Olympus E-520 - Manual (Page 37)

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Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In such
case attach the eyepiece cover.
g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 56)
In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting
will determine when and how focusing is performed.
Characteristics of the live view AF mode
* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus
website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be
selected automatically.
Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view
• The light coming in through the lens
is reflected on the mirror and you can check the
subject in the viewfinder.
• The mirror is raised and the shutter is
open. The image received by image
pickup device is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Taking a picture using live view
Menu MENU[Y][a][LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
LIVE VIEW
AF MODE
Using the shutter button
Focus lock
Restrictions on
use
AF AREA
Halfway down
All the way
down
IMAGER AF
(factory default
setting) AF operation
using the
imager
Shooting
Press the shutter button
halfway or press the
AEL / AFL button.
* Only possible
with compatible
lenses.
11 AF
targets
AF SENSOR k
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting While holding down the
AEL / AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
HYBRID AF
AF operation
using the
imager
(approximate
focus)
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting While holding down the
AEL / AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
Viewfinder
Image pickup device
Shutter curtain
Mirror
Lens