M: Manual Shooting - Olympus EVOLT E-510 Instruction Manual

M: Manual shooting

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. 35)
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
Using the [DIAL] setting of the [Y] menu allows you to change to the
opposite settings. g "Customizing the control dial's function" (P. 79)
• The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type.
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• 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 control dial is turned.
You can also change the step with the customized settings. g "EV step" (P. 78)
Slower shutter speed
• The exposure level indicator appears on the control panel screen, showing the difference (ranging
from -3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture
and shutter speed compared to the exposure value considered optimum by the camera.
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F (exposure compensation) button.
Faster shutter speed
Underexposure
Overexposure
Optimum
exposure
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
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F button
Exposure level
indicator