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Using
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6To zoom in on the subject, press “a” ([telephoto).
To zoom out, press “b” (]wide-angle). When you
do this, the “zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
hFocal length of the optical zoom
(35 mm camera equivalent)
Approx. 35 mm-105 mm
Max. zoom scale: 3×
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Zooming pauses briefly when it switches between optical
zoom and digital zoom (➡P.27). Press the same Zoom button
again to switch zoom modes.
Zoom bar
Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot with the
subject in or near the center of the screen.
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The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the
shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image
actually recorded. If necessary, playback the recorded image
to check it (➡P.28).
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In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject
clearly on the LCD monitor. (Such as in sunny weather
outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes.) In such
situations, use the viewfinder to take the shot.
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LCD monitor
When you press the Shutter button down halfway,
the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses
on your subject. At this point, the AF frame appears
on the LCD monitor and the shutter speed/aperture
setting appears on the display panel (The viewfinder
lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit).
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When you keep the Shutter button pressed down
halfway and then press it down further (pressed
fully), the camera makes a soft clicking sound and
takes the picture. And the data is recorded.
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There is a slight delay between the Shutter button being
pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, playback the
shot to check the image.
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If the Shutter button is pressed fully in a single motion, the
camera takes the shot directly without displaying the AF
frame.
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When you take the shot, the viewfinder lamp lights orange
(shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then changes to
green to indicate that the next picture can be taken.
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See P.96, 97 for information on the warning displays.
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Bebeep
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If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and “{”
appears on the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus.
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When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the image
on the LCD monitor freezes briefly. However, this is not the
recorded image.
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If “{” appears on the LCD monitor (e.g. the shot is too dark
for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
your subject to take the picture.
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Set the Power switch to “q” 1and set the Mode
dial to “B” 2.
hPhotography range
Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity
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For subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.), use Macro photography
(➡P.47).
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If a “å”, “©”, “∆” or
“˙” message appears, see P.96.
Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash.
Check the settings on the display panel.
hSettings
dFlash: x(Auto Flash Mode)
eMacro: OFF
fContinuous Shooting: OFF
+Focus: I(AF (MULTI))
Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the
camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your
right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom.
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The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking
the picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera
shake, particularly for shots in dark locations when the flash
is set to Suppressed Flash mode.
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There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the
lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not
indicate a fault. This does not affect the photographed image.
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If the flash popped up and was used to take a picture, the
screen may go dark briefly while the flash is charging. When
this happens, the viewfinder lamp blinks orange.
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If you use the flash while it is snowing or in very dusty
conditions, the snowflakes or dust may reflect the flash and
appear as white specks on the image. Try taking the shot
using Suppressed Flash mode.
Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers
or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash
control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control
sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera
strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct
brightness (exposure) for your shot.
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Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as
described on P.93.
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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
AF frame

SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (BAUTO MODE)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE