Shooting Modes - Olympus E-M1X Basic Manual

Shooting Modes

The camera chooses the optimal aperture and shutter speed according to
P (Program AE)
subject brightness.
In this mode, you choose the aperture (f/-number) and the camera
A (Aperture-priority AE)
automatically sets the shutter speed for optimal exposure according to subject
brightness.
In this mode, you choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets
S (Shutter-priority AE)
aperture for optimal exposure according to subject brightness.
M (Manual exposure)
In this mode, you choose the aperture and shutter speed.
Select this mode to leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can
B preview the photo in live view and end the exposure when the desired results
(Bulb/time /
have been achieved.
Live composite)
Lighten blending is also available.
A dedicated movie mode. You can choose settings unavailable in or different
from those that apply in still photography modes.
n (Movie)
The R (movie) button can be used for basic movie recording even in still
photography modes.
Frequently-used settings and shooting modes can be saved as custom modes
C1–C4 (Custom)
and recalled as needed simply by rotating the mode dial.
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Selected mode
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