Olympus E-510 Instruction Manual

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.z The screen and camera illustrations sho

10 ENBasic guide1 Holding the cameraKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash.2 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing

100 ENGetting to know your camera better8Taking pictures of a subject against backlightIf the background is too bright compared to the subject, the ex

EN 101Getting to know your camera better8Functions that cannot be selected from menusSome items may not be selectable from the menus when using the ar

102 ENGetting to know your camera better8Leaving set functions in the camera so that they can be used laterYou can register up to two current camera s

EN 103Getting to know your camera better8When error messages are displayedViewfinder indicationsMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionNor

104 ENGetting to know your camera better8CARD-COVER OPENThe card cover is open.Close the card cover.No indicationBATTERY EMPTYThe battery is drained.

EN 105Getting to know your camera better8Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleanin

106 ENGetting to know your camera better8Cleaning mode k Removing dustIf dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the pi

EN 107Information99 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pict

108 ENInformation9 TIPSWhen inserting cards into the two card slots:J Select the card to be used in [CF/xD].ip: CF/xDi[CF]/[4]MENU[Z][CF/xD]z Use

EN 109Information9Shooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function SettingRef. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMATP. 74P. 107CUSTOM RESET SETTINGRESETP. 75RESET1 S

EN 11Basic guideTaking a picture while viewing the monitorIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, o

110 ENInformation9Playback menuCustom menuTab Function SettingRef. pageq m K*/L/M/N/O P. 68y OFF/ON*P. 68EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 69JPEG EDITBLACK & WH

EN 111Information9Setup menuRESET LENS OFF/ON*P. 80LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF*/ON P. 79RELEASE PRIORITY S OFF*/ON P. 51RELEASE PRIORITY C OFF/ON*P. 518 OFF/O

112 ENInformation9Functions that can be set by shooting modeFunctionAUTOP A S Mi l &j /gAperture value k 3 k 3 kShutter speed k 3 kBulb shooting k

EN 113Information9FunctionAUTOP A S Mi l &j /gHQ 3SQ 3w+F 3 k#X-SYNC 3 kAUTO POP UP 3DIAL 3AEL/AFL 3 kAEL/AFL MEMO 3 kAELMetering 3 kQUICK ERASE 3

114 ENInformation9The file size in the table is approximate.List of record modesRecord mode Number of pixels Compression File formatFile size(MB)RAW36

EN 115Information9CameraNames of partsLCD monitor gP. 121Viewfinder gP. 117S (Erase) buttongP. 73INFO (Information display) button gP. 67MENU buttongP

116 ENInformation9Hot shoe gP. 43Shutter buttongP. 10Mode dial gP. 18Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver gP. 46MirrorLens release b

EN 117Information9Viewfinder indicationsNo. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 AF frame P. 37, 492 Aperture value P. 31 - 343 Shutter speed P. 31 -

118 ENInformation9Control panel screenNo. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging required)k2 Shutter speed 1/2

EN 119Information920Flash mode H P. 41Flash intensity control # +2.0 P. 42Metering mode e, 4, n P. 54AF mode S-AF P. 49AF frame P P. 49Sequential shoo

12 ENBasic guidePlaying back imagesPressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken.Close-up playbackEach time you rotate the control

120 ENInformation9LCD monitor indications (during live view)No. Items Indication examples Ref. page1 Battery check (ready for use), (charging requi

EN 121Information9LCD monitor indications (during playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO (information display) button. g “Informat

122 ENInformation9A (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is

EN 123Information9Digital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light MeteringThis determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering

124 ENInformation9PixelsA pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.RAWRe

EN 125Information9 Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

126 ENInformation9 Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted averaging metering(

EN 127Information9BLM-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLM1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

128 ENInterchangeable lenses1010 Interchangeable lensesUsable lensesSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four

EN 129Interchangeable lenses10 Main SpecificationsCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustm

EN 13How to use the mode dial ...18Easy shooting mo

130 ENOthers1111 OthersRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for fut

EN 131Others11WARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.

132 ENOthers11• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a bat

EN 133Others11• 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 the l

134 ENOthers11Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery ChargerWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated recharg

EN 135Others11(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sectio

136 ENSymbolsw+F ...42W (Language selection) ...83o (Ima

EN 137IIMAGE STABILIZER o ...36Index display G ...66Information disp

138 ENVVIDEO OUT ...83Viewfinder ...7, 117WW

EN 139Memos0010_e_00_unified.book Page 139 Monday, April 9, 2007 6:12 PM

14 ENFlash bracketing...43External electronic flashes

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EN 15Copying images...71Single-frame

16 ENPrint reservation (DPOF)...85Print reservatio

EN 17List of record modes ...114Names of part

18 ENMastering the E-51011 Mastering the E-510The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Easy shooting mo

EN 19Mastering the E-5101How to make function settingsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.• Setting while looking at

2 ENStructure of this manualThis section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for sh

20 ENMastering the E-5101Functions on the control panel screenThe functions that can be set on the basic display and detailed display vary.3: Can be s

EN 21Mastering the E-51012 Turn the control dial to change the setting.• Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the cont

22 ENMastering the E-51012 Use p to set a function.Types of tabsW Sets shooting functions.X Sets shooting functions.q Sets playback functions.Y Custom

EN 23Mastering the E-5101It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s co

