2Taking pictures
Taking still pictures
You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To take a picture:
1Frame the subject that you want
to photograph in the viewfinder.
2 Hold the camera steady, and 
press the Shutter button. The
camera automatically adjusts 
focus and exposure, and then takes the picture.
When you press down the Shutter button, you may notice that the viewfinder light is red, yellow, or green, and may or may not be blinking. See the description for Viewfinder light on page 11.
NOTE To achieve best focus in low light conditions, secure the camera to a tripod and make sure the focus area has sufficient contrast.
Using focus lock
Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the image. It is also useful to verify that your image is in focus before taking the picture. To use Focus Lock:
1Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the exposure and focus. When exposure and focus are locked, the green Viewfinder light comes on solid.
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