4Frame the picture.

Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom control to frame the pic- ture in the monitor.

Select jto zoom out Select ito zoom in

Zoom indicator

By default, the camera uses optical zoom. If desired, digital zoom (see below) can be used to zoom in closer.

Taking Pictures in B(Auto) Mode

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.

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derexposed), keep your fi n-

 

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from the lens and fl ash.

 

2Tip: Focus Lock

Use focus lock (pg. 23) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.

2Tip: Digital Zoom

Digital zoom can be activated by rotating the mode dial to k(pg. 31) or using the DDIGITAL ZOOM option in the setup menu (pg. 77).

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