Olympus PEN-F Instruction Manual

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You can record a composite image from multiple shots while observing changes in 
bright fl ashes of light, such as fi reworks and stars, without changing the brightness of 
the background.

Set an exposure time to be the reference in [Composite Settings] (P. 109 ).

In M mode, set the shutter speed to [LIVECOMP].

•  When the shutter speed is set to [LIVECOMP], you can display the [Composite 

Settings] by pressing the 

MENU button.

Press the shutter button once to prepare for shooting.

•  You can shoot when a message that indicates preparations are complete is displayed 

in the monitor.

Press the shutter button.

•  Live composite shooting begins. A composite image is displayed after each reference 

exposure time, allowing you to observe changes in light.

•  During composite shooting, the screen brightness changes automatically.

Press the shutter button to end shooting.

•  The maximum length of composite shooting is 3 hours. However, the available 

shooting time will vary depending on shooting conditions, and charging state of the 
camera.

•  There are limits on the available ISO sensitivity settings.
•  To reduce camera blur, mount the camera on a sturdy tripod and use a remote cable (P. 149 ). 

Third-party cable releases are also supported.

•  During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.

Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/interval shooting/AE bracket shooting/image 
stabilizer/fl ash bracketing etc.

•  [Image Stabilizer] turns off automatically.