Olympus E-3 User Manual

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Exposure
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Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the
subject brightness.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and
aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel.
Program shift ( % )
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you can
change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while
maintaining the optimum exposure.
g “Program line
diagram (
P mode)” (P. 136)
• The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To
cancel program shift setting, turn the main dial (or sub dial) until
the shooting mode indication
% on the viewfinder or control panel changes to P or turn off the
power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (
g P. 137).
When you want to change the shooting mode using only your right hand:
j You can change the shooting mode using the < button and dials. g “ ; FUNCTION” (P. 99)
Program shooting
Direct button MODE + j [ P ]
 TIPS
j
MODE button
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Control panel
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Program shift

Olympus E-3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.1 MP
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	4/3 \
Supported aspect ratios	4:3
Maximum image resolution	3648 x 2736 pixels
Digital zoom	0 x
Optical zoom	5 x
Interface	USB
Power source	BLM-1
Video capability	No
Camera shutter speed	1/8000 - 60 s
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Magnification	1.15 x
Product color	Black
Image editing	resizing, rotating
Photo effects	black&white, Sepia
White balance	auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playback	Slide show
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	30 - 90 %
Compatible memory cards	xd
Light metering	centre-weighted, spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74.5 mm
Width	142.5 mm
Height	116.5 mm
Weight	810 g