Olympus E-P5 User Manual Page 1

Table of ContentsQuick task index1.Preparing the camera and flow of operations2. Basic operations3. Live control4. Menu functions5. Printing pictures6

10ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Charging and inserting the battery1 Charging the battery.Charging indicatorBCN-1 Charging in progressL

100ENConnecting the camera to a computer66 Connecting the camera to a computerInstalling the PC software Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM

101ENConnecting the camera to a computer63 Register your Olympus product.• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.4 In

102ENConnecting the camera to a computer6Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 3Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You c

103ENConnecting the camera to a computer6 Using the camera wireless LAN functionYou can use the camera wireless LAN function to connect to a smartphon

104ENConnecting the camera to a computer6 Private connectionThe following procedure can be used to connect.1 Select [Connection to Smartphone] in [Pl

105ENConnecting the camera to a computer6 Things you can do with OI.Share Synchronize the time and date on your camera with your smartphoneSynchroniz

106ENOther77 OtherShooting tips and informationThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully charged• Charge the

107ENOther7Noise reduction is activated• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activa

108ENOther7Error codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNo CardThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.Insert a card or i

109ENOther7Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective action mThe internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.Turn off th

11ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Inserting and removing cards1 Loading the card.• Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “

110ENOther7Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:• Wipe ge

111ENOther7 Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup d

112ENBattery and charger88Battery and charger• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.• The cam

9113ENCard basics9 Usable cardsIn this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially ava

114ENCard basics9 Record 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

115ENInterchangeable lenses1010Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Third

116ENInterchangeable lenses10 Using power zoom lenses with macro functions (ED12-50mm f3.5-6.3EZ)Lens operation is determined by the position of the

117ENInterchangeable lenses10 Cap lens control (BCL-1580)Use the MF lever to open and close the lens barrier, and adjust the focus between infi nity a

118ENInterchangeable lenses10 Main lens specifi cationsItems 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II RED40-150mm f4.0-5.6RED14-150mmf4.0-5.6Mount Micro Four Thirds mount

119ENUsing separately sold accessories1111 Electronic Viewfi nder (VF-4)The VF-4 electronic viewfi nder switches on automatically when you look through

12ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Attaching a lens to the camera1 Attach a lens to the camera.12Rear cap21• Align the lens attachment m

120ENUsing separately sold accessories11 Manually switching between the viewfi nder and monitorSet the automatic switch to off, and control the switch

121ENUsing separately sold accessories11 External fl ash units designated for use with this cameraWith this camera, you can use one of the separately s

122ENUsing separately sold accessories113 Adjust the settings for each group in the LV super control panel.250250 F5.60.00.0P3838A ModeTTLMOff+5.0TTL

123ENUsing separately sold accessories11Principal AccessoriesFour Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2/MMF–3)The camera requires a Four Thirds lens adapter to a

124ENUsing separately sold accessories11System chart*1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site.

125ENUsing separately sold accessories11: E-P5 compatible productsLensMF-2 *1OM Adapter 2For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

126ENUsing separately sold accessories11 Menu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Def

127ENUsing separately sold accessories11q Playback MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gqmStart ―51BGM MelancholyEffect FadeSlide AllSlide Interval

128ENUsing separately sold accessories11c Custom MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcRAF/MFAF ModeStill Picture S-AF76Movie C–AFFull-time AF OffA

129ENUsing separately sold accessories11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcUDisp/8/PCHDMIHDMI Out 1080i78HDMI Control OffVideo Out —KControl SettingsiAU

13ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Power on 1 Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera.• When the camera is turned

130ENUsing separately sold accessories11Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcXK/Color/WBK Set—81Pixel CountXiddle2560×1920Wmall1280×960Shading Comp. O

131ENUsing separately sold accessories11# Accessory Port MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3g#AOLYMPUS PENPAL SharePlease Wait — 93, 94Address BookAddre

132ENUsing separately sold accessories11Specifi cations CameraProduct typeProduct type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard

133ENUsing separately sold accessories11DriveDrive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timerSequential shootingUp to 9 fps (T)Self-tim

134ENUsing separately sold accessories11 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. BLN-1Product type Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage DC 7.6 VNomin

135ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS1212 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOC

136ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12• Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera.Always use and store the camera out of the rea

137ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12 CAUTION• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.•

138ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12MonitorThe display on the rear of the camera is an LCD monitor.• In the unlikely event that the monitor breaks, do not put t

139ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12FCC NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 1

14ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Setting the date/timeDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The

140ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number : E-P5Trade Name : OLYMPU

141ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDIT

142ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS124 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or fi les on disk) if available and related to the problem.When service is comple

143ENSAFETY 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

144ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS12Trademarks• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple In

145ENIndexSymbols# RC Mode ...121W (Language selection) ...74c/# Menu Display ...

146ENEEdit Filename...82Erase Selected ...19EVF Adjust ...

147ENPP (Program shooting) ...25Peaking Settings...79Picture Copy Size ...

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15ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Shooting Setting the Shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. AA full auto mode in

16ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations12 Frame the shot.• Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.Horizont

17ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Recording moviesYou can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode. 1 S

18ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button.• Your most recent photograph or movie will be di

19ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1Watching moviesSelect a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play]

2ENTable of ContentsQuick task index 5Unpack the box contents ...7Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 8Names of parts ...

20ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Using the touch screenYou can use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the mo

21ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations12 Use the slider to choose the size of the target frame, and then tap Y to zoom in on the subject of t

22ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1 Index/Calendar PlaybackPage ahead/Page back• Slide your fi nger up to view the next page, down to vie

23ENBasic operations22 Basic operationsBasic shooting operations Monitor display during shooting250250 F5.6ISO400LN4:3S-AFS-AFAELRCBKT+2.0+2.0P+7+701:

24ENBasic operations2Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button.

25ENBasic operations2 Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed

26ENBasic operations2 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter

27ENBasic operations2 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust

28ENBasic operations2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of

29ENBasic operations2 Using movie mode (n)Movie mode (n) can be used to fi lm movies with special effects.You can create movies that take advantage of

3ENTable of ContentsBasic playback operations ...46Monitor display during playback ... 46Switching the information display ...

30ENBasic operations2Multi Echo Touch the icon to apply the effect. Touch again to cancel the effect.One Shot Echo Each touch of the icon adds to the

31ENBasic operations2 Using art fi lters1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.• A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG.• Press Q o

32ENBasic operations2 Shooting in scene mode1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.• Press Q

33ENBasic operations2 Taking panoramasIf you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panoram

34ENBasic operations2 Using PHOTO STORY1 Rotate the mode dial to J.• A PHOTO STORY menu will be displayed.AStandardBFun Frames112Standard2 Use FG to

35ENBasic operations26 Once you have shot all the frames, press Q to save the image.$ Notes• During the shooting of a PHOTO STORY, the following oper

36ENBasic operations2Using shooting options Using live guidesLive guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guide

37ENBasic operations2% Tips• In modes other than A, you can use live control to make more detailed settings. g “Using live control” (P. 52) Controlli

38ENBasic operations2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a var

39ENBasic operations2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting modeLV super control panelFlash modeFlash timingConditions for fi ring the fl

4ENTable of ContentsL Lever Function ...86Viewing camera images on TV ... 87Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings)

40ENBasic operations2 Choosing a focus target (AF Area)Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.1 Press the P button (H) t

41ENBasic operations2 Face priority AF/pupil detection AFThe camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.1 Press the P button (H) to displ

42ENBasic operations2 Zoom frame AF/zoom AFYou can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to us

43ENBasic operations2 Sequential shooting/using the self timerKeep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of photos. Alternative

44ENBasic operations2 Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AU

45ENBasic operations2 One-touch white balanceMeasure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be u

46ENBasic operations2Basic playback operations Monitor display during playbackSimplifi ed display Overall displayF5.6F5.6+1.0+1.0G+4G+4A+4A+4AdobeAdobe

47ENBasic operations2Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode

48ENBasic operations2 Sharing images over Wi-Fi connection (Share Order)You can connect the camera to a smartphone over wireless LAN (P. 103). Once th

49ENBasic operations2Using playback optionsPress Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode.JPEGmRRotateJ

5ENQuick task index ShootinggTaking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)15Easy photography with special effectsArt fi lter (ART)31Choosing an aspe

50ENBasic operations2 Protecting imagesProtect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press Q to display the playb

51ENBasic operations2 SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press Q during playback and select [m].JPEGmRRota

