Olympus E-1 User Manual Page 1

DIGITAL CAMERAREFERENCE MANUAL● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instruc

10Names of partsExternal flash connector~ P. 105, 106BKT (Auto bracket) button ~ P. 70(Metering) button ~ P. 68DRIVE button ~ P. 73Focus mode lever ~

100Flash7Using the electronic flashNote● When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL-AUTO, pre-flashes are emitted beforefiring the regular f

101Flash7Flash mode1st curtainUsually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This iscalled 1st curtain

102Flash7Flash mode Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash SLOWThis mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also redu

 When the exposure mode is set to P/A modeNo indication SLOW(Auto-flash) (Red-eye reduction flash) (Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash)SL

104Flash7Super FP flashFlash intensity controlSuper FP flash is available with the FL-50. Super FP flash timing is longer thanstandard flash timing. T

The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available flashesexcept for those specified. The flash can be used by connecting to the

106Flash7Using commercially available flashesNon-specified commercial flashesBefore selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the fo

107Single-frame playback8 PlaybackPlayback8One frame is displayed on the monitor.1Press the (playback mode) button.● The monitor blinks and displays

Playback Close-up playback /Index display8Each time you rotate the main dial toward ,the number of pictures shown changes from 4 to9 to 16.: M

109Playback8Information displayINFOThis allows you to display detailedinformation about the picture. Luminanceinformation can also be displayed withhi

11Names of parts1 Flash mode ...P. 1022 Metering mode

110Information displayPlayback8 Information 1Frame number, print reservation and protect.x10x10453 Information 2Print reservation, protect, record m

111Playback8SlideshowPicture rotationThis function displays pictures stored on thecard one after another in succession. Picturesare displayed one by o

Playback 1128Playback on a TVRecorded images can be played back on your TV. 1Turn the camera and TV off, and connectthe video cable as illustrated.2Tu

113Playback8RAW DATA EDITThis performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) onimages in the RAW data format, then saves t

Playback 1148Protecting picturesThis function protects pictures from being accidentally erased. 1Display the picture you want to protect.2Press the

115Playback8Erasing picturesThis function erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor.1Display the picture you want to erase.2Press the (

116Playback8Erasing picturesThis function lets you erase selected pictures at one time. You can select and eraseseveral pictures from the index displa

117Playback8Erasing picturesThis function erases all the pictures on the card.1In the menu, select T CARD SETUP,then press .● The CARD SETUP screen

118Function/setting customizing9CUSTOM RESET SETTING9 Function/setting customizingEven when the power is turned off, the settings you made while the p

119Function/setting customizing9CUSTOM RESET SETTINGHow to use reset settings1Hold down the (record mode) button and(flash mode) button simultaneousl

12Names of parts1 AF frame ...P. 49, 502 Super FP fla

120Function/setting customizing9CUSTOM RESET SETTINGFunctions that can be registered in CUSTOM RESET SETTING & functions thatreset to factory defa

121Function/setting customizing9CUSTOM RESET SETTINGFunctionsFactory default settings Registration()ISO sensitivity (P. 83) Auto √Exposure compensatio

Function/setting customizing1229AEL/AFL  Modes available in the S-AF modemode 1Shutter button function: Pressing the shutter buttonhalfway locks focu

123Function/setting customizing9AEL/AFL Modes available in the C-AF modemode 7Shutter button function: When the shutter button is pressedall the way,

124Function/setting customizing9AEL/AFLmode 4Shutter button function: Shooting is performed using theexposure value locked when the shutter button is

125Function/setting customizing9EV STEPThis allows you to change the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutterspeed, aperture value or e

Function/setting customizing1269DIALThis allows you to select a combination of functions (Program shift (Ps), exposurecompensation, aperture setting,

127RESET LENSFunction/setting customizing9This allows you to reset the focus of the lens when the power is turned off.1In the menu, select T RESET LE

Function/setting customizing1289FILE NAMEWhen you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in afolder. The folder and fil

129Function/setting customizing9REC VIEWThis allows you to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it isbeing recorded to the car

13Names of parts1 Battery check ...P. 142 Print reserva

Function/setting customizing1309SLEEPAfter a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, thecamera enters the sleep mode (sta

131Function/setting customizing9VIDEO OUTThis lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. If you usethe wrong video signal t

Function/setting customizing1329Date/time settingDate and time information is recorded on images. The file No. is also included with thedate and time

