Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.

Press halfway (lightly to the first stop).

X The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting brightness and color.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green.

Press fully (to the second stop).

XThe camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to shoot, the length of the shutter sound may change.

If the camera or subject move while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.

If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the images you take may not be in focus.

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Canon IXUS980IS manual Pressing the Shutter Button, Press halfway lightly to the first stop, Press fully to the second stop