Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs

This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). For information on S, A, and M modes, see page 37.

1Select program AE.

Set shutter speed and aperture to A. P will ap- pear in the display.

R Image stabilization (P9) is recommended.

Aperture mode switch

The Q Button

The Q button can be used to view and adjust camera settings (P36).

2Select single AF.

Rotate the focus mode selector to S (P47).

3Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace

your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.

To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and AF-assist illuminator.

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