Olympus PEN E-PL10 Best Underwater Camera Settings & Gear
The Olympus E-PL10 is one of our favorite mirrorless underwater camera systems. We’ve already called it the Best Bang For Your Buck in Underwater Photography in our comprehensive review, and now we’re breaking down everything that underwater photographers need to know in order to get the best image results in the easiest method possible. Get started with Macro Photo in Part 1, and stay tuned for the upcoming tutorials about Wide Angle Photo and Video Settings. Make sure to download and save a copy of the Best Settings Guide for each shooting style. These will make it easier to follow along during the videos, and can be stashed in a camera bag for quick reference out in the world. Jump to a section via the links below, or watch the entire series in sequence to become the ultimate E-PL10 shooter. Jump To A Section:Part 1: Macro Photo with a StrobePart 2: Wide Angle Photos with a StrobePart 1: Macro PhotoBACK TO TOPIn Part 1, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Macro Photos with the Olympus E-PL10 and a single strobe.Download the Macro Photo with Strobe Settings GuidePart 2: Wide Angle PhotoBACK TO TOPIn Part 2, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Wide Angle Photos with the Olympus E-PL10.Download the Wide Angle Photo with Strobe Settings GuideTIPS & TRICKSStrobes Not Working? There are two main thing to inspect if your strobes are not firing. 1. Flash Trigger The Backscatter E-PL10 Octo Housing includes a built-in LED flash trigger. This flash trigger uses infrared LEDs. The Infrared LEDs are not very visible to the human eye and will not cause backscatter in your images. This LED flash trigger use's its internal battery, and will need to be charged. Use the included USB cable to charge the flash trigger and then test again. 2. Silent Shooting Mode The Olympus E-PL10 offers a silent shooting mode. This silent shooting mode will disable any external flash, including the LED flash trigger. To check this, press down on the directional pad on the back of the Olympus E-PL10 camera. This will bring up the camera's drive menu. This should state "Single" or "Sequebtuial Low". Any other mode will not work with underwater strobes. Check out our Full Review for the Olympus E-PL10.LEARN MORECamera Options & HousingOlympus E-PL10 Camera Mirrorless Camera Body $599.99BUY NOWOlympus E-PL10Camera and 14-42mm EZ Lens $699.99BUY NOW Backscatter E-PL10 Octo Underwater Housing $649.00BUY NOW
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