latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

I have a Pen F which I like, particularly with its small size and portability with 14-40 pancake lens, macro, 25 25 mm 1.8. I also have a Nikon D500 with some very nice glass.
My question has to do with finding a good instruction manual. Something that goes beyond my Pen F Menu System Simplified by Thorp.
Is there a manual/book for similar cameras such as the Olympus E MII or the Om D10 II? I have Rob Treck's online videos. I would like a book with good details and a good index that would come close to the functions of the Pen F. I also have the Olympus Digital Pen-F Instruction Manual in a 8x11 1/2 format. It mostly just goes through the menu options. (Yes, the menu system goes beyond logic as compared to other systems menus.)
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Get yourself several spare batteries
and start pushing buttons. No joke,
and you WILL need extra batteries
to see you thru your experiments.

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pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

As stated above, you’re a bit on your own as it’s not a big seller like many Nikons, Canons, etc. I also have a PEN and found very little in the way of books on it. I have used the owners manual to get a grasp & then followed up with my own experiments. Keep at it. It’s a wonderful camera but, yes, it can be daunting. You won’t be sorry if you keep at it.

MarkSki

I have found only one book”The Olympus Pen F Menu System Simplified” by David Thorpe. It’s useful, but by no means as comprehensive as the books published for the other Olympus mirrorless cameras.

John Greengo has a tutorial video series on the Pen F which focuses on the menu system, and is also very useful. Go to www.johngreengo.com and you’ll find his tutorials. His Pen F Fast Start class costs $19.00.

photonaut Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA

I believe you will really appreciate your Pen F once you set it up the best way for you. If you go to Google and search for "olympus pen f tips" you will find a lot of resources. Some will be helpful and some may not fit your way of photography, but it is a good place to begin learning what can be done and what will work for you.

laf Loc: Nordland

As said above charge your spare battery and learn how to use reset.
I have had my F for a year and still have to stop and think; it is easy to push wrong button and get really lost.
One tip I have found helpful : as you set the my sets write each on one
sticky note pad and stick it behind mirror. I would be lost w/o this.
The smallest carry kit for me is a P 12-32 and P 35-100; about $100 each used. I buy my camera bags off E-bay and most of my lenses. Do Not
Give Up; it is only a machine ! You have a supper camera. Have Fun

BebuLamar

I like the Pen F best among Olympus offerings. I don't think you need the extra manual though. How do these people know more than you? Do they have special connection with Olympus and know some secret that you don't? I think all the information should be in the manual that came with your camera.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Best help:
Sign up at mu-43.com.

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

Try getting a used EM1 or the EM5 manual practically same camera