BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject.

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Press the shutter release button partway down to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor. For information on shutter speeds and ƒ- numbers, see pages 43 and 55.

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Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to

 

take the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently

so as not to the shake the camera during the exposure.

The recorded image is displayed while the image is being saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to cancel the playback. For more on instant playback, see page 74.

The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred.

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