Olympus E-PL1 User Manual

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Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
1.
Basic photography and useful
functions
2.
Other shooting options and
advanced settings
3.
Flash shooting
4.
Shooting and viewing movies
5.
Playback options
6.
Camera setup
7.
Customizing camera settings
8.
Printing pictures
9.
Connecting the camera to a
computer
10 .
Shooting tips and maintenance
11 .
Information
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Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Model	E-PL1
Sensor Type	Live MOS
Effective Pixels	12.3 megapixels
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
ISO Sensitivity	100-3200
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Shutter Speed	60-1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	3 fps
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inches
LCD Screen Resolution	230, 000 dots
Video Format	AVI Motion JPEG
Storage Media	SD/SDHC
Battery	BLS-1 lithium-ion battery
Image Processor	TruePic V
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Weight	296 g
Viewfinder	Optional (VF-2)
Video Recording	HD (1280 x 720)

Summary

Basic guide

Basic photography and useful functions

Covers fundamental photography techniques and camera operations.

Other shooting options and advanced settings

Explores advanced shooting modes like Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual.

Flash shooting

Details on using the built-in and external flash for various shooting conditions.

Shooting and viewing movies

Instructions for recording and playback of movie clips, including settings.

Playback options

Camera setup

Names of parts and functions

Camera Exterior Parts

Camera Controls and Buttons

Basic operations

Framing, Focus, and Shutter Release

Guidance on composing shots, focusing, and taking photos or movies.

Image and Movie Playback

Shooting tips and maintenance

Camera Operation Troubleshooting

Solutions for issues like battery not working, no picture, flash charging, and focus problems.

Image Quality and Focus Advice

Error Codes and Solutions

Lists common error codes, their causes, and corrective actions.

Camera Cleaning and Storage