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Specifi cations.Model Olympus E-420Type Interchangeable lens for digital SLR camera.
Lens mount Four Thirds mount.
Body Glass-reinforced plastic.
Image sensor Effective pixels 10 Megapixels.
Filter array Primary colour fi lter (RGB).
Full resolution 11.8 Megapixels.
Type 4/3" Type Live MOS sensor.
Aspect ratio & area 4:3/17.3 x 13.0 mm.
Engine Type TruePic III.
Filter LPF fi lter Fixed type.
IR cut fi lter Hybrid type.
Dust protection fi lter Supersonic Wave Filter.
LCD Pixel number 230,000 pixels.
LCD type HyperCrystal II LCD.
Monitor size 6.9 cm/2.7.
Brightness adjustment +/– 7 steps.
Viewfi nder Viewfi nder type Eye-level single-lens viewfi nder.
Field of view Approx. 95 %.
Magnifi cation Approx. 0.92 x.
Depth-of-fi eld preview Yes.
Eye point 14 mm.
Diopter adjustment – 3.0 to + 1.0 diopter/built-in type.
Focusing screen Fixed type (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen).
Mirror Quick return mirror.
Viewfi nder information AF frame (super impose), AE lock, AF confi rmation mark,
metering mode, exposure mode, shutter speed,
aperture value, white balance, exposure compensation
value indicator, fl ash, battery check.
Eyepiece shutter Eyepiece cap EP-4 supplied.
Live View Type Contrast and phase-differential AF selectable.
Information 100 % fi eld of view, preview for exposure adjustment, white
balance adjustment, gradation (SAT) and Face Detection;
gridline displayable, 7 x /10 x magnifi cation possible, MF/S-AF,
AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information,
histogram.
Focusing System Method TTL phase-difference detection system.
Focus areas 3-point automatic and manual selection.
11-point contrast AF measurement.
AF illuminator Built-in fl ash (external fl ash available/can be switched off).
AF lock Locked by fi rst position of shutter release button,
AE/AF lock button (customised).
Focus tracking Available in continuous* AF mode.
Manual focus Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual
focus operation in AF mode (customised).
Focus modes Single AF, Single AF+ MF, Continuous* AF,
Continuous* AF+ MF.
Detection range 0 –19 EV (ISO 100).
Light Metering Method TTL open aperture light metering.
Zones 49 zones Multi-Pattern Sensing System.
Detection range 1– 20 (50 mm, 1:2, ISO 100).
Light Metering modes ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering,
Highlight, Shadow.
Shooting modes Exposure Modes 6: Auto, Programme Automatic, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, Manual, Scene Modes.
Scene Modes 18, e. g.: Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with portrait,
Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Children, Sports,
High Key, Low Key.
Exposure System Exposure compensation +/– 5 EV / 1/3 steps.
Exposure bracketing 3 frames / +/– 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps.
Sensitivity Auto/Manual ISO 100 –1600 (in 1/3 EV steps possible).
Shutter Shutter type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter.
Shutter release Soft-Touch Electromagnetic.
Self-timer 12 s or 2 s.
Anti-shock Yes, lag time 1– 30 s.
Shutter Speeds Shutter speed range 1/4000 – 60 s.
AUTO 1/4000 – 2 s.
P (Ps), A, S, M mode 1/4000 – 60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode).
Shutter speed scene mode 1/4000 – 4 s.
White Balance AUTO WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor.
Manual White Balance (One-Touch) Yes.
Selectable steps in Kelvin 7 steps (3000 –7500 K).
Preset WB Overcast, Shade, Tungsten, Sunlight, Flourescent 1,
Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3.
White balance adjustment Yes, +/– 7 in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB and
preset WB mode).
Internal Flash Guide number 12.
Flash compensation +/– 2 EV / 1/3 EV steps.
Modes AUTO, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchronisation,
2nd Curtain Slow Synchronsation, Fill-in, Slow
Synchronisation with Red-eye Reduction, Off (no fl ash).
Integrated fl ash and wireless fl ash control from camera bodyCompatible external fl ash FL-50R, FL-36R.
Control method Triggered and controlled by built-in fl ash.
Modes TTL Auto (TTL pre-fl ash mode), Auto, Manual,
FP TTL Auto, FP Manual.
Group setting 3 groups.
Number of channels 4 channels.
External Flash Control X-sync speed 1/180 s / 1/4000 s (Super FP Mode).
Type TTL Auto for Olympus dedicated fl ash, Auto or Manual.
Synchronisation modes Auto, Manual, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Syncro with Red-eye
Reduction, Slow Syncro, 2nd Curtain and Slow Syncro, Fill-in.
Intensity +/– 2 EV / 1/3 steps.
Sequence Shooting Sequential shooting mode 3.5 fps/up to card capacity in Large Normal Mode.
3.5 fps/8 frames RAW.
Image Processing Colour space sRGB/AdobeRGB.
TruePic III Yes.
Sharpness, saturation, contrast 5 levels.
Black & White fi lter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green.
Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode.
Picture mode Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Black & White,
White (Standard setting: Natural).
Gradation 4 steps (auto, high key, normal, low key).
Image Editing RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Sepia, Black & White,
Resize, Correction of saturation.
Erase/Protect/Copy FunctionErase modes/copy Single. All. Selected.
Image protect mode Single. Selected.
Copy mode Single. All. Selected.
View Images Histogram in Playback mode, Yes.
Slide show, Calendar, Rotation mode
Zoom 2 –14 x.
Index 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames.
Shooting information Exposure mode, metering mode, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure compensation level, ISO, colour space,
white balance mode, white balance compensation level,
focal length, focus area, fi le type, picture mode, fi le name,
image size, recorded card type.
Exposure level view Histogram (RGB available), High light point warning,
Shadow point warning.
Still Image Recording EXIF 2.2, PIM III, DPOF, DCF.
Recording Formats RAW 12 bit.
RAW & JPEG Parallel recording.
JPEG Yes.
JPEG compression 1/2.7 Super Fine. 1/4 Fine. 1/8 Normal. 1/12 Basic.
Image Size 3648 x 2736 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic. RAW 11 MB/frame.
3200 x 2400 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
2560 x 1920 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
1600 x 1200 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
1280 x 960 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
1024 x 768 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
640 x 480 Super Fine. Fine. Normal. Basic.
Menu Menu languages in camera English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech,
Dutch, Danish, Polish.
Menu languages for An additional language from 15 further languages is available
download via the internet via download.
Customisation Options Left arrow button Off, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View,
Face Detection.
Drive button Drive, AF target selection, AF mode, WB mode,
Metering mode, ISO setting.
Custom preset options 2.
Power Requirements Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included).
Battery life Approx. 500 shots with BLS-1 according to CIPA
test conditions.
Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min selectable).
Interface Media Dual slot for CompactFlash card (Type I and II),
Microdrive and xD-Picture card.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Yes.
Combined V & USB output NTSC or PAL selectable.
Infrared Yes.
Environment Temperature 0 – 40 °C operating temperature.
–20 – 60 °C storage temperature.
30 – 90 % operation humidity.
10 – 90 % storage humidity.
Size Dimensions (W x H x D) 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm (without protrusions).
Weight 380 g (body only).
Box contents E-420 Kit: E-420 body, ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14 – 42 mm 1:3.5 – 5.6, Li-ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Li-ion
Battery Pack (BCS-1), Olympus Master CD-ROM, USB Cable, Video Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction
Manual, Warranty Card.
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* Only available with TTL phase-differential measurement.
Specifi cations and design are subject to change without notice.Latest specifi cations available from www.olympus-europa.com.
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E-420 System Chart Standard Lenses Adapters
Flash System
FL-CB05Flash Extension Cable
FL-36RWireless Flash
FL-50RWireless Flash
FP-1***Flash Power Grip(incl. FL-CB02)
for FL-50R/RF-11/TF-22
BN-1Ni-MH Battery Pack
AC-2AC-Adapter
FL-CB025-pin to hot shoe cable
HV-1High Voltage Pack
FLST-1Flash Stand(incl. with FL-50R and FL-36R)
FLBA-1Bounce Adapter(incl. with FL-50R)
FLRA-1Reflector Adapter(incl. with FL-50R)
FC-1Macro Flash Controller
FR-1Flash Adapter Ringfor 35/50 mm Macro
SRF-11Ring Flash Set(incl. FC-1 / RF-11)
SHV-1High Voltage Set
(incl. HV-1 / BN-1 / AC-2)
STF-22Twin Flash-Set(incl. FC-1 / TF-22)
RF-11Ring Flash
TF-22Twin Flash
FL-20Flash
Leather Shoulder Straps
CSS-S101LBlack
CSS-S102LWhite
CSS-S103LBrown
CSS-S104LDark Brown
*Only with MF. **AF possible by using the central metering section. *** FR-1 required.
