Olympus E10 E-10 Instructions (English) - Page 75

Large aperture Small aperture 2 Viewfinder Control panel 1 Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority mode). OFF ON 1 2 Turn the main dial or sub dial as shown in the illustration to change the aperture value. 2 Small aperture Large aperture Turn the dial to adjust the aperture value in 1/3 steps. The aperture value you select is displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel. 5 The range of aperture values available of selection is determined by the current zoom setting. Aperture Range Max.WIDE 2.0∼11 Max.TELE 2.4∼11 The shutter-speed indication blinks if the camera cannot set the correct shutter speed. Aperture value As the aperture is opened, the aperture value decreases. As the aperture is closed, the aperture value increases. Shutter speed indication is blinking, and the indicated speed is fast? The scene is too bright-the camera cannot set the shutter speed fast enough to expose the shot correctly. Correct the problem by reducing the aperture size (increasing the aperture value). If the indication continues to blink, reduce the ISO setting or use a Neutral Density filter. Shutter speed indication is blinking, and the indicated speed is slow? The scene is too dark-the camera cannot set the shutter speed slow enough to expose the shot. Correct the problem by widening the aperture (reducing the aperture value). If the indication continues to blink, raise the ISO setting or use the flash. 3 Take the picture. Note • If you set the aperture value manually, that setting will remain in effect even after you switch to another shooting or switch the camera off and on. If you set the camera in the shooting mode again, the camera will return to the same aperture value. However, the camera does not retain automatically selected aperture settings. 73