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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · New to the Olympus system, I have questions? | |
I, too , am new to the system. Learning as I go , but so far here is what I have figured out. If I am incorrect , please someone let me know.
1. Is there a way to "lock" the focus point (s) on the super menu. Will one setting work in all modes (A, S, M, P?) They seem to drift when I taking phots and I very often change them by hitting the 4 way positioning buttons
Have not found a way to lock focus point.
Not sure what settings you are looking to work the same in all modes, not an easy question to answer. Main control dials operate differently in each mode. Example in M , the default is one dial controls aperture, the other shutter. You can not adjust exposure compensation in M unless you have Auto ISO selected. In S one dial controls shutter , the other aperture, but when you get the settings with proper exposure dialed in, the the front dial controls exposure compensation. There are so many options to change how the dials and buttons function !
If your focus point is drifting , check to see what auto focus mode you are in. If you are in S-AF or C-AF with single point selected, then your point will not move unless you move it by the dial or super control panel.
However, if you are in C-AF with 5, 9 or the entire amount selected, the camera will move the point/group around. I have not found a way for me to select where to put the focus group .
3. What is the image quality like adding the Olympus 1.4X tele-converter to the Zuiko 40/150mm F2.8 Pro lens? I you have the combination would you buy it again?
Absolutely would buy this combo again. I find little to no degrading of the image quality using the TC.
4. How do I get to the low range of the ISO range to be able to use ISO 64?
On the Super Control Panel, press ok button. One of the options will turn green. Scroll to the ISO Box, top left. HIt OK. The screen will change, and you will see the available ISOs on the bottom. Use the front wheel to select the one you want and click OK. From what I have read, Low ISO is approximately ISO 64.
If you do not want to use the SCP to switch ISO, and want to do it viewing through the view finder , the default is using the AEL/AFL lever. On the AEL/AFL lever , switch it to 2, scroll the back dial and the ISO options appear in the view finder. The front dial will give you Exposure Compensation. All of this can to changed and customized, but that is the default for position 2.
I have ordered a book, Mastering The Olymous OM D EM 1 MKII by Darrell Young. It is to be released sometimes this month, that is supposed explain how , what and why all the things the camera does. I had previously ordered Tony Northrups book on the camera, I did not find it that helpful, only covered things on the surface and no good explanations for what certain options do or don't do in my opinion.
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