Aperture Priority Shooting; Aperture Value - Olympus E-5 Instruction Manual

Aperture priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have
selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus
within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred
background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will
focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add detail to the background.
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When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased
While holding down the MODE button, turn the
main dial to set the shooting mode to A.
the main dial (or sub dial) to set the

aperture value

Viewfinder
Aperture value
Control panel
TIPS
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j See "Preview function" (gP. 46).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g"EV STEP" (P. 111)
Shutter speed is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see "Exposure warning display" (gP. 141).
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EN
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MODE button
Turn
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
j