Shooting range: Photos can be taken from a range of 1.2m (3.9 ft.) to infinity. When
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is blinking in the Viewfinder, the camera is too close to the subject. Switch to the MACRO mode.
15 Aim correctly: Be careful not to touch the lens, flash or AF Illuminator.
As the focal distance increases, the possibilities of the camera shake also increase. Grip the camera tightly with your right hand as you aim in order to avoid any shaking. If you use the shoulder strap, make sure that it doesn't interfere with the flash or the lens.