Olympus E-5 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Printed in China VR143802

z 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.

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,

the basic steps for shooting and

playback, and the basic operations.

Table of Contents P. 23

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Camera

Hot shoe gP. 78, 82

LIGHT button gP. 13

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/

Remote control receiver

gP. 60

Mirror

Lens release button gP. 11

Lens attachment mark

gP. 11

Mount

(

Attach the lens after removing the body cap

from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from

entering the camera body.

)

Lens lock pin

Sub dial (k)

gP. 19

# (Flash) button gP. 75

w (Flash intensity control) button

gP. 76

Remote cable connector

Strap eyelet gP. 9

AF button gP. 53

G (Metering) button gP. 46

COPY/< (Copy/Print) button

gP. 96, 123

MODE button gP. 41-45

</Y/j (Remote control/Self-

timer/Sequential shooting) button

gP. 59-60

White balance

sensor gP. 67

ISO button

gP. 50

Control panel

gP. 5

External flash connector gP. 82

#UP (Flash pop-up) button

gP. 76

USB connector

gP. 124, 127

Connector cover

(Preview) button

gP. 46

Shutter button

gP. 15, 36

HDMI mini connector

(Type C)gP. 92

Microphone connector

g

P. 84, P. 94

AV OUT

connector (Monaural)

(AV OUT)

gP. 91

Built-in microphone

(Monaural)

g

P. 84, P. 94

Built-in flash gP. 76

WB

(White balance)

button gP. 67

F (Exposure

compensation) button

gP. 47

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

LCD monitor gP. 7, 8, 36

Viewfinder gP. 4

MENU button

gP. 22

u (Live view) button gP. 35

AEL/AFL button

gP. 48, 105

0 (Protect) button

gP. 97

Arrow pad (acbd)

gP. 22

i button gP. 22

Card cover gP. 12

CF card slot

gP. 12

Eject button

gP. 12

SD card slot

gP. 12

q (Playback) button

gP. 18, 86

Eyecup

Tripod socket

Battery compartment cover

gP. 10

Battery compartment lock

gP. 10

Fn button gP. 106

P

(AF target) button

gP. 56

n (Movie) button

gP. 83

Card access lamp

gP. 12, 15

Diopter adjustment dial gP. 13

Eyepiece shutter lever gP. 60

INFO

(Information

display) button

gP. 21, 40, 89

Main dial (j) gP. 19

D (Erase) button

gP. 18, 98

Power switch

gP. 13

Illumination sensor

gP. 99

Speaker gP. 109

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Viewfinder

AF target gP. 56

Super FP flash

gP. 79

Metering mode

gP. 46

Aperture value

gP. 41-45

Shooting mode gP. 41-45

Number of storable

sequential pictures

gP. 59

Image stabilizer gP. 62

ISO sensitivity

gP. 50

Battery check

gP. 13

Flash gP. 73

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

AF confirmation mark

gP. 15, 36

Flash intensity control

gP. 76

AE lock gP. 48

White balance

(Displayed when set

to a setting other than

auto white balance.)

gP. 66

Exposure level indicator gP. 44

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47

Horizontal level indicator gP. 110

Auto bracket

gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

ISO sensitivity value

gP. 50

Shutter speed

gP. 41-45

Spot metering area

gP. 46

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

Control panel

Multiple exposure

gP. 51

White balance

gP. 66, 68

Shooting mode

gP. 41-45

ISO sensitivity

gP. 50

Auto bracket

gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

Record mode

gP. 64

Exposure level indicator gP. 44

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47

Horizontal level indicator gP. 110

Metering mode

gP. 46

Aperture value

gP. 41-45

AF mode

gP. 53

Flash mode

gP. 73

Sequential shooting gP. 59

Self-timer gP. 60

Image stabilizer

gP. 62

Battery check

gP. 13

Number of storable still

pictures

gP. 144

Remote control

gP. 60

AF target

gP. 56

Shutter speed

gP. 41-45

Picture mode (Monotone)

gP. 70

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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“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)

