Get acquainted with Olympus' EVOLT E-410 DSLR camera.
Olympus' E-410 camera was originally released in May of 2007. The entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera was marketed toward beginning and amateur photographers. Though its simple interface makes the E-410 suitable for the casual holiday shooter, it also boasts features that will satisfy the more demanding shutterbug. As is true for Olympus' older film SLR cameras, the E-410 is lightweight and easily packed into a small carrying bag while traveling.
Instructions
Installing the Battery, Media Card and Lens
1. Set the lithium ion battery into the slot on the battery charger and connect it to an AC outlet. Both the battery and the charging dock will be included with your camera. A full charge takes roughly four hours, or until the indicator light turns green.
2. Locate the battery compartment cover on the underside of the camera body and slide it open. Insert the battery so that it clicks into place and then slide the cover closed.
3. Slide open the storage card cover on the right side of the camera. Insert either an xD-Picture Card, CompactFlash or Microdrive into the slot and slide the cover closed.
4. Mount the lens by aligning the red dot on the lens barrel with the corresponding dot on the mounting thread on the front of the camera body. Turn the lens clockwise to lock it into place.
5. Press the power switch on the top-right side of the camera. Turn the mode dial, located next to the power switch, to the "AUTO" position.
Shooting the E-410
6. Compose your shot by looking through the camera's viewfinder window. Alternate between a horizontal and vertical holding position, or change your vantage point to experiment with different composition.
7. Press the shutter button halfway to automatically focus on your subject or scene. This also makes a light reading of the scene and sets the aperture, or lens opening, and shutter speed combination which will provide proper exposure. To focus manually, move the AF switch on the lens barrel to the "MANUAL" position.
8. Take your picture by pressing the shutter button all the way down.
9. Review your photographs by pressing the "Playback" button, located on the back of the camera near the LCD preview screen. Erase images by pressing the "Delete" button, which has a small icon of a trash can on it.
10. Switch between shooting modes once you become familiar with the E-410's operation. Manual mode provides you complete control over aperture, shutter speed, white balance (tonal characteristics) and exposure compensation. Aperture and shutter priority modes let you choose your desired lens opening or shutter speed while the camera selects the other settings automatically.
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