings.
CDo not touch the display with your fingernails or other sharp objects. CGloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.

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Shooting still pictures

Previewing the subject (V)

1. Tap the subject in the display.
An AF target will be displayed. Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.
Tap X to turn off the display of the AF target.

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2. Use the slider to adjust the size of the AF target, and then tap a to zoom in at the frame
position.
Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture is zoomed in.

10x
Tap Z to cancel the zoom display.
The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following. – When buttons or dials are in use
You can disable the touch screen operation. g C Custom Menu r > [Touchscreen Settings]
(P. 295)

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Shooting still pictures

Letting the camera choose aperture and
shutter speed (P: Program AE)
The camera chooses the optimal aperture and shutter speed according to subject brightness.
1. Rotate the mode dial to P.

2. Focus and check the display. S-IS AUTO

Use the front and rear dials to adjust the following settings.

Front dial: Exposure compensation (P. 89)

ISO-A 200

Rear dial: Program shift (P. 50)

The shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera are

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1 Exposure mode 2 Shutter speed 3 Aperture

Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the F button. Press the F button and
then rotate the front or rear dial.

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Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will flash as shown.

Display

Problem/solution

Large aperture (low f/-number)/ slow shutter speed
60″ F2.8

The subject is too dark. Use a flash.

Small aperture (high f/-number)/ fast shutter speed
8000 F22

The subject is too bright. The limits of the camera metering system have been exceeded. Use a third-party ND (Neutral Density) filter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera. Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in
I (silent) mode. g “Shooting without shutter sound (Silent I)” (P. 106), “Performing the sequential/self-timer
shooting” (P. 101)

BWhen [K ISO] is not set to [AUTO], optimal exposure may be achieved by changing the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 98)
BThe aperture value shown when the displays flash varies with the lens and focal length.

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choose aperture and shutter
speed (P: Program AE)

Program Shift
Without changing exposure, you can choose from different combinations of aperture and shutter speed selected automatically by the camera. This is known as program shift.

1. Rotate the rear dial until the camera displays the desired S-IS AUTO combination of aperture and shutter speed.

The shooting mode indicator in the display changes from P

ISO-A 200

to Ps while program shift is in effect. To end program shift,

30p

rotate the rear dial in the opposite direction until only P is

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1 Program shift

BYou can choose whether the display reflects the effects of exposure compensation or maintains
a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the display reflects the effects of
exposure compensation. g C Custom Menu j > [Live View Boost] (P. 280)

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choose aperture and shutter
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Choosing aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE)

In this mode, you choose the aperture (f/-number) and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Lower aperture values (larger apertures) reduce the depth of the area that appears to be in focus (depth of field), blurring the background. Higher aperture values (smaller apertures) increase the depth of the area that appears to be in focus in front of and behind the subject.

F2.8 F4.0
1
1 Lower aperture values… …reduce depth of field and increase blur.

F5.6 F8.0 F11
2
2 Higher aperture values… …increase depth of field.

1. Rotate the mode dial to A.

2. Choose an aperture. S-IS AUTO

Use the front and rear dials to adjust the following settings.

Front dial: Exposure compensation (P. 89)

ISO-A 200

Rear dial: Aperture

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The shutter speed selected automatically by the camera will appear in the display.
Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the F button. Press the F button and
then rotate the front or rear dial.

3. Take pictures.

BYou can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g “Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials (K Dial Function)” (P. 319)
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BYou can use the Fn lever to reverse the roles of the front and rear dials. The lever can also be assigned other roles. g “Customizing the Fn Lever (K Fn Lever Function)” (P. 321)
BYou can choose whether the display reflects the effects of exposure compensation or maintains
a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the display reflects the effects of
exposure compensation. g C Custom Menu j > [Live View Boost] (P. 280) BYou can stop aperture down to the selected value and preview depth of field. g “Assigning
functions to buttons (Button Function)” (P. 167)
Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure, the shutter-speed display will flash as shown.

Display

Problem/solution

Slow shutter speed
60″ F5.6

Underexposure. Choose a lower aperture value.

Fast shutter speed
8000 F5.6

Overexposure. Choose a higher aperture value. If the subject is still overexposed at the higher value, the limits of the camera metering system have been exceeded. Use a third-party ND (Neutral Density) filter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera.
Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in I (silent) mode. g “Shooting without shutter sound (Silent I)” (P. 106), “Performing the
sequential/self-timer shooting” (P. 101)

BWhen [K ISO] is not set to [AUTO], optimal exposure may be achieved by changing the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 98)

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Choosing shutter speed (S: Shutter-Priority
AE)

In this mode, you choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets aperture for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Faster shutter speeds appear to “freeze” fast-moving subjects. Slower shutter speeds add blur to moving objects, lending them a sense of motion for a dynamic effect.

60″

1 Slower shutter speeds… …produce dynamic shots with a sense of motion.

125 250

8000

2 Faster shutter speeds… …”freeze” the motion of fast-moving subjects.

1. Rotate the mode dial to S.

2. Choose a shutter speed. S-IS AUTO

Use the front and rear dials to adjust the following settings.

Front dial: Exposure compensation (P. 89)

ISO-A 200

Rear dial: Shutter speed

Choose from shutter speeds of 1/800060 s.

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in silent mode. g “Shooting without shutter sound (Silent I)” (P. 106), “Performing the sequential/self-timer
shooting” (P. 101)

1 1 Shutter speed

The aperture selected automatically by the camera will appear in the display.
Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the F button. Press the F button and

then rotate the front or rear dial.

3. Take pictures.

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BYou can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g “Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials (K Dial Function)” (P. 319)
BYou can use the Fn lever to reverse the roles of the front and rear dials. The lever can also be assigned other roles. g “Customizing the Fn Lever (K Fn Lever Function)” (P. 321)
BYou can choose whether the display reflects the effects of exposure compensation or maintains
a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the display reflects the effects of
exposure compensation. g C Custom Menu j > [Live View Boost] (P. 280) BTo achieve the effect of a slow shutter in brightly-lit settings in which slow shutter speeds are
not otherwise available, use the live ND filter. g “Slowing the Shutter in Bright Light (Live ND
Shooting)” (P. 213)
BDepending on the shutter speed selected, you may notice banding in the display caused by flicker
from fluorescent or LED light sources. The camera can be configured to reduce the effects of flicker
during live view or when pictures are taken. g “Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting)” (P. 327), “Reducing Flicker Under LED Lighting (K Flicker Scan)” (P. 343)
Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure, the aperture display will flash as shown.

Display

Problem/solution

Low aperture value
2000 F2.8

Underexposure. Choose a slower shutter speed.

High aperture value
125 F22

Overexposure. Choose a faster shutter speed. Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in silent mode. If the subject is still overexposed at the higher speed, the limits of the camera metering system have been exceeded. Use a third-party ND (Neutral Density) filter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera.

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Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M:
Manual Exposure)
In this mode, you choose the aperture and shutter speed. You can adjust settings according to your goals, for example by combining fast shutter speeds with small apertures (high f/-numbers) for increased depth of field.
1. Rotate the mode dial to M.

2. Adjust aperture and shutter speed.

Use the front and rear dials to adjust the following settings.

Front dial: Aperture

Rear dial: Shutter speed

Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 and 60 s.

Shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 s are available in silent mode. g “Shooting without shutter sound (Silent I)” (P. 106)

The display shows the difference between the exposure S-IS AUTO
produced by the selected aperture and shutter speed and

the optimal exposure metered by the camera. The display

ISO-A 200

will flash if the difference exceeds ±3 EV.

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When [AUTO] is selected for [K ISO], ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted for optimal exposure at the selected exposure settings. [K ISO] defaults to [AUTO]. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 98)

3. Take pictures.

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BYou can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g “Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials (K Dial Function)” (P. 319)
BYou can use the Fn lever to reverse the roles of the front and rear dials. The lever can also be assigned other roles. g “Customizing the Fn Lever (K Fn Lever Function)” (P. 321)
BYou can choose whether the display reflects the effects of exposure compensation or maintains
a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the display reflects the effects of
exposure compensation. g C Custom Menu j > [Live View Boost] (P. 280) BDepending on the shutter speed selected, you may notice banding in the display caused by flicker
from fluorescent or LED light sources. The camera can be configured to reduce the effects of flicker
during live view or when pictures are taken. g “Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting)” (P. 327), “Reducing Flicker Under LED Lighting (K Flicker Scan)” (P. 343)
Subject Too Dark or Too Bright
If the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure with [AUTO] selected for [K ISO], the ISO
sensitivity display will flash as shown.

Display

Problem/solution

ISO-A L64

Overexposure. Choose a higher aperture value or faster shutter speed.

ISO-A 6400

Underexposure. Choose a lower aperture value or slower shutter speed. If the warning does not clear from the display, choose a higher value for ISO
sensitivity. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 98), C Custom Menu m[K ISO-Auto Set] > [Upper Limit / Default] (P. 284)

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Using Exposure Compensation in Mode M
In mode M, exposure compensation is available when [AUTO] is selected for [K ISO]. Because
exposure compensation is performed by adjusting ISO sensitivity, aperture and shutter speed are not
affected. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 98), C Custom Menu m[K ISO-Auto Set] >
[Upper Limit / Default] (P. 284)

1. Hold the F button and rotate the front or rear dial.
Exposure compensation is added to the exposure difference shown in the display.

S-IS AUTO

ISO-A 200

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Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)
Select this mode to leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can preview the photo in live view and end the exposure when the desired results have been achieved. Use when long exposures are required, for example when photographing night scenes or fireworks.
CWe recommend that the camera be securely fixed to a tripod for long exposures.
“Bulb” and “Live Bulb” Photography
The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Releasing the button ends the exposure. The amount of light entering the camera increases the longer the shutter is open. When live bulb photography is selected, you can check the results in the live view display and end exposure when you want to.
“Time” and “Live Time” Photography
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 a second time.
The amount of light entering the camera increases the longer the shutter is open. When live time photography is selected, you can check the results in the live view display and end exposure when you want to.
Bulb/Time Photography
1. Rotate the mode dial to B.

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Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)

2. Select [BULB] (for bulb photography) or
[TIME] (time photography). At default settings, the selection is made with the rear dial.
3. Press the MENU button.
You will be prompted to choose the interval at which the preview is updated.
4. Highlight an interval using FG.

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Live Bulb

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Display Count ISO L64 ~ ISO 400 ~ ISO 800 ~ ISO 1600 ~
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9 times Set

5. Press the OK button to select the highlighted option.
The menus will be displayed.

6. Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
If an option other than [Off] is selected, [LIVE BULB] or [LIVE TIME] will appear in the display.

7. Adjust aperture.

At default settings, aperture can be adjusted using the front

dial.

ISO 200

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Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)

8. Take pictures.
In bulb and live bulb modes, keep the shutter button pressed. The exposure ends when the button is released. In time and live time modes, press the shutter button all the way down once to start the exposure and again to end it. During live time photography, you can refresh the preview by pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure ends automatically when the time selected for [Bulb/Time Timer] is reached.
g C Custom Menu n > [Bulb/Time Timer] (P. 285)
[Noise Reduct.] is applied after shooting. The display shows the time remaining until the process is complete. You can choose the conditions under which noise reduction is
performed. g C Custom Menu m > [Noise Reduct.] (P. 284)
CSome limitations apply to the choice of ISO sensitivity settings available. CBulb photography is used in place of live bulb photography when multiple exposure, keystone
compensation, or fisheye correction is in effect.
CTime photography is used in place of live time photography when multiple exposure, keystone
compensation, or fisheye correction is in effect.
CDuring shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.
– Sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, interval timer photography, AE bracketing, flash bracketing, focus bracketing, focus stacking, etc.
C[K Image Stabilizer] (P. 134) turns off automatically. CDepending on camera settings, the temperature, and the situation, you may notice noise or bright
spots in the monitor. These may sometimes appear in pictures even when [Noise Reduct.] is
enabled. g C Custom Menu m > [Noise Reduct.] (P. 284) BStarry sky AF can be used for shots of the night sky. g “Choosing a focus mode (AF
Mode) (P. 118), “Using Starry Sky AF” (P. 121)
BDisplay brightness can be adjusted during bulb/time photography. g C Custom Menu n >
[Bulb/Time Monitor] (P. 285)
BDuring bulb/time photography, display brightness is adjusted to make even poorly-lit subjects easy to see. You can choose whether to prioritize image quality or display speed. g C Custom Menu j > [Live View Boost] (P. 280)
BIn mode B (bulb), you can adjust focus manually while the exposure is in progress. This allows you to defocus during the exposure or focus at the end of the exposure. g C Custom Menu d >
[Bulb/Time Focusing] (P. 318)

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Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)

BNoise
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on screen. These phenomena occur when the temperature rises in the image sensor or image sensor internal drive circuit, causing current to be generated in those sections of the image sensor that are not normally exposed to light. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a hightemperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function.
g C Custom Menu m > [Noise Reduct.] (P. 284)

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Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)

Lighten Blending (B: Live Composite
Photography)
Leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can view the light trails left by fireworks or stars and photograph them without changing the exposure of the background. The camera combines multiple shots and records them as a single photograph.
CWe recommend that the camera be securely fixed to a tripod for live composite photography.
1. Rotate the mode dial to B.

2. Select [LIVE COMP].
At default settings, the selection is made with the rear dial.
3. Press the MENU button.
The [Composite Settings] menu will be displayed.
4. Highlight an exposure time using FG.
Choose an exposure time of from 1/2 to 60 s.
5. Press the OK button to select the highlighted option.
The menus will be displayed.

Press shutter button once to prepare for composite shooting.
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1sec
Exposure time per image. Exposure time and aperture will determine your base exposure.

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Lighten Blending (B: Live Composite
Photography)

6. Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

7. Adjust aperture.
At default settings, aperture can be adjusted using the front dial.

8. Press the shutter button all the way down to ready the camera.
The camera is ready to shoot when [Ready for composite shooting] is displayed.

ISO 200

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9. Press the shutter button to start shooting.
Live composite photography will start. The display will be updated after each exposure.
10. Press the shutter button again to end shooting.
Shooting ends automatically after the time selected for [Live Composite Timer]. Other
options can be selected. g C Custom Menu n > [Live Composite Timer] (P. 285)
The maximum recording time available varies with battery level and shooting conditions.

CSome limitations apply to the choice of ISO sensitivity settings available. CThe following cannot be used:
– sequential shooting, the self-timer, interval-timer photography, AE bracketing, flash bracketing, focus bracketing, HDR photography, High Res Shot, focus stacking, multiple exposure, keystone compensation, the live ND filter, and fisheye correction.
C[K Image Stabilizer] (P. 134) turns off automatically. BStarry sky AF can be used for shots of the night sky. g “Choosing a focus mode (AF
Mode) (P. 118), “Using Starry Sky AF” (P. 121)
BDisplay brightness can be adjusted during live composite photography. g C Custom Menu n > [Bulb/Time Monitor] (P. 285)
BThe exposure time for each exposure made during live composite photography can be chosen in advance using the menus. g C Custom Menu n > [Composite Settings] (P. 285)

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Lighten Blending (B: Live Composite
Photography)

Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode)
The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the shutter button. Use live guides to easily adjust such parameters as color, brightness, and background blurring.
1. Rotate the mode dial to 0.

In auto mode, the camera automatically selects the scene mode option appropriate to your subject when you press the shutter button halfway. Once the selection has been made, the
0 icon in the bottom left corner of the display will be replaced by the icon for the chosen
scene.

2. To adjust shooting settings, display the live guide by pressing
the OK button.

Change Color Saturation

1 1 Guide item
Use FG to highlight an item in the live guide and press OK to display a slider.

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1 1 Slider
Press the OK button to save changes. To exit, press the MENU button.
When [Shooting Tips] is selected, use FG to highlight the item and press the OK button
to display the detail. 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 the selected effect will be visible in the final photograph.

4. To set multiple live guides, repeat Steps 2 and 3.

Change Color Saturation

A check is displayed on the guide item for live guides that are already set. To clear the live guides from the display, press the MENU button.
C[Blur Background] and [Express Motions] cannot be set at the same time.
5. Take pictures.

BLive guide settings can also be adjusted using touch controls. BIf [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
RAW+JPEG.
CLive guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy. CPictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. CChanges to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor. CFrame rates drop the closer the [Express Motions] slider is to [Blurred Motion]. CThe flash cannot be used when a live guide is set.

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Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode)
The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene.
1. Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

2. Use FGHI to highlight a scene and press the OK button. 3. Use HI to highlight a scene mode and press the OK button.

People

Nightscapes

Motion

Scenery

Indoors

Close-ups

Portrait

4. Take pictures.
To choose a different scene, press the OK button. Next, press the MENU button to return to the scene-selection display.

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Types of scene modes
People

B Portrait

Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.

E e-Portrait

Smooths out skin tones and texture. The camera records two pictures: one with the effect applied and one without.

D Portrait + Landscape

Suitable for portraits featuring a landscape in the background. Blues, greens, and skin tones are captured beautifully.

Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.

Portrait + Nightscape

Attach an external flash unit designed for use with the camera (P. 147). We recommend that you use a tripod and either OM Image

Share or an optional remote control (P. 366, P. 380).

S Children

Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.

Nightscapes

G Nightscape

Suitable for tripod shooting of night scenes. We recommend that you use a tripod and either OM Image Share or an optional remote control (P. 366, P. 380).

Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.

Portrait + Nightscape

Attach an external flash unit designed for use with the camera (P. 147). We recommend that you use a tripod and either OM Image

Share or an optional remote control (P. 366, P. 380).

O Handheld Starlight

Suitable for shooting night scenes without a tripod. Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated scenes. The camera makes eight exposures and combines them into a single photograph.

K Fireworks

Suitable for shooting fireworks at night. We recommend that you use a tripod and either OM Image Share or an optional remote control (P. 366, P. 380).

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T Light Trails
Motion C Sport S Children W Panning Scenery F Landscape Y Sunset L Beach & Snow X Panorama

The camera automatically shoots multiple images, takes newly bright areas only, and composites them into a single image. With normal long exposure, an image of light trace such as star trails with bright buildings tends to get too bright. You can capture them without over exposure while checking the progress. Press the shutter button to start shooting, then view the changing result in the monitor and press the shutter button again to end shooting once the desired result is achieved (maximum 3 hours). We recommend that you use a tripod and either OM Image Share or an optional remote control (P. 366, P. 380).
Advanced settings can be accessed via live composite
photography (dark and light field composite) in mode B (P. 62)
Suitable for fast action shooting. The camera will take photos while the shutter button is pressed.
Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.
Choose to blur the background behind moving objects. The camera chooses the optimal shutter speed for panning shots based on camera motion.
Suitable for landscape shooting.
Suitable for shooting the sunset.
Suitable for shooting at snow-capped mountains, seascapes in the sun, and other whitish scenes.
Take photos that can afterwards be joined on a computer to create a panorama.
For information on taking photos using this feature, see “Shooting a Panorama” (P. 71).

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A Backlight HDR

Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots that are automatically combined to form a single, correctly exposed image when shooting is complete.

Indoors N Candlelight R Silent I B Portrait E e-Portrait S Children
A Backlight HDR

Suitable for shots of candlelit scenes. Warm colors are preserved.
Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome.
Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.
Smooths out skin tones and texture. The camera records two pictures: one with the effect applied and one without.
Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.
Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots that are automatically combined to form a single, correctly exposed image when shooting is complete.

Close-ups P Macro Q Nature Macro M Documents
U Multi Focus Shot

Suitable for close-ups.
Suitable for vivid close-ups of flowers or insects.
Suitable for photos of timetables or other documents. The camera heightens the contrast between the text and background.
The camera takes eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot.

BIn [Panning], W is displayed during panning detection, and V is displayed when nothing is
detected.
CTo maximize the benefits of the scene modes, some of the shooting function settings are disabled.

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CSome time may be needed to record pictures taken using [e-Portrait]. In addition, when the image
quality mode is [RAW], the image is recorded in RAW+JPEG.
CMovies cannot be recorded using [e-Portrait], [Handheld Starlight], [Panorama], or [Backlight
HDR].
CMovie recording is not available in [Light Trails] mode when 0 (high-speed movie recording) is selected for [nX].
C[Handheld Starlight] pictures taken with [RAW] selected for image quality will be recorded in
RAW+JPEG format, with the first frame recorded as a RAW image and the final composite as a JPEG image.
C[Backlight HDR] records HDR-processed images in JPEG format. When the image quality mode is
set to [RAW], the image is recorded in RAW+JPEG.
CWhen using a lens with an image stabilizer switch in [Panning], turn the image stabilizer switch off.
Sufficient panning effects may not be obtained in bright conditions. Use a commercially available ND filter to obtain effects more easily.
CShooting will end if zoom is adjusted while photographs are being taken in [Multi Focus Shot]
mode.
CNo pictures can be taken in [Multi Focus Shot] mode when a Four-Thirds lens is attached.

Shooting a Panorama
Pictures taken using this option can be joined together to form a panorama. You will need to install the latest version of OM Workspace on your computer to join pictures together to form a panorama.
g “Installing the PC software” (P. 373)

1. Highlight [Panorama] in the scene mode menu (P. 67) and press the OK button.

2. Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.

3. Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot.

Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the values

for the first shot.

ISO-A 200

250 F5.6

1023

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4. Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap with the previous
picture.

ISO-A 200

250 F5.6

1023

[ 2 ]

Exit

[ 3 ]

Exit

A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (c) is displayed after the
tenth shot.

CDuring panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

5. After taking the last shot, press OK to end the series.

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Using art filters (ART mode)
1. Rotate the mode dial to ART.

2. Use HI to highlight a filter.

Pop Art 1

ART 1 Effect Off

3. Press G, highlight an effect using HI, and press the OK button.
4. Take pictures.
Press the OK button to choose a different art filter. If effects are displayed, press F.
The effects available vary with the selected filter (Soft Focus Effect, Pin Hole Effect, Frame Effect, White Edge Effect, Star Light Effect, Color Filter, Monochrome Color, Blur Effect, or Shade Effect).

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Using art filters (ART mode)

Types of art filters

Pop Art I/II Soft Focus Pale&Light Color I/II Light Tone Grainy Film I/II Pin Hole I/II/III Diorama I/II Cross Process I/II Gentle Sepia Dramatic Tone I/II Key Line I/II Watercolor I/II Vintage I/II/III Partial Color I/II/III

Creates an image that emphasizes the beauty of color.
Creates an image that expresses a soft tone atmosphere.
Creates an image that expresses warm light by scattering overall light and slightly overexposing the image.
Creates a high-quality image by softening both shadows and highlights.
Creates an image that expresses the roughness of black and white images.
Creates an image that looks as if it was taken using an old or toy camera by dimming the image perimeter.
Creates a miniature-like image by emphasizing saturation and contrast, and blurring unfocused areas.
Creates an image that expresses a surreal atmosphere. Cross Process II creates an image that emphasizes magenta.
Creates a high-quality image by drawing out shadows and softening the overall image.
Creates an image that emphasizes the difference between brightness and darkness by partially increasing contrast.
Creates an image that emphasizes edges and adds an illustrative style.
Creates a soft, bright image by removing dark areas, blending pale colors on a white canvas, and further softening contours.
Expresses an everyday shot in a nostalgic, vintage tone using printed film discoloration and fading.
Impressively expresses a subject by extracting colors you want to emphasize and keeping everything else monotone.

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Using art filters (ART mode)

Bleach Bypass I/II

The “bleach bypass” effect, which you may recognize from motion pictures and the like, can be used to great effect in shots of streetscapes or metal objects.

Instant Film

A contemporary take on the shadow and skin tones typical of film.

ART BKT (ART bracketing)

Records images using all art filter options with a single shot. Press the INFO button on the selection screen to select a filter to record with.

II and III are altered versions of the original (I).
CTo maximize the benefits of the art filters, some of the shooting function settings are disabled. CIf [RAW] is currently selected for image quality (P. 139), image quality will automatically be set to
RAW+JPEG. Art filters apply only to the JPEG copy.
CDepending on the scene, the effects of some settings may not be visible, while in other cases tone
transitions may be ragged or the image rendered more “grainy”.
CSome effects may not be visible during movie recording. CPlayback may differ according to the filters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.

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Using art filters (ART mode)

Using [Partial Color]
Record only selected hues in color.
1. Rotate the mode dial to ART. 2. Select [Partial Color I/II/III] in the art filter menu. 3. Highlight an effect and press the OK button.
A color ring appears in the display.
Color
4. Rotate the front or rear dial to choose a color.
The effect is visible in the display.
5. Take pictures.
To choose a different color after shooting, rotate the front or rear dial to display the color ring.

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Using art filters (ART mode)

Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial (C
Custom mode)
Frequently-used settings and shooting modes can be saved as custom modes and recalled as needed simply by rotating the mode dial. Saved settings can also be recalled directly from the menus.
Save settings to positions C through C4. At default settings, custom modes are equivalent to mode P.

Saving Settings (Assign to Custom Mode)

1. Adjust camera settings as desired.
Rotate the mode dial to a setting other than AUTO, SCN, or ART, or movie.
For information on the settings that can be saved, see “Default Settings” (P. 390).

2. Press the MENU button to view the menus.

3. Highlight [Reset / Custom Modes] in 6 Shooting Menu 1
and press the I button.
[Reset / Custom Modes] options will be displayed.