24 ENMastering the E-5101Enlarged display operationIt is possible to enlarge the subject 7 or 10 times for display. Enlarging the image during MF make

EN 25Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides22Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guidesTo familiarize yourself with the camera, you ca

26 ENImproving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Color: White balanceBesides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such

EN 27Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Using white balanceThe color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a

28 ENImproving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Using exposure compensationWhen shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a backgr

EN 29Improving your shooting skills k Shooting guides2Taking night scene picturesThere are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a su

EN 3Basic guideBasic guideThread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2).Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3)

30 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions33 Shooting functionsWhen you select a mode to suit the shooting situa

EN 31Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automati

32 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the apert

EN 33Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shut

34 ENShooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can ch

EN 35Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions3Noise in imagesDuring shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appe

36 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3You can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light situation

EN 37Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the su

38 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0The exposure compensation v

EN 39Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Flash modeThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and

4 ENBasic guide2 Loading the battery3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of EUnloading the ba

40 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash

EN 41Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3ISO sensitivityFlash modes available in different exposure modes*1When the flash is set to the Su

42 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3Using the built-in flashIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent

EN 43Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Flash bracketingThe camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the fl

44 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions33 Turn on the flash. • When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete.• The fl

EN 45Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Non-specified commercial flashes1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made

46 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3Using the self-timerThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the ca

EN 47Shooting functions k Various shooting functions3Transmitted signal effective areaPoint the remote control at the remote control receiver of the c

48 ENShooting functions k Various shooting functions3You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (p

EN 49Shooting functions k Focusing functions3Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and sel

EN 5Basic guide1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens2 Attaching a lens to the camera• Align the lens attachment mark (r

50 ENShooting functions k Focusing functions3Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.• When the subject is in focus and locked,

EN 51Shooting functions k Focusing functions3Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually

52 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that’s best for you

EN 53Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3How to select the record modeip: DiMENU[W][D][HQ]/[SQ]/[RAW+SHQ]/[RAW+HQ]/[RAW+SQ]/[RAW]/[SHQ]

54 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averagin

EN 55Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure va

56 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you w

EN 57Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3MENU[W][ISO]• You can check the settings in the viewfinder while using the ISO button to make th

58 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3Color temperatureThe spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by col

EN 59Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3 TIPSWhen subjects that are not white appear white:J In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-

6 ENBasic guideOpen the card cover and insert the card.Removing the card• Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.Loading the

60 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3 TIPSChecking the white balance you have adjusted:J After performing Step 3, point the camera at

EN 61Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3 TIPSTo apply WB bracketing to the white balance you have adjusted:J Adjust white balance manuall

62 ENShooting functions k Exposure, image and color3In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 2 other gradation settings.HIGH

EN 63Shooting functions k Exposure, image and color3MENU[W][NOISE REDUCT.][OFF]/[ON]• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.• The

64 ENPlayback functions44 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions,

EN 65Playback functions4You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you w

66 ENPlayback functions4This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a n

EN 67Playback functions4This allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

68 ENPlayback functions4This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starti

EN 69Playback functions4Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

EN 7Basic guideDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrat

70 ENPlayback functions41 MENU[q][EDIT]2 Use bd to select images you want to view. Press the i button.• The camera recognizes the image data format.

EN 71Playback functions4This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected i

72 ENPlayback functions4Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sin

EN 73Playback functions4Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame

74 ENPlayback functions4Erasing selected framesThis function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display.

EN 75Customizing the settings/functions of your camera55Customizing the settings/functions of your cameraNormally, current camera settings (including

76 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5Functions that can be registered3 : Can be registered. k : Cannot be registered.FunctionCustom

EN 77Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutte

78 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5AEL/AFL memoYou can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL (AE lock) button.MEN

EN 79Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5Auto pop upThe built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions while

8 ENBasic guideDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time infor

80 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5If you select [M]: M modeMy Mode settingThis allows you to register 2 different combinations of

EN 81Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5Quick eraseThis lets you erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the S (erase)

82 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5Rename fileYou can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize.Select [sRGB

EN 83Customizing the settings/functions of your camera5Backlight timerTo save battery power, after the control panel is displayed for a specified peri

84 ENCustomizing the settings/functions of your camera5TV video signal types in major countries and regionsCheck the video signal type before connecti

EN 85Printing66PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with t

86 ENPrinting64 Press the i button when you have finished.• The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.5 Use i to select the date and time f

EN 87Printing6Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture2 Select [<] and press the i button.3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button

88 ENPrinting6Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printer

EN 89Printing6Custom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

EN 9Basic guide6 Use ac to select the date format7 Press the i button8 Press the MENU button to exita cY/M/DiEDIT FILENAMEs0010_e_00_unified.book

90 ENPrinting6Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservat

EN 91Using the OLYMPUS Master software77 Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily

92 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software7Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the com

EN 93Using the OLYMPUS Master software7 Windows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Mas

94 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software7Disconnecting the camera from your computer1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.2 Prepare

EN 95Using the OLYMPUS Master software71 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.• The selected album im

96 ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master software710After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off.

EN 97Getting to know your camera better88 Getting to know your camera betterTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when

98 ENGetting to know your camera better8Other things instead of the subject are focused on the respective AF frames•Set P (AF frame selection) to R an

EN 99Getting to know your camera better8Setting the image stabilizer function• This function reduces camera shake, enabling you to hold the camera and