133Function/setting customizing9PC MODEIf the STORAGE mode is set when the camera is connected to a PC (via the providedUSB cable), the PC automatical

134Print reservation10What is print reservation?10 Print reservationPrint reservation means saving the desired printing data (number of prints, date/t

135Print reservation10What is print reservation ?Be sure to read the following before making print reservations● DPOF reservations set by another devi

136Print reservation10Single-frame reservation2Press to select , then press theOK button.3Press to select the frame you wantto print, then press t

137Print reservation10All-frame reservationUse this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether ornot to include the

138Print reservation10All-frame reservation4Press to select SET, then pressOK.● The menu is restored.TIPSSingle-frame reservation before all-frame r

139Print reservation10Index-printing reservation3Press to select SET, then pressOK.● The menu is restored.Index printTIPSPictures taken after perfor

14Names of partsBattery ControlMonitor Viewfinder indicationsRemaining power check panel level*Lights Lights (green) — HighNumber of storable Low. Re-

140Print reservation101In the menu, select T . Press .~ “How to use the menus” (P. 38)● If print reservation data is already stored onthe card, the R

141Print reservation10Resetting print reservation data5Press OK when you are finished.● The screen is displayed.6Press to select NO, DATE or TIME.Pr

142Print reservation10Resetting print reservation data1In the menu, select T . Press .~ "How to use the menus" (P. 38)● If print reservatio

143How to download images to a computer11 Transferring images to a computerTransferring images to a computer11By connecting the camera to a computer w

Transferring images to a computer144Flowchart11Identifying the OS (P. 146)Downloading image files (P. 150)Disconnecting the camera from the computer (

145FlowchartTransferring images to a computer11Note● When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remainingbattery p

Transferring images to a computer146Identifying the OS11Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify theOS depends o

147Identifying the OSTransferring images to a computer113Click [Continue].● The installation of the USB driver will start.4 Click [OK] to restart your

Transferring images to a computer148Connecting the camera to your computer using the cable11Connecting the camera to your computer requires the use of

149Transferring images to a computer11Connecting the camera to your computer using the cable4The computer recognizes the camera as anew device.● Windo

15How to use this manualShows operating procedures.The buttons for variousfunctions and their locationsare clearly illustrated.This sample page is onl

Transferring images to a computer15011Downloading image files to your computer1Double-click the [My Computer] icon on thedesktop.● For users running W

151Transferring images to a computer11Downloading image files to your computer5Double-click the [My Documents] icon onthe desktop.● If you cannot find

152Transferring images to a computer11Downloading image files to your computerTIPSAn error message appears when you double-click the [Removable Disk]

153Transferring images to a computer11Downloading image files to your computer● Image file (JPEG files) with files names such as[P1010001.jpg] are dis

154Transferring images to a computer11Downloading image files to your computerNote● The card access lamp blinks while the image is being downloaded. N

155Transferring images to a computer11Downloading image files to your computer Mac OS XWhen the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image C

Transferring images to a computer15611Disconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the card access lamp goesout.2Windows 98:1 Double-cli

157Transferring images to a computer11Disconnecting the camera from your computer3Remove the USB cable or IEEE1394 cable from the camera.4Remove the U

158Miscellaneous12MonitorindicationsNO CARDCARD ERRORWRITEPROTECTCARD FULLCARD FULLNO PICTUREControl panelindications(blinking)No indicationNo indicat

159Miscellaneous12Error codesViewfinderindicationsNo indicationNo indicationControl panelindications(blinking)No indicationMonitorindicationsPICTUREER

16Getting started1Attaching the strap1 Getting started1Thread one end of the strap through thestrap eyelet on the camera.2Thread the end of the strap

160Miscellaneous12TroubleshootingThe camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.Corrective actionSet the power switch to ON.Press the

161Miscellaneous12The viewfinder display is not clear.Corrective actionAdjust the diopter so that the AF frame is clearlyvisible.Use a sunshade.Use th

162Miscellaneous12TroubleshootingThe picture is out of focus.Possible causeThe subject is too close.Subjects are difficult tofocus on (AF does not wor

163Miscellaneous12TroubleshootingThe picture is too dark.Possible causeThe subject was too smalland was backlit.There was somethingbright in the cente

164Miscellaneous12TroubleshootingPictures cannot be played back on the monitor.Possible causePictures are not stored onthe card.The card error occurs.

