Choosing Aperture (A Aperture-Priority Mode); Preview Function - Olympus E-PL3 Instruction Manual

Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)

In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter
speed for optimal exposure.
1
Rotate the mode dial to A.
2
After pressing the F button (F), use FG to
choose the aperture.
• Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using
the control dial.
3
Take pictures.
• Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the area in front of or
behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details.
Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depth of fi eld.
When the
aperture
value (f-
number) is
decreased

Preview function

The Fn and R buttons can be used to preview depth of fi eld.
If [Preview] is assigned to any of these buttons using the
[; Function] or [R Function] option in the custom menus,
you can press and hold the button to stop aperture down to the
selected value and preview depth of fi eld (the distance behind
and in front of the focus point that appears to be in focus) in the
monitor. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings"
(P. 81)
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Tips
• Using the control dial to adjust aperture. [d Lock]:
Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]:
g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81)
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Aperture value
When the
aperture
value
(f-number) is
increased
Fn button R button
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