Olympus E-410 User Manual

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Shooti

ng functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting condi

tions

Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway

TIPS
The picture looks blurred:

J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-

telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.

The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is changed:

J If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a lower

value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).

g “ISO –

Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 48)

J If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher

value.

g “ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 48)

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. 30)

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.

• If the aperture value indication at the minimum

value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not
been attained (underexposed). Lower the shutter
speed.

• If the aperture value indication at the maximum

value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not
been attained (overexposed). Raise the shutter
speed.

* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal

length of the lens.

M: Manual shooting

Viewfinder

Shutter speed

Aperture value

AF confirmation

mark

Exposure mode

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

Slower shutter speed

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

Faster shutter speed

F button