250 F5.6

+2.0

2010. 09.01

FP BKT

AF

mall

Super Fine

OFF

RC

IS

1

sRGB

ISIS

1

Battery check

gP. 13

Flash charging

gP. 76

Shutter speed gP. 41-45

Exposure compensation indicator gP. 47

Exposure level indicator gP. 44

Flash intensity control indicator gP. 76

Aperture value

gP. 41-45

Exposure

compensation value

gP. 47

Exposure level

gP. 44

Sharpness N gP. 70

Contrast J gP. 70

Saturation T gP. 70

Gradation z gP. 70

B&W filter x gP. 70

Picture tone y gP. 70

Shooting mode

gP. 41-45

Multiple exposure i gP. 51

Super FP flash h gP. 79

Noise reduction ml gP. 72

Auto bracket

0

gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

Color space  gP. 114

RC mode

m

gP. 80

Image stabilizer HIt gP. 62

AF illuminator T gP. 103

Internal temperature warning m

gP. 133

White balance gP. 66

White balance compensation gP. 68

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

Metering mode gP. 46

AF mode gP. 53

AF target gP. 56

Record mode

gP. 64

Flash intensity control gP. 76

Number of storable

still pictures

gP. 144

Date gP. 14

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting

gP. 59-60

Card gP. 136

Picture mode

gP. 70

The functions within this area can be set on

the super control panel.

Image stabilizer

gP. 62

Flash mode gP. 73

Face

detection

gP. 38

Aspect ratio gP. 65

MYSET gP. 100

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Names of parts and functions

Basic guide

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. 35)

250

F5.6

+2.0

ISO

400

S

F

2

IS

4

:

34

:

3

P

AEL

BKT

HP

FPCF

RC

+2.0

1023

0

S-AF

j

45:30

HD

Battery check

gP. 13

Flash mode

gP. 73

Card gP. 136

Super FP flash s gP. 79

RC mode q gP. 80

Auto bracket t

gP. 49, 51, 69, 77

Multiple exposure igP. 51

Home position p gP. 58

Face detection g gP. 38

MOVIE R gP. 84

Image stabilizer vws

gP. 62

Metering mode

gP. 46

AF mode gP. 53

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

Flash intensity control

gP. 76

MYSET

gP. 100

AE lock u

gP. 48

Shooting mode

gP. 41-45

Aperture value

gP. 41-45

Shutter speed

gP. 41-45

Exposure compensation

value gP. 47

Exposure compensation

indicator

gP. 47

Flash intensity control

indicator gP. 76

Number of storable

still pictures gP. 144

Movie record

modegP. 84

Available recording

timegP. 144

Flash gP. 76

(blinks: charging in progress,

lights up: charging completed)

AF confirmation

mark gP. 15

Record mode

gP. 64

Aspect ratio

gP. 65

Sequential shooting

gP. 59

Self-timer gP. 60

Remote control gP. 60

White balance gP. 66

Histogram

gP. 39

Picture mode

gP. 70

Internal temperature

warning gP. 133

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LCD monitor (Playback)

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.

g“Information display” (P. 89)

[

4032x3024,1/8

]

[

4032x3024,1/8

]

x

10

x

10

2010.09.01

21:56

100-0015

15

L

N

±

1.0

±

1.0

x

10

x

10

100-0015

F5.6

100

±

0.0

±

0.0

ISO

250

15

NATURAL

L

N

+

2.0

+

2.0

45

mm

45

mm

WBAUTO

G

±

0

G

±

0

A

±

0

A

±

0

Battery check

gP. 13

Card gP. 136

Print reservation

Number of prints

gP. 121

Protect

gP. 97

Record mode

gP. 64

Aperture value

gP. 41-45

Shooting mode

gP. 41-45

Focal length gP. 138

(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)

ISO sensitivity gP. 50

Metering

mode

gP. 46

Date and time gP. 14

File number

AF target gP. 56

Exposure compensation

gP. 47

Shutter speed

gP. 41-45

Flash intensity control gP. 76

White balance compensation

gP. 68

Picture mode gP. 70

Color space gP. 114

White balance

gP. 66

Histogram gP. 89

Overall displaySimplified display

Frame number

Pixel count, compression rate

gP. 64

AF adjustment

gP. 118

Aspect ratio

gP. 65, 115

Aspect border

gP. 65

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

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-5 Lithium

ion battery

BCM-5 Lithium ion

charger

USB cable AV cable (Monaural)

• OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

Attaching the strap

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).

Attach the other end of

the strap to the other

eyelet in the same way.

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Preparing the battery

3

2

1

BLM-5 Lithium ion

battery

AC wall outlet

BCM-5 Lithium

ion charger

AC cable

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.

Battery

compartment lock

Battery

compartment cover

Battery contact

terminals

Unloading the

battery

2 Loading the battery

Amber light : Charging in progress

OFF : Charging completed

(Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours)

Amber blinking: Charging error

Remove the protection

cap from the battery.

X

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Attaching a lens to the camera

2

1

Body cap

1

2

4

3

Lens cap

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

• Make sure the power switch is

set to OFF.

• 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).

1

2

Rear cap

Lens attachment

mark (Red)

• Make sure the power switch is

set to OFF.

