E-PL8 Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents Quick task index DIGITAL CAMERA 1. Preparation 2. Shooting 3. Playback 4. Menu functions Instruction Manual Connecting the camera to a 5. smartphone Connecting the camera to a 6. computer and a printer 7. Cautions 8. Information 9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Model No.: IM001 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave fl ash unattended while in use. • Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the fl ash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by qualifi ed service personnel. • Let fl ash cool completely before putting away. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fl ash in water or other liquids. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this fl ash, but take it to qualifi ed service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the fl ash is used subsequently. • The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of % Tips your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information. 2 EN Table of Contents Choosing aperture and shutter Quick task index 7 of Contents Table speed (M manual mode) ..........33 Shooting with long exposure Names of parts 10 time (BULB/TIME) ....................33 Live composite photography Preparation 12 (dark and light fi eld composite) ................................34 Unpack the box contents ...........12 Shooting with touch screen Charging and inserting the operations .................................35 battery .........................................13 Recording movies ......................36 Inserting the card .......................14 Using movie mode (n) ............37 Attaching a lens to the Taking photographs during camera .........................................15 movie recording Power on .....................................16 (Movie+Photo Mode) ................38 Setting the date/time ..................17 Shooting “My Clips” ..................39 Editing “My Clips” .....................40 Shooting 18 Self-portraits ...............................42 Information displays while Using shooting options .............44 shooting ......................................18 Calling shooting options ...........44 Monitor display when Controlling exposure shooting ....................................18 (exposure compensation) .........45 Switching the information Setting the AF target display ......................................19 (AF Area) ..................................46 Shooting still pictures ................20 Using small target and group Taking high angle and low target (Setting AF target) ..........46 angle shots ...............................22 Face priority AF/pupil detection Letting the camera choose the AF .............................................47 settings (A) .........................22 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Shooting in scene mode (Super Spot AF) ........................48 (SCN) ......................................24 Choosing a focus mode Using art fi lters (ART) ..............26 (AF mode).................................49 Using PHOTO STORY (J) ......28 Changing the brightness of Letting the camera choose highlights and shadows ............50 aperture and shutter speed Choosing how the camera (P program mode) ....................30 measures brightness Choosing aperture (metering) .................................50 (A aperture-priority mode) .......31 ISO sensitivity ...........................51 Choosing shutter speed Adjusting color (S shutter-priority mode) ..........32 (white balance) .........................52 EN 3 Reducing camera shake Using the touch screen ..............71 (image stabilizer) ......................53 Selecting and protecting Sequential shooting/using the images ......................................71 self timer ...................................54 Table of Contents Table Setting the image aspect ..........56 Menu functions 72 Selecting image quality Basic menu operations ..............72 (still image quality mode) ..........56 Selecting image quality Using Shooting Menu 1/ (movie image quality mode) .....57 Shooting Menu 2 ........................73 Using a fl ash Formatting the card (fl ash photography)...................58 (Card Setup) .............................73 Adjusting fl ash output Deleting all images (fl ash intensity control)..............60 (Card Setup) .............................73 Processing options Returning to default settings (picture mode) ..........................61 (Reset) ......................................74 Movie sound options Registering Favorites settings (recording sound with (Myset)......................................74 movies) .....................................62 Processing options Adding effects to a movie .........62 (Picture Mode) ..........................75 Image quality (K) ...................76 Playback 64 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter) .............76 Information display during Setting the self timer (j/ ) ...77 playback ......................................64 Y Varying settings over a series of Playback image information .....64 photographs (bracketing)..........78 Switching the information Taking HDR (High Dynamic display ......................................65 Range) images .........................80 Viewing photographs and Recording multiple exposures movies .........................................66 in a single image Index display/ (multiple exposure) ...................81 Calendar display .......................67 Shooting automatically with a Viewing still images ..................67 fi xed interval Volume......................................68 (Time lapse shooting) ...............82 Watching movies ......................69 Wireless remote control fl ash photography..............................83 Protecting images .....................69 Using the playback menu ..........84 Erasing images .........................69 Displaying images rotated Setting a transfer order on ( ) ..........................................84 images (Share Order) ...............70 R Editing still images ....................84 Selecting images ([0], [Erase Selected], Canceling all protections ..........86 [Share Order Selected])............70 Using the setup menu ................87 Audio recording ........................70 X(Date/time setting) ................87 Adding still pictures to My Clips W (Changing the display (Add to My Clips) .....................70 language)..................................87 4 EN i (Monitor brightness Connecting the camera to a adjustment) ...............................87 smartphone 110 Rec View ..................................87 Connecting to a smartphone ...111 Wi-Fi Settings ...........................87 of Contents Table c/# Menu Display ..................87 Transferring images to a smartphone ...............................112 Firmware...................................87 Shooting remotely with a Using the custom menus ...........88 smartphone ...............................112 R AF/MF ..................................88 Adding position information to S Button/Dial ...........................89 images .......................................113 T Release/j/Image Changing the connection Stabilizer ...................................89 method ......................................114 U Disp/8/PC ..........................90 Changing the password ...........114 V Exp/p/ISO ..........................91 Cancelling a share order .........115 W # Custom ............................92 X K/Color/WB .......................93 Initializing wireless LAN settings ......................................115 Y Record/Erase .......................94 Z Movie ...................................95 Connecting the camera to a b K Utility ..............................96 computer and a printer 116 AEL/AFL ...................................97 Connecting the camera to a MF Assist ..................................97 computer ...................................116 Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function) ......................98 Copying pictures to a computer ...................................116 Viewing camera images on TV ...........................................100 Installing the PC software .......117 Choosing the control Direct