Olympus E-3 Manual do Utilizador

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10ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purcha

100EN8Customizing your cameraMY MODE SETUPYou can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. There are two basic ways to shoot with the registered

101ENCustomizing your camera8Custom Menu 1c RELEASE / jRLS PRIORITY S / RLS PRIORITY CNormally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF

102EN8Customizing your cameraUSB MODEYou can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the devi

103ENCustomizing your camera8Custom Menu 1e EXP / e / ISOEV STEPYou can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, ape

104EN8Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 1g K / COLOR / WBALL >You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.[A

105ENCustomizing your camera8K SETYou can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting wit

106EN8Customizing your cameraFILE NAMEWhen you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder.File names are assign

107ENCustomizing your camera8Custom Menu 1i K UTILITYEXT. WB DETECTYou can disable the white balance sensor used to determine the light source during

108EN8Customizing your cameraVIDEO OUTYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.You will need to set this when you want to c

Printing9109EN9PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date / time information) with

11ENBasic guidePreparing the battery321BLM-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCM-2 Lithium ion chargerAC cableRemove the protection cap from the batt

110EN9Printing3Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. •To set print reserv

111ENPrinting9Resetting the print reservation dataYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.1MENU[q][<]Rese

112EN9PrintingConnecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1Turn the printer

113ENPrinting9Custom printing1Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The a

114EN9PrintingSelecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservat

Using the OLYMPUS Master software10115EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily

116ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software10Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1Use the provided USB cable to connect the com

117ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software10Windows1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2

118ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software10Disconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.2Prepare

119ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software101Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.•The selected album ima

12ENAttaching a lens to the camera2112Rear capBody cap12343Lens capLens attachment mark (Red)Alignment mark (Red)21Lens release button1Remove the body

120ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software108Click and select a language.9Click “Add”.•The new language is downloaded to your camera. Please do not remo

Shooting tips and maintenance11121EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when a batter

122ENShooting tips and maintenance11Shooting tipsFocusing on the subjectThere are several ways to focus, depending on the subject.AF target is not foc

123ENShooting tips and maintenance11Taking pictures with less flashWhen using auto flash, the flash will light up automatically when it is not bright

124ENShooting tips and maintenance11Taking pictures of a subject against backlightIf the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposur

125ENShooting tips and maintenance11Functions that cannot be selected from menusSome items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow p

126ENShooting tips and maintenance11Playback tipsUnderstanding the settings and other information of pictures takenPlay back a picture, and press the

127ENShooting tips and maintenance11No indication No indicationCARD FULLThe card has no available memory. Print reservations and new data cannot be re

128ENShooting tips and maintenance11No indication No indicationBATTERY EMPTYThe battery is drained.Charge the battery.No indication No indicationNO CO

129ENShooting tips and maintenance11Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

13ENBasic guideLoading the cardxD-Picture CardCompactFlash / Microdrive1221Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover. Insert the card unti

130ENShooting tips and maintenance11Cleaning mode – Removing dustIf dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture

Information12131EN12InformationYou can use the following Olympus accessories with this camera.Power supplyHLD-4 Power battery holderAttach the power b

132ENInformation12Usable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (opt

133ENInformation12Formatting the cardNon-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used.All

134ENInformation12z The charger and AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz) around t

135ENInformation12ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specificationsNames of parts1Hood mount section 2Filter mount thread3Zoom ring4Focus ring5Mount index6Electrical

136ENInformation12Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF

137ENInformation12*1Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 103)*2Can be changed using menu: 1/30 – 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 103)If th

138ENInformation12The flash distances when shooting with the built-in flash according to the ISO sensitivity / aperture value settings are as follows.

139ENInformation12*When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before firing. g“Super

14ENPower onSSWF indicatorControl panelDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turn

140ENInformation12The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, t

141ENInformation12The file size in the table is approximate.xNotes•The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors lik

142ENInformation129: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.*Includes anti-shock.Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Se

143ENInformation12Shooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function Setting Ref. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE / FORMATP. 9 5P. 1 3 3CUSTOM RESETRESETP. 3 2RESET1 SE

144ENInformation12Playback MenuCustom Menu 1Tab Function Setting Ref. pageq m K / L / M / N / OP. 8 9yOFF / ON* P. 8 9EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 9 1JPEG EDIT

