Olympus E-400 - Manual (Page 34)

34
Shooting functions
k
Selecting the
appropr
ia
te mode for
shoo
ting
3
P: Program shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture
value and shutter speed automatically
according to the subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed,
the shutter speed and aperture value are
displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the
shutter button displays the shutter speed
and aperture value on the control panel
screen.
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.
When using the
14 - 42 mm
f3.5 - 5.6
zoom lens
(focal length: 14
mm)
Program shift
Viewfinder
Shutter speed Aperture value
Exposure mode
AF confirmation mark
Control panel screen display