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Loading the card

3

Compact Flash

Open the card cover (1, 2).

Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to

as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in

place (3) .

Open the card cover (1, 2).

Insert the CF card (referred to as

“

card

”

in these

instructions) into the slot as far as it can go (

3

).

Card cover

CF card slot

Front side

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

make it pop out.

• Pull out the card.

• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be

ejected.

• Pull out the card.

SD Card

Compact Flash

Card access lamp

SD Card

Card access lamp

Connector

2

1

2

1

SD Card slot

3

• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card.

• The power is turned off if you load or remove the card with the power on.

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Basic guide

Power on

OFF

ON

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.

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)

Lit up (battery power is low)

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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Setting the date/time

X

’

--

.

--

.

--

:

--

ON

5

SEC

c MENU DISPLAY

FIRMWARE

REC VIEW

s

SETBACK

ENG.

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a

t

e an

d

ti

me

i

n

f

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on

i

s recor

d

e

d

on

th

e car

d

t

oge

th

er w

ith

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

RESET/MYSET

PICTURE MODE

D

BACK SET

IMAGE ASPECT

4:3

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2010

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

M D TIME

2010 09 01 14 00

Y

Y/M/D

M D TIME

SETCANCEL

2010 09 01 14 00

Y

Y/M/D

M D TIME

SETCANCEL

’10.09.01

14:01

ON

SETBACK

ENG.

5

SEC

c MENU DISPLAY

FIRM

REC VIEW

s

X

1 Press the MENU button

2 Use ac to select [d],

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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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

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 while the shutter button is pressed.

Viewfinder

AF target

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250

F5.6

IS O-A

ISO-A

20 0

200

L

N

38

P

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. 35)

1 Press the u (live

view) button to switch

to live view

• The subject is displayed on the

LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter button to

take the picture

• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

Holding the camera

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Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

u button

Recording a movie

During live view shooting, you can record a movie.

1 Press the u (live view)

button to switch to live

view

• The subject is displayed on the

LCD monitor.

2 Adjust the focus

• Press the shutter button halfway.

Shutter

button

n button

3 Press the n button to begin recording

• Press the n button again to end recording.

• During recording a movie, press the shutter button to shoot a still picture.

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

on, the monitor backlight gets darker 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, q button,

etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 109), “SLEEP” (P. 108)

When the camera stops operating

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Playback/Erasing

Displays the

next frame

q button

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

BACK SET

D 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 D button.

Use ac to select [YES] and press the i

button to erase.

Use k to forward the frames.

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Basic operations

Basic guide

Basic operations

There are three basic ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate the

camera gP. 20

You can make the function settings with the main

dial or sub dial and the direct buttons assigned to

a function. Setting information is displayed in the

viewfinder and on the control panel and super

control panel while you are setting a function.

This is useful for operating the camera while

composing the subject in the viewfinder and for

quickly operating the camera while checking the

settings on the control panel.

Setting while looking at the super control

panel gP. 21

You can make the function settings with the

super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can

use the super control panel to view the current

settings and directly change the settings.

During live view, you can make the function

settings with the live control (gP. 37) while

checking the actual image that will be recorded.

Setting on the menu gP. 22

You can use the menu to set shooting and

playback settings and customize camera

functions.

k

Sub dial

j

Main dial

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There are two ways to use the direct buttons.

1 While holding down a direct

button, turn the main dial or sub

dial

• Release the button to set the function.

After pressing one or two

buttons at the same time, turn

the main dial or sub dial

• The function remains selected for

approximately 8 seconds. You can turn

the dial and set the function during that

time. If no operations are performed

during that time, the setting for that

function is then set. g“BUTTON

TIMER” (P. 107)

List of direct buttons

No.

Direct

buttons

Dial Function Ref. page

1

AF

j Sets AF mode P. 53

d

k Sets metering mode P. 46

2

MODE

j Shooting mode (P/A/S/M, etc.) P. 41

</Y/j

k

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential

shooting

P. 59-60

1+2

AF+MODE

j/k AE bracketing P. 49

3

# j Sets flash mode P. 73

w k Flash intensity control P. 76

4

WB j/k Sets white balance P. 66

2+4

MODE + WB j/k WB bracketing P. 69

5

F j/k Exposure compensation P. 47

3+5

w+F j/k Flash intensity control P. 76

4+5

WB + F j/k WB compensation P. 68

6

ISO j/k Sets ISO sensitivity P. 50

5+6

F + ISO j/k RESET/MYSET P. 101

7

P j/k AF target selection P. 56

3

2

1

4

5

6

7

k

Sub dial

j

Main dial

Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

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