Olympus E-P1 - Manual (Page 45)

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The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have
selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus
within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred
background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will
focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background
representation.
Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j See “Preview function” (gP. 48).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
Shutter speed is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” ( gP. 137).
Aperture priority shooting
 TIPS
When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
decreased When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
increased
250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6
L N N
38 38
A
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Aperture value
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