Olympus E-3 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China VS026802

z Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”

section in this manual.

z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there

are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,

the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names

and the basic steps for shooting

and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

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Camera

Hot shoe gP. 75, 77

F (Exposure

compensation) button

gP. 46

LIGHT button gP. 14

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/

Remote control receiver

gP. 57, 58

Mirror

Lens release button gP. 12

Lens attachment mark

gP. 12

Mount

(Attach the lens after removing the body cap

from the camera to prevent dust and dirt

from entering the camera body.)

Shutter button

gP. 16, 34

Lens lock pin

Sub dial (k)

gP. 27-30

Built-in flash gP. 73

# (Flash) button gP. 72

w (Flash intensity control) button

gP. 73

Remote cable connector

gP. 123

Strap eyelet gP. 10

AF button gP. 51

G (Metering) button gP. 45

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button

gP. 85, 103

MODE button gP. 40-44

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-

timer/Sequential shooting) button

gP. 56-58

White balance sensor

gP. 64, 99

ISO button

gP. 49

WB (White balance) button

gP. 63

Control panel

gP. 6, 27

External flash connector gP. 77

#UP (Flash pop-up) button gP. 73

USB connector

gP. 104, 108

VIDEO OUT jack

(VIDEO OUT)

gP. 84

DC-IN jack

gP. 125

Connector cover

Preview button

gP. 45

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 31

Viewfinder gP. 5

S (Erase) button

gP. 18, 87

MENU button

gP. 29

q (Playback) button

gP. 18, 79

AEL/AFL button

gP. 47, 92

0 (Protect) button

gP. 86

Arrow pad (acbd)

gP. 29

i button gP. 29

Card cover

gP. 13

CF card slot

gP. 13

Eject button

gP. 13

xD-Picture

Card slot

gP. 13

u (Live view) button

gP. 31

Eyecup gP. 124

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock

gP. 11

Battery compartment cover

gP. 11

o (Image stabilizer) button

gP. 60

< button gP. 92

P (AF target) button

gP. 53

Card access lamp

gP. 13, 16, 110

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14

Eyepiece shutter lever

gP. 58

Illumination sensor

gP. 99

INFO (Information display)

button gP. 32, 82

Main dial (j)

gP. 27-30

Power switch

gP. 14

Card cover lock gP. 13

SSWF indicator

gP. 14, 121

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Direct buttons

You can set the following functions. Turn the dials while pressing the direct buttons.

g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)

Flash mode # gP. 72

j

Reset F + ISO gP. 33

j/k

AF mode AF gP. 51

j

AF target P gP. 53

k

Image stabilizer o gP. 60

j/k

Exposure compensation F

gP. 46

j/k

ISO sensitivity ISO

gP. 49

j/k

Shooting mode MODE

gP. 40-44

j

AE bracketing MODE + AF gP. 48

j/k

White balance WB gP. 63

j/k

Remote control/Self-timer/

Sequential shooting

</Y/j

gP. 56-58

k

Metering G gP. 45

k

Flash intensity control w

gP. 73

k

WB bracketing WB + MODE

gP. 66

j/k

WB compensation WB + F

gP. 64

j/k

Sub dial

k

Main dial

j

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

Viewfinder

AF target gP. 53

Super FP flash

gP. 76

Metering mode

gP. 45

Aperture value gP. 40-43

Shooting mode gP. 40-44

Number of storable

sequential pictures

gP. 56

Image stabilizer gP. 60

ISO sensitivity

gP. 49

Battery check

gP. 14

Flash gP. 73

(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

AF confirmation mark

gP. 16, 56

Flash intensity control

gP. 73

AE lock gP. 47

White balance

(Displayed when set

to a setting other than

auto white balance.)

