Olympus E-450 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purcha

Using the OLYMPUS Master software11100EN2Prepare to remove the USB cable.Windows1)In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon .2)Cli

Using the OLYMPUS Master software11101EN1Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.•The selected album ima

Using the OLYMPUS Master software11102EN10After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off

12Shooting tips and maintenance12103ENShooting tips and maintenanceTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when a batter

Shooting tips and maintenance12104ENThe subject is moving quickly•Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want t

Shooting tips and maintenance12105ENThe picture is too grainyIncreasing the ISO sensitivity•When you increase the ISO setting, noise, which appears as

Shooting tips and maintenance12106ENTaking pictures of a subject against backlightIf the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposur

Shooting tips and maintenance12107ENExtending the useful life of the batteryPerforming any of the following operations when not actually taking pictur

Shooting tips and maintenance12108ENConfirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoorsThe monitor may be difficult to view and

Shooting tips and maintenance12109ENError codesViewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionNormal indicationNO CARDThe c

Basic guide11ENPreparing the batteryBLS-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCS-1 Lithium ion chargerAC cableBattery lockIt is recommended to set aside

Shooting tips and maintenance12110ENNo indicationPICTURE ERRORThe selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture

Shooting tips and maintenance12111ENCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

Shooting tips and maintenance12112ENxNotes•Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.•Avoid storing the cam

13Information13113ENInformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pict

Information13114ENFormatting the cardNon-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used.All

Information13115ENSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used,

Information13116ENZUIKO DIGITAL lens specificationsNames of parts1Hood mount section 2Filter mount thread3Zoom ring4Focus ring5Mount index6Electrical

Information13117ENMain SpecificationsCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-2

Information13118ENIn the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the s

Information13119EN* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.SThe subject is

12ENAttaching a lens to the cameraRear capBody capLens capLens attachment mark (Red)Alignment mark (Red)Lens release button1Remove the body cap from t

Information13120EN*1When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light.

Information13121ENThe file size in the table is approximate.xNotes•The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors lik

Information13122EN*1 9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.*Includes anti-shock.Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset SettingsFunct

Information13123ENShooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function SettingRef. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMATP. 8 2P. 11 4CUSTOM RESETRESETP. 3 0RESET1 SET/RE

Information13124ENPlayback MenuCustom Menu 1Tab Function SettingRef. pageqm K/L/M/N/O/h/iP. 7 7yOFF/ON*P. 7 7EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 7 8JPEG EDITSHADOW AD

Information13125ENCustom Menu 2dEXP/e/ISO P. 8 7ISO-AUTO SET 100–1600 (400*)P.87ISO-AUTOP/A/S*/ALL P. 87AEL Metering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH P. 87BULB TIMER

Information13126ENA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is

Information13127ENDigital ESP (Electro-Selective Pattern) Light MeteringThis determines the exposure by splitting the image into 49 areas and metering

Information13128ENPictBridgeA standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pict

Information13129ENProduct typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Syst

Basic guide13ENLoading the cardxD-Picture CardCompactFlash/MicrodriveOpen the card cover.Insert the card until it is locked into place.Open the card c

Information13130ENISO sensitivity : 100–1600Exposure compensation : ±5 EV (1/3 EV step)White balanceProduct type : Image pickup deviceMode setting :

Information13131ENBLS-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLS1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

Information132EN13E-System ChartStandard LensesCompatible withEC-14/EC-20Tele ConverterCompatible withEX-25*Extension Tubeonly at 120 -2 00 m mEC-14/E

133EN13AdaptersZUIKO DIGITAL1.4x Tele Converter EC-14EX-25Extension TubeMF-1OM-AdapterZUIKO DIGITAL2.0x Tele Converter EC-20RM-1Remote ControlRM-UC1R

Information13134ENRead All Instructions – Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

Information13135ENWARNING(Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.(Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, et

Information13136ENWARNING•Keep batteries dry at all times. •To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only b

Information13137EN•Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monit

Information13138EN•Radio and Television InterferenceChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority

Information13139ENProvisions of warranty1.If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written H

14ENPower onDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibration

Information13140ENNotes regarding warranty maintenance1.This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or a

141ENSymbolsw+F ... 878 (Beep sound) ... 86W (Langu

142ENdpi SETTING ... 89DPOF ... 91Dust redu

143ENPrint reservation ... 91Program shift % ... 43Program shootin

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Basic guide15ENSetting the date/timeCF5SECCF/xDREC VIEWENG.NTSCVIDEO OUTCANCEL SELECTGO’--.--.----:--j±0 k±0Date and time information is recorded on t

16ENShooting250 F5.62008. 08.16AFargeNormalOFFAUTOShutter buttonCard access lamp•The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.•The card access lamp bli

Basic guide17ENu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.Taking a picturewhile viewing the mon

18ENPlayback/ErasingDisplays the previous frameDisplays the next frameq buttonDisplays the frame that is stored 10 frames aheadDisplays the frame that

Basic guide19ENIndications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this

2EN4CameraShutter buttongP. 16, 31Mode dialgP. 4F (Exposurecompensation) buttongP. 4 8Control dial (j)gP. 19, 26Strap eyeletgP. 1 0Self-timer/Remote c

20ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions ... 2Camera .

21ENActivating live view... 36Functions availabl

22ENSelecting the record mode... 59Recording formats...

23ENCustom Menu 1... 83a AF/MF ...

24ENPrint reservation (DPOF) ... 91Print reservation ...

25ENCard basics...113Usable cards ...

