Olympus EM5 User Manual Page 1

Basic guideQuick task indexTable of Contents1.Basic photography/frequently-used options2. Other shooting options3. Flash shooting4. Shooting and viewi

10ENBasic guideNames of parts and functionsNames of partsCamera12356487gfed5hic9ba0jlmonkRemove when using the HLD-6 battery holder.1 Main dial* (o)

100ENInformation11Error codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNo CardThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.Insert a ca

101ENInformation11Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionmThe internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.Turn

102ENInformation11Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:•

103ENInformation111 Select [Pixel Mapping] (P. 92) in c Custom Menu tab k.2 Press I, then press Q.• The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is

104ENInformation11Battery and charger• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.• The camera’s po

105ENInformation11• Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the m

106ENInformation11 Main SpecificationsItems 14 – 42 mm II R40 – 150 mm R12 – 50 mmMount Micro Four Thirds mountFocal length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 m

107ENInformation11Macro arm light (MAL–1)Use to illuminate subjects for macro photography, even at ranges at which vignetting would occur with the fla

108ENInformation11Flash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting ModeSuper control panelFlash ModeFlash timingConditions for firing the flashShu

109ENInformation11Flash synchronization and shutter speedShooting modeFlash timingUpper limit of synchronization timing*1Fixed timing when flash fires

11ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guide241567980eabdc31 Accessory port ...P. 762 Viewfinder ...

110ENInformation11Record mode and file size/number of storable still picturesThe file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect rat

111ENInformation11Menu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be restored by

112ENInformation11d Setup MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gdX― 9W *― 85ij ±0, k ±0, NaturalDD85Rec View 0.5 secDDD85c/# Menu Displayc Menu DisplayOnD

113ENInformation11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcTRelease/jRls Priority S OffDDD87Rls Priority C OnDDDjL fps3.5 fpsDDDjH fps9 fpsDDDj + IS OffOnDHalf

114ENInformation11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcW# Custom#X-Sync.1/250DDD89#Slow Limit1/60DDDw+FOffDDDXK/Color/WBNoise Reduct. AutoDDD89Noise Filter

115ENInformation11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gc8 Battery PriorityPBH BatteryDD92Level Adjust —DTouch Screen Settings OnDD93Eye-Fi OnD# Accessory Por

116ENInformation11ShutterProduct type Computerized focal-plane shutterShutter 1/4000 - 60 sec., bulb photography, time photographyAuto focusProduct ty

117ENInformation11Flash FL-LM2Guide number 10 (ISO200)Firing angle Covers the angle of view of a 14 mm lens (28 mm in 35 mm format)Dimensions Approx.

118ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS1212SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO

119ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.• Accidentally being injured by the moving pa

12ENBasic guideBasic operationsCamera controlsMode dialUse the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutte

120ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12• This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use

121ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and bright

122ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number : E-M5Trade Name : OLYMPU

123ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12(c) defects or damage to the Products resulting from wear, tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, sand, liquids, impact, improper

124ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12When returning Products for service, your package should include the following:1 Sales receipt showing date and place of pur

125ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12(c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product.(d) Any defect or d

126ENSystem chartViewfinder*1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please note that ma

127EN: E-M5 compatible productsLensOM System LensesMF-2 *1OM Adapter 2For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 12-

128ENIndexSymbolsW Shooting Menu 1 ... 111X Shooting Menu 2 ... 111q Playback Menu ...

129ENBB&W Filter ...53Backlit LCD ...88Battery ...

13ENBasic operationsBasic guideThe Shutter and R ButtonsUse the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies.Shutter buttonR butt

130ENImage Stabilizer o ...49INFO button ... 11, 39 – 41Info Off ...

131ENRRAW ...54RAW Data Edit ...72RAW K ...

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14ENBasic guideBasic operationsTaking photographs/shooting movies1 Frame a picture in the viewfi nder.• The monitor turns off and the display in the v

15ENBasic operationsBasic guide3 Release the shutter.Taking photographsPress the shutter button all the way (fully).• The shutter sounds and the pict

16ENBasic guideBasic operationsPlayback/ErasingViewing Images Single-frame playback• Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or mov

17ENBasic operationsBasic guideVolumeVolume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.00:00:02/00:00:14Erasing imagesD

18ENBasic guideBasic operations1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.• A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG.• Press Q or press t

19ENBasic operationsBasic guideShooting in scene mode1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.

2ENIndications used in this manualThe following symbols are used throughout this manual.# CautionsImportant information on factors which may lead to a

20ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing Movie Mode (n)Movie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects.1 Rotate the mode dial to n.2 Press

21ENBasic operationsBasic guideShooting OptionsUsing live guidesLive guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live gui

22ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing the super control panelThe super control panel lists shooting options and their status. The LV super control pane

23ENBasic operationsBasic guide Framing pictures in the viewfinderWhen the viewfinder is used to frame photographs, the super control panel will be d

24ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing live controlThe live control is used to adjust settings when pictures are framed in the monitor. The effects can

25ENBasic operationsBasic guideUsing the Multi-Function ButtonWhen framing pictures in the viewfinder, you can adjust settings quickly using the multi

26ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing the menus1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.Menusj4:3D1Shooting Menu 1Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode

27ENBasic operationsBasic guideUse the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You can also use the touch screen to adju

28ENBasic guideBasic operationsPlayback ModeUse the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out. Full-Frame PlaybackViewing Additional Ima

29ENBasic operationsBasic guide2 Tap the desired item.• The item will be highlighted.250250 F5.6NormaliWBNORMISOAUTOAUTOWBAUTO4:3AEL/AFL01:02:0301:02

3ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchas

30ENBasic guideInformation displayed in the monitorInformation displayed in the monitorShooting Framing pictures in the viewfinderAELMY1250 F5.6 +2.0

31ENInformation displayed in the monitorBasic guide Framing pictures in the monitor250250 F5.6ISO400LN1ISIS4:3S-AFS-AFAELFP RCBKT+2.0+2.0P+7+701:02:0

32ENBasic guideInformation displayed in the monitorPlaybackSimplified display2012.05.01 12:30 15100-0015×10×104:3LN3D3DSDc7821345 690abOverall display

33ENQuick task index ShootinggTaking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)12Easy photography with special effectsArt filter (ART)18Choosing an asp

34ENQuick task index 34ENQuick task index Quick task index Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too

35ENTable of Contents35ENTable of ContentsTable of ContentsBasic guide 4Preparations for shooting ...4Charging and inserting the battery ...

36ENTable of ContentsTable of ContentsChanging the brightness of highlights and shadows ...47Choosing how the camera measures brightness (met

37ENTable of ContentsSending and receiving images 76Sending images ...76Receiving images/adding a host ...

38ENTable of Contents38ENTable of ContentsTable of ContentsCleaning and checking the image pickup device ...102Pixel mapping - Checking the i

39ENBasic photography/frequently-used options11Basic photography/frequently-used optionsUse the INFO button to display photo info or control panels fo

4ENBasic guidePreparations for shooting1 Charging the battery.Charging indicatorCharging in progressLights orangeCharging complete OffCharging error B

40ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Displaying information during playbackThe INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed du

41ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balanceSelect [P] or [Q] for one-touch white balance. C

42ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Restoring default or custom settingsCamera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.Reset

43ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).1 Display the super control panel o

44ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing a focus target (AF target)Use FGHI to select AF targets.• “All targets” mode is restored if yo

45ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Zoom frame AF/zoom AFYou can also zoom in on an area of the image in the monitor and adjust focus.Choosi

46ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Face priority AF/pupil detection AFThe camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.Taking pic

47ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose

48ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.1

49ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur whe

5ENPreparations for shootingBasic guide1 Loading the card.• Open the card slot cover. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card bas

50ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the c

51ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints

52ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, shar

53ENBasic photography/frequently-used options13 Press I to display settings for the selected option.hi-aJ KContrast Distinction between light and dark

54ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Image quality (record mode)Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended u

55ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1 Record modes (movies)Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format ApplicationFull HD Fine 1920×1080

56ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1% TipsChoosing the standard and maximum ISO sensitivities. g [ISO-Auto Set] (P. 88) /Choosing the ISO st

57ENOther shooting options22Other shooting options“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter sp

58ENOther shooting options2• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.• Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the a

59ENOther shooting options2Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)Use for night landscapes and fireworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and

6ENBasic guidePreparations for shootingAttaching a lens to the camera1 Attach a lens to the camera.12Rear cap21• Align the lens attachment mark (red)

60ENOther shooting options2Taking PanoramasIf you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a pa

61ENOther shooting options23D PhotographyTake 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. Images are framed in the m

62ENOther shooting options2Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the op

63ENOther shooting options2Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically

64ENOther shooting options2• The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.• The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for

65ENFlash shooting33The built-in flash can be set manually as required. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting

66ENFlash shooting3Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed,

67ENShooting and viewing movies44Use the R button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take adv

68ENShooting and viewing movies4Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)1 Display the live control (P. 24) and select the Movie R item using

69ENPlayback options55Playback optionsSingle-frame playbackPress the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return

7ENPreparations for shootingBasic guide1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera.• Slide the flash unit all

70ENPlayback options5 Using the Zoom FrameThe zoom frame can be used to zoom in on images.2x20Zoom frame2012.05.01 12:30 20100-0020LNSingle-frame pla

71ENPlayback options5SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow op

72ENPlayback options5Editing still imagesRecorded images can be edited and saved as new images.1 Display the image to be edited and press Q.• [RAW Da

73ENPlayback options5Image overlayUp to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved

74ENPlayback options5Viewing camera images on TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Connect the camera t

75ENPlayback options5Using the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control.1

76ENSending and receiving images66Sending and receiving imagesThe optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from

77ENSending and receiving images6Editing the address bookThe OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host i

78EN77Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.Wi

79EN7Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2OLYMPUS Viewer 2Operating SystemWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz

8ENBasic guidePreparations for shootingPower on1 Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on.• When the camera is turned on, th

80EN7Using OLYMPUS Viewer 21 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.• The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details,

81ENPrinting pictures88Print reservation (DPOF*)You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the numb

82ENPrinting pictures83 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order.• Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you h

83ENPrinting pictures8Easy printingUse the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.1 Use HI to

84ENPrinting pictures8Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame

85ENCamera setup99Camera setupSetup MenuUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus

86ENCustomizing camera settings1010Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fine-tune came

87ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongDial Function Choose the roles played by the main and sub dials. You can also use the MENU button

88ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongPicture Mode SettingsDisplay only the selected picture mode when the live control or super control

89ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity is available.[P/A/S]: Auto ISO

9ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with

90ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongW Keep Warm ColorSelect [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken under incandescent li

91ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongFile Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers are retained from the previou

92ENCustomizing camera settings10Z Movie MENU c ZOption DescriptiongnModeChoose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the li

93ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongTouch Screen SettingsActivate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen.27Eye-Fi*

94ENCustomizing camera settings10R RECPress the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not currently assigned to a button, movies can be reco

95ENCustomizing camera settings10Accessory port menu optionsA OLYMPUS PENPAL Share MENU # AOption DescriptiongPlease Wait Receive images and add h

96ENCustomizing camera settings10Recording movies with the shutter buttonIf movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the R button), th

97ENCustomizing camera settings10Wireless remote control flash photographyExternal flash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for

98ENInformation1111Shooting tips and informationThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully charged• Charge the

99ENInformation11Noise reduction is activated• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera