Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 37)

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Using live view
The live view mechanism
During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image
pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check
on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you
can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the
composition is level.
While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the
shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder.
Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In
such case attach the eyepiece cover. g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 56)
In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
setting will determine when and how focusing is performed.
Characteristics of the live view AF mode
* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus
website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will
be selected automatically.
Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view
• The light coming in through the lens
is reflected on the mirror and you can check the
subject in the viewfinder.
• The mirror is raised and the shutter is
open. The image received by image
pickup device is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Taking a picture using live view
Menu MENU[Y][a][LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
LIVE VIEW AF
MODE
Using the shutter button
Focus lock
Restrictions on
use
AF
AREA
Halfway
down
All the way
down
IMAGER AF
(factory default
setting)
AF operation
using the
imager
Shooting
Press the shutter button
halfway or press the
AEL/AFL button.
* Only possible
with compatible
lenses.
11 AF
targets
AF SENSOR k
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
HYBRID AF
AF operation
using the
imager
(approximate
focus)
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
Viewfinder
Image pickup
device
Shutter curtain
Mirror
Lens
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