OM-D E-M10 Mark III Support Topics
What additional items are packaged with the camera?
What additional items are packaged with the camera?
The following items are packaged with the camera:
- E-M10 MarkIII camera
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLS-50)
- Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCS-5)
- Eyecup (EP-15)
- USB cable (CB-USB12, micro USB connector)
- Body Cap
- Shoulder Strap
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
Image editing and management software OLYMPUS Viewer 3
The OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software CD-ROM is not packaged with the E-M10 Mark III camera.
The software is available to Olympus camera users via Internet as a free download. (The serial number of the camera is required.)
How do I download the free OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software?
What differentiates the E-M10 Mark III from the E-M10 Mark II?
What differentiates the E-M10 Mark III from the E-M10 Mark II?
The following table describes the differences:
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| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds Mount | |
| Effective Pixels | 16.05 million pixels | |
| Sensor Type | 4/3 High-speed Live MOS Sensor | |
| Image Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis stabilization, 4 steps, Corrects for angular shake, shift blur and rolling blur |
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| Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) | 3.0 inches, 2.36 million dots, Field of view: 100% Magnification: 1.23x (maximum) |
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| Monitor | Approx. 1,040,000 dots, Movable LCD (Upward tilting angle: 85 degrees, Downward tilting angle: 45 degrees) Touch Panel (AF Targeting Pad equipped) |
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| Memory | SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-II compatible, Eye-Fi card compatible) |
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| AF System | High-speed imager AF (Contrast AF) | |
| AF points and AF target settings | 121 AF points All Targets (121 points) Single Target (1 point) Group Target (9 points) |
81 AF points All Targets (81 points) Single Target (1 point) Group Target (9 points) Small Target |
| Focus Modes | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF(C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF+MF, AF tracking(C-AF+TR) |
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| ISO Sensitivity | Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (Customizable, Default: ISO LOW - 6400) Manual: LOW, ISO 200 - 25600 |
Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (Customizable, Default: ISO LOW - 1600) Manual: LOW, ISO 200 - 25600 |
| Shutter Speed | 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb / Time shooting: 30 min. maximum (Default setting: 8 min.) |
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| Sequential Shooting | Approx. 8.6 fps (in Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 4.8 fps (in Sequential Shooting L mode) |
Approx. 8.5 fps (in Sequential Shooting H mode) Approx. 4.0 fps (in Sequential Shooting L mode) |
| Flash | Built-in Flash (Hot Shoe available) | |
| Wireless RC Flash | Not compatible | Compatible |
| Shooting modes selectable using the mode dial |  (AUTO) / SCN (Scene) /  (Advanced Photo) / ART (Art Filter) / P (Program) / A (Aperture priority) / S (Shutter priority) / M (Manual) /  (Movie) |
 (iAUTO) / SCN (Scene) / ART (Art filter) /  (PHOTO STORY) / P (Program) / A (Aperture priority) / S (Shutter priority) / M (Manual) / (Movie) |
| SCN (Scene) modes | 21 modes Portrait, e-Portrait, Portrait + Landscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Nightscape, Handheld Starlight, Fireworks, Light Trails, Children, Sport, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot |
25 modes Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-Held Starlight, Fireworks, Children, Sport, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Candle, High Key, Low Key, DIS Mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Panorama, Documents,  Fisheye Effect, Wide-Angle, Macro, 3D Photo |
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| Art Filters | 15 art filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass |
14 art filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color |
| Movie | MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) | MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| 4K movie | Compatible | Not compatible |
| Movie Effect | One Shot Echo, Multi Echo, Art Fade, Old Film |
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| Movie Tele-converter | 4x | |
| Movie Edit |
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Not available |
| Level Gauge | 2-axis | |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Available | |
| Connector |
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| Menu Language | 34 languages, including Japanese and English | |
| Battery | BLS-50 (bundled) | |
| Number of Storable Shots | Approx. 330 shots (When using the BLS-50 battery and Toshiba EXCERIA™ UHS-I SDHC card (Type1, 32GB)) |
Approx. 320 shots (When using the BLS-50 battery and Toshiba EXCERIA™ UHS-I SDHC card (Type1, 32GB)) |
| Dust-proof, Splash-proof | Not available | |
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| Dimensions(Excluding Protrusions) | 121.5mm (W) x 83.6mm (H) x 49.5mm (D) / 4.8" (W) x 3.3" (H) x 1.9" (D) | 119.5mm (W) x 83.1mm (H) x 46.7mm (D) / 4.7" (W) x 3.3" (H) x 1.8" (D) |
| Color | Silver, Black | |
| Release Date | September 2017 | September 2015 |
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?
