Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 40)

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Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and
control panel.
Program shift ( %)
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you
can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed
while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g“Program line
diagram (P mode)” (P. 128)
• The program shift setting will not be canceled after
shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the main
dial (or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication
% on the viewfinder or control panel
changes to P or turn off the power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” ( gP. 129).
When you want to change the shooting mode using only your right hand:
j You can change the shooting mode using the < button and dials. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 92)
Program shooting
Direct button MODE + j[P]
 TIPS
j
MODE button
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Control panel
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Program shift
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