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General| Megapixel | 8.89 MP |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image sensor size | 4/3 \ |
| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
| Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels |
| Digital SLR | Yes |
| Video capability | No |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 129.5 x 94.5 x 66 mm |
| Camera shutter speed | 1/4000 – 60 s |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Single Auto Focus |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 215.250 pixels |
| Magnification | 0.9x + 50mm x |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Scene modes | beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) |
| Photo effects | black&white, Muted, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
| White balance | Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Shade |
| Self-timer delay | 2 s |
| Product color | Black |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 3 - 90 % |
| Flash modes | auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization |
| Compatible memory cards | cf, microdrive, xd |
| Light exposure modes | aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 66 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 129.5 mm |
| Height | 94.5 mm |
| Weight | 435 g |
Covers general operating guidelines, cleaning, attachments, water, location, and power sources.
Details risks associated with camera handling, including danger, warning, and caution symbols.
Warns against flash use on children, dusty/humid places, disassembling, water, and battery handling during charging.
Provides critical safety guidelines for preventing battery leakage, overheating, explosion, or electrical shocks.
Advises on avoiding extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, flammable items, and vibrations for camera longevity.
Explains safe handling and potential visual anomalies of the LCD monitor.
Details compatible Four Thirds mount lenses and specific ZUIKO DIGITAL lens models.
Step-by-step guide on how to attach interchangeable lenses to the camera body.
Instructions for safely detaching lenses from the camera body.
Lists compatible recording media: CompactFlash, Microdrive, and xD-Picture Card.
Warns about handling Microdrives due to their mechanical nature and susceptibility to shock.
Provides instructions for inserting CompactFlash, Microdrive, and xD-Picture Cards into the camera.
Details the procedure for safely ejecting and removing memory cards from the camera.
Explains how to check the remaining battery power level using indicator lights.
Describes the operation of the automatic dust reduction system and its indicator.
Guides on focusing, adjusting exposure, and releasing the shutter for taking photos.
Explains how to view captured images on the monitor immediately after shooting.
Detailed technical specifications of the camera, including sensor, viewfinder, and shutter.
Covers exposure modes, ISO, white balance, memory, recording system, and playback options.
Details flash synchronization, external connectors, power supply, dimensions, and operating environment.
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