Olympus Camera Xz 2 Instruction Manual
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Record modes (movies)
Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application
Full HD 1920×1080 30p
MOV
*1For viewing on TV.
HD 1280×720 30p
• Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum\
length is reached.
*1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control)
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Record modes (movies)
Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application
Full HD 1920×1080 30p
MOV
*1For viewing on TV.
HD 1280×720 30p
• Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum\
length is reached.
*1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control)
Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears...")
41EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD 1920×1080 30p MOV *1For viewing on TV. HD 1280×720 30p • Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum\ length is reached. *1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears...
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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
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO
RR
S-AFS-AF
ESPHIHISHSH
OFFOFF
pESP metering The camera optimizes exposure for the current scene or
(if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority])
portrait subject. This mode is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-41.png "Page 42
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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
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO
RR
S-AFS-AF
ESPHIHISHSH
OFFOFF
pESP metering The camera optimizes exposure for the current scene or
(if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority])
portrait subject. This mode is...")
42EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 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 ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO RR S-AFS-AF ESPHIHISHSH OFFOFF pESP metering The camera optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]) portrait subject. This mode is...
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43EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus 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 ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO RRC-AFC-AFTRSingle AF S-AFS-AF S-AF (single AF) The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. When the focus is...
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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 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 condition\
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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 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 condition\
s....")
44EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 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 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 condition\ s....
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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, the camera may not be able to correctly detect\
the face.
• In metering modes other than [p (ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure for the selected position.
$ Notes
• Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w300_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-44.png "Page 45
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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, the camera may not be able to correctly detect\
the face.
• In metering modes other than [p (ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure for the selected position.
$ Notes
• Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the...")
45EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 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, the camera may not be able to correctly detect\ the face. • In metering modes other than [p (ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure for the selected position. $ Notes • Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the...
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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. 58)
d Camera setup (e.g., date and language)
1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.
j
4:3D
21
c
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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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. 58)
d Camera setup (e.g., date and language)
1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.
j
4:3D
21
c
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/C Mode...")
46EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 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. 58) d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. j 4:3D 21 c Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Reset/C Mode...
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47EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2 21 c Shooting Menu 1 Back Set j 4:3D Card Setup Reset/C Mode Setup Backup Picture Mode Image Aspect W Card Setup (P. 47) Backup (P. 47) Reset/C Mode Setup (P. 48) Picture Mode (P. 37) K (P. 40) Image Aspect (P. 39) X Image Stabilizer (P. 36) Bracketing (P. 51) w (P. 41) #RC Mode (P. 52)# Sync (P. 52) 1 (Conversion lens) (P. 53) Erasing data completely (Card Setup/Memory Setup) All data stored on the card,...
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Restoring default or custom settings (Reset/C Mode Setup)
Camera settings can be easily restored to one of two presets.
Using reset settings
Restore default settings.
1 Select [Reset/C Mode Setup] in shooting menu W.
2 Select [Reset] and press Q.
• Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset
type. To reset all settings except the date, language,
and a few others, highlight [Full] and press Q.
g “Menu directory” (P. 88)
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Restoring default or custom settings (Reset/C Mode Setup)
Camera settings can be easily restored to one of two presets.
Using reset settings
Restore default settings.
1 Select [Reset/C Mode Setup] in shooting menu W.
2 Select [Reset] and press Q.
• Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset
type. To reset all settings except the date, language,
and a few others, highlight [Full] and press Q.
g “Menu directory” (P. 88)
3 Select [Yes]...")
48EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 Restoring default or custom settings (Reset/C Mode Setup) Camera settings can be easily restored to one of two presets. Using reset settings Restore default settings. 1 Select [Reset/C Mode Setup] in shooting menu W. 2 Select [Reset] and press Q. • Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset type. To reset all settings except the date, language, and a few others, highlight [Full] and press Q. g “Menu directory” (P. 88) 3 Select [Yes]...
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Processing options (picture mode)
Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharp\
ness, and
other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately.
1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W.
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c
Shooting Menu 1
Back
Set
j
4:3D
Card Setup
Reset/C Mode Setup Backup
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
2 Select an option with FG and press Q.
hVivid
Produces vivid colors.
i Natural
Produces natural colors.
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Processing options (picture mode)
Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharp\
ness, and
other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately.
1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W.
21
c
Shooting Menu 1
Back
Set
j
4:3D
Card Setup
Reset/C Mode Setup Backup
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
2 Select an option with FG and press Q.
hVivid
Produces vivid colors.
i Natural
Produces natural colors.
j Muted...")
49EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharp\ ness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W. 21 c Shooting Menu 1 Back Set j 4:3D Card Setup Reset/C Mode Setup Backup Picture Mode Image Aspect 2 Select an option with FG and press Q. hVivid Produces vivid colors. i Natural Produces natural colors. j Muted...
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50EN Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings 3 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h-ZJ Contrast Distinction between light and dark Sharpness Sharpness of the image Saturation Vividness of the color k Gradation Adjust tone (gradation). Auto Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too...