Olympus EPL5 User Manual

Table of ContentsQuick task index1.Preparing the camera and flow of operations2. Basic operations3.Frequently-used options and customization4. Printin

10ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Unpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or dama

100ENOther6Error codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNo CardThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.Insert a card or i

101ENOther6Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective action mThe internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.Turn off th

102ENOther6Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:• Wipe ge

103ENOther6 Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup d

104ENBattery and charger77Battery and charger• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.• The cam

8105ENCard basics8 Usable cardsIn this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially ava

106ENInterchangeable lenses99Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds

107ENInterchangeable lenses9E-ZOOM (Power Zoom)Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom. Zoom speed is determined by the amount of rotation.M-ZOOM (Manual

108ENInformation1010 Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still picturesThe fi le size in the table is approximate for fi les with a 4:3 aspect

109ENInformation10 Using external fl ash units designated for use with this cameraWith this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl a

11ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Charging and inserting the battery1 Charging the battery.Charging indicatorBCS-5 Charging in progressL

110ENInformation103 Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.Flash intensity value250250 F5.60.00.0P3838A ModeTTLMOff+5.0TTL +3.0

111ENInformation10 Menu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be restored b

112ENInformation10d Setup MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gdX― 16W *― 70ij ±0, k ±0, Vivid70Rec View 0.5 sec70c/# Menu Displayc Menu DisplayOff

113ENInformation10Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcTRelease/jRls Priority S Off73Rls Priority C Onj L fps3 fpsj H fps8 fpsj + IS OffOnLens

114ENInformation10Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcW# Custom# X-Sync.1/25076# Slow Limit1/60w+FOffXK/Color/WBK Set—76Pixel CountXiddle2560×1

115ENInformation10# Accessory Port MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3g#AOLYMPUS PENPAL SharePlease Wait — 88, 90Address BookAddress List —90Search Time

116ENInformation10Specifi cations CameraProduct typeProduct type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard lens systemLens M.Zuik

117ENInformation10FlashFlash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-fl ash mode)/MANUALSync speed 1/250 s or slowerExternal connectorMulti-connector (USB conne

118ENSystem chart1111*1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please note that manufact

119ENSystem chart11: E-PL5 compatible productsLensMF-2 *1OM Adapter 2For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED12

12ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Inserting and removing cards1 Loading the card.• Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “

120ENSystem chart11Principal AccessoriesFour Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2/MMF–3)The camera requires MMF-2 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds

121ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS1212 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOC

122ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12• Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of another child.• Accidentally being injured by the moving par

123ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.• This camera uses a lithium ion ba

124ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12Lens• Do not immerse in water or splash with water.• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.• Do not hold at the mo

125ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number : E-PL5Trade Name : OLYMP

126ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDIT

127ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICESee “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center.INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICEIntern

128ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12(i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Guarantee Certifi cate regarding the year, month and date of purchase, th

129EN IndexSymbols# RC Mode ...109W (Language selection) ...70c/# Menu Display ...

13ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Attaching a lens to the camera1 Attach a lens to the camera.1212Rear cap• Align the lens attachment m

130ENFFile Name ...77Firmware ...70Flash intensity control w ...

131ENTTouch Screen Settings...79UUSB Mode ...74VVideo Out ...

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14ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Attaching the fl ash unit1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the c

15ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Power on 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.• When the camera is turned on, the (blue) p

16ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Setting the date/timeDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The

17ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Shooting Setting the Shooting modeUse the mode dial to select the shooting mode. AA full auto mode in

18ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations12 Frame the shot.• Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.Horizont

19ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Recording moviesYou can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode. 1 S

2EN This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in North America. Information for Your SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INST

20ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button.• Your most recent photograph or movie will be di

21ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Watching movies• Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Pl

22ENBasic operations22 Basic operationsBasic shooting operations Monitor display during shooting250250 F5.6ISO400LN4:3S-AFS-AFAELFP RCBKT+2.0+2.0P01:0

23ENBasic operations2Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button.

24ENBasic operations2 Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed

25ENBasic operations2 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter

26ENBasic operations2 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust

27ENBasic operations2 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [L

28ENBasic operations2 Using art fi lters1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.• A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG.• Press Q o

29ENBasic operations2 Shooting in scene mode1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.• Press Q

3ENTable of ContentsQuick task index 6Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 8Names of parts ...8Unpack the box conte

30ENBasic operations2 Taking panoramasIf you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panoram

31ENBasic operations2Using shooting options Using live guidesLive guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guide

32ENBasic operations2 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (

33ENBasic operations2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a var

34ENBasic operations2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting modeSuper control panelFlash modeFlash timingConditions for fi ring the fl as

35ENBasic operations2 Choosing a focus target (AF target)Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.1 Press the P button (H)

36ENBasic operations2oSingle-frame shootingShoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).TSequential HPhotographs

37ENBasic operations21 Press the U button to display the zoom frame.• If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, t

38ENBasic operations2Basic playback operations Monitor display during playbackSimplifi ed display Overall displayF5.6F5.6+1.0+1.0G+4G+4A+4A+4AdobeAdobe

39ENBasic operations2Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode

4ENTable of ContentsFrequently-used options and customization 46Using live control ...46Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) .

