Olympus E-3 Manuel d'instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VS026802

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

100ENCustomizing your camera8W (Changing the display language)You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLI

101EN9Printing9 PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with

102ENPrinting95 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.[DATE] The pictures ar

103EN9PrintingResetting the print reservation data for a selected picture2 Select [<] and press the i button.3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button

104ENPrinting9Connecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printer

105EN9PrintingCustom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

106ENPrinting9Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservat

107EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master software10 Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easil

108EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareConnect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the co

109EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareWindows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master

11ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePreparing the batteryBLM-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCM-2 Lithium ion chargerAC cableRemove the protec

110EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareDisconnecting the camera from your computer1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.2 Prepar

111EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master software1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.• The selected album i

112EN10Using the OLYMPUS Master software10After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off

113EN11Shooting tips and maintenance11Shooting tips and maintenanceTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when a batter

114EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceOther things instead of the subject are in focus on the respective AF targets•Set [AF AREA] to M and focus on the

115EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceThe picture is too grainyThere are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.Increasing the ISO

116EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceImage turns out too bright or too darkWhen taking pictures in S mode or A mode, the displayed shutter speed or ape

117EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceSelecting the optimal record modeRecord modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without ref

118EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceViewing pictures on a computerViewing the entire picture on a computer screenThe size of the picture displayed on

119EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indication No indicationCARD FULLThe card has no available memory. Print reservations and new data cannot be re

12ENAttaching a lens to the camera2112Rear capBody cap12343Lens capLens attachment mark (Red)Alignment mark (Red)21Lens release button1 Remove the bod

120EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indication No indicationBATTERY EMPTYThe battery is drained.Charge the battery.No indication No indicationNO CO

121EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

122EN11Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning mode k Removing dustIf dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture

123EN12Information12 InformationYou can use the following Olympus accessories with this camera.Power supplyHLD-4 Power battery holderAttach the power

124EN12InformationEyecupsDE-P3/DE-N3 Diopter compensation eyecupsThese eyecups enable users to shoot without having to wear their eyeglasses regardles

125EN12InformationFormatting the cardNon-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used.All

126EN12Informationz The charger and AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the

127EN12InformationZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread3 Zoom ring4 Focus ring5 Mount index6 Ele

128EN12InformationCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF

129EN12Information*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 96)*2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 96)If th

13ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideLoading the cardxD-Picture CardCompactFlash/Microdrive1221Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cove

130EN12InformationThe flash distances when shooting with the built-in flash according to the ISO sensitivity/aperture value settings are as follows.Le

131EN12Information* When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before firing. g“Super

132EN12InformationThe higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, t

133EN12InformationThe file size in the table is approximate.x Notes• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors l

134EN12Information9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.* Includes anti-shock.Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset

135EN12InformationShooting MenuMenu directoryTab Function Setting Ref. pageCARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMATP. 89P. 125CUSTOM RESETRESETP. 33RESET1 SET/RESE

136EN12InformationPlayback MenuCustom Menu 1Tab Function Setting Ref. pageq m K/L/M/N/O P. 83y OFF/ON*P. 83EDITRAW DATA EDITP. 84JPEG EDIT Q/SHADOW AD

137EN12InformationcRELEASE/j P. 94RLS PRIORITY S OFF*/ON P. 94RLS PRIORITY C OFF/ON*P. 94Ofps 1fps/2fps/3fps*/4fps P. 94d DISP/ 8/PC P. 948 OFF/ON*P.

138EN12InformationCustom Menu 2Tab Function Setting Ref. pageX k P. 15CF/xD CF*/xD P. 99EDIT FILENAMEAdobe RGBOFF*/A-Z/0-9 P. 99sRGBs AUTO*/-7 - +7 P.

139EN12InformationA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is

14ENPower onSSWF indicatorControl panelDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turn

140EN12InformationEclipsing (Vignetting)This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed

141EN12InformationS (Shutter Priority) ModeAlso called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varie

142EN12Information Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

143EN12Information White balanceProduct type : Image pickup device and white balance sensorMode setting : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB

144EN12InformationBLM-1 Lithium ion batteryMODEL NO. : PS-BLM1Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion batteryNominal voltage : DC 7.2 VNominal capacit

145EN12InformationRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

146EN12InformationWARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,

147EN12Information• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a

148EN12Information• Do 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 of t

149EN12InformationUse Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery ChargerWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rec

15ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideSetting the date/timeCFAUTOENG.NTSCCF/xDEDIT FILENAMEVIDEO OUTCANCEL SELECTGO’--.--.----:--Date and time infor

150EN12Information3. This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring wit

151ENSymbolsA ... 94w+F ... 96o (Image

152ENEDIT FILENAME ... 99EV STEP ... 96Exposure compensat

153ENSW (Small) ...61, 117S-AF (single AF) ...51S-AF+MF ...

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16ENShootingShutter buttonCard accesslamp• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording t

17ENPreparations for shootingBasic guide250250F5.6F5.6250 F5.63 838LNNu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from t

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

19ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideIndications used in this manual In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera. In this

2ENCameraHot shoe gP. 75, 77F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 46LIGHT button gP. 14Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote control receivergP. 57, 58

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

21ENProgram shooting ...40Aperture priority shoot

22ENSelecting the white balance... 62Setting the auto/preset/cus

23ENAF SENSITIVITY...90P SET UP...

24ENi K UTILITY ... 99EXT. WB DETECT ...