What types of shooting modes are available from the mode dial?
Available shooting modes for E-M10 Mark III are (AUTO), SCN (21 scene modes), (Advanced Photo), ART (15 art modes), P (Program mode), A (Aperture Priority mode), S (Shutter Priority mode), M (Manual mode), (Movie mode).
Shooting Modes
(iAUTO mode)
The camera automatically adjusts the settings best suited for the scene, which is convenient for beginners.
Live Guide is available.
* Some menu settings cannot be changed.
SCN (Scene mode)
This mode enables you to shoot in the appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited to the subject or scene.
Select a general situation in sub mode 1, and then a more specific mode in sub mode 2.
| Sub Mode 1 | Sub Mode 2 |
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| People | Portrait, e-Portrait, Portrait + Landscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children |
| Nightscapes | Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Handheld Starlight, Fireworks, Light Trails |
| Motion | Sport, Children, Panning |
| Scenery | Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR |
| Indoors | Candlelight, Silent, Portrait, e-Portrait, Children, Backlight HDR |
| Close-ups | Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot |
(Advanced Photo mode)
This mode sets an advanced shooting mode in one click.
Set the mode dial to and select a desired AP mode.
| AP mode | Description |
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For recording light trails of stars and other objects while keeping the overall exposure constant. Picture mode and White Balance can be changed, which is not possible in the SCN mode Light Trails. |
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This mode is suitable for shooting fireworks and night scenery. Long time exposures is possible at the selected duration. |
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Combines two different images into a single shot. |
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Captures details in both bright highlights and deep shadow areas. |
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Disables camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome. |
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For taking photos that can afterwards be joined on a computer to create a panorama picture. |
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Corrects perspective distortion in photos of buildings or landscapes. |
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Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, changing the exposure of each shot. |
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Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of eight photos, changing the focus distance of each shot. |
ART (ART mode)
This mode enables you to apply creative effects using art filters.
Color Filter and Monochrome Color options are available for some art filters.
Available Art Filters:
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film,
Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line,
Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass
P (Program mode)
The camera automatically sets the optimal aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions.
A (Aperture Priority mode)
When the aperture value (F-stop number) is set manually, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically.
S (Shutter Priority mode)
When the shutter speed is set manually, the camera sets the appropriate aperture automatically.
M (Manual)
Both the aperture and the shutter speed can be set manually.
You can also set the BULB (Bulb photography), LIVETIME (Live time photography) and LIVECOMP (Live composite photography).
More advanced settings are possible for the live composite photography in M mode than the Light Trails in SCN mode or Live Composite in AP mode.
(Movie mode)
This mode enables you to create movies.
In addition to standard movies, you can shoot 4K movies or slow motion movies.
| Movie Mode | Description |
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For shooting standard movies. You can also shoot movies with selected effects: Art Fade, Old Film, Multi Echo, One Shot Echo and Movie Tele-converter. |
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For shooting 4K movies. |
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Creates a single movie file, collecting multiple short movies. |
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For shooting slow motion movies. You can record a 30fps movie equivalent to HD image quality when shooting in 120fps. Sound is not recorded. |
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?
While the shutter button is fully depressed, you can shoot approximately 8.6 frames per second (max.).
| Mode | Image Quality | Sequential Shooting Speed | Recordable Pictures on Sequential Shooting |
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| Sequential Shooting H | RAW | Approx. 8.6 frames per second | Approx. 22 frames |
| Sequential Shooting L | Approx. 4.8 frames per second (in S-AF and MF mode) |
Up to card capacity | |
| Sequential Shooting H | JPEG | Approx. 8.6 frames per second | Approx. 36 frames |
| Sequential Shooting L | Approx. 4.8 frames per second (in S-AF and MF mode) |
Up to card capacity |
Note:
- Sequential shooting speed may differ according to the shooting condition; for example, the lens you use or its zoom position.
