Olympus evolt e-330 Introduction Manual

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S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and 
the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with 
the best exposure.
Single-lens reflex camera
A camera that uses the reflective mirror to bend the light entering from the 
shooting lens and uses the viewfinder to check. There is no difference 
between the composition to be captured and the composition viewed on the 
viewfinder.
Sleep Mode
A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the 
sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep 
mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, menu button, etc.).
Spot metering
The meter reading is taken from a very small area around the center of the 
subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Spot 
metering is ideal for use in difficult light conditions, or when the important 
element of the picture (subject's face) is small. Use spot metering for backlit 
subjects, or sports and stage performers. See also digital ESP metering and 
center weighted averaging metering.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data.
TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and 
graphics applications. Non-compressed image data are stored in this format 
with this camera.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor
A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.
TTL phase-contrast detection system
This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if 
the image is focused by the detected phase contrast.
TTL (Through-The-Lens) System
To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly 
measures the light passing through the lens.
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