M: Manual Shooting - Olympus EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual

TIPS
The picture looks blurred.
T The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during
macro or ultra-telephoto shooting. Set the shutter speed higher or use a
monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed
is changed.
T If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a lower value or use an ND filter (for adjusting the amount of
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light). "ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired sensitivity to light" (P. 91)
T If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a higher value.
sensitivity to light" (P. 91)
To change the EV step interval:
T In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV.
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"EV STEP" (P. 124)
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: Manual shooting
You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to 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.
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Set the mode dial to
Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique —
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"ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired
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