Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 35)

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Changing shooting mode
The proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs
depending on whether you want to emphasize a single flower or
capture a field of flowers. To change the focus area, set the camera
to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value.
• When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the
camera focuses within a shorter range (with a shallow depth of
field), emphasizing the subject against a blurred background.
• When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the
camera focuses over a wider range (with more depth of field),
producing a picture with both the foreground and background in
focus.
You can use the preview function to confirm the changes in the depth
of field when the aperture is changed.
Using live view
When using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system,
it was necessary to wait until after taking the picture to check the results of the exposure
compensation and white balance settings. With the live view function of this camera, however,
you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to capture.
Changing lenses
When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto lens. With a
telephoto lens, you take pictures in which subjects at different distances appear closer together,
giving the impression of a more densely blooming flower field. Using the telescopic feature of
the zoom lens also achieves the same effect, but it is easier to achieve this effect when the
focal length of the lens is longer, such as 150 mm or 200 mm, rather than 54 mm.
g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 46), “Using live view” (P. 37), “Exposure
compensation” (P. 51), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 64)
Taking night scene pictures
There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night
to special light displays and firework displays.
Using a tripod
Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night
scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake. If a
tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a
stable surface to prevent camera shake. Even if the camera
is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the
shutter button. Therefore, it is recommended to use the
remote control or self timer.