Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 45)

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Exposure
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 super
control panel screen.
Program shift ( %)
By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of
aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 122)
• The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel
program shift setting, turn the control dial until the shooting mode indication
% on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to P or turn off the
power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained.
For details, see “Exposure warning display” ( gP. 123).
Program shooting
TIPS
Aperture value
250 F5.6
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AF
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Normal
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Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Super Control panel
Viewfinder
AF confirmation mark
Program shift