Shooting Menu 1
11 Reset / Custom Modes 2 Picture Mode
KK Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter j/Y Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse Back

YF 4:3 Off o Off Set

4. Highlight [Assign to Custom Mode] using the FG buttons
and press the I button.

Reset / Custom Modes

Reset

Basic

Assign to Custom Mode

Custom Mode Save Settings

Recall from Custom Mode

Back

Set

[Assign to Custom Mode] options will be displayed.

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Custom

Settings

the Mode Custom

Dial (C
mode)

5. Highlight the desired custom mode ([Custom Mode C]
[Custom Mode C4]) using FG buttons and press the I
button.
The menu for the selected custom mode will be displayed.

Assign to Custom Mode

Custom Mode C

—

Custom Mode C2

—

Custom Mode C3

—

Custom Mode C4

—

6. Highlight [Set] using the FG buttons and press the OK
button.

Back

Set

Custom Mode C

Set
Set current shooting mode and settings.

Back

Set

The [Assign to Custom Mode] menu will be displayed again. Any existing settings will be overwritten. To restore default settings for the selected custom mode, highlight [Reset] and press the OK button.

7. Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

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Custom

Settings

the Mode Custom

Dial (C
mode)

Using Custom Modes (C)
To recall all saved settings, including the shooting mode:
Recalling Settings with the Mode Dial
1. Rotate the mode dial to C.

The camera will recall the settings for [Custom Mode C] previously saved using [Reset / Custom Modes] > [Assign to Custom Mode] in Shooting Menu 1 (P. 77).
2. Take pictures.
By default, changes made after recall will not be applied to the stored settings. The saved settings will be restored when next you select the custom mode with the mode dial. If [Hold] is selected for [Custom Mode Save Settings], custom modes will be updated automatically to reflect any changes made to settings while the mode is selected during shooting. The changes will remain stored in the custom mode even after the mode dial is rotated to another
setting. Custom modes can be used in much the same way as modes P, A, S, M, and B.
Recalling Saved Settings
In modes other than AUTO, SCN, ART, and n, you can recall the settings stored in custom modes
[Custom Mode C] through [Custom Mode C4] but not the shooting mode. The shooting mode remains that currently selected with the mode dial.
Recalling settings with the mode dial rotated to C restores all saved settings, including the shooting
mode.
1. Press the MENU button to view the menus.

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Custom

Settings

the Mode Custom

Dial (C
mode)

2. Highlight [Reset / Custom Modes] in 6 Shooting Menu 1
and press the I button.
[Reset / Custom Modes] options will be displayed.

Shooting Menu 1
11 Reset / Custom Modes 2 Picture Mode
KK Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter j/Y Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse Back

YF 4:3 Off o Off Set

3. Highlight [Recall from Custom Mode] using the FG
buttons and press the I button.

Reset / Custom Modes

Reset

Basic

Assign to Custom Mode

Custom Mode Save Settings

Recall from Custom Mode

Back

Set

The [Recall from Custom Mode] menu will be displayed.

4. Highlight the desired custom mode using the FG buttons
and press the I button.

Recall from Custom Mode Custom Mode C Custom Mode C2 Custom Mode C3 Custom Mode C4

5. Highlight [Yes] using the FG buttons and press the OK
button.

Back

Set

Custom Mode C
Apply C settings? Current camera settings will be overwritten.

Yes No

6 Shooting Menu 1 will be displayed.

Back

Set

CCurrent settings will be saved to the selected mode, overwriting previously-saved settings.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

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Custom

Settings

the Mode Custom

Dial (C
mode)

BSettings recalled by pressing a button will cease to apply if you:
– turn the camera off, – rotate the mode dial to another setting, – press the MENU button during shooting – perform a reset, or – save or recall custom settings.
Updating Custom Modes Automatically
Custom modes can be updated automatically to reflect any changes made to settings while the mode is selected during shooting.
1. Highlight [Reset / Custom Modes] in 6 Shooting Menu 1 and press the OK button.
2. Highlight [Custom Mode Save Settings] and press the I button.
3. Highlight a custom mode ([Custom Mode C][Custom Mode C4]) and press the OK button.
4. Highlight [Hold] and press the OK button.

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Custom

Settings

the Mode Custom

Dial (C
mode)

Recording Movies
CWhen recording movies, use an SD card that supports an SD speed class of 10 or higher. CA UHS-II or UHS-I card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better is required when:
– a movie resolution of [4K] or [C4K] is selected in the [nX] menu or a bit rate of [A-I] (All-Intra) is selected in the [nX] menu
CIf the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image sensor will rise and noise
and colored fog may appear in images. Turn off the camera for a short time should this occur. 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.
CAF is not available during movie recording with Four Thirds system lenses. CWhen 0 (high-speed movie recording) is selected for [nX], movies shot with [i-Enhance],
[e-Portrait], or an art filter selected for picture mode will be recorded in [Natural] mode.
CCMOS image sensors of the type used in the camera generate a so-called “rolling shutter” effect
that can cause distortion in pictures of moving objects. This distortion is a phenomenon that occurs in pictures of fast-moving subjects or if the camera is moved during shooting. It is particularly noticeable in pictures taken at long focal lengths.
CWhen an SDXC card is used, movies over 2 hours are recorded over multiple files (depending
on shooting conditions, the camera may start recording to a new file before the 2-hour limit is reached).
CWhen an SD/SDHC card is used, movies over 4 GB in size are recorded over multiple files
(depending on shooting conditions, the camera may start recording to a new file before the 4 GB limit is reached).
BCamera orientation is recorded when movies are filmed in portrait (“tall”) orientation. Movies
viewed on a computer or smartphone will be displayed in the orientation in which they were recorded.
Recording movies in photo shooting modes
The R button can be used for movie recording even when the mode dial is not in the n position.
CThe AF frame will switch to the style selected for movie mode. Before recording, rotate the mode dial to n (movie mode) and choose the desired AF frame in the AF-target selection display (P. 91).

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Recording Movies

1. Press the R button to begin recording.
A “NREC” indicator, the recording time, and a red frame are displayed during movie
recording. If you put your eye to the viewfinder, the movie you are recording will be displayed in the viewfinder. You can change the focus location by tapping the monitor while recording.

L R
TC 00:00:00:12 DF
C-AF ISO-A 200

TW 28 mm
M-IS 1

4K 30p

REC 0:00:12

1:20:47

2. Press the R button again to end recording.
The “NREC” indicator, recording time, and frame will clear from the display when recording
ends. The sound of touch operations and button operations may be recorded.

CThe R button cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:
– during multiple exposure (still photography also ends.), while shutter button is pressed halfway,
in mode B (bulb), during sequential shooting, during time lapse shooting, during keystone
compensation, during fisheye correction, during LV ND shooting
BSome settings, such as AF mode, can be set separately for movies and photographs. g “The
Video Menu” (P. 233)
BTo choose whether the display is bordered in red while recording is in progress, use [n Display Settings] > [Red Frame during RREC] in the n Video Menu (P. 233).
Recording movies in movie mode (n)
Rotate the mode dial to n (movie mode) to record movies using the effects available in P, A, S, and M modes (P. 238).

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Recording Movies

1. Rotate the mode dial to n.

2. Press the R button to begin recording.
Configuring the shutter button so that it can be used to record movies requires changes to
[n Shutter Function]. g n Video Menu > [n Shutter Function] (P. 233)
A beep does not sound when the camera focuses in movie mode. The movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor. A red frame is displayed during movie recording. If you put your eye to the viewfinder, the movie you are recording will be displayed in the viewfinder. You can change the focus location by tapping the monitor while recording. The camera will start the movie recording count and display the elapsed recording time.

BTo choose whether the display is bordered in red while recording is in progress, use [n Display Settings] > [Red Frame during RREC] in the n Video Menu (P. 233).

Touch Controls (Silent Controls)
You can prevent the camera from recording operating sounds that occur due to camera operations while shooting. Tapping the silent shooting tab displays the following items. After tapping an item, tap the displayed arrows to select the settings.

L R
TC 00:00:00:12 DF
C-AF ISO-A 200

TW 28 mm
M-IS 1

4K 30p

250 F5.6 0.0

REC 0:00:12
1:20:47

1 Silent shooting tab

Y (power zoom) c (recording level)

Zoom power zoom lenses in or out. Choose the recording level.

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Recording Movies

SS (shutter speed) FNo (aperture) F (exposure
compensation)
ISO (n ISO sensitivity)

Adjust shutter speed when [S] (shutter-priority AE) or [M]
(manual) is selected for [n Mode] (movie exposure mode;
P. 238).
Adjust aperture when [A] (aperture-priority AE) or [M] (manual) is
selected for [n Mode] (movie exposure mode; P. 238).
Adjust exposure compensation. Available when [AUTO] is selec

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