Olympus E-M1X, Instruction Manual

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4-5 Customizing Camera Functions
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Release Timing (Flicker Reduction)
When shooting under fl uorescent or other artifi cial workplace or outdoor lighting,
you may notice fl icker in the live view display or uneven exposure in photos taken at
fast shutter speeds. This item reduces these effects.
• For more information on fl icker reduction, read the explanation on page 190.
Anti-Flicker LV
Reduce fl icker under fl uorescent lighting and the like. Choose this option if
fl icker makes the display diffi cult to view.
[Auto]: The camera detects and reduces fl icker.
[50Hz]: Reduce fl icker under workplace or outdoor lighting powered by
alternating current with a frequency of 50 Hz.
[60Hz]: Reduce fl icker under workplace or outdoor lighting powered by
alternating current with a frequency of 60 Hz.
[Off]: Flicker reduction off.
Anti-Flicker
Shooting
The camera automatically detects the frequency of the fl icker and times the
shutter release appropriately. This item is for still photography. It applies to
photos taken with the mechanical shutter.
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tab [Flicker reduction] Choose an option Choose a setting
• Enabling [Anti-Flicker Shooting] disables functions that use the electronic shutter, including
silent mode, High Res Shot, and Pro Capture.
• Flicker detection may fail under some conditions. In this case, normal release timing will be
used.
• Normal release timing is used at slow shutter speeds.
• Enabling [Anti-Flicker Shooting] may cause release lag, slowing the frame advance rate
during burst photography.
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