gP. 62

Exposure level indicator gP. 43

Exposure compensation indicator

gP. 46

Auto bracket

gP. 48, 50, 66, 74

ISO sensitivity value

gP. 49

Shutter speed

gP. 40-43

Spot metering area

gP. 46

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Control panel

White balance

gP. 62, 64

Shooting mode

gP. 40-44

ISO sensitivity

gP. 49

Auto bracket

gP. 48, 50, 66, 74

Record mode

gP. 61

Exposure level indicator gP. 43

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46

Metering mode

gP. 45

Aperture value

gP. 40-43

AF mode

gP. 51

Flash mode

gP. 70

Sequential shooting gP. 56

Noise reduction gP. 69

Self-timer gP. 57

Image stabilizer

gP. 60

Battery check

gP. 14

Number of storable still

pictures

gP. 133

Remote control

gP. 58

AF target

gP. 53

Shutter speed

gP. 40-43

Picture mode (Monotone)

gP. 67

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

Super control panel

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time

and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control

panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)

250 F5.6

+2.0

2007. 12.16

RC FP

NR

arge

IS

BKT

AF1

Normal

Battery check gP. 14

Flash charging

gP. 73

My Mode gP. 44

Shutter speed gP. 40-43

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 46

Exposure level indicator gP. 43

Flash intensity control indicator gP. 73

Aperture value

gP. 40-43

Exposure

compensation value

gP. 46

Exposure level

gP. 43

Sharpness N gP. 67

Contrast J gP. 67

Saturation T gP. 67

Gradation z gP. 68

B&W filter x gP. 67

Picture tone y gP. 67

Shooting mode

gP. 40-44

RC mode m gP. 76

Super FP flash 1 gP. 76

Auto bracket 0

gP. 48, 50, 66, 74

Image stabilizer H, I gP. 60

Noise reduction O gP. 69

AF illuminator T gP. 90

Internal temperature warning m

gP. 119

White balance,

White balance compensation

gP. 62, 64

ISO sensitivity gP. 49

Metering mode gP. 45

AF mode gP. 51

AF target gP. 53

Record mode

gP. 61

Flash intensity control gP. 73

Number of storable still pictures

gP. 133

Date gP. 15

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting

gP. 56-58

Card

gP. 124

Picture mode

gP. 67

Color space

gP. 97

Flash mode gP. 70

The functions within this area can be set on

the super control panel.

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LCD 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. 31)

250

F5.6

+2.0

AELBKTFPRCHP

1

IS

WB

AUTO

IS O

ISO

AUTO

L

N

3 8

38

Sequential shooting

gP. 56

Self-timer gP. 57

Remote control gP. 58

Battery check

gP. 14

Shooting mode

gP. 40-44

Home position p gP. 55

RC mode q gP. 76

Flash intensity control r gP. 74

Super FP flash s gP. 76

Auto bracket t

gP. 48, 50, 66, 74

AE lock u gP. 47

Shutter speed

gP. 40-43

Aperture value gP. 40-43

Exposure

compensation value

gP. 46

My Mode

gP. 44

Internal temperature warning

gP. 119

Card

gP. 124

AF target

gP. 53

AF confirmation mark

gP. 31, 55

Flash gP. 73

(blinks: charging in progress,

lights up: charging

completed)

Image stabilizer gP. 60

Flash mode

gP. 70

Metering mode

gP. 45

White balance

gP. 62

ISO sensitivity

gP. 49

Record mode

gP. 61

Number of storable

still pictures

gP. 133

Histogram

gP. 117

Spot metering area

gP. 46

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

LCD monitor (Playback)

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.

g“Information display” (P. 82)

1 / 2 5 0 F 5 . 6

250 F5.6

+ 2 . 0 4 5 m m

+2.0 45mm

I S O 1 0 0

ISO 100

0 . 0

0.0

A : 0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G : 0

G: 0

NATURAL

s R G B

sRGB

L

N

[ 3 6 4 8 x 2 7 3 6 , 1 / 8 ]

[3648x2736,1/8]

x

1 0

x

10

’ 0 7 . 1 2 . 1 6

’07.12.16

2 1 : 5 6

21:56

1 0 0 - 0 0 1 5

100-0015

1 5

15

L

N

ISO sensitivity gP. 49

Battery check gP. 14

Card gP. 124

Print reservation

Number of prints

gP. 101

Protect

gP. 86

Record mode gP. 61

Aperture value gP. 40-43

Shooting mode gP. 40-44

Focal distance gP. 126

(The focal distance is displayed in 1 mm

units.)

Metering mode gP. 45

Date and time

gP. 15

File number

gP. 82

AF target gP. 53

Exposure

compensation

gP. 46

Shutter speed

gP. 40-43

Flash intensity control gP. 73

White balance compensation

gP. 64

Picture mode

gP. 67

Color space

gP. 97

White balance gP. 62

Histogram gP. 82

Shooting

information

Single-frame playback information

Record mode

gP. 61

Frame number

gP. 82

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Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the camera.

If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion

battery

BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable

Warranty cardInstruction manualOLYMPUS Master 2

CD-ROM

2

1

3

Thread the strap as

indicated by the

arrows (1, 2).

Lastly, pull the strap tight

making sure that it is

fastened securely (3).

Attaching the strap

Attach the other end of

the strap to the other

eyelet in the same way.

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Preparing the battery

BLM-1 Lithium ion

battery

AC wall outlet

BCM-2 Lithium ion

charger

AC cable

Remove the protection cap

from the battery.

Align the battery with the arrow.

Battery lock

It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery

in use drains.

1 Charging the battery

3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery

compartment lock in the direction of E

Press the battery lock to

unlock the battery. Turn

the camera upside-down

to remove the battery.

3

2

1

Battery compartment

lock

Battery compartment

cover

Direction

indicating mark

W

Unloading the

battery

2 Loading the battery

Charging indicator

Red light: Charging in progress

Green light: Charging completed

(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)

W

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Attaching a lens to the camera

2

1

2

Rear cap

Body cap

1

2

3

4

3

Lens cap

Lens attachment

mark (Red)

Alignment mark (Red)

2

1

Lens release button

1 Remove the body cap from the

camera and the rear cap from the lens

2 Attach a lens to the camera

Do not press the lens release

button.

3 Remove the lens cap

(

3, 4)

Removing the lens from the

camera

While pressing the lens release button

(1), rotate the lens in the direction of

the arrow (2).

• Align the lens attachment mark

(red) on the camera with the

alignment mark (red) on the

lens, then insert the lens into

the camera’s body (1).

• Rotate the lens in the direction

indicated by the arrow until you

hear it click (2).

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Loading the card

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash/Microdrive

1

2

1

Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the

card cover.

Insert the card until it is locked into place

(2).

Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the

card cover.

Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as

far as it can go (2).

xD-Picture Card slot

Card cover

CF card slot

W mark

Eject button

Removing the card

Never open the card cover while the card

access lamp is blinking.

• Press the eject button all the way in to

eject the card.

• Pull out the card.

• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be

ejected.

• Pull out the card.

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash/Microdrive

Card access lamp

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Power on

SSWF indicator

Control panel

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic

vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The

SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.

Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in

accordance with your vision.

While looking through the viewfinder,

rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by

little.

When you can see the AF target clearly,

adjustment is complete.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s

diopter

When the camera is

turned on, the battery

check is displayed on

the control panel.

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial AF target

Lit up (ready for use)

Blinks (charging required)

Turns the control panel

light on and off.

LIGHT button

• To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.

1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON

Power switch

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Setting the date/time

CF

AUTO

ENG.

NTSC

CF/xD

EDIT FILENAME

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

GO

’

--

.

--

.

--

:

--

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with

the images. The file name is also included with the date and time

information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using

the camera.

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET

PICTURE MODE

GRADATION

WB

CANCEL SELECT

GO

N

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2007

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2007 12 01 14 00

Y

Y/M/D

MD TIME

GO

CANCEL

2007 12 01 14 00

Y

Y/M/D

MD TIME

GO

CANCEL

CF

AUTO

NTSC

’07.12.01

14:01

ENG.

