Olympus E-1 - Manual (Page 63)

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Exposure
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Exposure mode
M : Manual shooting
You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to the
exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to
make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Bulb shooting is
also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
1
While holding down the mode dial lock,
set the mode dial to
M .
2
Rotate the main dial to set the aperture
value, and the sub dial to set the shutter
speed (60 sec. - 1/4000 sec.).
● The aperture value and shutter speed change
in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is rotated.
● The exposure level indicator appears on the
control panel and viewfinder, showing the
difference (ranging from –2 EV to +2 EV)
between the exposure value calculated by the
currently selected aperture and shutter speed
compared to the exposure value considered
optimum by the camera.
Main dial
Sub dial
Mode dial
Increase the aperture value (F-number)
Decrease the aperture value (F-number)
Main dial
Sub dial
Slow shutter speed
Fast shutter speed