Olympus E-30 Manual de usuario

INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VS835601z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

10ENLCD monitor (Playback)You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85)x10x10100-0015+2.0+2.0+2.0+2.0100100

100ENCustomizing your camera7Monitor indication:Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P.

101EN7Customizing your cameraCustom Menu 1f # CUSTOM#X-SYNC.You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be se

102ENCustomizing your camera7SHADING COMP.In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compens

103EN7Customizing your cameraASPECT SHOOTINGWhen the aspect ratio for shooting is set to a setting other than [4:3], select whether the setting is eff

104ENCustomizing your camera7FILE NAMEWhen you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder.File names are assign

105EN7Customizing your cameraAF FOCUS ADJ.You can use the AF sensor to fine-adjust the focusing position to a range of ±20 steps (–: closer, +: toward

106ENCustomizing your camera7To compare the difference in adjustment values:j You can use light box display to compare adjustment values. The adjustme

107EN7Customizing your cameraf WARNING LEVELYou can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to change this.x Not

108ENCustomizing your camera7VIDEO OUTYou can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.You will need to set this when you want to c

109EN7Customizing your cameraUsing reset settingsThis resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the [RESET1]

11ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, con

110ENPrinting88 PrintingPrint reservationPrint reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with

111EN8Printing3 Press bd to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. • To set print rese

112ENPrinting8Resetting the print reservation dataYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.1 MENU[q][<]Res

113EN8PrintingConnecting the camera to a printerUse the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.1 Turn the printer

114ENPrinting8Custom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.Selecting the print modeSelect the type of printing (print mode). The

115EN8PrintingSetting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the

116EN9Using the OLYMPUS Master software9 Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareJust connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily

117EN9Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareConnect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the com

118EN9Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareWindows1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.Macintosh1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master

119EN9Using the OLYMPUS Master software2 Prepare to remove the USB cable.Windows1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon .2) C

12ENPreparing the battery321BLM-1 Lithium ion batteryAC wall outletBCM-2 Lithium ion chargerAC cableBattery lockIt is recommended to set aside a backu

120EN9Using the OLYMPUS Master softwareYour camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera

121EN10Shooting tips and maintenance10 Shooting tips and maintenanceThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully

122EN10Shooting tips and maintenanceSubjects that are difficult to focus onIt may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.In

123EN10Shooting tips and maintenanceError codesViewfinder indicationsControl panel indicationsMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNormal

124EN10Shooting tips and maintenanceNo indication No indicationPICTURE ERRORThe selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem wit

125EN10Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the c

126EN10Shooting tips and maintenancex Notes• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.• Avoid storing the

127EN11Information11 InformationUsable cards“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Pic

128EN11Informationz Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLM-1).Other batteries cannot be used.z The camera’s power consumption varies widely w

129EN11InformationSelect the lens that you want to shoot with.Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified lens is used,

13ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideAttaching a lens to the camera21Body cap12343Lens capAlignment mark (Red)21Lens release button1 Remove the bod

130EN11InformationZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread3 Zoom ring4 Focus ring5 Mount index6 Ele

131EN11InformationCan be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions.The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF

132EN11Information*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 101)*2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 101)If

133EN11InformationFlash modes that can be set by shooting modeShooting modeViewfinder indicationsControl panel indicationsSuper control panel indicati

134EN11Information*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light

135EN11InformationThe file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.x Notes• The number of remaining pictures may change acc

136EN11InformationFunctions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset SettingFunctionMy Mode registrationCustom reset setting registrationF

137EN11Information9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered.* Includes anti-shock.Shooting MenuAF FOCUS ADJ. 99EDIT FILENAME kkEXPOSURE SHIFT 99s

138EN11InformationPlayback MenuMETERINGe*ESP + AF/ESP*P. 46J55HI5SH#RC MODE OFF*/ON P. 79w -3.0 - 0.0*- +3.0 P. 76AF MODE S-AF*/C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+M

139EN11InformationCustom Menu 1Tab Function Setting Ref. pagea AF/MF P. 93AF ILLUMINAT. OFF/ON*P. 93FOCUS RING b*/c P. 93C-AF LOCK OFF*/ON P. 93AF ARE

14ENLoading the card3CompactFlash/MicrodriveOpen the card cover (1, 2).Insert the card until it is locked into place (3).Open the card cover (1, 2).In

140EN11Informationd DISP/8/PC P. 988 OFF/ON*P. 98SLEEP OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 98BACKLIT LCD 8SEC*/30SEC/1MIN/HOLD P. 984 h TIMER OFF/4 h*P. 98US

141EN11InformationCustom Menu 2iK UTILITY P. 104CLEANING MODE k P. 126EXT. WB DETECT OFF/ON*P. 104AF FOCUS ADJ.SET AF DATA OFF*/DEFAULT DATA/LENS DATA

142EN11Information Product typeProduct type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens systemLens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds Sys

143EN11Information Exposure controlMetering system : TTL full-aperture metering system(1) Digital ESP metering(2) Center weighted averaging metering(

144EN11Information Dimensions/weightDimensions : 141.5 mm (W) × 107.5 mm (H) × 75 mm (D) (5.6" × 4.2" × 3.0") (excluding protrusions)W

145EN11InformationRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future r

146EN11InformationWARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,

147EN11Information• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.• Do not use a

148EN11Information• 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

149EN11InformationWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera.Usin

15ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePower onSSWF indicatorControl panelDust reduction function operationThe dust reduction function is automatical

150EN11InformationProvisions of warranty1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written

151ENSymbolsA ... 97w+F ... 1018 (Beep so

152ENDDate/time setting X ... 16DIAL DIRECTION ... 95DIAL FUNCTION ...

153ENOOLYMPUS Master ...116Olympus wireless RC flash system ... 79One-touch white balance V ...

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INSTRUCTION MANUALPrinted in China VS835601z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read

16ENSetting the date/time/ENG.NTSCWVIDEO OUTsj±0 k±0EDIT FILENAME’--.--.----:--SETBACKDate and time information is recorded on the card together with

17ENPreparations for shootingBasic guideShootingShutter buttonCard access lamp• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.• The card access lamp bli

18ENu buttonHorizontal grip Vertical gripKeep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor.Taking a picture whil

19ENPreparations for shootingBasic guidePlayback/ErasingDisplays the previous frameDisplays the next frameq buttonDisplays the frame that is stored 10

2ENCameraHot shoe gP. 78Mode dial gP. 4Self-timer/Remote control lamp/Remote control receiver gP. 60Mirror gP. 35Lens release button gP. 13Lens attach

20ENBasic operationsThere are three ways to operate this camera.Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 21You can make the function setting

21ENBasic operationsBasic guideUsing the direct buttons to operate the cameraThere are two ways to use the direct buttons.1 While holding down a direc

22ENSetting while looking at the super control panel1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel• Press the INFO button again to turn of

23ENBasic operationsBasic guideSetting on the menu1 Press the MENU button to display the menu3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting

24ENTable of ContentsNames of parts and functions... 2Camera ...

25ENProgram shooting ...42Aperture priority shoot

26ENSelecting the white balance... 66Setting the auto/preset/cus

27ENRESET LENS ...94BULB FOCUSING ...

28ENh RECORD/ERASE ... 103QUICK ERASE...

29ENDisplaying camera images on a computer ...118Downloading and saving images...

3ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor gP. 9, 10, 36Viewfinder gP. 6D (Erase) button gP. 92INFO (Information display) button gP. 22, 39

30ENQuick referenceShootingTaking pictures with automatic settingsSet the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4Correct focus cannot be obt

31ENIncreasing the number of pictures that can be takenReduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.P. 64, P. 102You can insert two types of c

32ENTaking pictures with the correct colorSet the white balance according to the light source. You can also make fine changes to the settings.P. 66Wit

33ENIndications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. S

34EN1Using live view1 Using live viewIt is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the

35EN1Using live viewThe live view mechanismDuring live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live

36EN1Using live viewTaking a picture with [IMAGER AF]1 Press the shutter button halfway.• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF ta

37EN1Using live viewAF operation during live view[IMAGER AF]When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device.[AF

38EN1Using live viewBy setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatic

39EN1Using live viewYou can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information di

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

40EN1Using live viewYou can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to displ

41EN1Using live viewYou can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few ima

42EN2Exposure2 ExposureThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness.Set the mode dia

43EN2ExposureSet the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.To check the depth of field with the selected apert

44EN2ExposureThe picture looks blurred:j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-telephoto shoot

45EN2ExposureThe picture looks blurred:j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.j When the shutter

46EN2ExposureThere are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot meterin

47EN2ExposureIn some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In

48EN2ExposureThe 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

49EN2ExposureCompensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 100)Number of frames: 3

5ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guide1 Set the mode dial to g.• The art filter menu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu.2 Use ac to s

50EN2ExposureThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However

51EN2ExposureThe camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with dif

52EN2ExposureTo cancel the image during shooting:j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken.To shoot multiple exposures while checking the

53EN3Focusing and shooting functions3 Focusing and shooting functionsThe three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.You can t

54EN3Focusing and shooting functionsWhen it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions:j The built-in flash can function as an AF il

55EN3Focusing 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

56EN3Focusing and shooting functionsNDynamic-single target AF modeIf the camera cannot focus on the subject using the selected AF target, the camera f

57EN3Focusing and shooting functionsRegistering an AF target modeYou can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target.

58EN3Focusing 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

59EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSingle-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).Sequent

6ENViewfinderAF target gP. 55Super FP flash gP. 79Metering mode gP. 46Aperture value gP. 42-44Shooting mode gP. 4, 42-44Number of storable sequential

60EN3Focusing and shooting functionsThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after eit

61EN3Focusing and shooting functionsMount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and p

62EN3Focusing and shooting functionsBulb shooting with the remote controlSet the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB].g“Bulb shooting”

63EN3Focusing and shooting functionsSetting the focal lengthBy setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer funct

64EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture mode4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures.

65EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSelecting the record modeJPEGFor JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and

66EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeColor reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten

67EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting the auto/preset/custom white balanceYou can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropr

68EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeWB compensationThis function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.• Use t

69EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeChecking the white balance you have adjusted:j After setting the compensation value, point the camera

7ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideControl panelWhite balance gP. 66, 68Program shift gP. 42ISO sensitivity gP. 50Auto bracket gP. 48, 51, 69,

70EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeSetting display• Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F 6STEP] for the EV step for both th

71EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThe adjustable parameters vary according to the picture modes.The individual parameters are as follow

72EN4Record mode, white balance, and picture modeThis function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes,

73EN5Flash shooting5 Flash shootingThe camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flas

74EN5Flash shootingSlow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash tim

75EN5Flash 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

76EN5Flash shootingIf you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera), the light emitted by the fl

77EN5Flash shootingSetting displayTo adjust the flash using only the dials:j Assign the flash intensity control function to the main dial (or sub dial

78EN5Flash shootingIn addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this ca

79EN5Flash shootingx Notes• The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe.Super FP flashSuper FP flash is avail

8ENSuper control panelThe following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel.

80EN5Flash 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

81EN5Flash shootingYou cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo

82ENPlayback functions66 Playback functionsThe basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.However, before using any of these functions, f

83EN6Playback functionsYou can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you wa

84EN6Playback 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

85EN6Playback functionsThis allows you to display detailed information about the image.Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and

86EN6Playback functionsThis function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds startin

87EN6Playback functionsUse the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV.1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect

88EN6Playback functionsEditing images recorded in JPEG data format[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye pheno

89EN6Playback functionsUp to 4 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the r

9ENNames of parts and functionsBasic guideLCD monitor (Live view)You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to

90EN6Playback functionsThis function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if

91EN6Playback functionsProtect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-frame or all-frame erase function.Sing

92EN6Playback functionsLets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame e

93EN7Customizing your camera7 Customizing your cameraUse the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the

94ENCustomizing your camera7P SET UPSelects the operation of the dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.[OFF] Stops after moving to the AF ta

95EN7Customizing your camera• [F] on [MENU] means the horizontal operation of the dial (the same as pressing bd). [G] means the vertical operation of

96ENCustomizing your camera7Basic operations[mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/A

97EN7Customizing your cameraMY MODE SETUPYou can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode setting to use in advance

98ENCustomizing your camera7O fpsYou can set the number of pictures shot in one second when using sequential shooting with [O] from [1fps] to [4fps].C

99EN7Customizing your cameraLIVE VIEW BOOSTDuring live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.[OFF]The sub