Preview function – Olympus E-450 User Manual

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The picture looks blurred:

j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.

To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value:

j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 83)

Notes

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

Bulb shooting

You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as
you hold down the shutter button.
Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1).

g“Bulb shooting

with the remote control” (P. 58)

In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].
• [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel.

To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time:

j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 87)

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:

j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during

exposure.

g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 83)

Notes

• The following functions are not available during bulb shooting.

Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting

The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value.
For the preview function to work by pressing the

b button, it is necessary to set the function

of the

b button on the menu beforehand.

g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 85)

Press the

b button to use the preview function.

• When [

7 FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW],

pressing the

b button automatically switches the camera to

live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor.

TIPS

Preview function

b button

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