Olympus E-PM2 User Manual

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Frequently-used options and customization
3
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)
Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.
1
Display the live control and select the metering
item using FG.
2
Select an option with HI and press Q.
S-AFS-AF
P
ISO
AUTO
ISOISOISO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
RR
S-AFS-AF
ESP
HIHI SHSH
OFFOFF
p
Digital ESP
metering
The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame
and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an
option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority])
portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general
use.
H
Center weighted
averaging
metering
This metering mode provides the average
metering between the subject and the
background lighting, placing more weight
on the subject at the center.
I
Spot metering
Choose this option to meter a small area
(about 2% of the frame) with the camera
pointed at the object you wish to meter.
Exposure will be adjusted according to the
brightness at the metered point.
IHI
Spot metering -
highlight
Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright
subjects appear bright.
ISH
Spot metering -
shadow
Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects
appear dark.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
• Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway
and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position.

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