Enjoying the camera
Basic techniques for better images
Focus
Exposure
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.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on
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 the 2-second delay self-
timer or a tripod may be effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also
recommended.
Color
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 29), the menus (page 32), and so
on.
Press the shutter
AE/AF lock indicator
button halfway
Flashing , lit/beeps
down.
[Focus] (page 35)
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Then press the
shutter button
fully down.
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