MyOLYMPUS Tutorial

A

Mode dial

Turn the mode dial to select a shooting mode, e.g. iAUTO mode which fully optimises all settings for the current scene. It is ideal for getting started with your E-M1. Press the mode lock button in the centre of the dial to lock your mode and prevent it being accidently changed; press it again to release it when you want to change modes.

B

Rear dial

Use the rear dial, for example, to adjust shutter speeds or aperture in the various modes selected with the mode dial. Also use it to zoom in and out when viewing your pictures. (The blue symbols next to the dial are for replay mode functions.)

C

Front dial and shutter button

The front dial is perfectly positioned around the shutter button for ergonomic and rapid setting of aperture and exposure compensation settings in different modes selected with the mode dial.

D

Movie button

Use the mode dial to select any mode except Photo Story to record movies while you shoot still images. Simply press the Movie button to start recording and press the Movie button again to end recording.

E

Function button

Use the function button Fn2 to select creative control functions like Color Creator or the gradation curve while you frame and shoot images using the viewfinder. Press and hold down the function button Fn2 and rotate the front or rear dial to select the menu and functions.
Photo by Greg Bottle

Adjust the colour of the subject before you even take the photo thanks to built-in Color Creator. Simply set the multi-function button to Color Creator in advance, press the Fn2 button and set the hue you want using the front dial and saturation using the rear dial.

Photo by Diego Garín Martín

Change the brightness of highlights and shadows and then view the results with the gradation curve on the monitor. Simply set the multi-function button to Highlight&Shadow Control in advance, press the Fn2 button and adjust the shadow using the rear dial and the highlight using the front dial.

F

ON/OFF lever + AF/HDR button

Turn your camera on and off with the ON/OFF lever. The AF button can be used to select AF or Metering mode for autofocus or controlling subject brightness. With the HDR button, you can choose a range of Sequential Shooting options or set the self-timer.
Photo by Helen Sotiriadis

Simply press the HDR button to display the menu on the screen. Then turn the back dial to select Sequential Shooting or the self-timer. Or turn the front dial to select the HDR mode.

Photo by Andreas Levers

Simply press the AF button. Then turn the front dial to select one of various Metering mode options. Or turn the back dial to select the AF mode.

Congratulations! You’ve finished chapter 2!

OM-D E-M1 Quick Guide