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Olympus E-PL6 - User Manual

Olympus E-PL6
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Table of Contents
Quick task index
1.
Preparing the camera and flow of
operations
2. Basic operations
3.
Frequently-used options and
customization
4. Printing pictures
5.
Connecting the camera to a
computer
6. Other
7. Battery and charger
8. Card basics
9. Interchangeable lenses
10.
Information/
Separately sold accessories
11. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Index
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.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are
additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will
differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
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Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeLive MOS
Sensor Size17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Effective Pixels16.1 MP
Image ProcessorTruePic VI
Screen Resolution460, 000 dots
Continuous Shooting Speed8 fps
Video Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Camera TypeMirrorless
Image StabilizationSensor-shift
Shutter Speed60-1/4000 sec
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC
BatteryBLS-5 Lithium-Ion Battery
Video Frame Rate30 fps
Built-in FlashYes
Dimensions110.5 x 63.7 x 38.2 mm
ISO SensitivityISO 200-25600
Autofocus Points35
Screen Size3.0 inches
Battery Life360 shots
Wireless ConnectivityOptional (via external adapter)

Summary

Preparing the camera and flow of operations

Names of parts

Identifies and labels camera components for user reference.

Unpack the box contents

Lists all items included in the camera package for user verification.

Attaching the strap

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the camera strap securely.

Attaching the grip

Instructions on how to attach the camera grip using a coin.

Charging and inserting the battery

Details on how to charge the battery and load it into the camera.

Inserting and removing cards

Instructions for inserting and removing memory cards and closing the compartment.

Attaching a lens to the camera

Guide on how to attach and detach lenses, including handling retractable lenses.

Attaching the flash unit

Steps for attaching the external flash unit to the camera's hot shoe.

Power on

Instructions for turning the camera on and off, and understanding monitor indicators.

Using the monitor

Details on adjusting the monitor angle for different shooting situations.

Camera sleep operation

Explanation of the camera's automatic sleep mode to save power.

Setting the date;time

Guide to setting the camera's date and time, essential for file management.

Setting the Shooting mode

Explanation of different shooting modes (iAUTO, P, A, S, M, ART, SCN, n).

Taking photographs

Initial steps for taking photographs, starting with auto mode.

Frame the shot

Advice on framing the shot and avoiding obstructions.

Adjust the focus

How to achieve focus using the shutter button halfway.

Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down

Explains the two stages of pressing the shutter button.

Release the shutter

Final step to take the picture after focusing.

Recording movies

Steps to start and stop movie recording, and related cautions.

Basic operations

Viewing photographs and movies

How to access and navigate through recorded images and movies.

Index display;Calendar display

Options for viewing multiple images or by date.

Viewing still images

Details on viewing still images, including close-up playback.

Watching movies

How to play movies and control playback.

Erasing images

Procedure for deleting selected images from the camera.

Selecting images

How to select images for protection or deletion.

Basic shooting operations

Overview of basic shooting functions and monitor display elements.

Monitor display during shooting

Explains various icons and information shown on the shooting monitor.

Switching the information display

How to cycle through different information displays using INFO button.

Histogram display

Details on the histogram display for brightness analysis.

Level gauge display

Explanation of the level gauge for checking camera orientation.

Focus lock

Technique to lock focus and recompose for better shots.

Using the shooting modes

Detailed explanation of the Program AE (P) mode.

Point-and-shoot photography (P program mode)

How the camera automatically adjusts settings in P mode.

Program shift (%)

How to adjust aperture/shutter speed combinations without altering exposure.

Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)

Guide to using Aperture Priority mode for controlling depth of field.

Setting the aperture value

How to adjust aperture values and interpret warning displays.

Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)

Guide to using Shutter Priority mode for controlling motion blur.

Setting the shutter speed

How to adjust shutter speed values and interpret warning displays.

Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)

Guide to using Manual mode for full control over settings.

Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb;time photography)

Using BULB and TIME modes for long exposures.

Noise in images

Explains noise reduction for slow shutter speeds and high ISO.

Using movie mode (n)

Introduction to movie recording and special effects.

Using art filters

How to apply creative art filters to images.

Shooting in scene mode

How to use scene modes for different shooting situations.

Taking panoramas

Guide to shooting panoramic images and joining them.

Using shooting options

Introduction to shooting options.

Using live guides

How to use live guides for advanced photographic techniques.

Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)

How to adjust exposure compensation for brighter or darker images.

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows

Adjusting the tone control dialog for highlights and shadows.

Using a flash (flash photography)

Manual setting and use of the camera's flash.

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode

Table detailing flash modes available for each shooting mode.

Choosing a focus target (AF Area)

Selecting the autofocus target type and position.

Sequential shooting;using the self timer

How to take multiple shots sequentially or use the self-timer.

Single-frame shooting

Standard mode for taking one picture at a time.

Sequential H

High-speed sequential shooting mode.

Sequential L

Standard-speed sequential shooting mode.

Self-timer 12 SEC

Using the 12-second self-timer function.

Self-timer 2 SEC

Using the 2-second self-timer function.

Zoom frame AF;zoom AF

Using zoom for precise focusing on small areas.

Basic playback operations

Overview of basic playback functions.

Monitor display during playback

Explains simplified and overall display modes for playback.

Switching the information display

Changing information shown during playback using INFO button.

Single-frame playback

Viewing images one by one in full frame.

Index display;calendar display

How to switch between index and calendar views.

Playback zoom (close-up playback)

Zooming into images for detailed viewing.

Using playback options

Accessing playback menus like JPEG Edit, Movie Play, Rotate, Erase.

Protecting images

How to protect images from accidental deletion.

Audio recording

Adding voice notes to photographs.

Rotate

Rotating images for correct orientation.

Slideshow

Displaying stored images as a slideshow with BGM and effects.

Using the touch screen

Overview of touch screen functionality for playback and framing.

Live guides

Using touch screen with live guides for setup.

Shooting mode

Using touch screen for focusing and shooting.

Previewing Your Subject ( )

Tapping subject to display AF target and adjust frame size.

Playback mode

Navigating images and zooming using touch screen.

Adjusting Settings

Adjusting settings via the LV super control panel using touch screen.

Frequently-used options and customization

Using live control

Adjusting settings in real-time using the live control interface.

Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)

How to activate and select image stabilizer modes.

Processing options (picture mode)

Selecting and adjusting picture modes for image processing.

Adding effects to a movie

Applying effects to movies during recording.

Adjusting color (white balance)

Setting white balance for accurate color reproduction.

One-touch white balance

Measuring white balance against a neutral object.

Setting the image aspect

Changing the aspect ratio for pictures.

Image quality (record mode)

Selecting image quality for photos and movies (RAW, JPEG).

Adjusting flash output (flash intensity control)

Adjusting flash power for correct exposure.

Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)

Selecting metering modes for exposure calculation.

Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)

Selecting autofocus modes like S-AF, C-AF, MF.

ISO sensitivity

Adjusting ISO for light sensitivity and noise.

Face priority AF;pupil detection AF

Enabling face and eye detection for autofocus.

Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)

Enabling or disabling movie sound recording.

Using the menus

Navigating the camera's menu system for settings.

Shooting Menu 1;Shooting Menu 2

Accessing shooting settings via menus.

Formatting the card (Card Setup)

Process for formatting memory cards.

Restoring default settings (Reset;Myset)

How to restore factory default settings.

Saving Myset

Saving custom camera settings for quick recall.

Using Myset

Loading saved custom settings.

Processing options (Picture Mode)

Adjusting picture parameters via the menu.

Image quality (K)

Selecting separate image quality for photos and movies.

Setting the self timer (j;Y)

Customizing self-timer operations.

Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)

Using bracketing for automatic setting variation.

AE BKT (AE bracketing)

Camera varies exposure for each shot.

WB BKT (WB bracketing)

Camera bracketing based on white balance.

FL BKT (FL bracketing)

Camera varies flash level over three shots.

ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)

Camera varies sensitivity while keeping exposure fixed.

ART BKT (ART bracketing)

Recording multiple images with different art filters.

HDR BKT (HDR bracketing)

Recording multiple images with different exposures for HDR.

Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)

Overlaying multiple exposures into one image.

Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (time lapse shooting)

Setting the camera to shoot automatically at set time intervals.

Wireless remote control flash photography

Using external flashes wirelessly.

Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)

Using digital zoom to enlarge the image beyond optical zoom.

Playback Menu

Accessing playback options like Edit, Protect, Smartphone connection.

Displaying images rotated (R)

Automatic rotation of portrait oriented photos.

Editing still images

Basic image editing features available on the camera.

JPEG Edit

Options for editing JPEG images (Shadow Adj, Redeye Fix, Aspect, etc.).

Image overlay

Overlaying multiple RAW images to create a single image.

Audio recording

Adding voice notes to photographs.

Canceling all protections

Removing protection from multiple images at once.

Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to Smartphone)

Connecting the camera to smartphones via Wi-Fi.

Setup Menu

Setting basic camera functions like date, language, and monitor brightness.

Using the custom menus

Overview of custom and accessory port menus for fine-tuning settings.

Custom Menu

Detailed settings for AF/MF customization.

Button;Dial

Customizing button functions and dial roles.

Button;Dial

Further options for Dial Direction, Lock, and Mode Dial Function.

Release;j

Customizing release priority and frame rates.

Disp;8;PC

Display settings for HDMI, Video Out, and Control Settings.

Disp;8;PC

More settings for Info Settings, Displayed Grid, Picture Mode, Histogram.

Exp;p;ISO

Settings for EV Step, Noise Reduction, ISO, Metering.

# Custom

Customizing X-Sync and Slow Limit settings.

K;Color;WB

Settings for JPEG quality, Pixel Count, Shading Comp, WB.

K;Color;WB

White balance settings and color space options.

Record;Erase

Options for erasing files and managing file names.

Record;Erase

Copyright settings and movie options.

Utility

Pixel Mapping and Exposure Shift functions.

Utility

Settings for Warning Level, Level Adjust, Touch Screen, Eye-Fi.

AEL;AFL

Configuring AEL/AFL functions for different focus modes.

Button Function

Assigning functions to camera buttons.

Button Function

More button assignments like Live Guide, Digital Tele-converter, AF Stop.

Viewing camera images on TV

Connecting the camera to a TV for playback.

Viewing camera images on TV

Cautions and using TV remote control for camera operation.

Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings)

Setting which control panels are displayed in shooting modes.

Using the LV super control panel

Navigating and changing settings in the LV super control panel.

Adding information displays (G;Info Settings)

Customizing shooting and playback information displays.

Settings (Index;calendar display)

Adding index and calendar displays during playback.

Shutter speeds when the flash fires automatically

Setting shutter speed conditions for flash synchronization.

Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect]

Applying effects like Multi Echo, Art Fade to movies.

Movie Tele-converter

Zooming into movie scenes without lens zoom.

Printing pictures

Print reservation (DPOF)

Creating digital print orders for memory cards.

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Printing pictures directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Easy printing

Displaying pictures on camera before printing.

Custom printing

Setting print options like mode, size, borderless.

Selecting pictures you want to print

Choosing pictures for single print or reservation.

Cancelling printing

Cancelling or resuming a print job.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Installing the PC software

Steps for installing OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software.

Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 3

Transferring images via USB Mass Storage.

Other

Shooting tips and information

Troubleshooting common shooting issues.

Error codes

Explains error messages and corrective actions.

Cleaning and storing the camera

Instructions for cleaning the camera exterior, monitor, lens, and proper storage.

Cleaning and checking the image pickup device

Explains dust reduction and pixel mapping functions.

Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions

How to perform pixel mapping for image adjustment.

Battery and charger

Battery and charger

Information on using the Olympus lithium-ion battery and charger.

Using your charger abroad

Information on using the charger internationally with plug adapters.

Card basics

Usable cards

Types of SD memory cards supported by the camera.

Interchangeable lenses

Interchangeable lenses

Choosing and attaching lenses for different creative intents.

Main lens specifications

Technical specifications for various Olympus interchangeable lenses.

Information;Separately sold accessories

Record mode and file size;number of storable still pictures

Table showing file sizes and storage capacity for different modes.

Using separately sold accessories

Using the electronic viewfinder (VF-4).

System chart

Visual representation of camera system components and accessories.

Principal Accessories

Details on essential accessories like lens adapters, remote cables, and microphone sets.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Precautions

General safety guidelines for product use and handling.

Product Handling Precautions

Specific safety measures for handling the camera and flash.

Battery Handling Precautions

Guidelines for safe battery use, charging, and storage.

Caution for Usage Environment

Precautions regarding environmental factors like temperature and humidity.

Monitor precautions

Information on the camera's LCD monitor and its behavior.

Lens precautions

Safety guidelines for handling camera lenses.

FCC Notice

Compliance information regarding radio frequency interference.

Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger

Recommendation to use genuine Olympus batteries and chargers.

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