Olympus E500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Basic operations
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How to use the mode dial
This camera has the following
shooting modes, which can be
switched using the mode dial.
Easy shooting modes
This camera features 6 creative modes and 15 scene modes that
automatically optimize the exposure for the subject.
AUTO
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to shoot using a lens aperture (f value) and shutter speed set by
the camera. In low-light conditions, the flash automatically pops up and fires.
This mode is recommended for normal shooting conditions.
i Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.g P. 34
l Landscape shooting
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.g P. 34
& Macro shooting
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting). g P. 34
j Sport shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. g P. 34
/ Night scene and portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g P. 34
Scene mode
15 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. When the mode dial is set to this mode, the scene menu is
displayed. g P. 35