Basic Operation
¡ If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
¡No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing).
¡Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see “Holding the Camera” (p.42).
•Hold the camera steady.
•Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
Operating the <6> Dial
The <6> dial is mainly used for
(1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.
When you press a button, its function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in the viewfinder or on the top LCD panel. When the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
¡Use it to select the AF point.
¡After pressing the <M> button, turn the <6> dial to select the desired menu item.
(2) Turn the <6> dial only.
While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting.
¡ In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc.
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