52ENLive control33 Live control Using live controlThe live control can be used to adjust settings in P, A, S, M, n, and J modes. Using live control al

53ENLive control3 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situati

54ENLive control3 Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters

55ENLive control3 Adding effects to a movieYou can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode. Set the dial

56ENLive control3 Image quality (record mode)Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching o

57ENLive control3 Record modes (movies)Record mode Pixel count File format ApplicationFull HD Fine 1920×1080MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264*1Display on TVs and ot

58ENLive control3 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.1 Display the live control an

59ENLive control3 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).You can choose separate focusing methods for still photography

6ENQuick task indexChecking set effect before taking a picturePreview function 85Test Picture 85Checking horizontal or vertical orientation before sho

60ENLive control3 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)1 Display the live control and select the Movie R item using FG.2 Switch ON/OFF us

61ENMenu functions44 Using the menusThe menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live control, and let you customize

62ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2j4:3D1Shooting Menu 1Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image AspectBackSet2Digita

63ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Restoring default settings (Reset/Myset)Camera settings can be easily restored to registered settings.Using rese

64ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Processing options (Picture Mode)Make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters using

65ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4h i-aJ K Pict. Tone(Monotone)Colors the black and white image.kkN:NeutralCreates a normal black and white image.

66ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings aut

67ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 FL BKT (FL bracketing)The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative

68ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)Record multiple exposures in a single image, u

69ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Shooting automatically with a fi xed interval (time lapse shooting)You can set the camera to shoot automatically

7ENUnpack the box contentsIndications used in this manualThe following symbols are used throughout this manual.# CautionsImportant information on fact

70ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. Th

71ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 Playback MenumR<21Playback MenuEditSetReset ProtectConnection to SmartphoneBackm (P. 51)R (P. 71)Edit (P. 71)

72ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 JPEG Edit Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduce

73ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 Image overlayUp to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. T

74ENMenu functions (Setup menus)4 Setup MenuUse the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.--.--.-- --:--XWj±0 k±021Setup MenuEnglish5secWi-Fi

75ENMenu functions (Setup menus)4 Setting up a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings)To use the wireless LAN functions on the camera (P. 103), you

76ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Using the custom menusCamera settings can be customized using the c Custom Menu.Custom MenuRAF/MF (P. 76)STUVWX21RC

77ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Option Descriptiong AF Illuminat. Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. — I Face PrioritySelect the face prio

78ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 U Disp/8/PCOption Descriptiong HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV v

79ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Option DescriptiongFlicker reduction Reduce the effects of fl icker under some kinds of lighting, including fl uoresc

8ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations11Names of parts123547698dacb50efhijg1 Mode dial ...P. 152 Shutte

80ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Option DescriptiongISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO sensitivity when [Auto] is se

81ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 X K/Color/WBOption DescriptiongK Set You can select the JPEG image quality mode from combinations of three image si

82ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Y Record/EraseOption DescriptiongQuick Erase If [On] is selected, pressing the  button in the playback display wil

83ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Z MovieOption DescriptiongnMode Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control

84ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 AEL/AFLMENU c R [AEL/AFL]Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the button to which AEL/AFL has

85ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Button FunctionMENU c S [Button Function]See the table below for the functions that can be assigned. The opt

86ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 I/H The button can be used to choose between I and H while the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the butt

87ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Viewing camera images on TVUse the separately sold cable with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Co

88ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Using the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports

89ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 LV super control panelThe LV super control panel displays the current status of the shooting settings. You can use

9ENPreparing the camera and fl ow of operations1132adb4567 8 9c0F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 37)I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 38)G (

90ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings)LV-Info (Shooting information displays)Use [LV-Info] to add the follow

91ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 G Settings (Index/calendar display)You can add an index display with a different number of frames and calendar disp

92ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 Using the accessory port menusYou can make settings relating to devices connected via the accessory port.

93ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 Using OLYMPUS PENPALThe optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures fr

94ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 Editing the address bookThe OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or

95ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 B OLYMPUS PENPAL AlbumOption DescriptiongCopy All All images and sound fi les are copied between the SD ca

96ENPrinting pictures55 Print reservation (DPOF)You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the num

97ENPrinting pictures5Removing all or selected pictures from the print orderYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pic

98ENPrinting pictures5Easy printingUse the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.1 Use HI to

99ENPrinting pictures5Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame