Olympus E-PM2 User Manual

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Frequently-used options and customization
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Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for
example retouching on a computer or display on the web.
1
Display the live control and use FG to choose a
record mode for photographs or movies.
2
Select an option using HI and press Q.
L
F
4:3
j
P
WB
AUTO
WBWBWB
AUTOAUTOAUTO
RAWRAW
L
N
M
N
S
N
3838
HD
L
FF
RAWRAW
++
4608x3456
S-ISS-IS
Record mode
 Record modes (still images)
Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option
to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size
(Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B).
Image size Compression rate
Application
Name Pixel count
SF
(Super
Fine)
F
(Fine)
N
(Normal)
B
(Basic)
Y (Large)
4608×3456*
YSF YF* YN* YB
Select for the
print size
X (Middle)
3200×2400
XSF XF XN* XB
2560×1920*
1920×1440
1600×1200
W (Small)
1280×960*
WSF WF WN* WB
For small prints
and use on a
website
1024×768
640×480
* Default
RAW image data
This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing. RAW
image data cannot be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images cannot
be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera.
g “Editing still images” (P. 65)

Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Type	Live MOS
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Effective Pixels	16.1 Megapixels
Image Processor	TruePic VI
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Shutter Speed	60-1/4000 sec
Autofocus Points	35
Continuous Shooting Speed	8 fps
Screen Resolution	460, 000 dots
Touchscreen	No
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Frame Rate	30 fps
Built-in Flash	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	No
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery	BLS-5 lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	360 shots
Weight	269 g (with battery and memory card)
ISO Sensitivity	200 - 25600
Autofocus System	Contrast-detect
Screen Size	3.0 inch