Manual Shooting

• Manual shooting is ideal for advanced users who want to have more creative control and flexibility when taking photographs. It is good for abstract photographs or focusing a portion of a photograph that is not centered. The exposure level indicator allows the user to see the recommended aperture and shutter speed for a given photograph. This indicator is located on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder and is a convenient guide to follow when shooting manually. To shoot manually, move the mode dial to "M."
  
  

Photograph Quality

• Photographs may appear blurry, even when shot on an automatic setting. Fast-moving action pictures are exceptionally prone to blurring because the subject is moving quickly. To prevent blurred photographs, secure the camera to a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. When shooting in manual mode, a tripod or monopod is highly recommended for shutter speeds of 60 or less. The user's hands can cause the slightest movement, which creates blurred photographs.
  
  

Red-Eye

• The Olympus E-500 EVOLT is equipped with a red-eye reduction flash feature. This feature is best used when photographing portraits or groups of people. The red-eye reduction flash releases a series of pre-flashes just before the regular flash. The pre-flashes accustom the subject's eyes to the bright light before the regular flash, minimizing red-eye. However, be aware that the full flash is released approximately one second after the pre-flashes. Hold the camera very steady and await the full flash, or the photographs may be blurry. Also, red-eye reduction flash mode is most effective when the subject is looking directly at the camera and at close range.
  
  

Remote Control Shooting

• With remote control shooting, you can take a picture of yourself or a night scene without having to touch the camera, unlike a self-timer. The Olympus E-500 EVOLT can be set to take the picture immediately or with a two-second delay. The camera can be set to the remote control setting by selecting the "Remote control/Self-timer/Drive" button on the back of the camera. A tripod or monopod should always be used when shooting with a remote control, or the photograph may be blurry. Zoom is not available with remote control shooting. Also, the subject must be properly focused for the remote control shooting to function.