2-Taking Pictures; Taking Still Pictures; Using Focus Lock - HP 720 Series User Manual

Taking pictures
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Taking still pictures

You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on,
regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To
take a picture:
1
Frame the subject that you want
to photograph in the viewfinder.
2
Hold the camera steady, and
press the Shutter
camera automatically adjusts
focus and exposure, and then takes the picture.
When you press down the
the viewfinder light is red, yellow, or green, and may or may
not be blinking. See the description for
page 11.
NOTE
To achieve best focus in low light conditions, secure the
camera to a tripod and make sure the focus area has
sufficient contrast.

Using focus lock

Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the
center of the image. It is also useful to verify that your image is
in focus before taking the picture. To use
1
Press the Shutter
and focus. When exposure and focus are locked, the green
Viewfinder light comes on solid.

2-Taking pictures

button. The
Shutter
button halfway down to lock the exposure
button, you may notice that
Viewfinder light
Focus Lock:
on
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