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Last updated on February 28, 2008 

To edit a RAW file in camera: 

1.

 

Press the [

MENU

] button.  Select the   menu, and then select the PICTURE 

MODERECORD MODE and WB (White Balance) settings to be applied to the 
RAW image to be edited. 

2.

 

Exit the menu by pressing [

MENU

] again. 

3.

 

In the playback mode, select the RAW image to be edited. 

4.

 

Open the menu, select the third tab (Edit), select EDIT and then toggle right.  
The RAW image to be edited will be displayed. 

5.

 

Press the [

i

] button. 

6.

 

In the RAW DATA EDIT screen, select YES and then press [

i

]. 

A JPEG copy of the RAW image that reflects the settings selected in the    menu will be 

saved to the memory card. The RAW image remains unchanged. 

In the CARD SETUP menu, the options are ALL ERASE and FORMAT. 
What is the difference between these settings? 

ALL ERASE deletes all of the images from the memory card directory except for those 

that have been protected.  FORMAT deletes all of the images from the memory card 
directory and overwrites the directory.  In both cases, the actual digital images are still 

on the memory card until new images are shot that overwrite the old images.  
Therefore, if images are inadvertently erased or formatted, it may be possible to retrieve 

them via image recovery software. 
If ALL ERASE is used exclusively to delete images, over time a buildup of artifacts in 

the directory may corrupt the memory card.  The FORMAT option is recommended to 
preserve the integrity of the memory card and extend its useful life. 

When and why should I use the camera’s Eyepiece Shutter? 

During normal shooting, the photographer’s face and the camera’s eyecup work together 
to shade the viewfinder and prevent light from entering the camera’s metering system 

through the viewfinder.  When the camera is on a tripod or Live View is enabled, light 
can enter the viewfinder from behind the camera because the photographer may be 

standing away from the camera.  This is most likely to happen if the sun is low and 
behind the camera or the photographer is shooting a night shot and street lighting is 

shining into the viewfinder.  In both cases, this extraneous light can shine into the 
metering system and can skew the exposures, resulting in underexposed images.  

Closing the Eyepiece Shutter blocks extraneous light from entering the viewfinder so the 
exposures will be more accurate. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for E-3

Page 1: ...thout worrying about dust ruining a shot the stunningly fast TruePic III processor and a 2 5 inch high resolution dual axis wide angle HyperCrystal screen for superior visibility even in direct sunlig...

Page 2: ...ith LIVE VIEW BOOST set to OFF while setting up a shot changes you make to the Exposure Compensation setting are previewed on the Live View monitor so you can see their effects before shooting The eff...

Page 3: ...than the higher quality settings For example it may be preferable to shoot using a lower quality setting when the shots are intended for use on the Internet where small file size is more important tha...

Page 4: ...anel the Control Panel or the camera menu RAW JPEG Four record modes in the E 3 save both a RAW and a JPEG image when a picture is taken This can be advantageous when shots are intended for use in mul...

Page 5: ...Custom White Balance CWB settings in the White Balance menu allow photographers to select more accurate color temperature settings Many commercially available lamps are labeled with color temperature...

Page 6: ...copy photography of old documents the yellow filter brightens the look of yellowed paper ORANGE The effect of the orange filter falls midway between that of the red and yellow filters GREEN The green...

Page 7: ...Custom Function menu Use the arrow pad to scroll through the functions that can be assigned The available functions are OFF This option disables function allocation V One Touch White Balance This func...

Page 8: ...ess to switch to the Underwater Wide shooting mode and to switch between the Underwater Wide and Underwater Macro shooting modes Alternatively turn the main dial while holding down the MODE button to...

Page 9: ...be facing outward When these prerequisites are met launch the software and click on the update function The update process will first poll the camera and lens to determine what firmware versions are...

Page 10: ...are unable to communicate with the firmware in the E System camera bodies Therefore their use in this fashion has the following restrictions Autofocus is not available OM series autofocus lenses canno...

Page 11: ...LCD screen The target area can be repositioned on another area of the image by using the arrow keys on the camera back Pressing the OK button causes the target area to be enlarged The degree of magni...

Page 12: ...kground for a visual effect in the image The result would be a sharply defined subject against a blurred background that might otherwise appear cluttered I have a lens from another manufacturer that h...

Page 13: ...stop determined by a flash meter reading or testing It also allows for use in exotic photographic situations such as scientific and engineering photography beyond the parameters of the camera firmwar...

Page 14: ...ween NORMAL and SMALL AF SENSITIVITY NORMAL AF SENSITIVITY is used for most shooting situations At this setting the camera focuses within the selected AF area and on the surrounding area SMALL AF SENS...

Page 15: ...he same as Spot metering but compensates toward overexposure allowing accurate white reproduction For example with normal Spot metering snow would be captured as grey rather than white The HI Spot Met...

Page 16: ...eras have a default noise filter that is always on Some photographers feel that this reduces detail so Olympus has included the option to not use a noise filter at all If the Noise Filter is set to OF...

Page 17: ...ory and overwrites the directory In both cases the actual digital images are still on the memory card until new images are shot that overwrite the old images Therefore if images are inadvertently eras...

Page 18: ...flashes have four control channels to choose from so the flashes and camera will not receive signals from other Olympus wireless RC flash systems operating nearby The photo below shows the main setup...

Page 19: ...ectronic flash Can I use it on the E 3 Flash units that are not part of the Olympus E System may pose problems if used on the E 3 Thyristor type flash units can be used with the E 3 s Manual shooting...

Page 20: ...e recording medium they are susceptible to damage from impact vibration and strong magnetic fields especially during recording and playback Be sure to carefully read the instructions that come with Mi...

Page 21: ...button on the RM 1 to open the shutter 4 Press the T button on the RM 1 to close the shutter Notes For best results the camera should be set up on a tripod If eight minutes elapse after the W button...

Page 22: ...s multiple lenses Why is this happening If the problem occurs with every shot taken with every accessory lens the camera may be broken However if the problem occurs sporadically and chiefly only after...

Page 23: ...y be too close to the subject matter for that particular lens Lenses have a minimum focusing distance and zoom lenses have different minimum focusing distances at different zoom settings If you back a...

Page 24: ...ity of photographers carry more than one memory card in the event that the memory card in the camera should fill up The E 3 also features an xD Picture Card slot to hold a second card If the capacity...

Page 25: ...function why do I only get one frame instead of three The camera s Drive mode is set to Single Frame shooting Configured this way which is the default setting the shutter button must be pressed for ea...

Page 26: ...may need to be changed for the remote control to be recognized by the camera With the camera on point the RM 1 at the Remote Control lamp on the front of the camera On the RM 1 press the CH button an...

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