Olympus E-P3 Instruction Manual

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

10ENBasic guideNames of parts and functionsCamera controlsMode dialUse the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, us

100ENInformation11Battery and chargerUse the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.Use only compatible b

101ENInformation11M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifi cations Names of parts1 Filter mount thread2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only)3 Focus ring4 Mount index5 Ele

102ENInformation11Principal AccessoriesMount adapterMount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to the Micro Four Third

103ENInformation11Exposure warning displayIf the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink

104ENInformation11Flash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting ModeSuper control panelFlash ModeFlash timingConditions for fi ring the fl ashShu

105ENInformation11Flash synchronization and shutter speedShooting modeFlash timingUpper limit of synchronization timing*1Fixed timing when fl ash fi res

106ENInformation11Record 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 rat

107ENInformation11Menu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be restored by

108ENInformation11d Setup MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gdX― 7W *―D80ij ±0, k ±0, VividDD80Rec View 5 secDDD80c/# Menu Displayc Menu DisplayOffD80#

109ENInformation11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcUDisp/8/PCHDMIHDMI Out 1080iD83HDMI Control OffDVideo Out * ―DG/Info Settingsq InfoImage Only, Overal

11ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideShutter buttonR buttonMode Photos: shutter button Movies: R buttonPAperture and shutter speed are automatic

110ENInformation11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gc#+WBOffDDD85Color Space sRGBDDDShading Comp. OffDDDK Set—DDD86Pixel CountXiddle2560×1920DDDWmall1280

111ENInformation11Specifi cationsCameraProduct typeProduct type Digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds

112ENInformation11DriveDrive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timerSequential shooting 3 frames/sec.Self-timer Operation time: 12 s

113ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS1212SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO

114ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of another child.Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of

115ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, r

116ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12LensDo 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

117ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number : E-P3Trade Name : OLYMPU

118ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS122 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occur

119ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.Micro Four Thirds

12ENBasic guideBasic operations1 Frame the shot.Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or fl ash.•Horizontal grip Ve

120ENSystem chart*1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Offi cial Web Site. Also, please note that manufacture

121EN: E-P3 compatible productsLensOM System LensesMF-2 *1OM Adapter 2For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED

122ENIndexSymbolsW Shooting Menu 1 ...107X Shooting Menu 2 ...107q Playback Menu ...

123ENBB&W Filter ...46Backlit LCD ...84, 89Battery ...

124ENIiAUTO shooting A ... 10, 11, 18i-Enhance h ...45Image Aspect ...

125ENQQuick Erase ...86RRAW ...47RAW Data Edit ...

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13ENBasic operationsBasic guidePressing the shutter button halfway and all the way downThe shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressi

14ENBasic guideBasic operationsPlayback/ErasingViewing Images Single-frame playbackPress the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie

15ENBasic operationsBasic guideVolumeVolume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.00:00:02/00:00:14Erasing imagesD

16ENBasic guideBasic operations1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG.ART 117Pop ArtExitSetQL

17ENBasic operationsBasic guide1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.SCN 1 PortraitExitSetQLN0

18ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing live guidesLive guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy

19ENBasic operationsBasic guide1 Set the mode dial to A.2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight

2ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchas

20ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing live controlThe live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, M, and n modes. Using live control allows

21ENBasic operationsBasic guide1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.Menusj4:3D21Shooting Menu 1Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image AspectB

22ENBasic guideBasic operationsUsing the Touch screenThe monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera.Live GuidesThe touch screen can be used

23ENBasic operationsBasic guidePlayback ModeUse the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out. Full-Frame PlaybackViewing Additional Ima

24ENBasic guideInformation displayed in the monitorShooting250250 F5.6ISO400LN1ISIS4:3S-AFS-AFAELFP RCBKT+2.0+2.0P+7+701:02:0301:02:031023102345 mm45

25ENInformation displayed in the monitorBasic guidePlaybackSimplifi ed display2011.05.01 12:30 15100-0015×10×104:3LN3D3DSDc7821345 690abOverall display

26ENQuick task index ShootinggTaking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)10Easy photography with special effectsArt fi lter (ART)16Choosing an asp

27ENQuick task index Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too darkGradation (Picture Mode) 45Histogr

28ENTable of ContentsBasic guide 3Preparations for shooting ...3Charging and inserting the battery ...3Inserting

29ENTable of ContentsChanging the brightness of highlights and shadows ...40Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) ...

3ENPreparations for shootingBasic guide1 Charging the battery.Charging indicatorBCS-1 BCS-5 Charging in progressLights orangeCharging complete Lights

30ENTable of ContentsTable of ContentsCanceling all protections ...65All-frame erase ...65Rotate ...

