Chapter 2

STANDARD OPERATION

How to use in the automatic mode.
HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER

There is no special picture-taking stance for this particular camera, but it is useful to know these basic techniques for taking good pictures in general.

Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots

Note:

In P.I.F. mode the image will sometimes appear upside down.
FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS

Half Pressed

Turns On the Light

Fully Pressed

Releases the Shutter

Indicator lights

Avoid arching your shutter button finger

Poor Form

Make an L-shape platform with the left hand

Both hands are clutching the camera

Arms are extended

Knees are locked

Both arms are close to your body

Kneesslightly bent to create a cushion

LCD Viewer Stance (Horizontal)

Maintain the same L-shaped left hand grip and relax shoulders to bring arms forward.

Full & Half Positions

The shutter button has a two-step function. Hold it halfway down to activate the flashing green Indicator light. The camera is automatically setting focus and shutter speed.

Fully press it completely to release the shutter.

HINT

Remember to make an L-shape platform and to avoid covering the lens or flash with your fingers. If you arch your right forefinger, you may press the shutter button too

Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots

Right thumb

 

Left thumb

 

controls the

 

next to your

 

shutter button

 

forehead

 

Forms a

 

Both arms

 

human

 

are close to

 

tripod

 

your body

LCD Viewer Stance

 

 

 

 

 

Knees slightly

(Vertical)

 

 

bent to

Right thumb controls

 

 

create a

shutter button. Left

 

 

cushion

hand shades the LCD

 

 

 

screen for easier

 

 

 

viewing.

hard, jerking the camera as the shutter releases. Also, it is difficult to maintain a half-press when the finger is arched.

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