Olympus EVOLT E-410 - Manual (Page 30)

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Shooting functions
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Selecting the appropriate
mode for shooting conditions
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The camera sets the optimum aperture value and
shutter speed automatically according to the subject
brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter
speed and aperture value are displayed on the
viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the
shutter speed and aperture value on the control panel
screen.
Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode
In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed
are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The
program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
Program shift ( % )
By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and
shutter speed as illustrated above while maintaining the optimum exposure.
The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting,
turn the control dial so that the viewfinder’s or control panel screen’s exposure mode
indication
% changes to P or turn off the power. Program shift is not available when you are
using a flash.
P: Program shooting
When using the
14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6
zoom lens
(focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift
Control panel screen display
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Viewfinder
Exposure mode
AF confirmation mark
Shutter speed
Aperture value
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