165Miscellaneous12TroubleshootingThe monitor is hard to see.Corrective actionAdjust the brightness of the monitor using themenu.Block the sunlight wit

166Miscellaneous12Menu directory Shooting MenuMenu Function Setting Ref. Page Playback MenuMenu Function Setting Ref. Page, , , P. 111OFF, ON P. 11

167Miscellaneous12Menu directory Custom MenuMenu Function Setting Ref. Page: Factory default settingEV STEP 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 1EV P. 125ISO BOOST OFF, ON

168Miscellaneous12Menu directory Setup MenuMenu Function Setting Ref. Page: Factory default setting Custom MenuMenu Function Setting Ref. PageFOCUS

169Miscellaneous12Maintenance Cleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:T Wipe gently with a

17Getting started1Loading the batteryThis camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use any other type ofbattery.The battery is not fu

170Miscellaneous12MaintenancePIXEL MAPPING and dust reductionThe PIXEL MAPPING feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD andimage processi

171Miscellaneous12MaintenanceThe dust reduction function will remove most dirt or dust on the CCD. However, whendust or dirt is not removed completely

172Miscellaneous12Specifications  Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital,

173Specifications Miscellaneous12 Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted aver

174Specifications Miscellaneous12 External connectorUSB connector (mini-B), IEEE1394 connector, DC-IN jack, VIDEO OUT jack, Remote cableconnector Du

175Miscellaneous12Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so th

176Miscellaneous12Glossary of termsConventional PhotographThis refers to recording images using silver halide (the method for recording images inconve

177Miscellaneous12Glossary of termsJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using

178Miscellaneous12Glossary of termsSpot meteringThe meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the subject, defined bythe spot

179Miscellaneous12Index(AF frame selection) button ...50(Custom) menu ...43(Erase) button ...

18Getting started1Loading the batteryNote● Be careful not to lose the battery cap, since it is needed when storing the battery.● In any of the followi

180Miscellaneous12IndexFFILE NAME ...128Fill-in flash ...1021st

181Miscellaneous12IndexRemote control receiver ...9, 76RESET LENS ...44, 127SS(S-AF) ...

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19Getting started1Loading the battery3Load the battery as shown in theillustration.4Push the battery in all the way so thatthe battery compartment cov

For customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for safety, health, environment and customer prote

20Getting started1Loading the battery2Turn the battery compartment lock to and open the compartment cover.3Take out the battery.● Hold the camera side

21Getting started1Loading the battery AC AdapterThe optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you use the camera without worrying aboutremaining battery power.

22Getting started1Attaching a lens to the camera2Remove the body cap from the camera.3Remove the rear cap from the lens.4Align the lens attachment mar

23Getting started1Inserting a card“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a CompactFlash or Microdrive (optional). You

24Getting started1 Inserting the card1Turn the card cover lock in the directionof the arrow and open the card cover.2Insert the card fully with the ß

25Getting started1Inserting a card Removing the card1Make sure that the card access lamp isnot illuminated.2Open the card cover.3Raise the eject butt

Getting started261Power ON/OFFPower ON : Set the power switch to ON.Power OFF : Set the power switch to OFF.Power switchBattery check indicationWhen t

27Getting started1Power ON/OFFMonitor coverThe monitor cover protects the monitor from gettingdirty or damaged. Normally keep it attached to themonito

Getting started281Note● Keep your fingers and the strap awayfrom the AF illuminator and white balancesensor.1Hold the camera's grip with your rig

292 Shooting and playback basicsShooting and playback basics2This chapter describes the basic procedures used for shooting and playback. Importantusef

3Troubleshooting and other informationHow to download images to your PC forediting and moreHow to prepare pictures for printingPersonalize your camera

30Shooting and playback basics2Focus lock (P. 49)AE lock (P. 69)AF lock (P. 69)AF frame selection (P. 50)Exposure compensation (P. 65)Metering mode (D

31Shooting and playback basics25Image transfer to a computerConnect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable or IEEE1394cable (Windows 98

32Buttons and menus33 Buttons and menusThis camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shootingconditions. You can set the

33Buttons and menus3Functions available using the buttons and menus2While holding down the button, turn the main dial or sub dial.● The settings will

34Buttons and menus32 (Exposure compensation) button ~P. 6 51 ISO button ~P. 8 3Types of buttonsMake function settings by turning the main dial or sub

