Olympus EVOLT E-510 - Manual (Page 33)

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Selecting the appropriate
mode for shooting conditions
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The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have
selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher speed
shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed
blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Set the mode dial to S and turn the
control dial to set the shutter speed.
• The shutter speed changes in 1/3 EV
increments as the control dial is turned.
You can also change the step with the
customized settings.
g “EV
step” (P. 78)
Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway
 TIPS
The picture looks blurred:
J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-
telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
The aperture value indication continues to blink after the shutter speed is changed:
J If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a lower
value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light). g “ISO k
Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 56)
J If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher
value. g “ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 56)
S: Shutter priority shooting
• If the aperture value indication at the minimum
value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not
been attained (underexposed). Lower the
shutter speed.
• If the aperture value indication at the maximum
value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not
been attained (overexposed). Raise the shutter
speed.
* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal
length of the lens.
A fast shutter
speed can freeze
a fast action
scene without any
blur. A slow shutter
speed will blur a
fast action scene.
This blurring will
give the
impression of
dynamic motion.
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
Viewfinder
Shutter speed
Aperture value
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
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