Olympus Camera E Pl5 Instruction Manual

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 Using the custom menus
Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. \
The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The # Accessory  Port 
menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices.
  Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus
The Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available when the appropriate option is 
selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu.
1 Press the MENU button to display the menus, and display the  d (Setup 
Menu) tab.
2 Select [c/# Menu Display] and set [c Menu Display] or [# Menu Display] 
to [On].
• The  c (Custom Menu) or # (Accessory Port Menu) tab will be displayed in the 
menu.
Custom Menu
R AF/MF (P. 72)
#
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R
S
T
U
V
W
XCustom Menu
Back
Set
AF/MF
Button/Dial
Release/
jDisp/8/PC
Exp/p/ISO# CustomK/Color/WB
S Button/Dial (P. 72)
T Release/ j (P. 73)
U Disp/8/PC (P. 73)
V Exp/p/ISO (P. 75)
W # Custom (P. 76)
X K/Color/WB (P. 76)
Y Record/Erase (P. 77)
Z Movie (P. 78)
b K Utility (P. 78)
Accessory Port Menu A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share (P. 90)
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OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Electronic Viewfinder Accessory Port Menu
Set
Back
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album (P. 90)
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 Custom Menu
 R AF/MF
OptionDescription
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AF Mode  Choose the AF mode. This is the same as the live control 
setting. You can set separate focusing methods for still 
photography mode and  n mode. 55
Full-time AF  If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus even 
when the shutter button is not pressed halfway. —
 AEL/AFL  Customize AF and AE lock. 79
Reset Lens  When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (in fi nity) 
each time the power is turned off.
The focus of power zoom lenses is also reset. —
BULB/TIME 
Focusing  Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual 
focus (MF) is selected. Select [On] to allow focusing using 
the focus ring. —
Focus Ring  You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by 
selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. —
MF Assist  Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise 
focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode. —
  P Set Home  Choose the AF target position that will be saved as the 
home position. 
p appears in the AF target selection 
display while you choose a home position. —
 AF Illuminat.  Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. —
  I Face Priority Select the face priority AF mode. This is the same as the 
live control setting. 56
 S Button/Dial
Option
Description
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Button Function  Choose the function assigned to the selected button.
[;Function], [RFunction], [IFunction], [GFunction], 
[nFunction], [lFunction] 79
Dial Function  Choose the role played by the control dial.
PF / %
A Aperture value  / F
S Shutter speed  / F
M Shutter speed  / Aperture  value
In P, A, S, and M modes, the roles played before and after 
F button is pressed are reversed. —
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OptionDescription
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Dial Direction  Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated to adjust 
shutter speed or aperture or to move the cursor. —
  dLock  If [Off] is selected, exposure compensation and other 
settings can be adjusted by rotating the control dial without 
pressing the 
F button. —
Mode Dial 
Function  Customize the shooting mode set by the mode dial. You can 
apply saved Myset settings.
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 T Release/j
Option
Description
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Rls Priority S  If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when 
the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately 
for S-AF (P. 55) and C-AF (P. 55) modes. —
Rls Priority C 
j L fps  Choose the frame advance rates for [ S] and [T]. Figures 
are the approximate maximums. 35
j H fps 
 j + IS Off If [Off] is selected, image stabilization will turn [On] during 
sequential shooting. —
Lens I.S. Priority  If [On] is selected, priority is given to the lens function 
operation when using a lens with an image stabilization 
function. —
 U Disp/8/PC
Option
Description
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 HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for 
connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable.
[HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be 
operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control. 81
 Video Out  Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your 
country or region. 81
KControl 
Settings  Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.
Controls Shooting mode
P/A/ S/M A
ART SCN
Live Control (P. 46) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off
Live SCP (P. 84) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off
Live Guide (P. 43) – On/Off – –
Art Menu – – On/Off –
Scene Menu – – – On/Off
83
 G/Info Settings Choose the information displayed when the 
INFO button is 
pressed.
[q Info]: Choose the information displayed in full frame 
playback.
[LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when the 
camera is in shooting mode.
[G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index 
and calendar playback. 85, 86
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OptionDescription
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Displayed Grid  Display a framing grid in the monitor. —
Picture Mode 
Settings  Display only the selected picture mode when a picture 
mode is selected.
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 Histogram 
Settings  [Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display.
[Shadow]: Choose the upper bound for the shadow display.
85
Mode Guide  Choose [Off] to not display help for the selected mode when 
the mode dial is rotated to a new setting. 17
 Live View Boost  If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images 
clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other 
settings will not be visible in the monitor. —
 Frame Rate Select [High] to reduce frame lag. However, the image 
quality may drop. —
Art LV Mode  [mode1]: The fi lter effect is always displayed.
[mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while 
the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smooth 
display. —
Flicker reduction  Reduce the effects of fl  icker under some kinds of lighting, 
including  fl uorescent lamps. When fl  icker is not reduced by 
the [Auto] setting, set to [50Hz] or [60Hz] in accordance with 
the commercial power frequency of the region where the 
camera is used. —
 LV Close Up Mode [mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom.