28–84 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14–42 mm 1:3.5–5.6Standard Zoom Lens
36–360 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18–180 mm 1:3.5–6.3Super Zoom Lens (10x)
80–300 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITALED 40–150 mm 1:4.0–5.6Telephoto Zoom Lens
140–600 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITALED 70–300 mm 1:4.0–5.6Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
35–90 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5–45 mm 1:3.5–5.6 Standard Zoom Lens(only available in special kit)
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tubeonly at 25–42 mm
EC-14*/EC-20*Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tubeonly at 28–45 mm
EC-14*/EC-20*Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
with adapter ring 52 mm to 67 mm/72 mm
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tubeonly at 50 –180 mm
EC-14*/EC-20*Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
with adapter ring 62 mm to 67 mm/72 mm
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14*/EC-20*Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14*/EC-20*Tele Converter
50 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL 25 mm 1:2.8 Pancake Fix Focal Lens
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
70 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL 35 mm 1:3.5Macro Lens
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14**/EC-20*Tele Converter
endless – 25 cm
TF-22Twin Flash
with FR-1
RF-11Ring Flash
with FR-1
Top Pro LensesPro Lenses
E-System BagsPower Supply Eye Cups
Design and specifications may be subject to change without notice.
EP-5 Eye Cup(Standard)
VA-1Varimagni Angle Finder
EP-7 Eye Cup(incl. with E-3)
DE-P3Eye CupDioptric Adjustment +3
ME-1Magnifier Eye Cup1.2 x
EP-6 Eye Cup
DE-N3 Eye CupDioptric Adjustment –3
RM-UC1Remote Cable
BLS-1Lithium-Ionen-Battery
BCS-1Battery Charger
E-System Shoulder Bag E-System Backpack
E-System DoubleZoom Kit Bag
Remote Control
RM-1IR Remote Control
E-System Bag
E-System BagCompact
E-400 SeriesLeather Case
E-420 Leather Cases
For E-420 and ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14 – 42 mm or ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40 –150 mm.
For E-420 and ZUIKO DIGITAL 25 mm Pancake lens.
CS-8B & CS-8LMBlack
CS-8B & CS-8LMBrown
CS-8B & CS-8LMWhite
CS-8B & CS-8LSBlack
CS-8B & CS-8LSBrown
CS-8B & CS-8LSWhite
CCB W
EX-25Extension Tube
ZUIKO DIGITAL1.4x Tele Converter EC-14
MF-1OM-Adapter
ZUIKO DIGITAL2.0x Tele Converter EC-20
14–28 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7–14 mm 1:4.0Super Wide-angle Zoom Lens
28–70 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14–35 mm 1:2.0 SWDStandard Zoom Lens
24–120 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12–60 mm 1:2.8–4.0 SWDStandard Zoom Lens
22–44 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL 11–22 mm 1:2.8–3.5Wide-angle Zoom Lens
16 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8 mm 1:3.5Fisheye Lens
70–200 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35–100 mm 1:2.0Telephoto Zoom Lens
100 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50 mm 1:2.0Macro Lens
180–500 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90–250 mm 1:2.8Telephoto Zoom Lens
100–400 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50–200 mm 1:2.8–3.5 SWDTelephoto Zoom Lens
600 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300 mm 1:2.8 Fix Focal Lens
28–108 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL 14–54 mm 1:2.8–3.5Standard Zoom Lens
300 mm (equiv. to 35 mm)ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150 mm 1:2.0Fix Focal Lens
Compatible with
EC-14/EC-20**Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
only at 60 mm
EC-14/EC-20*Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tubeonly at 60–100 mm
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
Compatible with
EC-14/EC-20*Tele Converter
Compatible with
EC-14/EC-20*Tele Converter
Compatible with
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
only at 54 mm
EC-14/EC-20**Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
RF-11Ring Flash
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20**Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
RF-11Ring Flash
Compatible with
EX-25Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
TF-22Twin Flash
with FR-1
RF-11Ring Flash
with FR-1
Compatible with
EX-25*Extension Tube
EC-14/EC-20Tele Converter
Drop-in Filter set included
Discover the world.
The desire to travel is one of our most
gratifying traits. It drives us to visit exotic
cities and countries. And those of us
who love to discover the world’s scenic
wonders for ourselves are the fi rst to
reach out for a versatile, extremely
portable camera developed especially
for active people.
Olympus is a leading manufacturer, with
decades of experience in producing
high-quality compact cameras and SLRs.
Photographers value Olympus cameras
for their excellent design, compactness
and functionality as well as their ease of
use. The E-420 is no exception. Just one
look and you’ll realise that technology is
more than just an end in itself. The camera
is an ideal companion, whether you’re
travelling to exotic destinations or going on
weekend trips to Europe’s major cities.