145ENInformation12dDISP / 8 / PC P. 1018OFF / ON* P. 1 01SLEEP OFF / 1 MIN* / 3 MIN / 5 MIN / 10 MIN P. 101BACKLIT LCD 8 SEC* / 30 SEC / 1 MIN / HOLD

146ENInformation12Custom Menu 2A (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that t

147ENInformation12Compression rateCompression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes th

148ENInformation12P (Program) ModeAlso called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot.PictBrid

149ENInformation12Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Syst

15ENBasic guideSetting the date / timeCFAUTOENG.NTSCCF/xDEDIT FILENAMEVIDEO OUTCANCEL SELECTGO’--.--.----:--Date and time information is recorded on t

150ENInformation12ISO sensitivity : 100 – 3200 (1/3, 1 EV step)Exposure compensation : ±5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)White balanceProduct type : Image p

151ENInformation12BLM-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLM1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

Information152EN12E-System ChartStandard LensZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300 mm 1:4.0-5.6Super Telephoto ZoomCompatible withEX-25*ExtensionTubeEC-14*/EC-20*Te

AABH-1Battery Holder (incl. with HLD-4)EP-5 Eyecupincl. with E-410/510FLRA-1Flash Reflector Adapter (incl. with FL-50R)FLST-1Flash Stand (incl. with

154ENInformation12Read All Instructions – Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

155ENInformation12WARNING(Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.(Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, et

156ENInformation12WARNING•Keep batteries dry at all times. •To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only b

157ENInformation12•Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monit

158ENInformation12•Radio and Television InterferenceChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority

159ENInformation12Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery ChargerWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rec

16ENShootingShutter buttonCard accesslamp•The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.•The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the

160ENInformation12Notes regarding warranty maintenance1.This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or a

161ENSymbolsA ... 100w+F ...

162ENFF (Fine) ... 65, 125FILE NAME ...

163ENSATURATION ... 72Self-timer Y ... 60S

17ENBasic guide250250 F5.6F5.6250 F5.63 838LNNu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the

18ENPlayback / ErasingDisplays theprevious frameDisplays the next frameq buttonDisplays the frame that is stored 10 frames aheadDisplays the frame tha

19ENBasic guideIndications used in this manual In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera. In this manual, k indicates the su

2EN4CameraHot shoegP. 8 1, 84F (Exposurecompensation) buttongP. 4 7LIGHT buttongP. 1 4Self-timer / Remote control lamp / Remote control receivergP. 60

20ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions ...

21ENProgram shooting ...40Aperture p

22ENSelecting the record mode...65Recording forma

23ENCustom Menu 1 ...96a AF / MF

24ENPRIORITY SET...106dpi SETTING...

25ENShooting tips and information ...121Tips before you

26EN1Basic camera operations1Basic camera operationsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.Using the direct buttons to

27ENBasic camera operations1•The three buttons next to the flash have two functions each. Use the main dial to operate and set the functions indicated

28EN1Basic camera operationsSelect an item on the super control panel and change the setting.1Press the INFO button to display the super control panel

29ENBasic camera operations11Press the MENU button.•The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.4Press the i button to confirm your settings.•Press the i

3ENBasic guideLCD monitorgP. 8, 9, 31ViewfindergP. 5S (Erase) buttongP. 18, 94MENU buttongP. 2 9q (Playback) button gP. 1 8, 85AEL / AFL button gP. 48

30EN1Basic camera operationsUsing the dials to select a menu•You can change the operations of the main dial and sub dial. g“DIAL” (P. 97)It is possibl

31ENBasic camera operations1Focusing during live view•When you press the shutter button all the way during live view, the focus is locked and a pictur

32EN1Basic camera operationsEnlarged display operationIt is possible to enlarge the subject for display. Enlarging the image during MF makes focus con

33ENBasic camera operations1Using reset settingsYou can reset the camera to [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting or restore the factory default settings.[RESE

34EN2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skillsTo familiarize yourself with the camera, you can

35ENShooting guides – Improving your shooting skills2Brightness – Exposure compensationThe camera automatically determines the aperture value and shut

36EN2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skillsConvenient settings – Customizing functionsThis camera is equipped with various shooting function

37ENShooting guides – Improving your shooting skills2Changing metering modeDepending on the depth of the water and the direction of the sun, the brigh

38EN2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skillsUsing exposure compensationWhen shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a backgro

39ENShooting guides – Improving your shooting skills2Taking night scene picturesThere are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sun

4ENDirect buttonsYou can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons. g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 26)Flash mode

40EN3Exposure3ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.•When the shutter

41ENExposure3The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease th

42EN3ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the

43ENExposure3Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the e

44EN3ExposureYou can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button.Bulb shootin

45ENExposure3This camera has optimal shooting settings for underwater shooting. I (under water wide) is suitable for shooting underwater landscapes, a

46EN3ExposureThere are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and three types of spot met

47ENExposure3In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In

48EN3ExposureThe metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL / AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from

49ENExposure3Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0•The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 103)Number of frames: 3

5ENBasic guideViewfinderAF targetgP. 5 5Super FP flash gP. 8 1Metering mode gP. 4 6Aperture value gP. 40 – 43Shooting mode gP. 40 – 45Number of storab

50EN3ExposureThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However

51ENExposure3Display after settingThe camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fix

52EN4Focusing and shooting functions4Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can t

53ENFocusing and shooting functions4S-AF (single AF)Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.If focusing fails, release y

54EN4Focusing and shooting functionsMF (manual focus)This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder.Ad

55ENFocusing and shooting functions4This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode accor

56EN4Focusing and shooting functions•When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF t

57ENFocusing and shooting functions4Registering an AF target modeYou can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target.

58EN4Focusing and shooting functionsThe camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in t

59ENFocusing and shooting functions4If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundingsIf the contrast of the subject is weak, such as when the li

6ENControl panelWhite balancegP. 67, 69Shooting modegP. 40 – 45ISO sensitivitygP. 5 0Auto bracketgP. 48, 51, 71, 80Record modegP. 6 5Aperture valuegP.

60EN4Focusing and shooting functionsSetting displayThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the sh

61ENFocusing and shooting functions4Eyepiece shutterWhen shooting without looking through the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter to block the view

62EN4Focusing and shooting functionsTransmitted signal effective areaPoint the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the

63ENFocusing and shooting functions4Bulb shooting with the remote controlSet the shooting mode to [A]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 44)You can select the inte

64EN4Focusing and shooting functionsSetting displayChecking the image stabilizer effect with live viewYou can hold down the o button during live view

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode565EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

66EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeRAWThis is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or c

67ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture mode5Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten

68EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the auto / preset / custom white balanceYou can adjust the white balance by selecting the app

69ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture mode5WB compensationThis function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.•Use th

7ENBasic guideSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super con

70EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the one-touch white balanceThis function is useful when you need a more precise white balance

71ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture mode5Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically

72EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters s

73ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture mode5In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.[HIGH K

74EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes,

Flash shooting675EN6Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash

76EN6Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain)#SLOW2 / 2nd CURTAIN2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash ti

77ENFlash shooting6Manual flashThis allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the l

78EN6Flash shooting1Press the #UP button to raise the built-in flash.2Press the shutter button halfway.•The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the fl

79ENFlash shooting6The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to –3.In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.

8ENLCD monitor (Live view)You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P.

80EN6Flash shootingThe camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for each shot. The camera shoots 3 frames at a

81ENFlash shooting6Using the external electronic flashBe sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power.1Remove the hot sh

82EN6Flash shootingWireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictur

83ENFlash shooting64Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.5Select a flash mode.•Red-eye reduction flash

84EN6Flash shootingYou cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo

Playback functions785EN7Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, fo

86EN7Playback functionsYou can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

87ENPlayback functions7This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a nu

88EN7Playback functionsThis allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

89ENPlayback functions7This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds startin

9ENBasic guideLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.g“Information display” (P. 88)1 / 2 5 0 F 5 . 6250 F5.6

90EN7Playback functionsUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1Turn the camera and TV off, and connect t

91ENPlayback functions7Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mod

92EN7Playback functionsThis function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if

93ENPlayback functions7Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

94EN7Playback functionsLets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

95ENPlayback functions7Erasing selected framesThis function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display.1

96EN8Customizing your camera8Customizing your cameraUse the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the s

97ENCustomizing your camera8P SET UPSelects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.[OFF]Stops after moving to the AF tar

98EN8Customizing your camera•[F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of t

99ENCustomizing your camera8AEL / AFL MEMOYou can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL / AFL button.[ON]Press the AEL / AFL button to lo