Olympus E-400 - Manual (Page 39)

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Shooting functions
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Selecting the
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M: Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check
how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level
indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make
whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Bulb shooting
is also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
g “Bulb shooting” (P. 40)
Set the mode dial to M and turn the control
dial to set the value.
• To set the shutter speed :
Turn the control dial.
To set the aperture value :
Turn the control dial while holding down the
F (exposure compensation) button.
• The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60" (sec.) or [BULB].
• The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is
turned.
• The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the
difference (ranging from -3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated
by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure
value considered optimum by the camera.
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed
Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Faster shutter speed
F button
Exposure
level
indicator
Underexposure
Optimum
exposure
Overexposure