Pressing The Shutter Button; Shoot - Canon Powershot SX20 IS User Manual

Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
Holding the Camera
Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the
sides.
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
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Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
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If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
image may not be in focus.
Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).
The camera automatically focuses and
selects the necessary settings for
shooting, such as the brightness.
When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice.
Press fully (to the second stop).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
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Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to
move the camera.
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