Olympus XZ-2 - Core Camera Shooting Modes Explained

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Basic photography
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Using the shooting modes
“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.
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L
N
P
0.00.0
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400
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Shooting mode
Shutter speed Aperture value
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed in the monitor.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status Action
60"
60"
F1.8
F1.8
The subject is too
dark.
• Use the fl ash.
2000
2000
F8
F8
The subject is too
bright.
• The metered range of the camera is
exceeded. Set [ND Filter Setting] (
P. 35
)
to [On].
Program shift (%)
In P mode, you can use the control ring to change the
combination of aperture value and shutter speed while
maintaining the correct exposure. “s” appears next to the
shooting mode during program shift. To cancel program
shift, rotate the control ring backwards until “s” is no longer
displayed.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a fl ash.
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0.00.0
ISO
400
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Program shift