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 33.

1Select program AE.

Set shutter speed and aperture to A (shutter speed is set by rotating the shutter speed dial; for information on adjusting aperture, see the lens manual). P will appear in the display.

2Select single AF.

Rotate the focus mode selector to S (P42).

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The Q Button

The Q button can be used to view and adjust camera settings (P32).

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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