Chapter 3: Taking Pictures

Note: These instructions for taking simple point-and-shoot pictures assume that your camera is set to the default image type (One Shot), and that Instant Review is on as well. (See “Setting the Image Type” on page 13 and “Using Instant Review” on page 25 for more information.)

Overview

Once you have set your camera to Capture mode and you have a basic understanding of how to use your camera’s status LCD and image LCD (see “Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures” starting on page 8), you are ready to take pictures. To optimize your camera’s capabilities, it is important to understand how to use the zoom lever, what the various LEDs mean when they light solid or blink, how to use Instant Review, and how to use the sound recording features when taking pictures.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Š“Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures” on page 16

Š“Taking More Advanced Pictures” on page 17

Š“Using Focus Lock” on page 18

Š“Shooting a One Shot Image” on page 19

Š“Shooting Continuous Images” on page 20

Š“Shooting Timelapse Images” on page 21

Š“Using the Zoom Lever” on page 22

Š“Using the Diopter Control” on page 22

Š“Understanding the LEDs on the Camera” on page 23

Š“Using Instant Review” on page 25

Š“Recording Sound” on page 26

Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures

Here is the simplest method for taking pictures with your camera:

1Set the camera mode dial to the Capture mode .

2Power on the camera if you haven’t already.

3Look through the viewfinder to select and frame a subject for your picture.

Chapter 3: Taking Pictures

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Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures