Olympus E-410 - Manual (Page 27)

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Shooti
ng functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting condi
tions
3
Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode
In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are
automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line
diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
Program shift ( %)
By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and
shutter speed as illustrated above while maintaining the optimum exposure.
The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting,
turn the control dial so that the viewfinder’s or control panel screen’s exposure mode indication
% changes to P or turn off the power. Program shift is not available when you are using a
flash.
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.
Before shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in
your picture. g “Preview function” (P. 30)
Set the mode dial to A and turn the
control dial to set the aperture value.
When using the 14 – 42 mm f3.5 – 5.6
zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift
A: Aperture priority shooting
Shutter speed
Ape
rture value
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)