35Buttons and menus3Functions available using the buttons and menus3 WB (White balance) button ~P. 8 7Selects the white balance appropriate to the lig

36Buttons and menus3Functions available using the buttons and menus7 (Metering) button ~P. 6 8Selects the metering mode.8 DRIVE button ~P. 7 3Selects

37Buttons and menus3Functions available using the buttons and menus(Playback mode) button ~P. 107Plays back images on the monitor.(Erase) button ~P. 7

Buttons and menus383MenusWhile viewing the menu screen in the monitor, you can select the function to set usingthe arrow pad.How to use the menustab1P

39Buttons and menus3Menus3Press to select an item,then press .4Press to change a setting.Press the OK button to completeyour setting. Press OK agai

4ContentsNames of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Camera. . . . . . . . . . . .

40Buttons and menus3MenusList of menu functionsMenu screen FunctionCARD SETUPFormats the card or erases all pictures.SATURATIONSets the color tint of

41Buttons and menus3MenusMenu screen FunctionRAW • JPEGRecords images in both the RAW data formatand JPEG format when using the SHQ, HQ, orSQ mode.NOI

42Buttons and menus3MenusMenu screen Ref. pageP. 170P. 104P. 111P. 111P. 113P. 135FunctionPIXEL MAPPINGChecks and adjusts the CCD and imageprocessing

43Buttons and menus3MenusMenu screen FunctionEV STEPSets the degree of change for one click of thedial when changing the shutter speed, aperturevalue,

44Buttons and menus3MenusMenu screen FunctionFOCUS RINGYou can choose the rotational direction of thefocus ring to suit your preference of how thelens

45Buttons and menus3MenusMenu screen FunctionERASE SETTINGSelects the initial cursor position on theYES/NO selection screen for erasing pictures,cance

46Buttons and menus3Menus12FILE NAMEFILE NAMEREC VIEWREC VIEWCANCELCANCELSELECTSELECTGOGOOFFONMenu screen FunctionTurns off the beep used for warnings

47Auto focus (AF)4 FocusFocus4The camera automatically focuses on the subject.1Position the AF target mark on thesubject you want to focus on. Press t

Focus48Subjects that are difficult to focus on4The AF confirmation mark blinks. Thesubject cannot be brought into focus.The AF mark stays lit, but the

49Focus lockFocus4When the subject cannot be brought into focus, you can lock the focus (focus lock) asshown below.1When shooting a hard-to-focus subj

5Contents4 Focus 47Auto focus (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Subjects that are d

Focus504AF frame selectionNormally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames inthe viewfinder and selects the most approp

1Press the shutter button halfway.● The focus is locked and the AF confirmationmark lights up.● A beep sound is output when the subject is infocus.2Pr

52Focus4Focus4Focus modeTIPSHow to release the shutter at the right moment:T Pressing the shutter button all the way allows you to take pictures while

53Focus4Focus mode1Press the shutter button halfway andkeep it in this position.● When the subject is in focus and exposure islocked, the AF confirmat

You can release the shutter button and take a picture without waiting until focusing andflash charge are finished. This function is useful when you ne

55Focus modeFocus4Rotational direction of the focus ringYou can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the

56Exposure5Exposure mode5 ExposureMode dial lockThis camera has different exposure modes, which can be switched using the modedial. Rotate the mode d

57Exposure5Exposure modeP : Program shootingThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automaticallyaccording to the subject brightn

58Exposure5Exposure modeProgram shift (Ps)By rotating the main dial or sub dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of apertureand shutter s

59Exposure5Exposure modeAperture value (F-number) is decreased Aperture value (F-number) is increasedA : Aperture priority shootingThe camera sets the

6Contents6 Image, image quality and color 79Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60Exposure5Exposure mode3Press the shutter button halfway.● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmationmark lights on the viewfinder.● The shutter s

61Exposure5Exposure modeS : Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed youhave selected.

62Exposure53Press the shutter button halfway.● Focusing is performed and the AF confirmationmark lights on the viewfinder.● The aperture value that ha

63Exposure5Exposure modeM : Manual shootingYou can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to theexposure level indicator.

