Olympus Camera Xz 2 Instruction Manual
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21EN
Basic photography
2
Taking pictures for a panorama
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to \
join pictures
together to form a panorama. g “Installing Software” (P. 74)
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the
shot.
• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the
values for the fi rst shot.
125125F5.638M
ISO200
5 Take the remaining images, framing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-20.png "Page 21
21EN
Basic photography
2
Taking pictures for a panorama
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to \
join pictures
together to form a panorama. g “Installing Software” (P. 74)
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the
shot.
• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the
values for the fi rst shot.
125125F5.638M
ISO200
5 Take the remaining images, framing...")
21EN Basic photography 2 Taking pictures for a panorama If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to \ join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Installing Software” (P. 74) 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 2 Select [Panorama] and press Q. 3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. 4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot. • Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the values for the fi rst shot. 125125F5.638M ISO200 5 Take the remaining images, framing...
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22EN
Basic photography
2
Using shooting options
Using live guides
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use
the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight
an item and press Q to select.
Change Color Saturation
Cancel
Guide item
3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description.
• Press the shutter button halfway or press Q to save
the setting.
• The effect of the selected level is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-21.png "Page 22
22EN
Basic photography
2
Using shooting options
Using live guides
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use
the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight
an item and press Q to select.
Change Color Saturation
Cancel
Guide item
3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description.
• Press the shutter button halfway or press Q to save
the setting.
• The effect of the selected level is...")
22EN Basic photography 2 Using shooting options Using live guides 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Change Color Saturation Cancel Guide item 3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. • If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description. • Press the shutter button halfway or press Q to save the setting. • The effect of the selected level is...
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23EN
Basic photography
2
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
Rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) va\
lues to make pictures
brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the
range of ±3 EV.
Negative (–)No compensation (0) Positive (+)
# Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN (except partially) modes.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows
To display the tone control dialog, press the F...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-22.png "Page 23
23EN
Basic photography
2
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
Rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) va\
lues to make pictures
brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the
range of ±3 EV.
Negative (–)No compensation (0) Positive (+)
# Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN (except partially) modes.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows
To display the tone control dialog, press the F...")
23EN Basic photography 2 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) va\ lues to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range of ±3 EV. Negative (–)No compensation (0) Positive (+) # Cautions • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN (except partially) modes. Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows To display the tone control dialog, press the F...
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24EN
Basic photography
2
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\
ending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 25)
AUTO Auto fl ash The fl
ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
! Red-eye reduction fl
ashThis function allows you to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-23.png "Page 24
24EN
Basic photography
2
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
2 Press the # button (I) to display options.
3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\
ending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 25)
AUTO Auto fl ash The fl
ash fi res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
! Red-eye reduction fl
ashThis function allows you to...")
24EN Basic photography 2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) 1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. 2 Press the # button (I) to display options. 3 Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q. • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary dep\ ending on the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 25) AUTO Auto fl ash The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or backlight conditions. ! Red-eye reduction fl ashThis function allows you to...
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25EN Basic photography 2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode Super control panel Flash Mode Conditions for fi ring the fl ash P/A #AUTO Auto fl ash Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions ! Auto fl ash (red-eye reduction) #Fill-in fl ash Always fi res $ Flash off k ! SLOW Slow synchronization (red-eye reduction) Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions #SLOW Slow synchronization S/M #AUTO Auto fl ash Fires automatically in dark/backlit conditions ! Auto fl ash...
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26EN
Basic photography
2
Choosing a focus target (AF target)
Choose which of the 35 or 25 autofocus targets will be used for autofocu\
s.
1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.
2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF
target.
• “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
• You can choose from the following 5 target types. Press the INFO button and use
FG.
All Targets Single Target Group Target
The camera automatically
chooses from the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-25.png "Page 26
26EN
Basic photography
2
Choosing a focus target (AF target)
Choose which of the 35 or 25 autofocus targets will be used for autofocu\
s.
1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.
2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF
target.
• “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
• You can choose from the following 5 target types. Press the INFO button and use
FG.
All Targets Single Target Group Target
The camera automatically
chooses from the...")
26EN Basic photography 2 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 or 25 autofocus targets will be used for autofocu\ s. 1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target. 2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. • You can choose from the following 5 target types. Press the INFO button and use FG. All Targets Single Target Group Target The camera automatically chooses from the...
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27EN
Basic photography
2
Sequential shooting/using the self timer
The camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is press\
ed all the way
down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce
camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place.
1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.
2 Select an option using HI and press Q.
oSingle-frame
shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-26.png "Page 27
27EN
Basic photography
2
Sequential shooting/using the self timer
The camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is press\
ed all the way
down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce
camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place.
1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.
2 Select an option using HI and press Q.
oSingle-frame
shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed...")
27EN Basic photography 2 Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is press\ ed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place. 1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu. 2 Select an option using HI and press Q. oSingle-frame shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed...
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28EN Basic photography 2 Basic playback operations Monitor display during playback Simplifi ed display 2012.10.2612:3015100-0015 ×10×10 4 : 3LNSDb78 2 13456 90a Overall display F5.6F5.6 +1.0+1.0 G+4G+4 A+4A+4 AdobeAdobe i Natural i Natural ISO 400ISO 400 125125 +2.0 +2.0 24mm24mm 1/8 3968×2976 ×10×10 4 : 3LN2012.10.2612:3015100-0015 WBAUTO P SD k hij l nm g f opqrs dce Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback.\...
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29EN Basic photography 2 Playback options Press the q button to view pictures full frame. To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Index display 2012.10.2612:3020 4 frames 2012.10.2612:3020100-0020LN Single-frame playback 9 frames, 25 frames 2012.10.2612:3020 2012.10.2612:3021 Index display W T WT Playback zoom (close-up playback) 2012.10.2612:3020100-0020LN2x W T Single-frame playback Close-up playback Sub dial ( j) Previous (l)/next (m) Arrow pad (FGHI) Single frame playback:...
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30EN
Basic photography
2
Using playback options
Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in\
playback mode.
JPEG
L
RRotate
H Play
JPEG Edit
Back
Set
Still image frame Movie frame
RAW JPEG RAW+JPEG
JPEG Edit g P. 54 —
—
RAW Data Edit g P. 54
—
—
Movie Play ———
Audio playback
—
0 (Protect)
R (Audio recording)
—
Rotate
—
Slideshow
< (Print reservation) —
—
Erase
Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play)
Q
Pause or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-29.png "Page 30
30EN
Basic photography
2
Using playback options
Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in\
playback mode.
JPEG
L
RRotate
H Play
JPEG Edit
Back
Set
Still image frame Movie frame
RAW JPEG RAW+JPEG
JPEG Edit g P. 54 —
—
RAW Data Edit g P. 54
—
—
Movie Play ———
Audio playback
—
0 (Protect)
R (Audio recording)
—
Rotate
—
Slideshow
< (Print reservation) —
—
Erase
Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play)
Q
Pause or...")
30EN Basic photography 2 Using playback options Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in\ playback mode. JPEG L RRotate H Play JPEG Edit Back Set Still image frame Movie frame RAW JPEG RAW+JPEG JPEG Edit g P. 54 — — RAW Data Edit g P. 54 — — Movie Play ——— Audio playback — 0 (Protect) R (Audio recording) — Rotate — Slideshow < (Print reservation) — — Erase Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play) Q Pause or...