Olympus E510 E-510 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 33

S: Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion. Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed. Slower shutter speed 3 • The shutter speed changes in 1/3 EV increments as the control dial is turned. You can also change the step with the customized settings. g "EV step" (P. 78) Shooting functions k Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions Faster shutter speed Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shutter speed Aperture value AF confirmation mark Exposure mode Viewfinder • If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not been attained (underexposed). Lower the shutter speed. • If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking*, the correct exposure has not been attained (overexposed). Raise the shutter speed. * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.  TIPS The picture looks blurred: J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. The aperture value indication continues to blink after the shutter speed is changed: J If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light). g "ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light" (P. 56) J If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. g "ISO k Setting the desired sensitivity to light" (P. 56) EN 33