[mode2]: Zoom is not cancelled when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. 36
  q Close Up Mode  [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and 
press G to zoom out.
[mode2]: Press U to display the zoom frame for the 
specifi ed zoom ratio. Press U again to zoom in. —
Backlit LCD  If no operations are performed for the selected period, the 
backlight will dim to save battery power. The backlight will 
not dim if [Hold] is selected. —
 Sleep  The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if no 
operations are performed for the selected period. The 
camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter button 
halfway. —
  8 (Beep sound) When set to [Off], you can turn off the beep sound that is 
emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. —
 USB Mode  Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or 
printer. Choose [Auto] to display USB mode options every 
time the camera is connected. —
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 V Exp/p/ISO
OptionDescription
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EV Step  Choose the size of the increments used when selecting 
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other 
exposure parameters. —
 Noise Reduct.  This function reduces the noise that is generated during 
long exposures.
[Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter 
speeds.
[On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot.
[Off]: Noise reduction off.
•  Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed to 
record the image.
•  Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential  shooting.
•  This function may not work effectively with some shooting  conditions or subjects. 27
Noise Filter  Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at high 
ISO sensitivities. —
ISO  Set ISO sensitivity. This is the same as the live control 
setting. 56
ISO Step  Select the increments available for choosing ISO sensitivity. —
ISO-Auto Set  Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO 
sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for ISO.
[High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity 
selection.
[Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity 
selection. —
ISO-Auto  Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity 
is available.
[P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all 
modes except M. ISO sensitivity is fi  xed at ISO200 in mode 
M.
[All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes. —
Metering Choose a metering mode according to the scene. 54
AEL Metering  Choose the metering method used for AE lock (P. 79). [Auto]: 
Use the currently selected metering method. —
BULB/TIME Timer  Choose the maximum exposure for bulb and time 
photography. —
Live BULB  Choose the display interval during shooting. Some 
restrictions apply. The frequency drops at high ISO 
sensitivities. Choose [Off] to disable the display. Tap the 
monitor or press the shutter button halfway to refresh the 
display. —
Live TIME  —
 Anti-Shock z  Choose the delay between the shutter button being 
pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes 
camera shake caused by vibrations. This feature is 
useful in situations such as microscope photography and 
astrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting 
(P. 35) and self timer photography (P. 35). —
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 W # Custom
OptionDescription
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# X-Sync.  Choose the shutter speed used when the 
fl ash  fi res.
86
# Slow Limit  Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a 
fl ash 
is used. 86
 w+F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure 
compensation value and 
fl ash intensity control will be 
performed. 32, 53
 X K/Color/WB
Option
Description
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K Set  You can select the JPEG image quality mode from 
combinations of three image sizes and four compression 
rates.
1) Use  HI to select a 
combination ([ K1] – 
[K4]) and use FG 
to change.
2) Press  Q.
1SFY2FX3NW4SFW
F
D Set
Pixel Count
Back Set
Compression 
rateImage size
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Pixel Count  Choose the pixel count for [ X]- and [W]-size images.
1)  Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.
2) Select [Xiddle] or  [Wmall] and press  I.
3)  Choose a pixel count  and press Q.
Xiddle
Wmall2560×1920
1280×960Pixel Count
Back Set
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Shading Comp.  Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to 
the type of lens.
•  Compensation is not available for teleconverters or 
extension tubes.
•  Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at  high ISO sensitivities. —
WB  Set the white balance. This is the same as the live control 
setting. 50
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OptionDescription
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All >  [All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all 
modes except [CWB].
[All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes 
except [CWB] to 0. —
  W Keep Warm 
Color Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken 
under incandescent lighting.
—
#+WB  Adjust white balance for use with a 
fl ash.
—
 Color Space  You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor 
or printer. —
 Y Record/Erase
Option
Description
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Quick Erase  If [On] is selected, pressing the  button in the playback 
display will immediately delete the current image. —
RAW+JPEG Erase  Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded 
at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame 
playback.
[JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased.
[RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased.
[RAW+JPEG]: Both copies are erased.
•  Both the RAW and JPEG copies are deleted when selected 
images are deleted or when [All Erase] (P. 59) is selected.
52
 File Name  [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the  fi le numbers 
are retained from the previous card. File numbering 
continues from the last number used or from the highest 
number available on the card.
[Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers 
starts at 100 and the fi  le name starts at 0001. If a card 
containing images is inserted, the  fi le numbers start at the 
number following the highest  fi le number on the card. —
Edit Filename  Choose how image fi les are named by editing the portion of 
the fi  lename highlighted below in gray.
sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg    Pmdd
AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg    mdd—
Priority Set  Choose the default selection ([Yes] or [No]) for con fi rmation 
dialogs. —
dpi Settings  Choose the print resolution. — MENU 
 
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OptionDescription
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Copyright 
Settings*  Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to 
new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long.
[Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the 
photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new 
photographs.
[Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer.
[Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.
1)   Highlight a character  1 and press Q to add the 
highlighted character to the name  2.
2)  Repeat Step 1 to complete the name, then highlight  [END] and press Q.
•  To delete a character, press the INFO button to place the cursor in the name area  2, highlight the 
character, and press .
!”#$%& ()
*+ , - . /
’
0123456789 : ; ?@ABCDE FGH I J K LMNO
PQRS T UVWX Y Z []_
abcde f gh i j k lmnEND
opq r s t uvwx y z {}
ABCDE05/70Copyright Name
Cancel
Delete Set
1 2
—
*  OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involv\
ing the use of  [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.
 Z Movie
Option Description
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nMode  Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be 
selected using the live control. 49
Movie R  Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also 
be selected using the live control. 57
Movie Effect Choose [On] to enable movie effects in  n mode.86
Wind Noise 
Reduction Reduce wind noise during recording.
—
Recording Volume  Adjust microphone sensitivity according to the distance to 
your subject. —
  b K Utility
Option
Description
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Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check 
and adjust the image pickup device and image processing 
functions. 103
Exposure Shift  Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
•  This reduces the number of exposure compensation 
options available in the selected direction.
•  The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make  normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure 
compensation (P. 32). —
MENU 
 
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MENU  c
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OptionDescription
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8 Warning 
Level  Choose the battery level at which the 
8 warning is 
displayed. 15
Touch Screen 
Settings  Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch 
screen.
—
 Eye-Fi*  Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. —
*  Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other\
 locations in  which the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card \
from the camera 
or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode.
  AEL/AFL
MENU  c  R  [AEL/AFL]
Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the 
button to which AEL/AFL has been assigned. Choose a 
mode for each focus mode.
mode1
AEL/S-AF
AELAEL
AFL
S-AF AEL/AFL
Exposure
Fully
Half Way
BackSet
AEL/AFL
Mode Shutter button function Button function
Half-press Full press When holding down 
AEL/AFL
Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure
S-AF mode1
S-AF Locked – – – Locked
mode2 S-AF – – Locked – Locked
mode3 – Locked – – S-AF –
C-AF mode1
C-AF start Locked Locked – – Locked
mode2 C-AF start – Locked Locked – Locked
mode3 – Locked Locked – C-AF start –
mode4 – – Locked Locked C-AF start –
MF mode1
– Locked – – – Locked
mode2 – – – Locked – Locked
mode3 – Locked – – S-AF –
 Button Function
MENU  c  S  [Button  Function]
See the table on P. 80 for the functions that can be assigned. The options available vary from 
button to button.
 Button function items
[;Function] / [RFunction]*
1 / [ IFunction]*1 / [GFunction] / [nFunction] ([Direct 
Function]*2 / [ P]*3) / [ lFunction]*4
*1 Not available in  n mode.
*2 Assign the function to each of FGHI.
*3 Choose the AF target.
*4 Choose the function assigned to the button on some lenses.
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 FAdjust exposure compensation.
ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity.
WB Adjust white balance.
 AEL/AFL AE lock or AF lock. The function changes according to the 
[AEL/AFL] setting. When AEL is selected, press the button 
once to lock the exposure and display [ u] on the monitor. 
Press the button again to cancel the lock.
R  REC Press the button to record a movie.
 Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the  button is pressed.
k The camera measures white balance when the button is 
pressed (P. 51).
P Choose the AF target.
P Home Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved 
with [P Set Home] (P. 72). The home AF target position is 
indicated by a 
p icon. Press the button again to return to 
AF target mode. If the camera is turned off when the home 
position is selected, the home position will be reset.
MF  Press the button to select manual focus mode. Press the 
button again to restore the previously selected AF mode.
RAWK Press the button to toggle between JPEG and RAW+JPEG 
record modes.
 Test Picture Pictures taken while the button is pressed are displayed in the 
monitor but are not recorded to the memory card.
Myset1 – Myset4 The settings switch to the registered Mysets while the button 
is pressed.
u Turn the monitor backlight on and off.
 I/H The button can be used to choose between  I and H while 
the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the button 
to return to the previous mode. If this option is selected, 
the FL-LM1 will  fi re even when not raised. This enables 
U (Underwater) to be set in WB mode. When using an 
ED12-50mmEZ lens with power zoom (E-ZOOM), the lens 
is automatically zoomed to the WIDE end or TELE end in 
accordance with  I and H switching.
Live Guide  Press the button to display live guides.
  b (Digital Tele-converter) Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off.
AF Stop Stop autofocus.
j/Y Choose a sequential shooting or self timer option.
# Choose a 
fl ash mode.
HDR BKT Switch to HDR bracketing with the saved settings.
dLock When set to [Off], the aperture, shutter speed, exposure 
compensation, and other items can be set directly using the 
dial. Press and hold the button to set to [On].
Off No function is assigned to the button.