CF/xD

EDIT FILENAME

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

GO

1 Press the MENU button

2 Use ac to select [Z],

then press d

3 Use ac to select

[X], then press d

4 Use ac to select [Y],

then press d

5 Repeat this procedure until

the date and time are

completely set

6 Use ac to select the

date format

7 Press the i button

8 Press the MENU button

to exit

MENU button

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Arrow pad

acbd

• The menu screen is displayed on

the LCD monitor.

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Shooting

Shutter button

Card access

lamp

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.

AF confirmation mark

Aperture

value

Shutter speed

1 Place the AF target on the

subject while viewing

through the viewfinder

2 Adjust the focus

3 Release the shutter

Press the shutter

button halfway.

Viewfinder

Control panel

Press the shutter button all

the way (fully).

Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could

destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF

target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are

displayed.

• The super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed.

Viewfinder

AF target

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

250

F5.6

250 F5.6

3 8

38

L

N

u button

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Keep your fingers and the

strap away from the lens,

flash, and the white

balance sensor.

Taking a picture

while viewing the

monitor

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a

viewfinder and check the subject’s composition,

or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on

the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 31)

1 Press the u (live

view) button

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is

on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control

panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute

thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The

camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad,

etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 95), “SLEEP” (P. 94)

• The subject is displayed on the

LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down

• The picture is taken with the focus

adjusted.

Shutter button

Holding the camera

When the camera stops operating

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Playback/Erasing

Displays the

previous frame

Displays the

next frame

q button

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames ahead

Displays the frame

that is stored 10

frames back

Each time you turn the main dial towards U, the

image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.

Arrow pad

Main dial

ERASE

YES

NO

CANCEL SELECT

GO

S button

Playing back

images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture

taken.

Close-up

playback

Erasing images

Play back the image you want to erase and press the

S button.

Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to

erase.

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Indications used in this manual

In this manual, j indicates the main dial on the back of the camera.

In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on the front of the camera.

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the

operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2).

The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

To make the most of this manual

You can use the "Table of Contents" (P. 20) or "Index" (P. 151) as well as the following

reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual

according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information.

For information on the possible shooting functions:

g“Shooting guides” (P. 34)

For information on how to operate the camera:

g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)

“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)

“Using the menu” (P. 29)

To search for a function from a list:

g“Menu directory” (P. 135)

“Index” (P. 151)

x Notes

Important information on factors which may lead to a

malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of

operations that should be absolutely avoided.

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most

out of your camera.

g Reference pages describing details or related information.



TIPS

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Table of Contents

Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2

Camera .........................................................................................................2

Direct buttons ................................................................................................ 4

Viewfinder .....................................................................................................5

Control panel................................................................................................. 6

Super control panel .......................................................................................7

LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................ 8

LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................ 9

Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10

Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................ 11

Preparing the battery................................................................................... 11

Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 12

Loading the card .........................................................................................13

Power on .....................................................................................................14

Setting the date/time ................................................................................... 15

Shooting ...................................................................................................... 16

Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................18

Indications used in this manual ................................................................... 19

Using the direct buttons............................................................................................... 27

Using the super control panel...................................................................................... 28

Using the menu ........................................................................................................... 29

Using live view............................................................................................................. 31

Switching the information display................................................................ 32

Enlarged display operation..........................................................................32

Resetting to the factory default settings ...................................................................... 33

Basic function guides................................................................................................... 34

Focus k Operating the shutter button........................................................34

Brightness k Exposure compensation.......................................................34

Color k White balance...............................................................................35

Convenient settings k Customizing functions ...........................................35

A guide to functions for different subjects.................................................................... 36

Taking landscape pictures ..........................................................................36

Taking flower pictures ................................................................................. 37

Taking night scene pictures ........................................................................38

Basic guide 2

Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and

playback.

1 Basic camera operations 26

Describes the basic operations of the camera.

2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 34

Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.

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