Olympus EPL3BLK User Manual

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Other shooting options
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“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.
Take pictures.
The shutter speed and aperture 
selected by the camera are displayed 
in the monitor.
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L
N
P
0.0
0.0
ISO
400
HD
Shooting mode
Shutter speed Aperture value
AF confi rmation mark
Program shift (
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In P and 
ART modes, you can press the F button (F) and 
then use 
FG to choose different combinations of aperture 
and shutter speed without altering exposure.This is known 
as “program shift.” “s” appears next to the shooting mode 
during program shift. To cancel program shift, press and 
hold 
FG until “s” is no longer displayed or turn the camera 
off.
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 Cautions
Program shift is not available when you are using a fl ash.
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s
0.0
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400
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Program shift
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 Cautions
The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal 
exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 103).
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 Tips
Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]: 
g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Other shooting options