ŠSee page 174 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

ŠImages are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.

ŠThe upper indicator blinks green while data is recorded onto the CF card.

ŠThe beep and shutter sound can be set to [On]/ [Off] using the menu (p. 68).

ŠShots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

ŠYou can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor right after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 34).

AF-assist Beam

ŠThe AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

ŠThe AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 67). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to

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avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts.

-Turning the AF-assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus in a dark place.

-The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off.

In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires, set both the red-eye reduction function and the AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting menu.

Using the Viewfinder

Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 27) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.

zThe viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 80% of the actual shooting image.

Shows the center of the image

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image

Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder