When the top cover switch on a 4, T, Ti is set to AUTO, the front shutter
speed dial has no affect (unless it is set to mechanical b or 60). The
camera sets the shutter speed based on the f stop you chose. This is an
aperture priority mode.
The front shutter speed dial is used when you have the camera set to MANUAL.
John
http://www.zuiko.com
Barbara Snead wrote:
> Hello Olympians,
>
> I've been lurking for a few weeks, thoroughly enjoying the collected
> expertise and cameraderie of this group. At some other time I'll post a
> proper introduction, but for now I'm in need of some ideas on how to
> test the used OM-4T which I just bought from a dealer by mail order. It
> arrived a few days ago, of course without a manual, and pretty much as
> described
> by the dealer over the phone. Although I immediately requested a manual
> from Olympus headquarters (thanks to finding the 800 number on this
> list!), it won't be in my hands before my trial period expires. Since I
> already have an OM-1 (with
> inoperable meter), I'm familiar with the basic layout, but there are
> several features which I've never encountered:
>
> I assume that you choose the automatic mode by moving the lever on top
> to "auto", but do you need to do anything to the shutter settings? Does
> the camera set the shutter to the proper setting, regardless of where
> the shutter dial happens to be? Is there a way to turn off the camera,
> other than to set it to "manual"? How does the multi-spot metering work?
> When it's in automatic mode, how do you tell the camera which spot meter
> reading to choose? How do you use the highlight and shadow meters?
>
> I'd appreciate any other hints you experienced OM-4T owners could
> provide.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barbara Snead
> sneadb@xxxxxxxxx
>
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