Other shooting options, Point-and-shoot” photography ( p program mode), Select p as the shooting mode – Olympus E-PM1 User Manual

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Other shooting options

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“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)

In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response
to subject brightness.

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Select P as the shooting mode.

g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12)

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Take pictures.

The shutter speed and aperture
selected by the camera are displayed
in the monitor.

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Shutter speed Aperture value

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Program shift (

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In P and

ART modes, you can press the F button (F) and

then use

FG to choose different combinations of aperture

and shutter speed without altering exposure.This is known
as “program shift.” “s” appears next to the shooting mode
during program shift. To cancel program shift, press and
hold

FG until “s” is no longer displayed or turn the camera

off.

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Cautions

Program shift is not available when you are using a fl ash.

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Cautions

The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 103).

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Tips

Using the control dial. [

d Lock]:

Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]:
g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)

Other shooting options

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