Other Shooting Options; Point-And-Shoot" Photography (P Program Mode); Choosing Aperture (A Aperture-Priority Mode) - Olympus E-M5 Instruction Manual

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Other shooting options

"Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode)

In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response
to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
Framing pictures in the viewfinder
AF Shooting mode
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Shutter speed Aperture value
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• Rotate the main dial for program shift.
• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.
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Cautions
• The shutter speed and aperture displays flash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure. See "Exposure warning display" (P. 107).
Program shift (%)
In P and ART modes, you can adjust aperture and shutter speed without affecting
exposure compensation. A "s" icon appears next to the shooting mode when program shift
is in effect. To cancel program shift, rotate the dial until "s" is no longer displayed.
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Cautions
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
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Tips
Changing the role assigned to the dial. g [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)

In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter
speed for optimal exposure. After rotating the mode dial to A, rotate the main dial to
choose the aperture.
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Framing pictures in the monitor
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