Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 44)

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Exposure
Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j See “Preview function” (gP. 46).
Shutter speed is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 117).
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 shutter
speed 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.
 TIPS
Shutter priority shooting
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
Shooting mode
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
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.
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
Shooting mode
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
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