40ENBasic operations2Using playback optionsPress Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode.JPEGmR<Rot

41ENBasic operations2 Protecting imagesProtect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press Q to display the playb

42ENBasic operations2 SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press Q during playback and select m.JPEGmR<Ro

43ENBasic operations2 Using the touch screenYou can use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You can also use the

44ENBasic operations22 Use the slider to choose the size of the target frame, and then tap E to zoom in on the subject of the target frame.• Use your

45ENBasic operations2Adjusting SettingsSettings can be adjusted in the super control panel. g “Using the super control panel” (P. 84)1 Display the sup

46ENFrequently-used options and customization33 Frequently-used options and customization Using live controlThe live control can be used to adjust set

47ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when

48ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sh

49ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Adding effects to a movieYou can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still ph

5ENTable of ContentsAdding information displays (G/Info Settings) ...85Shutter speeds when the fl ash fi res automatically [# X-Sync.]

50ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the

51ENFrequently-used options and customization3 One-touch white balanceMeasure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under th

52ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Image quality (record mode)Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended

53ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Record modes (movies)Record mode Pixel count File format ApplicationFull HD Fine 1920×1080MPEG-4 AVC/

54ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.

55ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).You can choose separate focusing

56ENFrequently-used options and customization3 ISO sensitivityIncreasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be ta

57ENFrequently-used options and customization35 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.# Cautions• Face priority applies only to

58ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Using the menusThe menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live contr

59ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2D21Shooting Menu 1j4:3Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image AspectOnD

6ENQuick task index ShootinggTaking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)17Easy photography with special effectsArt fi lter (ART)28Choosing an aspe

60ENFrequently-used options and customization3Saving MysetRestore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode does not change. Up t

61ENFrequently-used options and customization3h i-aJ K Contrast Distinction between light and dark Sharpness Sharpness of the image Saturation

62ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Image quality (K)Select an image quality. You can select a separate image quality for photographs and m

63ENFrequently-used options and customization3 AE BKT (AE bracketing)The camera varies the exposure of each shot. The modifi cation amount can be selec

64ENFrequently-used options and customization3 ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)The camera varies the sensitivity over three shots while keeping the shutter sp

65ENFrequently-used options and customization33 Take pictures.• a is displayed in green when shooting starts.• Press  to delete the last shot.• The

66ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Playback Menum21Playback MenuREdit<Back SetReset ProtectConnection to Smartphonem (P. 42)R (P. 66)E

67ENFrequently-used options and customization3 JPEG Edit Choose from the following options:[Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject.[Redeye Fix]

68ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Image overlayUp to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separat

69ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to Smartphone)Use a commercially available FlashAir

7ENQuick task index Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too darkGradation (Picture Mode) 60Histogra

70ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Setup MenuUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.Xj±0 k±0W21--.--.-- --:--Setup MenuEngl

71ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Using the custom menusCamera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Cus

72ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Custom Menu R AF/MFOption DescriptiongAF Mode Choose the AF mode. This is the same as the live contro

73ENFrequently-used options and customization3Option DescriptiongDial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated to adjust shutter s

74ENFrequently-used options and customization3Option DescriptiongDisplayed Grid Display a framing grid in the monitor. —Picture Mode Settings Display

75ENFrequently-used options and customization3 V Exp/p/ISOOption DescriptiongEV Step Choose the size of the increments used when selecting shutter sp

76ENFrequently-used options and customization3 W # CustomOption Descriptiong# X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res.86# Slow Limi

77ENFrequently-used options and customization3Option DescriptiongAll > [All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all modes except [CWB]

78ENFrequently-used options and customization3Option DescriptiongCopyright Settings* Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to new pho

79ENFrequently-used options and customization3Option Descriptiong8 Warning Level Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed.15Touch

8ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations11Names of parts123456a09874ebcdfg1 Mode dial ...P. 172 Shutter b

80ENFrequently-used options and customization3 FAdjust exposure compensation.ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity.WB Adjust white balance. AEL/AFL AE lock or AF

81ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Viewing camera images on TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on you

82ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Using the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV th

83ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings)Set the option setting controls displayed in sho

84ENFrequently-used options and customization3  Using the super control panelThe following monitor display that lists shooting status and their opti

85ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings)Shooting information displaysUse [LV-Info] to add the foll

86ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Use [G Settings] to change the number of frames displayed on the monitor by index display.Single-frame

87ENFrequently-used options and customization3Multi Echo Press G to apply movie effects. Press G again to cancel the movie effects.One Shot Echo The e

88ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Accessory Port Menu Using OLYMPUS PENPALThe optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to,

89ENFrequently-used options and customization3 Editing the address bookThe OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts

9ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1132478ba6095F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 32)I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 33)G (Down

90ENFrequently-used options and customization3 A OLYMPUS PENPAL ShareOption DescriptiongPlease Wait Receive images and add hosts to the address book.

91ENPrinting pictures44 Print reservation (DPOF)You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the num

92ENPrinting pictures4Removing all or selected pictures from the print orderYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pic

93ENPrinting pictures4Easy printingUse the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.1 Use HI to

94ENPrinting pictures4Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame

95ENConnecting the camera to a computer55 Connecting the camera to a computerConnecting the camera to a computer Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a

96ENConnecting the camera to a computer53 Register your Olympus product.• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.4 Ins

97ENConnecting the camera to a computer5Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You ca

98ENOther66 OtherShooting tips and informationThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully charged• Charge the b

99ENOther6Noise reduction is activated• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activat