Name: OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Introduction19
- Before You Begin19
  - User Registration19
  - Installing PC Software/Apps20
- About this Manual21
  - How to Find What You Want to Know21
  - How to Read this Manual22
- Names of Parts24
Preparation26
- Unpacking the Box Contents26
- Attaching the Strap27
- Inserting and Removing the Battery28
  - Inserting the Battery28
  - Removing the Battery29
- Charging the Battery Using the USB-AC Adapter30
- Charging the Battery Using a USB Device32
  - Charging Via USB32
- Inserting and Removing the Card33
- Attaching and Removing Lenses36
  - Attaching a Lens to the Camera36
  - Removing Lenses37
- Using the Monitor38
- Turning the Camera on39
  - Sleep Mode40
- Initial Setup41
- What to Do if You Can't Read the Display43
Shooting44
- Information Displays While Shooting44
- Switching between Displays47
  - Switching the Information Display49
- Shooting Still Pictures51
- Letting the Camera Choose Aperture and Shutter Speed ( : Program AE)58
  - Program Shift60
- Choosing Aperture ( : Aperture-Priority AE)61
- Choosing Shutter Speed ( : Shutter-Priority AE)63
- Choosing Aperture and Shutter Speed ( Manual Exposure)65
  - Using Exposure Compensation in Mode67
- Long Exposures ( : Bulb/Time)68
- Lighten Blending ( : Live Composite Photography)71
- Saving Custom Settings to the Mode Dial ( , and Custom Modes)73
- Recording Movies78
Shooting Settings83
- How to Change the Shooting Settings83
Direct Buttons84
- Functions and Direct Buttons84
- Setting with Direct Buttons87
Super Control Panel/Super Control Panel89
- On LV Super Control Panel/Super Control Panel89
- Setting with Super Control Panel/Lv Super Control Panel91
- Settings Available in the Super Control/Lv Super Control Panel93
Using the Menu96
- What You Can Do with Menus96
- How to Operate the Menus97
  - Displaying the Description of a Menu Item99
  - Items Shown in Gray99
Basic Functions for Focusing100
- Choosing a Focus Mode ( AF Mode / AF Mode)100
- Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point)105
- Choosing an AF Target Mode (AF Target Mode)106
- Setting the Options for AF Target Modes ( AF Target Mode Settings)109
- Zoom Frame Af/Zoom AF (Super Spot AF)111
Functions for Configuring How to Focus113
- Combined Auto and Manual Focus113
  - Kaf+Mf)113
- Configuring the AF Operation When the Shutter Button Is Pressed ( KAF by Half-Pressing 6 )115
- Autofocus Using the AF-ON Button116
- Using Autofocus in Manual Focus Mode ( in MF Mode)117
- Configuring Camera Operation When It Cannot Focus on the Subject (Release Priority)118
- Changing the Settings of Starry Sky AF (Starry Sky AF Setting)119
Functions for Customizing AF Operation to Fit the Subject120
- Tracking Focus on Selected Subjects (Subject Detection)120
  - Taking Pictures Using [Subject Detection]121
- Configuring the C-AF Operation When Subject Detection Is Enabled ( V C-AF Setting)123
- Assigning Focus Priority to Buttons124
  - AF Button)124
- Configuring the Frame Displays for Detected Eyes (Eye Detection Frame)125
- C-AF Center Target Priority ( C-AF Center Priority)126
- C-AF Tracking Sensitivity ( C-AF Sensitivity / C-AF Sensitivity)127
- C-AF Focus Speed ( C-AF Speed)128
Functions for Changing Camera Operation Regarding Focus129
- Lens Focus Range ( AF Limiter)129
  - Using the Settings Saved in [AF Limiter]129
  - Configuring [AF Limiter]130
- C-AF Lens Scanning ( AF Scanner)131
- Fine-Tuning Autofocus ( AF Focus Adjustment)132
  - Using the Saved Focus Adjustment Value132
  - Configuring [AF Focus Adjustment]133
- AF Illuminator Autofocus Assist (AF Illuminator)134
- AF Target Display Mode (AF Area Pointer)135
Functions for Setting the Focusing Position136
- Matching AF Target Selection to Camera Orientation ( Orientation Linked )136
- Choosing the AF Home Position138
  - Set Home138
  - Using the [ Home] Function139
- AF Target Selection ( Select Screen Settings)140
- Enabling AF Target Selection Wrap ( Loop Settings)141
- Touch AF Target Selection for Viewfinder Photography (AF Targeting Pad)143
Other Functions that Are Useful When Focusing144
- Manual Focus Assist (MF Assist)144
- Focus Peaking Options (Peaking Settings)146
  - Using Focus Peaking147
- Choosing a Focus Distance for Preset MF (Preset MF Distance)148
- Disabling the MF Clutch (MF Clutch)149
- Lens Focus Direction (Focus Ring)150
- Resetting the Lens Position at Shutdown (Reset Lens)151
Metering and Exposure152
- Controlling Exposure (Exposure Compensation)152
  - Adjusting Exposure Compensation153
  - Resetting Exposure Compensation154
- EV Steps for Exposure Control (EV Step)155
- Fine-Tuning Exposure (Exposure Shift)156
- Reducing Flicker under LED Lighting ( Flicker Scan / Flicker Scan)157
  - Choosing the Shutter Speed158
- Choosing How the Camera Measures Brightness (Metering)159
- Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)160
- AE Lock Exposure Metering161
- Releasing AE Lock after Shooting162
  - A Auto Reset)162
- Locking Exposure When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway163
- Setting Metering Options for Sequential Shooting164
- Metering the Focus Target165
  - Spot Metering)165
- Changing ISO Sensitivity (ISO)166
- EV Steps for ISO Sensitivity Control (ISO Step)168
- ISO-A Upper/Default)169
- S/S)170
- High ISO Noise Reduction Options172
  - Noise Filter)172
- Image Processing Options (Low ISO Processing)173
- Long Exposure Noise Reduction Options (Noise Reduction)174
Flash Photography175
- Using a Flash (Flash Photography)175
- Choosing a Flash Mode (Flash Mode)179
  - Flash Modes179
  - Flash Modes and Setting Combinations180
- Configuring Flash Modes (Flash Mode Settings)183
- Adjusting Flash Output (Flash Exposure Comp.)184
- Wireless Remote Flash Control185
  - ARC Mode)185
- Choosing a Flash Sync Speed186
  - A X-Sync.)186
- Choosing the Minimum Shutter Speed187
- Flash and Exposure Compensation ( 7 + F )188
- Setting the Exposure Balance for TTL Metering (Balanced Flash Metering)189
Sequential Shooting/Self-Timer190
- Performing the Sequential/Self-Timer Shooting190
  - Number of Pictures that Can be Taken192
- Configuring the Sequential Shooting Functions (Sequential Shooting Settings)193
- Configuring the Self-Timer Functions (Self-Timer Settings)195
- Shooting Without the Vibration Caused by Shutter Button Operations (Anti-Shock Settings)197
- Shooting Without Shutter Sound198
  - Settings)198
- Shooting Without a Release Time Lag (Pro Capture Shooting)200
- Reducing Flicker in Photographs (Anti-Flicker Shooting)203
Image Stabilization204
- Reducing Camera Shake ( Image Stabilizer / Image Stabilizer)204
  - Setting the Detailed Option of Image Stabilizer205
- Image Stabilization Options206
  - IS Level)206
- Half-Press Image Stabilization ( Image Stabilizer)207
- Burst Mode Image Stabilization ( Image Stabilizer)208
- Displaying Camera Motion on the Monitor (Handheld Assist)209
- Stabilization for IS Lenses (Lens I.S. Priority)210
Color and Quality211
- Setting the Quality of Photos and Movies ( KX / Nx )211
  - Configuring KX211
  - Configuring Nx212
- Combinations of JPEG Image Sizes and Compression Rates ( KX Detailed Settings)216
- Choosing the Codec for Recording Movies ( N Video Codec)217
- Setting the Image Aspect (Image Aspect)218
- Peripheral Illumination (Shading Comp.)219
- Processing Options ( Picture Mode / Picture Mode)220
- Adjusting Color (WB (White Balance))228
- Locking the White Balance in Movie Mode233