31ENTable of ContentsUsing the super control panel ...91Recording movies with the shutter button ...92Taking a photograph wh

32ENBasic photography/frequently-used options11The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting.Sw

33ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Displaying information during playbackThe INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed du

34ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balanceTo view the one-touch white balance dialog, press

35ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Restoring default or custom settingsCamera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.Reset

36ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).1 Display the live control (P. 20)

37ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing a focus target (AF target)Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.1

38ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Zoom frame AF/zoom AFYou can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoo

39ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Face priority AF/pupil detection AFThe camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.Taking pic

4ENBasic guidePreparations for shooting1 Loading the card.Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it l

40ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)Press the F button (F) and rotate the main or sub dial to ad

41ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.1

42ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur whe

43ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the c

44ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1White balance compensationThis function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings

45ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, shar

46ENBasic photography/frequently-used options13 Press I to display settings for the selected option.h i-aJ KContrast Distinction between light and dar

47ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Image quality (record mode)Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended u

48ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1 Record modes (movies)Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format ApplicationFull HD Fine 1920×1080

49ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1AUTOThe sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.200 – 12800 Sensitivity is

5ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideAttaching a lens to the camera1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.12122 Attach

50ENOther shooting options22“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in re

51ENOther shooting options2Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shut

52ENOther shooting options2Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically ad

53ENOther shooting options2Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a spee

54ENOther shooting options2Taking PanoramasIf you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a pa

55ENOther shooting options23D PhotographyTake 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. The camera monitor can not

56ENOther shooting options2Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the op

57ENOther shooting options2Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically

58ENOther shooting options2FL BKT (FL bracketing)The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the se

59ENFlash shooting33The built-in fl ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting

6ENBasic guidePreparations for shooting1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light

60ENFlash shooting3Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control)Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed,

61ENShooting and viewing movies44Use the R button to record High Defi nition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take adv

62ENShooting and viewing movies4Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the Movie R item using

63ENPlayback options55Single-frame playbackPress the q button to view pictures full frame.2011.05.01 12:30 20100-0020LN2011.05.01 12:30 15100-00154:3L

64ENPlayback options52011.05.01 12:30 204 frames2011.05.01 12:30 20100-0020LNSingle-frame playback2011.5Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 26 27 28 29 30

65ENPlayback options5Selecting imagesSelect multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected p

66ENPlayback options5SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow op

67ENPlayback options5Editing still imagesRecorded images can be edited and saved as new images.1 Display the image to be edited and press Q.[RAW Data

68ENPlayback 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

69ENPlayback options5Viewing camera images on TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback hig

7ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideSetting the date/timeDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name

70ENPlayback options51 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable.2 Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”.3 Turn on the camera

71ENSending and receiving images66The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other

72ENSending and receiving images6Editing the address bookThe OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host i

73ENUsing OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]77Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XPA “Setup” dialog will be displayed.Windows Vista/Windows

74ENUsing OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]7OLYMPUS Viewer 2Operating SystemWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7ProcessorPentium 4 1.3

75ENUsing OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]7Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help.#

76ENPrinting pictures88Print reservation (DPOF*)You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the numb

77ENPrinting pictures8Removing all or selected pictures from the print orderYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pic

78ENPrinting pictures8Easy printingUse the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.1 Use HI to

79ENPrinting pictures8Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame

8ENBasic guideNames of parts and functionsCamera12354687c0ba59gdefhi1 Mode dial ...P. 6, 102 Shutter button ...

80ENCamera setup99Setup MenuUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 21).--

81ENCustomizing camera settings1010Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune came

82ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongFocus Ring You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational d

83ENCustomizing camera settings10T Release MENU c TOption DescriptiongRls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when the

84ENCustomizing camera settings10Option Descriptiongq Close Up Mode [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and press G to zoom out.[mode2]

85ENCustomizing camera settings10W #Custom MENU c WOption Descriptiong# X-Sync.Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res.104# Slow LimitCh

86ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongK SetThe record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and

87ENCustomizing camera settings10Option DescriptiongEdit Filename Choose how image fi les are named by editing the portion of the fi lename highlighted

88ENCustomizing camera settings10b K Utility MENU c bOption DescriptiongPixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjus

89ENCustomizing camera settings10 U Function, V Function, R FunctionMENU c S [Button Function] [U Function]/ [V Function]/[R Function]The fol

9ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guide13245678 90abedcfF (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40)I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 59)G (Down

90ENCustomizing camera settings10Accessory port menu optionsA OLYMPUS PENPAL Share MENU # AOption DescriptiongPlease WaitReceive images and add hos

91ENCustomizing camera settings10Using the super control panelThe term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting s

92ENCustomizing camera settings10Recording movies with the shutter buttonMovies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be

93ENCustomizing camera settings10Wireless remote control fl ash photographyExternal fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for

94ENInformation1111Shooting tips and informationThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully chargedCharge the ba

95ENInformation11Noise reduction is activatedWhen shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera act

96ENInformation11Error codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNo CardThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.Insert a car

97ENInformation11Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionmThe internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.Turn o

98ENInformation11Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:Wipe

99ENInformation111 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab b.2 Press I, then press Q.The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in