Olympus E-5 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VR143802z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

10ENPreparing the battery321BLM-5 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCM-5 Lithium ion chargerAC cableBattery lockIt is recommended to set aside a backu

100EN8Setup functionsFIRMWAREYour product’s firmware version will be displayed.When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you wa

101EN8Setup functionsChanging each setting to MYSET setting while remaining the current shooting mode1) Select between [MYSET1] to [MYSET4] and press

102ENCustomizing your camera99 Customizing your cameraUse the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions.Custom Menu has 10 tabs (R to ) that ar

103EN9Customizing your cameraFOCUS RINGYou can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ri

104ENCustomizing your camera9Custom MenuS BUTTON/DIALDIAL FUNCTIONIn P, A, S, or M mode, you can assign functions other than the default functions to

105EN9Customizing your cameraAEL/AFLYou can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button.Select the

106ENCustomizing your camera9AEL/AFL MEMOYou can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button.[ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock a

107EN9Customizing your cameran FUNCTION: When selecting P, you can use the arrow pad to select the position of the AF target. Youcan perform this oper

108ENCustomizing your camera9Custom Menu T RELEASE/jRLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY CNormally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is o

109EN9Customizing your cameraLIVE VIEW BOOSTDuring live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.[OFF]The su

11ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideAttaching a lens to the camera21Body cap12433Lens capAlignment mark (Red)21Lens release button1 Remove the bod

110ENCustomizing your camera9USB MODEYou can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the devi

111EN9Customizing your cameraTo calibrate the level gauge:j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 120)To easily turn on and off the level gauge:j By registering [LEVEL

112ENCustomizing your camera9ISO-AUTOYou can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated.[P/A/S]The [AUTO] setting is activated

113EN9Customizing your cameraCustom MenuX K/ASPECT/COLOR/WBNOISE REDUCT. (Noise Reduction)This function reduces the noise that is generated during lo

114ENCustomizing your camera9COLOR SPACEYou can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names in

115EN9Customizing your cameraASPECT SHOOTINGWhen the aspect ratio for shooting is set to a setting other than [4:3], select whether the setting is eff

116ENCustomizing your camera9FILE NAMEWhen you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder.File names are assign

117EN9Customizing your cameraCOPYRIGHT SETTINGSYou can add the artist/copyright name that are set in advance to the image as Exif data.For the artist

118ENCustomizing your camera9AF FOCUS ADJ.You can use the AF sensor to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of ±20 steps (–: closer, +: toward

119EN9Customizing your cameraTo compare the difference in adjustment values:j You can use light box display to compare adjustment values. The adjustme

12ENLoading the card3Compact FlashOpen the card cover (1, 2).Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks

120ENCustomizing your camera9 WARNING LEVELYou can change the timing when  is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to change this.x Not

121EN10Printing10 PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) wit

122ENPrinting103 Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. • To set print res

123EN10PrintingResetting the print reservation dataYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.1 MENU[q][<]Re

124ENPrinting10Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printe

125EN10PrintingCustom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

126ENPrinting10Setting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When th

127EN11Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib]11 Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib]Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP• A “Setup” di

128EN11Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib]4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software.• Check the system requirements before beginning install

129EN11Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib]Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class.You can transfer imagesto a computer by connecting the camera

13ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePower onOFFONControl panelDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activa

130EN12Shooting tips and maintenance12 Shooting tips and maintenanceThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully

131EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceSubjects that are difficult to focus onIt may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.In

132EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceError codesViewfinder indicationsControl panel indicationsMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNormal

133EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indication No indicationPICTURE ERRORThe selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem wit

134EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

135EN12Shooting tips and maintenancex Notes• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.• Avoid storing the

136EN13Information13 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash or SD Card, SDHC card

137EN13Informationz Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-5). Do not use other than Olympus genuine battery. The BLM-1 can be used, however

138EN13InformationSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used,

139EN13InformationZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread3 Zoom ring4 Focus ring5 Mount index6 Ele

14ENSetting the date/timeX’--.--.----:--ON5SECc MENU DISPLAYFIRMWAREREC VIEWsSETBACKENG.Date and time information is recorded on the card together wit

140EN13InformationCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF

141EN13Information*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 112)*2 Can be changed using menu: 30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 112)If th

142EN13Information*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light

143EN13InformationThe higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, t

144EN13InformationThe file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.x Notes• The number of remaining pictures may change acc

145EN13InformationFunctions that can be registered with MYSET settingFunctionMYSET registrationFunctionMYSET registrationShooting mode9>9F9ALL >

146EN13Information9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.Shooting MenuREC VIEW9dpi SETTINGkSLEEP9USB MODEkBACKLIT LCD9COLOR SPACE94 h TIMERkSH

147EN13InformationPlayback MenuIMAGE STABILIZER OFF/I.S. 1*/I.S. 2/I.S. 3 P. 62BRACKETINGAE BKTOFF*/2F 0.3EV/2F 0.5EV/2F 0.7EV/2F 1.0EV/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.

148EN13InformationCustom MenuTab Function Setting Ref. pagecR AF/MF P. 102AF AREA B*/M/N P. 102PSET UP OFF/LOOP/SPIRAL* P. 102RESET LENS OFF/ON* P. 10

149EN13InformationcSBUTTON FUNCTIONP button functionAF AREA SELECT*/V/P HOME/MF/RAWK/P/A/S/M/TEST PICTURE/MYSET1/MYSET2/MYSET3/MYSET4/LEVEL GAUGE/IS M

15ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideShootingShutter buttonCard access lamp• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.• The card access lamp bli

150EN13InformationcU HISTOGRAM SETTINGS HIGHLIGHT/SHADOW P. 109BACKLIT LCD 8 SEC*/30 SEC/1 MIN/HOLD P. 1098 OFF/ON*P. 109VOLUME 0 to 5(3*) P. 109USB M

151EN13InformationcX K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB P. 113NOISE REDUCT. OFF/ON/AUTO* P. 113NOISE FILTER OFF/LOW/STANDARD*/HIGH P. 113WBAUTO* A -7- +7,G -7- +7P. 11

152EN13InformationSetup Menuc K UTILITY P. 117PIXEL MAPPINGkP. 117EXPOSURE SHIFTe-1-0* to +1 P. 117J5CLEANING MODEkP. 117EXT. WB DETECT OFF/ON*P. 11

153EN13Information Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

154EN13Information Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted averaging metering(

155EN13Information Dimensions/weightDimensions : 142.5 mm (W) × 116.5 mm (H) × 74.5 mm (D) (5.6" × 4.6" × 2.9") (excluding protrusions

156EN13InformationRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

157EN13InformationWARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,

158EN13Information• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a

159EN13Information• Do not immerse in water or splash with water.• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.• Do not hold at the moving part of t

16EN250250250F5.6F5.6IS O-AISO-A20 0200LNN383838Pu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and t

160EN13InformationWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera.Usin

161EN13InformationProvisions of warranty1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written

162EN13Information• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

163EN SymbolsA ... 107w+F ... 1128 (Beep so

164ENDiopter adjustment ... 13DIORAMA  ... 71Direct print ...

165ENPICT. TONE ...71PictBridge ... 123Picture ...

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17ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideu buttonRecording a movieDuring live view shooting, you can record a movie.1 Press the u (live view) button to

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INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VR143802z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

18ENPlayback/ErasingDisplays the previous frameDisplays the next frameq buttonEach time you turn the main dial towards U, the image is incrementally e

19ENBasic operationsBasic guideBasic operationsThere are three basic ways to operate this camera.Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20

2ENCameraHot shoe gP. 78, 82LIGHT button gP. 13Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote control receivergP. 60MirrorLens release button gP. 11Lens attach

20ENThere are two ways to use the direct buttons.1 While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial• Release the button to set the f

21ENBasic operationsBasic guideSetting while looking at the super control panel1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel• Press the I

22ENSetting on the menu1 Press the MENU button to display the menu3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen2 Use ac to select a

23ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions...2Camera...

24ENProgram shooting ...41Aperture priority shoot

25ENWB bracketing ...69Picture mode ...

26ENREC VIEW ...99cMENU DISPLAY...

27EN4 h TIMER (Auto power off)...111PICTURE MODE SETTINGS...

28ENPrint reservation (DPOF)...121Print reservation ...

29ENRecord mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ...144Functions that can be registered with MYSET s

3ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor gP. 7, 8, 36Viewfinder gP. 4MENU button gP. 22u (Live view) button gP. 35AEL/AFL button gP. 48,

30ENQuick referenceShootingCorrect focus cannot be obtainedSelect the AF target and take the picture. P. 56The minimum shooting distance varies depend

31ENTaking pictures in low light situations without using the flashIncrease the ISO sensitivity. P. 50Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62Setting

32ENTaking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out blackSet the spot metering for highlight or shadow control. If the subject is no

33ENPlaybackDisplaying the image after the picture is takenSet [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed.P. 99Displayi

34ENIndications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. S

35EN1Using live view1 Using live viewIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the

36EN1Using live view1 Press the shutter button halfway.• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up.• When using a

