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Shooting with the AF Lock
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
1 Lock the focus.
zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q> button.
zzThe focus is now locked, and [%] is displayed.
zzTo unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the <q> button again. In this case, [%] is no longer displayed.
2Compose the shot and shoot.
Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=155).
zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the <m> button.
zzThe option you configured is now displayed.
[ 
] Auto
Fires automatically in
[h] On
Fires for each shot.
[Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
•In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=63).
•In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
PMode Playback Mode
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