M: Manual Shooting - Olympus EVOLT E-330 Advanced Manual

Advanced shooting modes

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
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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
Setting [DIAL] allows you to change to the
opposite settings. g"Customizing the control
dial's function" (P. 110)
• The range of aperture values available varies with
the lens type.
• 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 dial is turned. You can
also change the step with the customized settings.
g"EV step" (P. 108)
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
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while holding down
the F (exposure
compensation) button.
Slower shutter speed
F button
Faster shutter speed