Like no other camera, the E-420 combines
the sophisticated features of a professional
digital SLR and the ease of use of a compact
camera. Not only that, the E-420 is one of
the smallest and lightest D-SLRs in the
world. This means it not only fi ts perfectly
in your hands, it’s also compact enough
for the smallest bag. Matched with the thin
25 mm 1:2.8 pancake lens, the E-420
will even fi t in your jacket pocket, giving you
fast access for impromptu snapshots. In
short, a camera with built-in intuition.
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Follow your intuition.
A camera for a mobile world.
The easiest things in life are self-explanatory.
Olympus designed the E-420 with this
principle in mind. If you’re often on the go,
you have to choose your equipment
accordingly. It must be small, ergonomic
and easy to use. Needless to say, this
is also what you look for in a camera that’s
with you at every turn. The E-420 is the
fi rst camera designed to combine the
features of a sophisticated D-SLR with the
needs of today’s mobile society. It’s the
ideal companion for travellers, journalists
and today’s urban adventurers.
Unpack it and shoot.
With the Olympus E-420, you can start taking
pictures right after you remove it from the
box. You don’t even have to spend time
becoming familiar with the camera’s functions
fi rst. Right from the start, the E-420 is simply
intuitive to use. The buttons are right beneath
your fi ngers, and the ergonomic body is
designed to fi t perfectly in your hands.
Just start shooting.
The E-420 is designed to let you start taking
great pictures right away, without special
photography skills. The E-420 gives you
18 scene select modes that offer the ideal
camera settings for virtually any lighting mood
or situation. Modes range from macro settings
for photographing a fl ower close up, right
through to choices that let you perfectly
capture a candlelight dinner or sunset.
Perfect overview of all settings.
Even if you decide not to use the camera’s
automatic settings and would rather confi gure
your own parameters for a picture, all the
information you need is always right before
your eyes thanks to the clear display on the
camera’s LCD. You can choose between a
basic and detailed views.
18 scene select modes offer the perfect presets for any
situation. From fi reworks …
… landscapes …
… night scenes …
… portraits …
… sunsets …
… sports …
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… macro close-ups … … kids … … right through to candlelit scenes.
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A perfect preview of your picture.
The autofocus Live View function incorporated
in the E-420 lets you compose pictures
using the LCD, as you would with a compact
digital camera. Thanks to this feature, you
always have a perfect preview of your subject.
It allows you to see whether you’ve chosen
the right angle for your shot and shows you
in real-time on which parts of the subject the
camera is focusing. With the HyperCrystal II
LCD, you have constant control of exposure
and white balance, and can also set the
colour saturation and contrast of the display.
Accurate pictures even in diffi cult situations.
Thanks to two technical innovations,
the E-420 lets you take perfect pictures
even in the most challenging lighting
conditions. The camera automatically
detects deep shadows in your picture
and compensates by brightening these
areas (Shadow Adjustment Technology).
In addition, with Face Detection Technology,
the E-420 guarantees accurate pictures
with its ability to recognise up to eight
faces while automatically focusing and
optimising exposure.
Brilliant colours on the LCD.
The E-420’s large 6.9 cm HyperCrystal II LCD
gives you clear, realistic previews with brilliant
colours. Colour changes are also visible on
the LCD. With a viewing angle of 176 degrees,
the LCD can be viewed from virtually any
angle, and you are free to compose your shot
without having to look through the viewfi nder.
This means you can shoot from almost any
position, whether from over your head, from
the ground or around a corner, without losing
sight of your subject.
The E-420’s large 6.9 cm HyperCrystal II LCD allows you to
track all the camera’s settings.
Get up close without straining yourself. With Live View,
you can take pictures from the ground up without having to
hold the viewfi nder to your eye.
Without Shadow Adjustment Technology.
Shadow Adjustment Technology brightens dim areas of the
image so they appear naturally lit.
Without Face Detection.
With Face Detection, each face is perfectly in focus.
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With autofocus Live View you always have an accurate preview of your subject.
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Get a picture of the future.
Answers to the questions of tomorrow.
When you choose a digital SLR today, you
want more than just the perfect equipment.
You also need to know how well the camera’s
system will stand the test of time. With the
E-420, Olympus offers an excellent solution
for both these demands.
A new standard in digital photography.
Like all other D-SLRs in the E-System
family, the E-420 is based on the Four
Thirds Standard. This is a uniform
technical standard agreed upon and
supported by numerous renowned
manufacturers. Because all cameras
and lenses in the Four Thirds System
are compatible with each other, the
E-420 is a future-proof camera. There
are currently more than 30 Four Thirds lenses
to choose from for the E-420, and more will
follow, all meeting the highest professional
standards.
