Olympus Camera E Pl5 Instruction Manual

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 One-touch white balance
Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object \
under the lighting 
that will be used in the fi nal photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural 
light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.
1 Select [P] or [ Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2) and press the  INFO 
button.
2 Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.
•  Frame the object so that it fi  lls the display and no shadows fall it.
•  The one-touch white balance screen appears.
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
•  The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.
•  The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again.\
 Turning the  power off does not erase the data.
% Tips
•  If the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message \
[WB NG Retry] will be displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct the problem and repeat \
the process from 
Step 1.
  Setting the image aspect
You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when tak\
ing pictures. 
Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (st\
andard), [16:9], 
[3:2], [1:1], or [3:4].
1 Display the live control and select the aspect ratio item using  FG.
2 Use HI to select an aspect ratio and press Q.
# Cautions
•  JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are not 
cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ra\
tio.
•  When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.\
 
						

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 Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their inten\
ded use, for 
example retouching on a computer or display on the web.
1 Display the live control and use FG to choose a 
record mode for photographs or movies.
2 Select an option using  HI and press Q.
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Record mode
 Record modes (still images)Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF,   YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option 
to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size 
(Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B).
Image size Compression rate
Application
Name Pixel count SF 
(Super  Fine) F 
(Fine) N
(Normal) B 
(Basic)
Y (Large) 4608×3456*
YSFYF*YN* YB
Select for the 
print size
X (Middle) 3200×2400
XSFXFXN* XB
2560×1920*
1920×1440
1600×1200
W (Small) 1280×960*
WSFWFWN* WBFor small prints 
and use on a 
website
1024×768
640×480
* Default
RAW image dataThis format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for\
 later processing. RAW 
image data cannot be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images cannot 
be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera. 
g “Editing still images” (P. 66) 
						

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 Record modes (movies)
Record mode Pixel count File formatApplication
Full HD Fine  1920×1080
MPEG-4 AVC/ 
H.264*
1Display on TVs and other 
devices
Full HD Normal
1920×1080
HD Fine 1280×720
HD Normal 1280×720
HD 1280×720 Motion JPEG*
2For computer playback or 
editing
SD 640×480
•  Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum\
 length is  reached.
*1  Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes long.
*2  Files may be up to 2GB in size.
  Adjusting  fl ash output ( fl ash intensity control)
Flash output can be adjusted if you  fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is 
underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just r\
ight.
1 Display the live control and select the Flash 
intensity control item using  FG.
2 Choose the compensation value with  HI and 
press Q. ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO
PRR
S-AFS-AF
00OFFOFF0.0
# Cautions
•  This setting has no effect when the fl  ash control mode for the external fl ash unit is set to 
MANUAL.
• Changes to  fl ash intensity made with the external  fl ash unit are added to those made with 
the camera. 
						

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  Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)
Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.
1 Display the live control and select the metering 
item using FG.
2 Select an option with HI and press Q.S-AFS-AF
P
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTORR
S-AFS-AF
ESPHIHISHSH
OFFOFF
pDigital ESP 
metering  The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame 
and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an 
option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]) 
portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general 
use.
H Center weighted 
averaging 
metering This metering mode provides the average 
metering between the subject and the 
background lighting, placing more weight 
on the subject at the center. 
I
Spot metering Choose this option to meter a small area 
(about 2% of the frame) with the camera 
pointed at the object you wish to meter. 
Exposure will be adjusted according to the 
brightness at the metered point.
IHI
Spot metering - 
highlight Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright 
subjects appear bright.
ISH Spot metering - 
shadow Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects 
appear dark.
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
•  Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed half\
way 
and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position. 
						

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  Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)
Select a focusing method (focus mode).
You can choose separate focusing methods for still photography mode and n
 mode.
1 Display the live control and select the AF mode 
item using FG.
2 Select an option with  HI and press Q.
•  The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. S-AFS-AF S-AF
S-AF
P
S-AFS-AF
S-AF
S-AFC-AFC-AFMFMF
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTORRS-AFS-AFMFC-AFC-AFTRSingle AF
S-AF (single AF)  The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF 
confi
 rmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This mode 
is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with 
limited movement.
C-AF 
(continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains 
pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF 
confi
 rmation mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds 
when the focus is locked at the  fi rst and second time. 
Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the 
picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
•  Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].
MF 
(manual focus) This function allows you to manually 
focus on any subject.
Near
)
Focus ring
S-AF+MF 
(simultaneous use of 
S-AF mode and MF 
mode) After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] 
mode, you can turn the focus ring to fi
 ne-adjust focus manually. 
 C-AF+TR 
(AF tracking) Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then 
tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the 
shutter button is held in this position.
•  The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer 
track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame 
the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.
•  Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].
# Cautions
•  The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is poorly lit, obscured\
 by mist or smoke, 
or lacks contrast. 
						

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  ISO sensitivity
Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows pho\
tographs to be 
taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], 
which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic ran\
ge — and then 
adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. 
1 Display the live control and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG.
2 Select an option using HI and press Q.
AUTOThe sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting 
conditions.
200 – 25600 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.
  Face priority AF/pupil detection AF
The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.
1 Display the live control and select the face priority 
item using FG.
2 Use HI to select an option and press  Q.S-AFS-AF
PiiiRiRiLiL
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTORR
S-AFS-AF
Face Priority On
JFace Priority Off
Face priority off.
I Face Priority On
Face priority on.
K Face & Eye Priority On The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye 
closest to the camera for face-priority AF.
L Face & R. Eye Priority On The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye 
on the right for face-priority AF.
M Face & L. Eye Priority On The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye 
on the left for face-priority AF.
3 Point the camera at your subject.
•  If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white 
border.
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•  When the camera focuses on the face in the white border, the border will turn green.
•  If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will  display a green frame over the selected eye. 
(pupil detection AF)
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5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.
# Cautions
•  Face priority applies only to the fi rst shot in each sequence taken during sequential 
shooting.
•  Depending on the subject and the art  fi lter setting, the camera may not be able to correctly 
detect the face.
•  When set to [p (Digital ESP metering)], metering is performed with priority given to  faces.
$ Notes
•  Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the camera ar\
e indicated by white frames.
  Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)
1 Display the live control and select the Movie  R 
item using FG.
2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q. 
ONON
RR
n
RR
OFFOFFONONMovie R On
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# Cautions
•  When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera o\
perating  may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting wit\
h [AF Mode] set 
to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.
•  No sound is recorded in [ART7] (Diorama) mode. 
						

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 Using the menus
The menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed b\
y the live 
control, and let you customize the camera settings for easier use.
WPreliminary and basic shooting options
X Advanced shooting options
q Playback and retouch options
c Customizing camera settings (P. 71)
# Accessory port menu options for accessory port devices such as EVF and 
OLYMPUS PENPAL (P. 71)*
d Camera setup (e.g., date and language)
*  Not displayed at default settings.
 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.
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Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode 
Image Aspect On
Digital Tele-converter
Back Set
Press Q to confi rm the 
setting
Operation  guide
Press the MENU button 
to go back one screen
Ta b
 2 Use FG to select a tab and press Q.
3 Select an item using  FG and press Q to display options for the 
selected item.
Off21j /Y oShooting Menu 2
Off
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing
Multiple Exposure
Back
SetOff
# RC Mode
The current setting is displayed
FunctionQOff
Offj
/Y21
# RC Mode
Shooting Menu 2
Off
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing
Multiple Exposure
Back
Set
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4 Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.
• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
$ Notes
•  For the default settings of each option, refer to “Menu directory”\
 (P. 111).
•  A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Pres\
s the  INFO 
button to view or hide guides. 
						

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 Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2
D21Shooting Menu 1
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Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode 
Image AspectOn
Digital Tele-converter
Back SetWCard Setup (P. 59)
Reset/Myset (P. 59)
Picture Mode (P. 60)
K (P. 62)
Image Aspect (P. 51)
Digital Tele-converter (P. 65) X
j/Y (Drive/Self-timer) (P. 62)
Image Stabilizer (P. 47)
Bracketing (P. 62)
Multiple Exposure (P. 64)
# RC Mode (P. 65)
  Formatting the card (Card Setup)
Cards must be formatted with this camera before  fi rst use or after being used with 
other cameras or computers.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when \
the card is 
formatted. 
When formatting a used card, con fi rm there are no images that you still want to keep 
on the card. g “Card basics” (P. 105)
1 Select [Card Setup] in W Shooting Menu 1.
2 Select [Format].All Erase
Format
Card Setup
Back
Set
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
•  Formatting is performed.
  Restoring default settings (Reset/Myset)
Camera settings can be easily restored to registered settings.
Using reset settings
Restore default settings.
1 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.
2 Select [Reset] and press Q.
•  Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset 
type. To reset all settings except the time, date, and a 
few others, highlight [Full] and press  Q.
g “Menu directory” (P. 111)
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
Reset/Myset
Reset
Myset1
Myset2
Myset3
Myset4 Set Set Set
Set
Basic
Back
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Saving Myset
Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode does not change. 
Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored.
1 Adjust settings in order to save.
2 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.
3 Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and press  I.
•  [Set] appears next to destinations ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) to which set\
tings have already 
been saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the registered setting.
•  To cancel the registration, select [Reset].
4 Select [Set] and press Q.
•  Settings that can be saved to Myset g “Menu directory” (P. 111)
Using Myset
Sets the camera to the settings selected for Myset.
1 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.
2 Select the desired settings ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) 
and press Q.
3 Select [Set] and press Q.
Reset/Myset
Reset
Myset1
Myset2
Myset3
Myset4 Set Set Set
Set
Basic
Back
Set
  Processing options (Picture Mode)
Select an image tone and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpn\
ess, and 
other parameters using the [Picture Mode] item in [Live Control]. Change\
s to each 
picture mode are stored separately.
1 Select [Picture Mode] in W Shooting Menu 1.
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Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode 
Image Aspect
Back SetOn
Digital Tele-converter
2 Select an option with  FG and press Q.
•  The picture modes are the same as the [Picture Mode] item in [Live Contr\
ol].
3 Press I to display settings for the selected option.