Olympus E-3 User Manual
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Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode.
• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Combination of [l] and [NOISE REDUCT.], etc.
Selecting the optimal record mode
Record modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without reflecting
the settings for white balance, contrast, etc. on the images themselves. JPEG records as
images that reflect these settings. JPEG also compresses images to reduce the file size when
recording them. For JPEG, you can register four combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and
compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. The higher the
compression rate, the grainier the image will appear when enlarged during display. A rough
guide for selection is shown below.
To make fine-adjustments of the shooting settings on the computer
• [RAW]
To print large images on A3 / A4 paper / To edit and process images on a computer
• Images size Y and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
To print postcard-size images
• Images size X and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site
• Images size W and compression rate SF, F, N, or B
g“Record mode and file size / number of storable still pictures” (P. 141)
To restore functions to their settings at the time of purchase
• The settings are saved even when the power is switched off.
• To return to the factory default settings, set [RESET] under [CUSTOM RESET]. You can register up
to two types of settings to be reset. Set various functions of the camera and register using [RESET1]
or [RESET2] under [CUSTOM RESET].
g“Resetting to the factory default settings” (P. 32)
Confirming the exposure when it is difficult to view the monitor outdoors
The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting
outdoors.
During live view, press the
INFO
button repeatedly to display the histogram.
The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.
How to read the histogram
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If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear
mostly black.
2
If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear
mostly white.
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The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance
distribution within the spot metering area.
g“Using live view” (P. 30)
Leaving set functions in the camera so that they can be used later
You can register up to two current camera settings in [MY MODE SETUP]. When shooting with
My Mode, switch the shooting mode to
s / T. By registering My Mode to the < button,
you can instantly shoot with My Mode.
g“My Mode shooting” (P. 44),
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; FUNCTION” (P. 99), “MY MODE SETUP” (P. 100)
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