Olympus E-1 - Manual (Page 47)

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Auto focus (AF)
4 Focus
F
ocus
4
The camera automatically focuses on the subject.
1
Position the AF target mark on the
subject you want to focus on. Press the
shutter button halfway.
● The focus is locked and the AF confirmation
mark lights up (focus lock).
● A beep sound is output when the subject is in
focus.
2
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
● A picture is taken.
● The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being
stored on the card.
TIPS
The AF confirmation mark blinks.
T
The subject is out of focus.
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“Focus lock” (P. 49), “AF frame selection” (P. 50)
T
There is not enough illumination to focus because the subject is dark.
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“AF
ILLUMINATOR” (P. 55)
T
Depending on the subject, it may not be possible to focus.
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“Subjects that are difficult to
focus on” (P. 48)
T
If AF is not possible, use manual focus (MF).
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“Manual focus (MF)”. (P. 54)
To turn off the beep sound:
T
You can turn off the warning beep sound.
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“Beep sound” (P. 129)
To check the picture you have just taken:
T
You can view pictures you have taken on the monitor.
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“REC VIEW” (P. 129)
How to release the shutter at the right moment:
T
Pressing the shutter button all the way allows you to take pictures while adjusting the focus.
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“RELEASE PRIORITY S & RELEASE PRIORITY C” (P. 54)
AF confirmation mark
Halfway down
All the way down
Viewfinder
AF frame
Shutter button
Note
● Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures
may come out blurred.