Olympus Stylus 1 PDF User Manual
Did you lose or misplace the instruction manual that came with your Olympus Stylus 1? It happens all too easily, but fortunately Olympus makes a soft copy available that you can browse through online, print out, or download (see the pdf file below). It is certainly good practice to carefully familiarize oneself with the many different functionalities and options that the Stylus 1 offers, and the official user manual is without doubt an authoritative and comprehensive source of respective information.
That said, the instruction booklet can be a dry read, so that a dedicated camera guide book from a professional photographer that illustrates the camera's core functions in a real life photography context can be a very helpful complement. Yes, getting one of these camera guides (see here at amazon) would involve an additional expense, but if that book helps to exploit the camera's potential to the full, the (small) additional investment may well be worth it.
Also, you might want to check out the video tutorial on the Olympus Stylus 1 below.
In any case, the Stylus 1 is an advanced imaging tool, whose many features merit serious attention. This fixed lens compact camera was officially introduced on October 29th, 2013, which means that, as of today, the camera is 3828 days old (young?). The camera has meanwhile been discontinued and was succeeded by the Olympus Stylus 1s as a replacement in the same line of cameras.
Olympus's instruction manual for the Stylus 1
The camera's instruction manual is 120 pages long. The pdf version is embedded below. As you browse through, you will hopefully find the information you are looking for. You can also print out a hard copy by right clicking on the manual and then choosing the respective menu option. For convenience, a summary of the key specs of the Stylus 1 is included towards the bottom of this webpage.
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If you prefer to read the user guide in another language, please check the respective availability on Olympus's support site. That site also provides complementary online resources, such as information on the compatibility of various camera accessories or the availability of firmware updates that are not necessarily comprehensively covered in the instruction manual.
Printed, hardcopy versions of the Olympus Stylus 1 manual can sometimes be found online. You can check the availability on amazon and ebay via the buttons below.
Video tutorial for the Olympus Stylus 1
Perhaps instead of reading through a manual or operations guide, you might prefer to better familiarize yourself with your Stylus 1 by watching a video tutorial. It can notably help to quickly get to know the key functions and to set up your camera according to your particular preferences and needs.
Once again, the Olympus Stylus 1 is a sophisticated imaging tool and not exploiting its capabilities to the full would be a pity. Hence, taking the time to study online information material or to read through a well-written camera guide book is highly recommended to make the most of your purchase.
Olympus Stylus 1 FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the Stylus 1.
What technology is the imaging sensor in the Olympus Stylus 1 based on?
The camera features a BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor.
Which image processing chip is used in the Olympus Stylus 1 to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?
Olympus equipped the Stylus 1 with the TruePic VI image processor.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Olympus Stylus 1?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800.
Do I need to purchase an external camera trigger to shoot time-lapse sequences with the Olympus Stylus 1?
No, the Olympus Stylus 1 has an intervalometer built-in, so that low frequency shooting (for example, flower blooming, sunset, moon rise) can be undertaken without the need to purchase a separate external intervalometer and related software.
Is it difficult to use manual focus lenses with the Olympus Stylus 1?
The Stylus 1 offers focus peaking as a manual focus aid. This feature works by placing a colored highlight on in-focus zones within the image.
Does the Olympus Stylus 1 feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
Which battery does the Olympus Stylus 1 use?
The camera gets its power from the Olympus BLS-5 (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.
Further reading
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Core camera specifications
Here is a list of the main features and technical characteristics of the Olympus Stylus 1.
Camera Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 28-300mm f/2.8 | |
Launch Date | October 2013 | |
Launch Price | USD 699 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1/1.7" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 7.6 x 5.7 mm | |
Sensor Area | 43 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 9.5 mm | |
Crop Factor | 4.5x | |
Sensor Resolution | 11.8 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 968 x 2 976 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.91 μm | |
Pixel Density | 27.26 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 12 800 ISO | |
Image Processor | TruePic VI | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 51 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 20.7 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.6 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 179 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.58x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 7 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Olympus BLS-5 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.6 x 3.4 x 2.2 in) |
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Camera Weight | 402 g (14.2 oz) |
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