Olympus E-5 - Manual (Page 42)

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Exposure
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 detail to the background.
While holding down the MODE button, turn the
main dial to set the shooting mode to A.
Turn
the main dial (or sub dial) to set the
aperture value .
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j See “Preview function” (gP. 46).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 111)
Shutter speed is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 141).
Aperture priority shooting
TIPS
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
MODE button
j
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Aperture value
Viewfinder
Control panel
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