1Basic camera operations126ENBasic camera operationsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.1 Using the direct buttons t

Basic camera operations127EN1Press the button for the function you want to set.•The direct menu is displayed.2Turn the control dial to change the sett

1Basic camera operations28ENSelect an item on the super control panel and change the setting.1Press the INFO button to display the super control panel

Basic camera operations129EN1Press the MENU button.•The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.4Press the i button to confirm your settings.•Press the i

Basic guide3ENLCD monitorgP. 8, 9, 36Viewfinder gP. 6S (Erase) buttongP. 8 2INFO (Informationdisplay) buttongP. 28, 40, 74MENU buttongP. 2 9q (Playbac

1Basic camera operations30ENNormally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To rese

2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills231ENShooting guides –Improving your shooting skillsTo familiarize yourself with the camera, you can

32EN2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skillsColor – White balanceBesides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such

Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills233ENChanging white balanceThe color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is

34EN2Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skillsUsing exposure compensationWhen shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a backgro

Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills235ENTaking night scene picturesThere are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sun

3Using live view336ENUsing live viewIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the s

Using live view337ENThe live view mechanismDuring live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live

3Using live view38ENTaking a picture with [IMAGER AF]1Press the shutter button halfway.•When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF targ

Using live view339EN[HYBRID AF]When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the s

4ENMode dialThe mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject.•For more advanced shooting and greater creative co

3Using live view40EN1If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. •When you press the shutter button, the camera will foc

Using live view341ENYou can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.1Press the INFO button repeatedly to displa

3Using live view42ENYou can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few ima

4Exposure443ENExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.Set the mode dial

4Exposure44ENSet the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:j

Exposure445ENThe picture looks blurred:jThe possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-telephoto shooti

4Exposure46ENNoise in imagesDuring shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated i

Exposure447ENThere are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot meterin

4Exposure48ENIn some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In

Exposure449ENThe metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from t

Basic guide5EN1 Set the mode dial to g.• The art filter menu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu.2 Use ac to select the filter or scene.3

4Exposure50ENStart shooting.•In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed.•In sequential shooting, hold dow

Focusing and shooting functions551EN5Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can ta

52EN5Focusing and shooting functionsC-AF (continuous AF)The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject

Focusing and shooting functions553ENSimultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway

54EN5Focusing and shooting functionsThe camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in t

Focusing and shooting functions555ENSingle-frame shooting oShoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).Sequenti

56EN5Focusing and shooting functionsThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after eit

Focusing and shooting functions557ENBy using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without t

58EN5Focusing and shooting functionsxNotes•The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.•Under bright light conditions, the remote

6Record mode, white balance, and picture mode659ENRecord mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

6ENViewfinderAF target gP. 5 3Aperture valuegP. 43–46Battery check (ready for use) (charging required)FlashgP. 6 6(blinks: charging in progress, light

6Record mode, white balance, and picture mode60ENSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode661ENCustom white balance [CWB]You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on colo

6Record mode, white balance, and picture mode62ENSetting displayWhen subjects that are not white appear white:jIn the auto WB setting, if there is no

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode663ENSetting the one-touch white balanceThis function is useful when you need a more precise white balance

6Record mode, white balance, and picture mode64ENThe adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes.The individual parameters are

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode665ENThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes,

66EN7Flash shooting7Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash

Flash shooting767ENWhen the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash!SLOWWhile using slow synchronizat

7Flash shooting68ENISO sensitivitySetting method•Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to “Flash mode

Flash shooting769EN2Press the shutter button halfway.•The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the

Basic guide7ENSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super con

7Flash shooting70ENIn addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this ca

Flash shooting771ENxNotes•The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe.Super FP flashSuper FP flash is availab

7Flash shooting72EN3Set RC mode on the camera to [ON].•MENU[X][#RC MODE][ON]•The super control panel switches to RC mode.•You can press the INFO bu

Flash shooting773ENYou cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo

8Playback functions874ENPlayback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, fo

Playback functions875ENThis function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a nu

8Playback functions76ENThis allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

Playback functions877ENThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds startin

8Playback functions78ENUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1Turn the camera and TV off, and connect t

Playback functions879ENEditing images recorded in JPEG data format[SHADOW ADJ]Brightens a dark backlit subject.[REDEYE FIX]Reduces the red-eye phenome

8ENLCD monitor (Live view)You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P.

8Playback functions80ENThis function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if

Playback functions881ENProtect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

8Playback functions82ENLets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

9Customizing your camera983ENCustomizing your cameraUse the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the s

84EN9Customizing your cameraDIAL DIRECTIONYou can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/ape

Customizing your camera985ENBasic operations[mode1]For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AF

86EN9Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 1c DISP/8/PC8You can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter but

Customizing your camera987ENLIVE VIEW BOOSTDuring live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.[OFF]The sub

88EN9Customizing your cameraAUTO POP UPIn AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set

Customizing your camera989ENCustom Menu 1g RECORD/ERASERAW+JPEG ERASEYou can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function ca

Basic guide9ENLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.g“Information display” (P. 76)1/2 50 F 5 . 6250 F5.6+2. 0

90EN9Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 2CF/xDYou can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded.s (Monitor brig

10Printing1091ENPrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with

92ENPrinting105Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO]The pictures are printed without the date and time.[DATE]The pictures are p

93ENPrinting10Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture2Select [<] and press the i button.3Select [KEEP] and press the i button.4

94ENPrinting10Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1Turn the printer

95ENPrinting10Custom printing1Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The a

96ENPrinting10Setting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.[<x]Se

11Using the OLYMPUS Master software1197ENUsing the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily

Using the OLYMPUS Master software1198ENConnect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1Use the provided USB cable to connect the comp

Using the OLYMPUS Master software1199ENWindows1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2”