- When shooting in sequential shooting H mode, focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame.
- When shooting in sequential shooting L mode, focus and exposure is fixed based on the AF mode and AEL / AFL mode.
- When the battery check icon blinks because of low battery power, the camera stops the shooting and starts to store the pictures.
Depending on the amount of power remaining in the battery, the camera may not be able to store all pictures.
What types of image stabilizer modes are available?
What types of image stabilizer modes are available?
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that tends to occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification.
The image stabilizer starts when you press the shutter button halfway.
The following table shows the types of image stabilizer modes:
| S-IS (Still pictures) |
S-IS On (Default setting) | The camera detects the panning direction and applies the appropriate image stabilization. |
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| S-IS Off | Image stabilizer is off. | |
| M-IS (Movies) |
M-IS1 (Default setting) | The camera uses both sensor shift (VCM) and electronic correction. |
| M-IS2 | The camera uses sensor shift (VCM) correction only. Electronic correction is not used. |
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| OFF | Image stabilizer is off. |
Note:
- The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In such cases, it is recommended to use a tripod.
- When using a tripod, set the Image Stabilizer to S-IS Off or M-IS Off.
- When using a lens with an image stabilization function switch, priority is given to the lens side setting.
- You may notice operation sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?
You can take approximately 330 shots.
(when using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLS-50, 32 GB Toshiba SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA™ Type1 card,and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens)
What is the approximate movie recording time with a fully charged battery?
What is the approximate movie recording time with a fully charged battery?
The approximate sequential movie recording time:
80 min. (according to JEITA)
140 min. (when zooming or other operations are not used)
Shooting condition:
- When using a fully charged battery, repeating the maximum recording time per movie (29 min.) at normal temperature (approx. 23 ℃/73.4°F)
- When using a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens
- When recording 4K movies
Note:
- Use a speed class 10 or larger SD card for movie shooting.
- Use a UHS speed class rating 3 or faster UHS-I or UHS-II card when shooting in 4K movie mode.
- The maximum file size of a movie is limited to 4 GB. When a movie exceeds 4 GB, the movie is automatically saved and starts a separate new file.
(The movie may be divided without exceeding 4 GB depending on the shooting condition.)
- Depending upon the memory card, the recording may stop without utilizing the maximum time.
- The maximum recording time per movie is 29 min.
- The temperature of image sensor increases when the camera keeps recording for a long period, creating noise or uneven color in the image. The camera goes off when the temperature increases further.
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kinds of lenses attached?
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kinds of lenses attached?
Question :
Is the Digital Tele-converter function available with any kinds of lenses attached?
Answer:
Yes, the Digital Tele-converter function can be used with every E-M10 Mark III attachable lenses.
The 
icon is displayed on the LCD of the camera when the Digital Tele-converter function is in use.
Note:
- Digital Tele-converter is not available with Multiple Exposure, Panorama, Keystone Compensation in AP mode and Standard movie mode.
- When a RAW photo is displayed in playback, the area that you enlarged on the monitor using Digital Tele-converter is indicated by a frame.
- While using the Digital Tele-converter, the number of AF targets decreases.
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each recording mode?
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each recording mode?
The following tables show the approximate values:
[Still Pictures]
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
| Recording Mode | Number of Pixels | Compression Rate | File Format | Number of Storable Pictures 8GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card |
File Size (Approx.) |
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| RAW | 4608 x 3456 | Lossless compression | ORF | 428 | 17.3 MB | |
| L (Large) |
SF (SuperFine) |
1/2.7 | JPEG | 637 | 10.8 MB | |
| F (Fine) |
1/4 | 917 | 7.5 MB | |||
| N (Normal) |
1/8 | 1,984 | 3.5 MB | |||
| B (Basic) |
1/12 | 2,941 | 2.4 MB | |||
| M (Middle) |
SF | 3200 x 2400 | 1/2.7 | 1,245 | 5.6 MB | |
| F | 1/4 | 2,051 | 3.4 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 4,068 | 1.7 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 5,954 | 1.2 MB | |||
| SF | 2560 x 1920 | 1/2.7 | 2,160 | 3.2 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 3,170 | 2.2 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 6,259 | 1.1 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 9,041 | 0.8 MB | |||
| SF | 1920 x 1440 | 1/2.7 | 3814 | 1.8 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 5548 | 1.2 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 10,614 | 0.6 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 15,258 | 0.4 MB | |||
| SF | 1600 x 1200 | 1/2.7 | 5425 | 1.3 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 7875 | 0.9 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 15,258 | 0.5 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 20,344 | 0.4 MB | |||
| S (Small) |
SF | 1280 x 960 | 1/2.7 | 8,137 | 0.9 MB | |
| F | 1/4 | 11,625 | 0.6 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 22,193 | 0.3 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 30,516 | 0.3 MB | |||
| SF | 1024 x 768 | 1/2.7 | 12,206 | 0.6 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 17,438 | 0.4 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 30,516 | 0.3 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 40,688 | 0.2 MB | |||
| SF | 640 x 480 | 1/2.7 | 27,125 | 0.3 MB | ||
| F | 1/4 | 40,688 | 0.2 MB | |||
| N | 1/8 | 61,033 | 0.2 MB | |||
| B | 1/12 | 81,377 | 0.1 MB | |||
Note:
- The same image (Olympus' standard image) is used to calculate the number of storable pictures and file size in each mode.
- The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality, the type of memory card or whether print reservation is enabled. The number of remaining pictures on the LCD may not change even when a picture is taken or deleted.
- The number of storable pictures in this table differs from the number of remaining pictures displayed on the LCD. This table shows the approximate number, but the camera shows the maximum (up to 9999).
[Movies]
| Recording Mode | Image Size (Aspect Ratio) |
Frame Rate (Frames per Second) |
Record Format | Recording Rate | Maximum Recording Time (Approx.) |
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| Full HD Fine | 1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
30p (29.97fps) |
MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) *1 |
26Mbps | 29 min. *1 |
| Full HD Normal | 18Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |||
| HD Fine | 1280 x 720 (16:9) |
30p (29.97fps) |
14Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |
| HD Normal | 10Mbps | 29 min. *1 | |||
| HD | 1280 x 720 (16:9) |
30fps *2 | AVI (Motion JPEG) *3 |
- | 7 min. *3 |
| SD | 640 x 480 (4:3) |
- | 14 min. *3 |
- *1 The maximum file size of a movie is 4GB or 29 min.
- *2 When shooting movies with an Art Filter, the frame rate varies based on the selected filter.
- *3 The maximum file size of a movie is 2GB, 7 min. (in HD mode) and 14 min. (in SD mode).
Note:
Depending upon the memory card, the recording may stop without utilizing the maximum time.
A Speed Class 10 SD card is recommended for HD movie recording.
Compatibility table for Media Card (OM-D / PEN series)
Question :
What differentiates the E-PL8 from the E-PL7?
