Customizing Buttons on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II: A Comprehensive Guide
Personalizing your Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera can significantly enhance your shooting experience. One of the most effective ways to do this is by customizing the buttons on your camera. In this detailed guide, we will explore various aspects of customizing buttons on the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, ensuring you get the most out of your camera.
Understanding the Button Layout
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II features a variety of buttons, including the shutter button, AF-ON button, and various function buttons. Familiarizing yourself with the button layout is crucial before customizing them.
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Shutter Button | Triggers the shutter release |
| AF-ON Button | Activates autofocus |
| Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4 | Customizable functions |
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Navigation and menu selection |
| OK Button | Confirms settings and selections |
These buttons can be customized to suit your specific needs, allowing you to access frequently used functions with ease.
Customizing Button Functions
Customizing button functions on the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:
- Access the camera’s menu by pressing the Menu button on the back of the camera.
- Scroll to the “Custom Menu” option and press OK.
- Select “Button Function” and press OK.
- Choose the button you want to customize (e.g., Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4) and press OK.
- Select the desired function for the button from the list (e.g., ISO, White Balance, Drive Mode, etc.) and press OK.
Repeat this process for each button you want to customize. You can assign any of the available functions to the buttons, making it easier to access the features you use most often.
Customizing Button Assignments
In addition to customizing button functions, you can also assign specific settings to the buttons. This allows you to quickly change settings on the fly, without navigating through menus.
- Access the camera’s menu by pressing the Menu button.
- Scroll to the “Custom Menu” option and press OK.
- Select “Button Assignments” and press OK.
- Choose the button you want to assign settings to (e.g., Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4) and press OK.
- Select the desired setting for the button from the list (e.g., ISO, White Balance, Drive Mode, etc.) and press OK.
By customizing button assignments, you can quickly adjust settings like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation, which can be particularly useful in challenging shooting conditions.
Utilizing the Custom Menu
The OM-D E-M5 Mark II’s Custom Menu allows you to further personalize your camera’s buttons. Here are some of the options available:
- AF Area Select Button: Assign the AF area selection function to a button, allowing you to quickly change the autofocus area.
- AF Mode Button: Assign the autofocus mode function to a button, enabling you to switch between single, continuous, and manual focus modes.
- AF Lock Button: Assign the AF lock function to a button, allowing you to lock focus on a subject without releasing the shutter button.
- AE Lock Button: Assign the exposure lock function to a button, enabling you to lock the exposure settings on a subject.
- ISO Button: Assign the ISO function to a button, allowing you to quickly change the ISO setting.
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