Olympus E-20 E-20N Reference Manual (English) - Page 57
Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus
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Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus Select a large aperture value such as f8 to have both your subject and the background 3 scenery in focus. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority mode) and then select a large aperture value by turning the main dial. Note • The number for the aperture value is inversely proportional to the aperture diameter. Selecting a large number (11 for example) decreases the diameter of the aperture, lengthens the depth of field, and brings the background into focus. Setting the Aperture Value (© 72) Viewfinder Aperture value However, selecting a large aperture value in low light will slow down the shutter speed, causing the picture to blur as a result of camera shake. Under these conditions, try to steady the camera as much as possible by leaning against the side of a building, a tree or a lamp post, or mount the camera on a tripod. Subject not centered in the viewfinder (© 65) 55