Olympus E-30 - Manual (Page 35)

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The live view mechanism
During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image
pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on
the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can
also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition
is level.
While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the
shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder.
Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In such
case attach the eyepiece cover.
g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 60)
In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting
will determine when and how focusing is performed.
Characteristics of the live view AF mode
* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website.
When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected
automatically.
Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view
• The light coming in through the lens is reflected on the
mirror and you can check the subject in the viewfinder.
• The mirror is raised and the shutter is open.
The image received by image pickup device
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Taking a picture using live view
Menu
MENU [Y] [a] [LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
LIVE VIEW AF
MODE
Using the shutter button
Focus lock Restrictions on use
Halfway down All the way down
IMAGER AF
(factory default
setting)
AF operation using
the imager
Shooting
Press the shutter button
halfway or press the
AEL/AFL button.
* Only possible with
compatible lenses.
AF SENSOR k
AF operation using
the AF sensor and
then shooting
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
HYBRID AF
AF operation using
the imager
(approximate focus) AF operation using
the AF sensor and
then shooting
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
Viewfinder
Image pickup
device
Shutter curtain
Mirror
Lens
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