Enjoying The Camera; Basic Techniques For Better Images; Focus Focusing On A Subject Successfully - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Handbook

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus
Focus
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press the shutter
button fully down
straight away.
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
"Hints for preventing blur" (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod may be
effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended.
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Exposure Color
Press the shutter
button halfway
down.
Quality
This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 26), the menus (page 28), and so
on.
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing , lit/beeps
FINE
VGA
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Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
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