Olympus EVOLT E-510 - Manual (Page 18)

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Mastering the E-510
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1 Mastering the E-510
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
Easy shooting modes
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with
changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
Advanced shooting modes
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
How to use the mode dial
AUTO AUTO
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that
the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light
conditions.
i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
l LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
& MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
j SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/ NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g Scene mode
18 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. (
gP. 30)
P Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that
the camera sets. (
gP. 31)
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the
shutter speed automatically. (
gP. 32)
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets
the aperture automatically. (
gP. 33)
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(
gP. 34)
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