37EN1Using live viewThe following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and associated options is called the live control. Y

38EN1Using live viewBy setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatic

39EN1Using live viewYou can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information di

4ENViewfinderAF target gP. 56Super FP flash gP. 79Metering mode gP. 46Aperture value gP. 41-45Shooting mode gP. 41-45Number of storable sequential pi

40EN1Using live viewYou can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to displ

41EN2Exposure2 ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.While holding do

42EN2ExposureThe camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease th

43EN2ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the

44EN2ExposureAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the e

45EN2ExposureThe picture looks blurred:j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.j When the shutter

46EN2ExposureThe viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value.Press the  (Preview) button to use the preview f

47EN2ExposureH Center weighted averaging meteringThis metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, pla

48EN2Exposure• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compen

49EN2ExposureTo lock the exposure only while pressing the AEL/AFL button:g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 106)If you find it difficult to press the AEL/AFL button

5ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideControl panelMultiple exposure gP. 51White balancegP. 66, 68Shooting modegP. 41-45ISO sensitivitygP. 50Auto

50EN2ExposureStart shooting.• In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed.• In sequential shooting, hold d

51EN2ExposureDisplay after settingTo automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but you can

52EN2ExposureIMAGE OVERLAYIn playback mode, up to 4 frames of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single image. g“Image overlay” (P. 95)Setting

53EN3Focusing and shooting functions3 Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can t

54EN3Focusing and shooting functionsWhen it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions:j The built-in flash can function as an AF il

55EN3Focusing and shooting functionsTo change the rotational direction of the focus ring:j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring t

56EN3Focusing and shooting functionsThis camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode accor

57EN3Focusing and shooting functions• When the button is released, the currently selected AF target lights. When M or N is set, you can select the AF

58EN3Focusing and shooting functionsRegistering an AF target modeYou can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target.

59EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSingle-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).Sequent

6ENSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel.

60EN3Focusing and shooting functionsThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after eit

61EN3Focusing and shooting functionsTransmitted signal effective areaPoint the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the

62EN3Focusing and shooting functionsYou can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released. This diminishes came

63EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSetting the focal lengthBy setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer funct

64EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture mode4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

65EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

66EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeTo change the aspect ratio of recorded images:j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect

67EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the auto/preset/custom white balance• Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turn

68EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeWB compensationThis function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB, preset WB settings and the on

69EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeChecking the white balance you have adjusted:j After setting the compensation value, point the camera

7ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor (Live view)You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to

70EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting displayWhen using the direct button• Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP]

71EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture mode[hi-ENHANCE] : Produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene mode.[iVIVID] : Produce

72EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modex Notes• [POP ART] to [DRAMATIC TONE] are not applied to RAW images.• If the record mode is set t

73EN5Flash shooting5 Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flas

74EN5Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW22nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can crea

75EN5Flash shootingManual flashThis allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the l

76EN5Flash shootingIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the fl

77EN5Flash shootingSetting displayTo adjust the flash using only the dials:j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial

78EN5Flash shootingIn addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this ca

79EN5Flash shooting3 Turn on the flash.• When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete.• The flash will be synchronized with the c

8ENLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 89)[4032x3024,1/8][4032x3024,1/8]x10x102

80EN5Flash shootingWireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictur

81EN5Flash shooting4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.5 Select a flash mode.• Red-eye reduction fla

82EN5Flash shootingYou cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo

83EN6Recording and viewing movies6 Recording and viewing moviesDuring live view, use the n(movie) button to record High Definition (HD) movies with so

84EN6Recording and viewing movies• The size of each movie file is limited to 2GB. With some types of card to be used, recording may be interrupted une

85EN6Recording and viewing movies1 Display a movie in single-frame playback and press the ibutton.2 Select [MOVIE PLAY] using ac and press the i butto

86ENPlayback functions77 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, f

87EN7Playback functionsYou can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

88EN7Playback functionsThis function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a nu

89EN7Playback functionsThis allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

9ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, cont

90EN7Playback functionsThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. The images are played back in order, starting with the disp

91EN7Playback functionsThis function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during single-frame playback. This is useful wh

92EN7Playback functionsx Notes• To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided AV cable.• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the

93EN7Playback functionsUsing the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control.

94EN7Playback functions1 MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE (Select Image)]• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.2 Use bd to

95EN7Playback functionsUp to 4 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the r

96EN7Playback functionsThis function lets you copy images to and from the SD card and CompactFlash. This menu can be selected if both cards are insert

97EN7Playback functionsProtect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

98EN7Playback functionsLets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

99EN8Setup functions8 Setup functionsUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the me