25ENError codes ...118Camera maintenance

26EN1Basic camera operations1 Basic camera operationsThere are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.Using the direct buttons to

27EN1Basic camera operationsThere are two ways to use the direct buttons.While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial.• Release

28EN1Basic camera operationsIf you find it difficult to turn the dial while holding down a direct button:j The button may remain selected even after i

29EN1Basic camera operations4 Use the main dial or sub dial to change the setting.• Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the pos

3ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 31Viewfinder gP. 5S (Erase) buttongP. 18, 87MENU buttongP. 29q (Playback) buttongP. 18

30EN1Basic camera operations4 Press the i button to confirm your settings.• Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu.Using the dials to select a

31EN1Basic camera operationsIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s

32EN1Basic camera operationsSwitching the information displayYou can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedl

33EN1Basic camera operationsNormally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To rese

34EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsTo familiarize yourself with the camera, you can

35EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsColor k White balanceBesides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such

36EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsThis section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on th

37EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsChanging saturationThere may be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using

38EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsChanging shooting modeThe proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs dependin

39EN2Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skillsChanging shooting modeNight scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the br

4ENDirect buttonsYou can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons. g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)Flash mode

40EN3Exposure3 ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.• When the shutt

41EN3ExposureThe camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease th

42EN3ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the

43EN3ExposureAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the e

44EN3ExposureYou can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button.Bulb shootin

45EN3Exposurex Notes• To use the camera for underwater shooting, attach a commercially available underwater case.• The following functions are not ava

46EN3ExposureG Digital ESP meteringThe camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image.

47EN3Exposure• The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compen

48EN3ExposureThe camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposu

49EN3ExposureHow AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure modeDepending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the follo

5ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideViewfinderAF target gP. 53Super FP flash gP. 76Metering mode gP. 45Aperture value gP. 40-43Shooting mode gP.

50EN3ExposureDisplay after settingThe camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fix

51EN4Focusing and shooting functions4 Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can t

52EN4Focusing and shooting functionsWhen you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus:j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 9

53EN4Focusing and shooting functionsSimultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by t

54EN4Focusing and shooting functionsNDynamic-single target AF modeIf the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera f

55EN4Focusing and shooting functionsRegistering an AF target modeYou can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target.

56EN4Focusing and shooting functions2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, move to the desired composition and press the button all the way.• Th

57EN4Focusing and shooting functionsSetting methodSetting displayThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to

58EN4Focusing and shooting functionsx Notes• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject b

59EN4Focusing and shooting functionsThe remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed:j The transmitted

6ENControl panelWhite balancegP. 62, 64Shooting modegP. 40-44ISO sensitivitygP. 49Auto bracketgP. 48, 50, 66, 74Record modegP. 61Exposure level indica

60EN4Focusing and shooting functionsYou can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light situations or shooting wit

61EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture mode5 Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

62EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

63EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeCustom white balance [CWB]You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on colo

64EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting displayWhen subjects that are not white appear white:j In the auto WB setting, if there is no

65EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeAdjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)Depending on the original WB conditions, t

66EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeAfter pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:j When there is not enough white in the

67EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters s

68EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeIn addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.[HIGH K

69EN5Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes,

7ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time

70ENFlash shooting66 Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flas

71EN6Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash tim

72EN6Flash shootingManual flashThis allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the l

73EN6Flash shooting1 Press the #UP button to raise the built-in flash.2 Press the shutter button halfway.•The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the

74EN6Flash shootingSetting displayTo adjust the flash using only the dials:j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial

75EN6Flash shootingFunctions available with external flash units* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera

76EN6Flash shootingSuper FP flashSuper FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used wit

77EN6Flash shooting4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.5 Select a flash mode.• Red-eye reduction fla

78EN6Flash shooting1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.2 Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and s

79EN7Playback functions7 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, f

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.

80ENPlayback functions7You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

81EN7Playback functionsThis function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a nu

82ENPlayback functions7This allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

83EN7Playback functionsThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds startin

84ENPlayback functions7Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

85EN7Playback functions1 MENU[q][EDIT]2 Use bd to select an image, then press the i button.• The camera recognizes the image data format.• For image

86ENPlayback functions7Copying selected framesThis function lets you select multiple images and copy them all at the same time during single-frame pla

87EN7Playback functionsProtecting selected framesThis function lets you select multiple images and protect them all at the same time during single-fra

88ENPlayback functions7Single-frame erase1 Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button.2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i but

89EN7Playback functionsAll-frame erase1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP]2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then p

9ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.g“Information display” (P. 82

90ENCustomizing your camera88 Customizing your cameraUse the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the

91EN8Customizing your cameraP SET UPSelects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.[OFF] Stops after moving to the AF ta

92ENCustomizing your camera8AEL/AFLYou can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button.Select the

93EN8Customizing your camera[V]Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 65)[P HOME]Press the < but

94ENCustomizing your camera8BUTTON TIMERThe direct button may remain selected even after it is released.[OFF] Available only when the button is presse

95EN8Customizing your cameraBACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of t

96ENCustomizing your camera8Custom Menu 1e EXP/e/ISOEV STEPYou can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture

97EN8Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 1g K/COLOR/WBALL >You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.[ALL SE

98ENCustomizing your camera8PIXEL COUNTYou can set the pixel size for the image size [X], [W].[Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 ×

99EN8Customizing your camera[AUTO]Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains a