Question :
What comes packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

-	E-M5 camera body
-	Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery ( BLN-1 )
-	Lithium-ion Battery Charger ( BCN-1 )
-	Flash ( FL-LM2 )
-	USB cable ( CB-USB6 )
-	Monaural Audio / Video cable ( CB-AVC3 )
-	Body cap
-	Strap
-	Flash case
-	Software CD-ROM: OLYMPUS Viewer 2 ( Windows / Mac )
-	Instruction Manual
-	Warranty Card

Question :
What are the differences among the E-M5, E-P3 and E-5?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount		Four Thirds Mount
Image processor	TruePic VI		TruePicV+
Effective pixels	16.05 million pixels	12.3 million pixels
Sensor type	4/3 High-speed Live MOS Sensor
ISO sensitivity	ISO 200 - 25600 ( Default: 200 - 1600 )	ISO 200 - 12800 ( Default: 200 - 1600 )	ISO 200 - 6400 ( Default: 200 - 1600 )
Body color	Black Silver	Silver Black White	Black
Body material	Magnesium alloy	Aluminium, Stainless steel	Magnesium alloy
Memory	SD Memory Card (SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)) Eye-Fi card		SD Memory Card ( SD, SDHC, SDXC ) Compact Flash
Flash	FL-LM2 ( External flash, packaged with the camera )	Built-in flash
Sequential shooting	Approx. 9.0 fps ( Sequential shooting H mode )	Approx. 3 fps	Approx. 5.0 fps ( Sequential shooting H mode )
Viewfinder	Built-in,Eye-level electronic viewfinder, 1.44 million dots Field of view:100% Magnification: 1.15x ( maximum )	External viewfinder	Built-in, Eye-level SLR viewfinder, Field of view: 100% Magnification: 1.15x ( maximum )
Hot shoe	Available
Accessory port (AP2)	Available		Not available
Monitor	3.0 inches, 3:2 Approx. 610,000 dots Movable Organic EL monitor	3.0 inches, 3:2 Approx. 610,000 dots Organic EL monitor	3.0 inches, 3:2 Approx. 920,000 dots Movable TFT color LCD
Touch panel	Available		Not available
Grip	Available	Available ( MCG-1 ) Packaged with the camera, Removable	Available
Control dial	2 dials (main / sub)
Movie	MOV ( MPEG-4AVC / H.264 ） AVI （ Motion JPEG ） 30 fps	AVCHD full HD AVI ( Motion JPEG HD ) 30 fps	AVI ( Motion JPEG HD ) 30 fps
AF area	35 points		11 points
FAST AF system	Available		Not available
Shutter speed	60 - 1 / 4000 sec.		60 - 1 / 8000 sec.
Focus modes	Single AF ( S-AF ) Continuous AF ( C-AF ) Manual Focus ( MF ) S-AF＋MF AF tracking ( C-AF＋TR )		Single AF ( S-AF ) Continuous AF ( C-AF ) Manual Focus ( MF ) S-AF＋MF C-AF＋MF
Advance AF	Available
Menu languages	34 languages, including Japanese and English
Picture mode	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art filter
Art filter	11 art filters - Pop Art - Soft Focus - Pale&Light Color - Light Tone - Grainy Film - Pin Hole - Diorama - Cross Process - Gentle Sepia - Dramatic Tone - Key Line Art filter variation and 5 art effects available	10 art filters - Pop Art - Soft Focus - Pale&Light Color - Light Tone - Grainy Film - Pin Hole - Diorama - Cross Process - Gentle Sepia - Dramatic Tone Art filter variation and 5 art effects available	10 art filters - Pop Art - Soft Focus - Pale&Light Color - Light Tone - Grainy Film - Pin Hole - Diorama - Cross Process - Gentle Sepia - Dramatic Tone Art filter variation and effects not available
Face priority AF Eye priority AF Eye detect AF	Available		Not available
Multi Exposure	2 frames max.		4 frames max.
Level Gauge	Available
Underwater Housing (Sold separately)	Available	Not available	Available
HDMI output connector	HDMI Micro Connector ( Type D )	HDMI Mini Connector ( Type C )
Battery	BLN-1	BLS-1 or BLS-5	BLM-5
Power battery holder (Sold separately)	HLD-6	Not available	HLD-4
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)	121.0 mm (W) x 89.6 mm (H) x 41.9 mm (D) / 4.8" (W) x 3.5" (H) x 1.6" (D)	122.0 mm (W) x 69.1 mm (H) x 34.3 mm (D) / 4.8" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.4" (D)	142.5 mm (W) x 116.5 mm (H) x 74.5 mm (D) / 5.6" (W) x 4.6" (H) x 2.9" (D)
Weight	- Approx. 425g (including battery and SD card) - Approx. 373g (body only) - Approx. 637g (ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens ＋ camera body ＋ battery)	- Approx. 369g (including battery and SD card) - Approx. 321g (body only) - Approx. 482g (M14-42mm II R lens ＋ camera body ＋ battery)	Approx. 892g (including battery and CF card)
Release date	March 2012	July 2011	October 2010

Question :
What kind of materials are used for the camera body?

Answer:
The camera body is made of a magnesium alloy.

Question :
Which lenses can be attached to the E-M5 ( OLYMPUS OM-D series ) ?

Answer:
The Micro Four Thirds lenses ( M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses ) for OLYMPUS PEN series cameras can be attached to the E-M5.

You can also attach Four Thirds lenses (OLYMPUS E-SYSTEM) or OM series lenses for film cameras by using an adapter ^*1 ( MMF-1 ^*2, MMF-2 ^*2, MMF-3 and MF-2 ^*2, respectively ).

*1	Lens adapters are sold separately.
*2	The MMF-1, MMF-2 and MF-2 are not splashproof or dustproof.

Question :
How long is the shutter-release lag time?

Answer:
After the shutter button is pressed halfway, it takes about 50 msec to release the shutter.

Question :
Which types of memory cards can I use?

Answer:
SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, including Eye-Fi® cards, can be used.
xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash® media cannot be used.

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can either read online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Download Manuals

Question :
How do I remove the accessory port cover and flash connector ( hot shoe ) cover from the E-M5?

Answer:
To attach the flash ( packaged with the camera ) or other accessories ( those compatible with the accessory port ), remove the cover of the accessory port and flash connector ( hot shoe ) from the E-M5.

How to remove the accessory port cover:
You will see a mark on the left side of the accessory port cover.
Hook your finger into the edge of the cover near the mark and turn it to the right as shown in the illustration below.

How to remove the flash connector ( hot shoe ) cover:
Slide the cover toward the back of the camera.

Question :
I hear a slight humming noise when I power ON the E-M5. What is this sound?

Answer:
The sound being produced when the E-M5 is turned ON is the operating sound of the image stabilizer unit.

The E-M5 is equipped with a new mechanism to facilitate the 5-axis image stabilization. Even if the image stabilizer is OFF, the sound is active to insure that the sensor stays in the center of the image circle.

Question :
How can I set the Image Stabilizer by pressing the shutter button halfway? ( Half Way Rls With IS )

Answer:
To activate the Image Stabilizer by pressing the shutter button halfway, set the Half Way Rls With IS to ON.
This feature is especially helpful when composing your shot with a telephoto or macro lens since you will be viewing a focused and stabilized image.

How to set the Half Way Rls With IS

1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
2. Select ( Custom Menu ) using the arrow pad [ ] button, and then press the [ ] button.
   
   
3. In ( C. Release / ), select Half Way Rls With IS and press the [ ] button.
   
   
4. Select On with the [ ] button, and press the [ OK ] button.
   
   

Question :
Can I choose the power source when the Power battery holder ( HLD-6 ) is attached to the E-M5 camera?

Answer:
When the Power Battery Holder (HLD-6) is attached to the camera, you can choose between using the battery in HLD-6 or the one in the camera body.
The battery in the HLD-6 is used if you set the Battery Priority to PBH. If the battery in the HLD-6 is completely drained, the power source will automatically switch to the in-camera battery.

How to change the setting

1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
2. Select ( Custom Menu ) using the arrow pad [ ] button, and then press the [ ] button.
   
   
3. In (K. Utility), select Battery Priority and press the [ ] button.
   
   
4. Select Body Battery or PBH Battery with the [ ] button.
   
   
   
   PBH battery priority ( Default )
   The battery in the HLD-6 is used.
   If there is no battery in the HLD-6 or if the battery in the HLD-6 is completely drained, the power source will automatically switch to the in-camera battery.
   
   
   
   Body battery priority
   The battery in the camera is used. If there is no battery in the camera or if the battery in the camera is completely drained, the power source will automatically switch to the battery in the HLD-6.
5. Press the [ OK ] button to complete the setting.

Question :
How do I change the viewfinder display style of the Built-in EVF ( electronic viewfinder ) ?

Answer:
In the E-M5, you can select from 3 styles of display within the built-in EVF ( electronic viewfinder ).
The following procedure describes how to change the viewfinder display style.

How to change the viewfinder display style

1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
2. Select ( Custom Menu ) using the arrow pad [ ] button, and then press the [ ] button.
   
   
3. In ( J. Built-In EVF ), select Built-in EVF Style and press the [ ] button.
   
   
4. Select Style 1, Style 2 or Style 3 with the [ ] button, and press the [ OK ] button.
   
   
   

Question :
How do I display the LV Super Control Panel during Live View shooting?

Answer:
Before you can access the LV Super Control Panel ( Live SCP ) during Live View shooting on the built-in EVF or back monitor, you must set Live SCP to ON in the camera's menu.

After this is set, pressing the INFO button will bring you to the Live Super Control Panel depending on the shooting mode it was set up in.

How to activate the Live Super Control Panel :

* Note: use the arrow buttons on the back of the camera to select each menu item.

1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
2. Select "gears" ( Custom menu ), then select DISP/ /PC. Press the [ OK ] button.
   
   
   
3. Select Control Settings. Press [ OK ] button.
   
   
   
4. Select the shooting modes you want to have Live SCP, for example P / A / S / M, and press the right arrow button.
   
   
5. Select Live SCP and press the right arrow button.
   
   
6. Select ON and press [ OK ] button.
   
   
7. When you are in the shooting mode you setup, such as P, pressing the INFO button will now bring up the Live Super Control Panel. Press [ OK ] and use the arrow buttons to select the various settings. Press [ OK ] to change the setting for a given function.
   
   
   

Question :
Are any firmware updates available for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the available firmware for your camera on the following Web page:
Download Files: Software, Firmware, Drivers

Question :
When recording movies I can hear the sound of the lens focusing, how can I reduce this sound?

Answer:
When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. This is due to the proximity of the microphone to the lens. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.

Question :
My lens is not auto-focusing, what is the cause?

Answer:
In the micro four thirds lineup the following lenses, M. Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 Pro, M. Zuiko 12mm f1.8, and M. Zuiko 17mm f1.8 have a function called Manual Focus Clutch Focusing. This ring controls whether the camera/lens is in MF (Manual Focus) or AF (Auto Focus). If you are using one of these lenses, grasp the focusing ring between your thumb and forefinger and push it toward the front of the lens. It will snap forward and set the focus mode to AF. If you pull it back to expose the Hyper focal scale it will be in Manual mode. Basically this allows for quick switching in situations where manual focus is better suited for the situation.

Question :
How do I confirm the firmware version of the camera or attached lens?

Answer:
The following procedure explains how to confirm the firmware version of your camera and lens:

1. Press the [MENU] button.
   In (Setup Menu), select Firmware using the Up or Down arrow pad button, then press the Right arrow pad button to open.
   
   
   
   
2. The firmware version of the camera and attached lens is displayed.
   (When a lens is not attached to the camera, only the firmware version of the camera is displayed.)

3. Press the [OK] button to display the Setup Menu.

Question :
Where is the [B-Fn1], [B-Fn2] or [L-Fn] button that is used for Button Function?

Answer:
Using the B-Fn1 Function, B-Fn2 Function and L-Fn Function, you can assign functions to the Fn button (Function button) on the Power Battery Holder HLD-6, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO lens.

How to change the assigned function:
In Custom Menu, select Button/Dial and press the [OK] button. Select Button Function and press the [OK] button. Select B-Fn1 Function, B-Fn2 Function or L-Fn Function, then press the Right arrow pad button to open, and change the assigned function by pressing the Up or Down arrow pad button. Once the desired function is selected, press the [OK] button to set.

B-Fn1 Function and B-Fn2 Function:
You can assign a function to the [B-Fn1] button and [B-Fn2] button on the Power Battery Holder HLD-6.

L-Fn Function:
You can assign a function to the [L-Fn] button on the ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens and ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO lens.

Question :
How do I set the Digital Tele-converter function?

Answer:
After setting the Digital Tele-converter to On in the setting menu, you can use it by assigning the function button [Fn1], [Fn2] or [ (movie) ] button.

The following procedure explains how to enable the function in E-M5.

Setting the Digital Tele-converter function to On:

1. Press the [MENU] button. In (Shooting Menu 1), select Digital Tele-converter and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
2. Select On and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
3. Make sure that Digital Tele-converter is On.
   
   

Utilize the following procedure to set the button function.

On E-M5, you can assign the Digital Tele-converter function to the [Fn1], [Fn2] or [ (movie)] button.
The following procedure explains how to assign the function to the [Fn1] button.

Assigning Digital Tele-converter function to the [Fn1] button:

1. In (Custom Menu), select (Button/Dial) and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
2. Select Button Function and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select Fn1 Function and press the Right arrow pad button.
   
   
4. Select (Digital Tele-converter) using the Up or Down arrow pad button and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
5. Make sure that the Fn1 Function is set to (Digital Tele-converter).
   
   
   
   
6. When you press the [Fn1] button in shooting mode, the image on the monitor will be enlarged by 2x.
   The image will be recorded as it is displayed on the monitor.
   To cancel the Digital Tele-converter mode, press the [Fn1] button again.

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Question :
How do I set the JPEG image mode (image size and compression rate)?

Answer:
The JPEG image mode can be selected from three image sizes (L, M, and S) and four compression rates (SF, F, N, and B). Four settings out of 12 combination can be set.

In default JPEG image mode setting, the combination of image size and compression rate is L-F, L-N, M (2560 x 1920) - N and S (1280 x 960) - N.

1. Combination of image size and compression rate
2. How to change JPEG image mode (image size and compression)

Question :
I would like to change the default pixel size setting in image size M (Middle) and S (Small). What should I do?

Answer:
Image size M (Middle) and S (Small) can be changed to the pixel size in the following table. (When aspect rate is 4:3.)

Image Size	Selectable Pixel Size
M (Middle)	3200 × 2400 (equivalent to appro×. 8,000,000 pi×els) 2560 × 1920 (equivalent to appro×. 5,000,000 pi×els) * 1920 × 1440 (equivalent to appro×. 2,800,000 pi×els) 1600 × 1200 (equivalent to appro×. 2,000,000 pi×els)
S (Small)	1280 × 960 (equivalent to appro×. 1,220,000 pi×els) * 1024 × 768 (equivalent to appro×. 800,000 pi×els) 640 × 480 (equivalent to appro×. 300,000 pi×els)

• * The default pixel size

How to change pixel size in image size M and S

1. In (Custom Menu), select and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
2. Select Pixel Count and press the [OK] button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the image mode you want to change its pixel size and press the Right arrow pad button.
   In the example below, image mode M is selected to change its pixel size.
   
   
   
   
4. Select a pixel size and press the [OK] button to complete the setting.
   
   
   
   

After the setting, you can shoot in the pixel size when you select image mode M or S.