Olympus Camera Xz 2 Instruction Manual
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Basic photography
2
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutte\
r
speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.
• You can set the aperture value with the control ring, and
the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the area in front of or behind the focus point that
appears to be in focus), softening background details.
Smaller apertures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w64_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-15.png "Page 16
16EN
Basic photography
2
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutte\
r
speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.
• You can set the aperture value with the control ring, and
the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the area in front of or behind the focus point that
appears to be in focus), softening background details.
Smaller apertures...")
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Basic photography
2
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the
shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode d\
ial to M, and set the
shutter speed with the control ring, and the aperture value with the sub\
dial.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/2000 – 60 sec. or [BULB].
• You can change the functions assigned to the control ring and the sub dia\
l. g “Dial
Function”...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/3575/49544/w64_olympus-camera-xz-2-instruction-manual-17.png "Page 18
18EN
Basic photography
2
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the
shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode d\
ial to M, and set the
shutter speed with the control ring, and the aperture value with the sub\
dial.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/2000 – 60 sec. or [BULB].
• You can change the functions assigned to the control ring and the sub dia\
l. g “Dial
Function”...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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/w64_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...")
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 each shot so that the guides overlap with the previous picture. [ 2 ]125125F5.638M ISO200 [ 3 ]ExitExit • A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator ( g) is displayed after the tenth shot. 6 After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series. # Cautions • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignm\ ent will not be displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as\ a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within\ the frames. $ Notes • Pressing Q before shooting the fi rst frame returns to the scene mode selection menu. Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and al\ lows you to continue with the next one.
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 visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected effect will be visible in the fi nal photograph. 0 Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Cancel Set Level bar 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button to shoot. • To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button. # Cautions • If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to [YN+RAW]. • Live guide settings other than [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] a\ re not applied to the RAW copy. • Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. • Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor. • The fl ash can not be used with the live guide. • Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes. • Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposu\ re meters may result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed. % Tips • In modes other than A, you can use live control to make more detailed settings. g “Using live control” (P. 35)
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 button (F) and press the INFO button. Use HI to choose a tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to brighten highlights. 125125F5.6 ISO200 LN 1ISIS P01:02:0301:02:0312341234 j HD+2.0+2.000 Exposure compensation Tone level: low Tone level: high INFOINFOINFOINFOINFOINFO 00+1+100
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 reduce the red- eye phenomenon. # Fill-in fl ash The fl ash fi res regardless of the light conditions. $ Flash off The fl ash does not fi re. !SLOW Slow synchronization/ Red-eye reduction fl ashCombines slow synchronization with red-eye reduction. #SLOW Slow synchronization Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit backgrounds. #FULL, #1/4 etc.Manual For users who prefer manual operation. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. • [!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.
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 (red-eye reduction) #Fill-in fl ash Always fi res $ Flash off k • #AUTO , $ can be set in A mode. Minimum range The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera, causing vign\ etting, or be too bright even at minimum output. • Use optional off-camera fl ash units to prevent vignetting. To prevent photographs from being overexposed, select mode A or M and choose a high f-number, or reduce ISO sensitivity.
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 full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually. The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group. All Targets 7 x 5 Single Target 7 x 5 All Targets 5 x 5Single Target 5 x 5
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 (normal shooting mode). j Sequential shooting Photographs are taken at about 5 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down ([S-AF] or [MF] selected for [AF Mode], P. 43). OHigh-Speed Photographs are taken at about 15 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down ([S-AF] or [MF] selected for [AF Mode], (P. 43). 7BKTWhile the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs are taken with automatically changing the settings for each frame (bracket photography). Y12s Self-timer 12 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. Y2s Self-timer 2 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. $ Notes • To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY button. • During sequential shooting, focus, exposure, and white balance are locke\ d at the fi rst frame (during [S-AF], [MF]). • Bracketing is available only when [Bracketing] (P. 51) is selected. # Cautions • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low batte\ ry, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card\ . The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power rem\ ains. • Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. • If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway \ when using the self- timer, the photograph may be out of focus.
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.\ INFOINFOINFOINFOINFOINFO Simpli fi ed display Image only2012.10.2612:3015100-00154 : 3LN ×10×10 Overall display F5.6F5.6 ±0.0±0.0 G±10G±10 A±10A±10 AdobeAdobe i Natural i Natural ISO 400ISO 400 125125 +2.0+2.0 45mm 45mm 1/8 3968×2976 ×10×10 4 : 3LN2012.10.2612:3015100-0015 WBAUTO P 1 Battery check ....................................P. 6 2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 64 3 Print reservation Number of prints .............................P. 70 4 Sound record ..................................P. 31 5 Protect ............................................P. 31 6 Image selected ...............................P. 12 7 File number .....................................P. 62 8 Frame number 9 Storage device ................................P. 83 0 Record mode ..................................P. 62 a Aspect ratio .....................................P. 39 b Date and time ...................................P. 7 c Aspect border .................................P. 54 d AF target .........................................P. 26 e Shooting mode.....................P. 8, 15 – 18 f Exposure compensation .................P. 23 g Shutter speed ..........................P. 15 – 18 h Aperture value .........................P. 15 – 18 i Focal length ....................................P. 10 j Flash intensity control .....................P. 41 k White balance compensation..........P. 90 l Color space.....................................P. 61 m Picture mode...................................P. 37 n Compression rate .....................P. 40, 62 o Pixel count ....................P. 40–41, 62, 85 p ISO sensitivity .................................P. 44 q White balance .................................P. 38 r Metering mode ................................P. 42 s Histogram .................................P. 14, 60
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: next ( I)/previous (H) close-up playbck: move the position of close-up index playbck: selecting images INFO Displays the information of the image R (Movie button) Selecting images (P. 12) (G) Erasing images (P. 12) Q Menu display Control ring ( j)Zooming in/out Fn1 Protecting images
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 resume playback. • You can perform the following operations while playback is paused. HIor Sub dial Previous/Next Press and hold HI to continue the operation. F Display the fi rst frame. G Display the last frame. H/I Advance or rewind a movie. F/G Adjust volume. # Cautions • We recommend using the supplied PC software to play movies on a computer. Before launching the software for the fi rst time, connect the camera to the computer.