More compact cameras and better image quality.
Thanks to the Four Thirds System, the
E-420 is signifi cantly more compact than
its competitors and fully tailored to the
needs of digital photography. The system
guarantees maximum sharpness and
brightness over the entire image and
improves communication between the
camera and lens. These are advantages
you can see and feel: the cameras as
well as the lenses are smaller and lighter
without compromising image quality.
Change lenses as often as you want.
Even if you use many different lenses, the
E-420 is ideally equipped. A highly effective
dust protection system protects the camera
from dust entering the body when you
change lenses. This feature gives you the
freedom to change lenses as often as you
want without having to worry about dust
ruining your pictures.
Without integrated dust protection.
Image is spot-free thanks to integrated dust protection.The Olympus E-System line-up at a glance.
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Technology that makes many things easier, and others possible for the very fi rst time.
Sequential shooting at a rate of 3.5 frames per second.
Now you can shoot even faster. The E-420
allows you to take a series of shots at a
rate of 3.5 frames per second. This means
you will never miss that crucial frame when
shooting dynamic action sequences.
Built-in pop-up fl ash and wireless fl ash.
With the E-420’s built-in fl ash, you are
prepared for any situation. It not only makes
sure you have the right lighting, but it can
also be used as pre-fl ash to eliminate
annoying red-eye effects. And if you ever
need to illuminate your subject from a
different angle, you can attach an external
fl ash such as the FL-36R and control it
wirelessly from your camera. (1., 2., 3.)
Professional AEL/AFL control.
Automatic or manual, it’s your choice. You
can freely enable or disable a range of
presets for exposure (AE lock) and focusing
(AF lock). This allows you to defi ne the
most important features of your subjects to
suit your individual needs.
Slideshow.
Impress people in comfort. You can connect
the E-420 to your TV and view your pictures
in a slideshow from the comfort of your own
couch.
TruePic III image processor.
Faster is better. The E-420 features the new
TruePic III image processor, which handles
your pictures faster and produces crystal
clear images.
Depth-of-fi eld preview.
You have full control of image sharpness
right from the start. Before you press
the shutter button, the E-420 allows
you to control the depth of fi eld in the
optical viewfi nder as well as on the
HyperCrystal II LCD.
Three different exposure settings with the bracketing function.
Just press the shutter button to take three
pictures with different exposure settings with
the sequential shooting mode. Then select
the best picture.
2. Use the wireless fl ash to capture individual objects …
3. … as well as entire rooms in the right light, independently
of the pop-up fl ash.
The depth-of-fi eld preview feature on the HyperCrystal II LCD.
The bracketing function with three different exposure
settings.
The E-420 takes up to 3.5 pictures per second.
1. Built-in pop-up fl ash.
Refl ectorplate
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Edit, style and archive your pictures with ease.
The navigator gives you a clear overview of all the functions
of the OLYMPUS Master Software.
Panorama image 1. Panorama image 2.
Numerous image editing functions enable you to optimize
your photos.
The panorama function of the xD-Picture Card lets you stitch together multiple images easily into a single panorama using
the OLYMPUS Master Software.
Imaging software by Olympus.
Editing your pictures on your computer is
also easy, thanks to Olympus’s wide array of
user-friendly imaging software.
OLYMPUS Master Software.
OLYMPUS Master 2.0 is easy to use and
offers a range of appealing functions for
editing, storing and printing your images.
The integrated Quick Start Guide guarantees
outstanding results right from the word go
– with a minimum of effort:
• Manage your images: you can organise
and view your pictures as in a photo album.
• Find images: you can search for individual
pictures by shooting date.
• Automatic tone adjustment. Dark areas of
the image are corrected automatically.
• Add text: you can write comments directly
on an image.
• Control image editing: the effects of
correction can be checked by comparing
the edited image with the original.
• Panoramas: you can use a single
command to stitch together a series of
pictures taken with the panorama mode.
• Colour management for your computer:
the software adjusts the colours of your
image to your monitor and printer settings.
OLYMPUS Studio Software.
This software is optional and can be
purchased separately. A trial version is
included with the E-420.
Key features include:
• PC-control of the camera: you can
connect your camera to your PC and
record images directly on your hard drive.
• Better overview of your pictures: the
light box feature lets you view and edit
your images comfortably at your PC.
• Batch processing: you can group images
and automatically adjust characteristics
such as tone for multiple images at the
same time.
• Natural colour gradation: the software
also allows you to adjust tone settings
automatically. Tone curves appear natural
even in areas shadowed by back-lighting
or excessive front-lighting.
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