The Live View Mechanism; Taking A Picture Using Live View - Olympus E-30 Basic Manual

The live view mechanism

During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image
pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check
on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you
can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the
composition is level.
While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the
shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder.
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. 60)
Taking pictures using the viewfinder
Lens
• The light coming in through the lens is reflected on the
mirror and you can check the subject in the viewfinder.

Taking a picture using live view

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.
Menu
Characteristics of the live view AF mode
LIVE VIEW AF
MODE
Halfway down
IMAGER AF
AF operation using
(factory default
the imager
setting)
AF SENSOR
AF operation using
the imager
HYBRID AF
(approximate
focus)
* 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.
Viewfinder
Image pickup
device
Shutter curtain
Mirror
MENU [Y] [a] [LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
Using the shutter button
All the way down
Shooting
AF operation using
k
the AF sensor and
then shooting
AF operation using
the AF sensor and
then shooting
Taking pictures using live view
• The mirror is raised and the shutter is open.
The image received by image pickup
device is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Focus lock Restrictions on use
Press the shutter * Only possible
button halfway or press with compatible
the AEL/AFL button.
lenses.
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button,
press the shutter
button all the way.
While holding down the
AEL/AFL button,
press the shutter
button all the way.
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