2Taking pictures
Taking still pictures
You can take a picture any time the camera is on, no matter what is showing on the Display. To take still pictures:
1Select Still 
on the Capture Mode selector.
2Frame the subject you want to photograph using the optical viewfinder.
3Holding the camera steady, press the Shutter button all the way down to capture a picture quickly.
ON/OFF |
The Shutter button also controls audio recording. (See Recording Audio later in this chapter.) To achieve best focus in low light conditions, secure the camera to a tripod and make sure the focus area has sufficient contrast.
NOTE If the green Viewfinder light is blinking, there is an error in the camera and an error message shows on the Display (Refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting help.)
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 Focus Lock:
1Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the exposure and focus. When exposure and focus lock, the green Viewfinder light comes on solid.
| 19 |