Olympus Camera Xz 2 Instruction Manual

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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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 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
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OFFOFF
0.0
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# Cautions
•  This does not work when the  fl ash control mode on the electronic  fl ash is set to MANUAL.
• If  fl ash intensity is adjusted on the electronic  fl ash, it will be combined with the camera’s 
fl  ash intensity setting. 
						

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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 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 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 control Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects 
appear bright.
ISH Spot metering - 
shadow control 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).
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 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.
Super Macro You can focus from 1 cm away from the subject.
 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 time. Even if the subject moves or you change 
the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to 
focus.
 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.
 MF (manual focus) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.
Press and hold 
Q for a while, then focus on the subject with the 
sub dial or  FG.
# Cautions
• The 
fl ash (P. 24) and zoom (P. 10) are unavailable during super macro photography. The 
zoom is automatically adjusted.
•  The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is poorly lit, obscured\
 by mist or smoke,  or lacks contrast.
$ Notes
•  After choosing [MF] from [LLever Function] and activating the lever in shooting standby mode, you can focus on the subject with the control ring. 
						

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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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.
100 – 12800 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.
 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF
The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and ESP metering.
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
ISOAUTOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTO
RR
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.
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•  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, 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 camera ar\
e indicated by white frames, and the camera will meter exposure for the position. 
						

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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
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c
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/C Mode Setup Backup
Picture Mode 
Image Aspect
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.
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IS1
w0.0
Back
Shooting Menu 2
SetImage Stabilizer
Bracketing
# RC Mode# Sync Off
1 Off# Sync 1
The current setting is displayedFunction
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Back
Shooting Menu 2
SetOff
w0.0
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing# RC Mode# Sync
Off
1 Off# Sync 1
IS1Off
IS3 IS2
4 Use FG to highlight an option and press  Q to select.
• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
$ Notes
•  For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “\
Menu directory” (P. 88).
•  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
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Shooting Menu 1
Back
Set
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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, including protected images, is erased when \
the card is 
formatted. 
Confi  rm there are no images that you still want to keep on the memory.
•  Cards formatted on a computer or other camera must be formatted with the\
 camera 
before they can be used.
•  Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory.
1 Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu  W (P. 88).
2 Select [Format].
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
•  Formatting is performed.
All Erase
Format
Card Setup
Back
Set
 Copying images in the internal memory to the card (Backup)
Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card.
1 Select [Backup] in shooting menu  W (P. 88).
2 Select [Yes].
•  To cancel [Backup],  select [No]. 
						

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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] and press Q.
Reset/C Mode Setup
Reset
Custom Mode 1
Custom Mode 2 Set Set
Basic
Back
Set
 Saving [C Mode Setup]
Restore preselected settings for  P, A, S or M mode. The shooting mode does not 
change. Up to 2 sets of preselected settings can be stored.
1 Adjust settings in order to save.
2 Select [Reset/C Mode Setup] in shooting menu  W.
3 Select the desired destination ([Custom Mode 1]–[Custom Mode 2]) an\
d 
press I.
•  [Set] appears next to destinations ([Custom Mode 1]–[Custom Mode 2])\
 to which 
settings have already been saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the r\
egistered 
setting.
•  To cancel the registration, select [Reset].
4 Select [Set] and press Q.•  Functions that can be saved to [C Mode Setup]. g “Menu directory” (P. 88)
Calling the settings registered
Set the mode dial to C1 or C2, and you can call 
the settings registered in [Custom Mode 1] or 
[Custom Mode 2] respectively. 
						

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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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Shooting Menu 1
Back
Set
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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
Produces fl at tones.
Z Portrait
Produces beautiful skin tones.
J Monotone
Produces black and white tone.
j Pop Art
Choose an art 
fi lter and select the desired effect.
k Soft Focus
l Pale&Light Color
m Light Tone
n Grainy Film
o Pin Hole
s Diorama
t Cross Process
u Gentle Sepia
v Dramatic Tone
Y Key Line 
						

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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 dark.
Normal Use [Normal] mode for general uses.
High Key Gradation for a bright subject.
Low Key Gradation for a dark subject.
 B&W Filter
(Monotone) Creates a black and white image. The 
fi lter color is 
brightened and the complementary color is darkened.
k
N:Neutral
Creates a normal black and white image.
Ye:Yellow Reproduces clearly de
fi ned white cloud with natural 
blue sky.
Or:Orange Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets.
R:Red Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and 
brightness of crimson foliage.
G:Green Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green 
leaves.
 Pict. Tone
(Monotone) Colors the black and white image.
k
N:Neutral
Creates a normal black and white image.
S:Sepia Sepia
B:Blue Bluish
P:Purple Purplish
G:Green Greenish
# Cautions
•  Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].
 Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality. You can select a separate image quality for photographs and 
movies. This is the same as the [K] item in [Live Control].
•  You can change the JPEG image size and compression ratio combination, and\
 [ X] and 
[W] pixel counts. [K set], [Pixel Count] g “Record modes (still images)” (P. 40)