  - Lock)233
- Making Fine Adjustments to White Balance ( K All D / N All D )234
- Keep Warm Color)235
- Flash White Balance ( +WB)236
- Setting the Color Reproduction Format (Color Space)237
- Preview Options for [ N Picture Mode]238
  - View Assist)238
Special Shooting Modes (Computational Modes)239
- Shooting Still Pictures in a Higher Resolution (High Res Shot)239
- Slowing the Shutter in Bright Light (Live ND Shooting)243
- Shooting Scenes with High Contrast (Live GND Shooting)246
- Increasing Depth of Field (Focus Stacking)250
- Taking HDR (High Dynamic Range) Images (HDR)253
- Recording Multiple Exposures in a Single Image (Multiple Exposure)255
- Digital Zoom ( K Digital Tele-Converter / N Digital Tele-Converter)259
- Shooting Automatically with a Fixed Interval (Interval Shooting)260
- Keystone Correction and Perspective Control (Keystone Comp.)264
- Correcting Fisheye Distortion (Fisheye Compensation)266
- Configuring BULB/TIME/COMP Settings (BULB/TIME/COMP Settings)269
- Recording a Series of Shots with Varied Exposure (AE BKT)271
- Recording Pictures with Varied White Balance (WB BKT)273
- Recording Pictures with Varied Flash Level (FL BKT)274
- Recording Pictures with Varied ISO Sensitivity (ISO BKT)275
- Recording Copies of One Picture with Different Art Filters Applied (ART BKT)276
- Recording Pictures with Different Focus Positions (Focus BKT)278
Functions that Are Only Available in Movie Mode281
- Sound Recording Options (Sound Recording Settings)281
- Adjusting the Headphone Volume (Headphone Volume)283
- Time Codes (Time Code Settings)284
- HDMI Output285
  - About [RAW]286
- Displaying a + Mark in the Center of the Screen While Recording Movies (Center Marker)287
- Displaying Zebra Patterns over High Luminance Areas While Recording Movies288
- Settings)288
  - Displaying Zebra Patterns288
  - Configuring Zebra Pattern Settings289
- Displaying a Red Frame While Recording Movies (Red Frame During RREC)290
Playback291
- Information Display During Playback291
  - Playback Image Information291
  - Switching the Information Display293
- Viewing Photographs and Movies294
  - Viewing Photographs294
  - Watching Movies295
- Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)297
- Zooming in (Playback Zoom)298
- Playback Using Touch Controls299
Setting Playback Functions302
- Rotating Pictures (Rotate)302
- Protecting Pictures303
- Copying an Image (Copy)304
- Copying All Images on a Card (Copy All)305
- Deleting Pictures (Erase)306
- Deleting All Pictures (Erase All)307
- Disabling Deletion Confirmation (Quick Erase)308
- RAW+JPEG Deletion Options (RAW+JPEG Erase)309
- Selecting Pictures for Sharing (Share Order)310
- Selecting RAW+JPEG Pictures for Sharing (RAW+JPEG 9 )311
- Rating Pictures (Rating)312
- Selecting the Numbers of Stars to be Used for Rating (Rating Settings)313
- Selecting Multiple Pictures314
- Print Order (DPOF)315
  - Configuring Print Orders315
  - Setting Print Orders315
- Resetting All Protection/Share Orders/Print Orders/Ratings (Reset All Images)317
- Adding Audio to Pictures318
  - Audio Playback319
- Retouching Pictures (Edit)320
  - Retouching RAW Pictures (RAW Data Edit)320
  - Retouching JPEG Pictures (JPEG Edit)322
- Combining Pictures (Image Overlay)324
- Trimming Movies (Movie Trimming)325
- Creating Movie Stills (In-Movie Image Capture)326
- Changing the Role of the R327
- Function)327
  - Dial Function)328
  - Choosing the Playback Zoom Ratio329
- Q8 Default Setting)329
  - Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback330
  - Choosing the Information Displayed During Playback331
- Info Settings)331
  - Choosing the Information Displayed During Magnified Playback332
- Info Settings)332
  - Configuring the Index Display333
- G Settings)333
Functions for Configuring Camera Controls334
- Changing the Roles of Buttons (Button Settings)334
- Shutter Function)345
  - Operating the Menu with the346
- D Button (Menu Operation by D )346
  - Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials347
- Dial Function)347
Functions for Adjusting the Live View Display362
- Changing the Look of the Display ( LV Mode)362
- Making the Display Easier to See in Dark Places Night Vision)363
- Viewfinder Display Rate (Frame Rate)364
- Art Filter Preview (Art LV Mode)365
- Reducing Flicker in Live View (Anti-Flicker LV)366
- Selfie Assist (Selfie Assist)367
Functions for Configuring Information Display368
- Selecting the Display Style of the Viewfinder (EVF Style)368
  - Viewfinder Display When Shooting Using the Viewfinder (Style 1/Style 2)369
- Shooting Indicators ( Info Settings / Info Settings)370
- Configuring the Display for When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway373
- Viewfinder Info Display Options374
  - Info Settings)374
- Displaying the Level Gauge When the Shutter Button Is Pressed Halfway ( Q6 Level Gauge)376
- Framing Guide Options ( Grid Settings / Grid Settings)377
- Grid Settings377
- Choosing the Settings Available Via Multi-Fn (Multi Function Settings)379
- Histogram Exposure Warning (Histogram Settings)380
Settings Related to Operation and Display of Menus381
- Configuring the Cursor on the Menu Screen (Menu Cursor Settings)381
- Choosing How to Move between Pages with the Rear Dial ( X Loop in Menu Tab)382
- [Yes]/[No] Default (Priority Set)383
?My Menu” Settings384
- My Menu" Settings384
- My Menu384
- Adding Items to "My Menu384
- Managing "My Menu386
Card/Folder/File Settings387
- Formatting the Card (Card Formatting)387
- Setting the Card to Record to ( K Card Slot Settings / N Card Slot Settings)388
- Specifying a Folder to Save Images in (Assign Save Folder)391
- File Naming Options (File Name)392
- Naming Files (Edit Filename)393
User Information394
- Saving Lens Info (Lens Info Settings)394
- Output Resolution (Dpi Settings)396
- Adding Copyright Information (Copyright Info.)397
  - Enabling Copyright Info397
  - Configuring Copyright Info398
Monitor/Sound/Connection Settings399
- Disabling Touch Controls (Touchscreen Settings)399
- Monitor Brightness and Hue (Monitor Adjust)400
- Viewfinder Brightness and Hue (EVF Adjust)401
- Configuring the Eye Sensor (Eye Sensor Settings)402
- Disabling the Focus Beep ( O )403
- External Monitor Display Options (HDMI Settings)404
- Choosing a USB Connection Mode (USB Settings)405
Battery/Sleep Settings407
- Displaying Battery Status ( Battery Status)407
- Setting Which Battery Is Used First Battery Priority)408
- Changing the Battery Level Display During Movie Recording ( Nz Display Pattern)409
- Dimming the Backlight (Backlit LCD)410
- Setting Sleep (Power Saving) Options (Sleep)411
- Setting Auto Power off Options (Auto Power Off)412
- Reducing Power Consumption (Quick Sleep Mode)413
  - Enabling Quick Sleep Mode413
  - Configuring Quick Sleep Mode414
Reset/Clock/Language/Others Settings415
- Restoring Default Settings (Reset/Initialize Settings)415
- Setting the Camera Clock ( M Settings)416
- Choosing a Language417
- Calibrating the Level Gauge (Level Adjust)418
- Image Processing Check (Pixel Mapping)419
- Viewing the Firmware Version (Firmware Version)420
- Viewing Certificates (Certification)421
Connecting the Camera to External Devices422
- Connecting to External Devices422
- Precautions for Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth423
- Disabling the Camera's Wireless Communication (Airplane Mode)424
Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone425
- Connecting to Smartphones425
- Pairing the Camera and Smartphone (Wi-Fi Connection)426
- Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is on (Bluetooth)428
- Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is off (Power-Off Standby)429
- Select429
- Transferring Images to a Smartphone431
- Automatically Uploading Images While the Camera Is off432
- Shooting Remotely with a Smartphone (Live View)433
- Shooting Remotely with a Smartphone (Remote Shutter)434
- Adding Position Information to Images435
- Resetting Smartphone Connection Settings (Reset Q Settings)436
- Changing the Password ( Q Connection Password)437
Connecting to Computers Via Wi-Fi438
- Installing Software438
- Pairing the Computer with the Camera (New Link)439
- Adjusting Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi Connection)441
- Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken449
- Ending the Connection451
  - Ending the Current Connection451
  - Disabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth452
Using the Remote Control453
- Names of Parts453
- Connection454
- Shooting from the Remote Control457
  - Data Transfer Indicator of the Remote Control458
- MAC Address of the Remote Control459
- Precautions for Using the Remote Control460
Connecting to Computers Via USB461
- Installing Software461
- Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken ( Raw/Control)462
- Connecting the Camera for High-Speed RAW Processing ( Raw/Control)464
- Copying Pictures to the Computer (Storage/Mtp)465
- Using the Camera as a Webcam (Webcam)466
- Powering the Camera Via USB (USB PD)468
Connecting to Tvs or External Displays Via HDMI469
- Connecting the Camera to Tvs or External Displays (HDMI)469
- Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)470
  - Connecting the Camera to a TV470
Cautions471
- Information about Dust and Water-Resistant Features471
  - Precautions471
  - Maintenance471
- Batteries472
- Using Your USB-AC Adapter Abroad473
Information474
- Interchangeable Lenses474
  - Lens and Camera Combinations474
- MF Clutch Lenses475
- Monitor Display When Using a Lens Equipped with the SET/CALL Function476
- Optional Accessories477
- Accessories488
- Cleaning and Storing the Camera493
- Shooting Tips and Information495
- Error Codes500
- Specifications504
Default Settings510
- Super Control/Lv Super Control Panel511
- Tab516
- Tab524
- AF Tab529
- Tab535
- Tab539
- C Tab541
- Tab549
Memory Card Capacity553
- Memory Card Capacity: Photos553
- Memory Card Capacity: Movies556
Safety Precautions558
- General Precautions558
- Swarning559
- Scaution561
- Snotice561
- Trademarks564

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OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Resolution	20.4MP
Image Processor	TruePic X
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Body Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	134.8 x 91.6 x 72.7 mm
Sensor Size	Four Thirds
ISO Range	ISO 200-102400 (expandable to ISO 80-102400)
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body
Autofocus System	1053-Point Hybrid Autofocus
Viewfinder Type	Electronic (EVF)
Viewfinder Resolution	5.76 million dots
Viewfinder Magnification	1.65x (35mm equivalent)
Rear Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Rear Screen Resolution	1.62 million dots
Video Recording	4K UHD at 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
Video Format	MOV
Audio Recording	Stereo, external mic input
Storage Media	Dual SD Card Slots (UHS-II)
Battery	BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight	599 g (with battery and memory card)
Battery Life	Approx. 520 shots (CIPA standard)
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 60 sec
Weather Sealing	Yes (IP53 rated)