Olympus E-PL1 - Manual (Page 36)

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Other shooting options and advanced settings
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“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in
response to subject brightness.
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Set the mode dial to P.
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Take pictures.
The optimal shutter speed and aperture are
displayed in the monitor. •
250 250 F5.6
ISO
AUTO
L N
P 38 38 Shooting mode
AF confi rmation mark
Shutter speed Aperture value
Program shift ( %)
In mode P, you can choose different combinations
of aperture and shutter speed without changing
exposure by pressing the F button (
F) on the
arrow pad. This is known as “program shift.” The
shooting mode changes to
%. To exit, press FG
until the shooting mode changes from % to P or
turn the camera off and then on again.
# Caution
Program shift is not available when you are using
a fl ash. •
250 250 F5.6
ISO
AUTO
L N
P s
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Program shift
% Tips
The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve
optimal exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 101). •
Other shooting options and advanced
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