64Exposure5Exposure mode3Take a picture.ViewfinderIf the difference between the currently setexposure and the optimum exposure isoutside the range of

65Exposure5Preview functionPreview buttonNote● The metering values cannot be changed in thepreview mode.When you press the preview button, theviewfind

66Exposure5Exposure compensation2While holding down the (exposurecompensation) button, rotate the maindial or sub dial.● Adjust toward +: up to +5.0

67Exposure5Exposure compensationTIPSTo change the EV step interval:T In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. ~ “EV STEP” (P. 12

Exposure685Metering modeThere are 3 ways of measuring the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Centerweighted averaging metering and spot meterin

69Exposure5The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL button (AE lock). Use AElock when you want a different exposure setting from the one

7Contents8 Playback 107Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Close-up playback /Index

Exposure705Auto bracketingThis feature allows you to take a number of pictures of the same scene at differentexposures (~ “AE bracketing” below) or wh

71Exposure5Auto bracketing2Single-frame shooting :Each time the shutter button is pressedfully, a picture is taken at a differentexposure.Sequential s

72Exposure5Auto bracketingNote● Auto bracketing is not possible in the following cases:• When the flash is on.● During WB bracketing, the camera canno

73Exposure5Drive modeDRIVEThe following drive modes are available with this camera.Single-frame shooting : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter b

74Exposure5Drive modeNote● Sequential shooting is not possible in the following case:When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON.● During sequential shooting, i

75Exposure5Drive modeEyepiece shutterWhen using the self-timer, close the eyepiece shutterto prevent light passing through the viewfinder. Toclose the

76Exposure5Drive mode4Point the remote control at the remotecontrol receiver on the camera andpress the shutter button on the remotecontrol.● When is

77Exposure5Drive modeNote● When using the remote control, set RELEASE PRIORITY S or RELEASE PRIORITY C toOFF.● The shutter will not be released if the

78REC. CANCELExposure5This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. You canselect the interval from the time the mirror is

79Record mode6 Image, image quality and colorImage, image quality and color6You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record

8Contents10 Print reservation 134What is print reservation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Single-frame reser

80Record modeImage, image quality and color6File size (MB)10.2 14.4 3.81.21.40.50.90.30.6 0.20.30.1Record modeRecord modeRAW TIFFSHQHQSQNumber of pixe

81Record modeImage, image quality and color61While pressing the (record mode)button, rotate the main dial or sub dialuntil the record mode you want t

82Record modeImage, image quality and color62Press to select PIXEL COUNT,then press .● The highlight moves to the COMPRESSIONselection item.3Press

The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better itsability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher value

84Image, image quality and color6ISO sensitivityNote● The ISO sensitivity when it is set to auto is usually ISO 100. If the subject is too far away fo

85Image, image quality and color6White balanceColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, whendaylight or tungsten lig

86Image, image quality and color6White balanceColor temperatureThe spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color tem

87Image, image quality and color6White balanceSetting the white balanceYou can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature

88Image, image quality and color6White balanceControl panel andviewfinderindications(auto)–Light conditionsUsed for most light conditions (when there

89Image, image quality and color6White balanceThis function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WBcan provide. Point the

9Names of partsCameraHot shoe ~ P. 99LIGHT (Control panel illumination) button ~ P. 37ISO button ~ P. 83Control panel ~ P. 11 (Exposure compensati

90Image, image quality and color6White balanceTIPSAfter pressing , “WB NG RETRY” is displayed.T When there is not enough white in the image, or when

91Image, image quality and color6White balance3The color becomes bluer each time youpress , and redder each time youpress , depending on the origina

Image, image quality and color926SHARPNESSThis function adjusts the sharpness of the image.1In the menu, select T SHARPNESS,and press .● The setting

93Image, image quality and color6CONTRASTThis function adjusts the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images. Forexample, you can make i

Image, image quality and color946SATURATIONThis function sets the color depth of images. You can select a saturation level fromCS0 - CS4 and CM1 - CM4

95Image, image quality and color6NOISE FILTERThis function eliminates the random noise that may be conspicuous in flat or smoothimages such as the sky

96Image, image quality and color61In the menu, select TNOISE REDUCTION T ON, and pressthe OK button.~ “How to use the menus” (P. 38)2Take a picture.●

97Image, image quality and color6SHADING COMP.In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of thelens. The SHADING comp

98Flash7Optional electronic flashes7 FlashYou can take advantage of a variety of flash shooting techniques to suit differentshooting conditions with t

The following instructions describe how to connect and use the FL-50 electronic flash(optional). Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turn