The following table describes the differences:
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| Effective Pixels | 16.05 million pixels | |
| Image Processing | True Pic VII | |
| ISO Sensitivity |
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| Flash |
Bundled with a dedicated external flash FL-LM1 GN = 7 (ISO100⋅m) / GN = 10 (ISO200⋅m) |
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| Monitor |
3.0 inches / 3:2 Approx. 1,040,000 dots, TFT color LCD Touch Panel, adjustable (the monitor can be set to the angle to take your own picture) |
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| Built-in Image Stabilizer |
Image sensor shift type, 3-axis (4 modes: All Direction Shake I.S., Vertical Shake I.S., Horizontal Shake I.S., Auto I.S.) |
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| AF Area | 81points | |
| Focusing Point Selection |
All target Group target (9 out of 81 points) Single target (normal size, small size) |
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| Focus Peaking | Available | |
| Level Gauge | Available | |
| Shutter Speed |
60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb / Time shooting (Maximum: 30 min. Default setting: 8 min.) |
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| Sequential Shooting (Sequential shooting H mode, when image stabilizer is Off) | Approx. 8.5 fps max. | Approx. 8 fps max. |
| Maximum Recordable Pictures |
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| Interval Shooting |
Available Interval time: 1 sec. - 24 hours, Number of storable pictures: 999 frames max. |
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| Live Composite Shooting | Available | |
| Live Bulb / Live Time shooting | Available | |
| Digital Tele-converter | Available (2x) | |
| Picture Mode | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Art filters | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Art filters |
| Art Filter |
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| Photo Story | Available (5 types, Temporary Save is available) | |
| Movie Recording Format | MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), AVI Motion JPEG | |
| Movie Mode |
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| Movie Effect | Multi-echo, One-shot echo, Art fade, Old film | |
| Clips (Short movie function) |
Available 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 seconds by pressing movie record button again.) |
Not available |
| Smartphone Connection (Built-in Wi-Fi) |
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| Underwater Housing (sold separately) | Not available | PT-EP12 |
| Memory | SD / SDHC / SDXC cards (UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi card | |
| Color | White, Brown, Black | Silver, Black, White |
| Dimensions (excluding protrusions) | 117.1 mm (W) x 68.3 mm (H) x 38.4 mm (D) / 4.6" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.5" (D) | 114.9 mm (W) x 67 mm (H) x 38.4 mm (D) / 4.5" (W) x 2.6" mm (H) x 1.5" mm (D) |
| Battery | BLS-50 | |
| Number of Storable Shots | Approx. 350 shots | |
| Weight (Battery and Media Card Included) | Approx. 374 g | Approx. 357 g |
| Release Date | November 2016 | September 2014 |
| Refer to the Product's Page | E-PL8 | E-PL7 |
Question :
What other items come packaged with the camera?
The following items are packaged with the camera:
- E-PL8 Camera
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLS-50)
- Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCS-5)
- USB Cable (CB-USB6)
- Body Cap
- Shoulder Strap
(The packaged strap differs according to the camera: White strap for white and brown camera, Black strap for black camera) - Dedicated External Flash (FL-LM1)
- Flash Case
- Olympus Setup CD-ROM: OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software (Windows / Mac)
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
Question :
Which shooting mode should I use? [Shooting mode, Scenes]
The available modes are iAUTO, SCN (scene mode), ART (art filter),
(PHOTO STORY),
P (Program Auto), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual) and Movie.
iAUTO
iAUTO is a fully automated shooting mode.
This mode is best suited for beginners because the camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically.
You can also adjust color, brightness and background blurring using the live guide settings.
SCN (scene mode)
The camera offers 25 scene modes for shooting in various conditions:
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Portrait
This mode is best suited for taking portraits. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions to produce natural skin tones.
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e-Portrait
The camera produces smooth skin textures. This mode is best suited for HDTV (High Definition Television).
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Landscape
This mode is suitable for taking pictures of landscapes. It vividly reproduces blues and greens.
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Landscape+Portrait
This mode is suitable for shooting both a foreground subject and background landscape. It clearly reproduces blues, greens and natural skin tones.
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Sport
Captures fast-moving action without blurring.
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Hand-Held Starlight
This mode is best suited for taking night scenes without a tripod.
8 frames are shot at one time and the images are then combined.
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Night Scene
This mode is best suited for shooting illuminated scenes in the evening or at night.
The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
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Night+Portrait
This mode is best suited for shooting both a foreground subject and an illuminated background in the evening or at night.
The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
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Children
This mode is best suited for taking pictures of fast-moving children.
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High Key
This mode processes images in bright light situations.
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Low Key
This mode processes images in low light situations.
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DIS Mode
This mode reduces blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake.
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Macro
This mode is best suited for taking close-up pictures.
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Nature Macro
This mode is best suited for taking close-up pictures. It vividly reproduces the colors of flowers and insects.
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Candle
This mode is ideal for shooting under candlelight. Warm colors are reproduced.
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Sunset
This mode is suitable for shooting the setting or rising sun. It vividly reproduces reds and yellows.
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Documents
This mode is suitable for shooting paper documents. It increases contrast between letters and background.
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Panorama
The camera captures images for creating a panoramic picture. The captured images are combined later using the included Olympus Viewer 3 software.
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Fireworks
This mode is suitable for shooting fireworks at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
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Beach & Snow
This mode is ideal for shooting white sand on the seaside or snow-capped mountains. The colors of the sky, greenery and people are reproduced clearly.
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Fisheye Effect
This mode is for shooting with the Fisheye converter FCON-P01.
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Wide-Angle
This mode is for shooting with the Wide converter WCON-P01.
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Macro
This mode is for shooting with the Macro converter MCON-P02 or MCON-P01.
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3D Photo
This mode can only be used with a 3D lens(*). The captured images can be viewed on 3D supported devices.
The 3D images cannot be viewed on the camera monitor.- * Panasonic 3D lens: H-FT012
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Panning
When you move the camera to track a subject, the camera sets the optimal shutter speed in detecting the movement of the camera.
This mode is convenient for shooting moving subject with a blurred background.
ART (art filter)
You can take creative pictures using the following art filters:
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color
ART BKT (Art Filter Bracket) is also available.
This mode enables the camera to shoot an image and then automatically process the image to create additional images using the selected art filter.
PHOTO STORY
Photo story combines multiple photos into a single image. There are five patterns: Standard, Speed, Zoom In/Out, Layout and Fun Frames.
You can set different variations (effects, aspect ratios) and take photos in touch screen operation.
P (Program Auto)
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions.
A (aperture-priority mode)
This mode enables you to take photos by setting the aperture (F-number) manually.
The camera sets the shutter speed automatically.
If a smaller aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes narrower. You will get pictures of a subject with out-of-focus background.
If a larger aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes wider. Both the subject and the background come into focus.
S (shutter-priority mode)
In this mode, the shutter speed can be set manually. The aperture is set automatically.
A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast-moving action without blurring.
A slow shutter speed will blur a fast-moving action. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.
M (Manual)
Both the aperture and the shutter speed can be set manually.
You can also set the BULB (Bulb photography), LIVETIME (Live time photography) and LIVECOMP (Live composite photography).
Movie
This mode enables you to create movies.
Note:
- Movie recording is not available in the following scene modes (SCN): e-Portrait, Hand-Held Starlight, Panorama and 3D Photo.
- In Hand-Held Starlight, 8 frames are shot at one time and the images are then combined. When the image quality mode is RAW, a JPEG image is combined with the first RAW image and recorded in RAW+JPEG.
- In e-Portrait, the image with and without the scene mode applied are both captured. When the image quality is RAW, the image is captured in RAW+JPEG. It may take longer than usual to save the image.
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There are some limitations on 3D Photo mode:
- 3D Photo can be used only with a 3D lens.
- The camera monitor cannot be used to playback images in 3D. Use a device that supports 3D display.
- Focus is locked. Flash and self-timer cannot be used.
- Image size is fixed at 1824 x 1024. RAW photography is not available.
- Frame coverage is not 100%.
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In Panning, when using a lens with an image stabilizer switch, turn the image stabilizer switch to off.
Sufficient panning effects may not be obtained in bright conditions.
Use a commercially available ND filter to obtain effects more easily.
Question :
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?
You can take approximately 350 shots (when IS is On), according to the CIPA standard.
(using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLS-50 and a 32 GB Toshiba SDHC UHS-I EXCERIATM card)
Question :
Approximately how much movie recording time does my camera have with a fully-charged battery?
You can take approximately 90 minutes* (according to the JEITA) or 150 minutes* (when zoom or other operations are not used).
- * The maximum recording time per movie is restricted to 29 minutes. The camera records the 29 minutes movie repeatedly up to the capacity.
Note:
- When shooting in GBMPEG-4AVC / H.264 format (extension: MOV), the maximum file size of a movie is 4 GB or 29 min.
- When shooting in AVI Motion JPEG format (extension: AVI), the maximum file size of a movie is 2 GB, 7 min. (in HD mode) or 14 min. (in SD mode).
- When shooting movies with an Art Filter, the frame rate varies based on the selected filter.
- A Speed Class 10 card is recommended for movie recording.
- Depending upon the memory card, the recording may stop without utilizing the maximum time.
