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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC RECORDING OPERATIONSETTING THE CAMERATO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLYEVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial
to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to
reset the programmed and automatic functions.
All camera operations are now fully automatic. The
autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work
together to bring professional results effortlessly.
Place the subject within the focus frame.
• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 30).
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the
lens: 0.5m - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the
macro function (p. 69).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press
and hold the AF/AELbutton (2) to lock the focus and
exposure.
• The focus signals (p. 31) in the monitors will confirm that the
image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was
unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until
the signal is white.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensorwill briefly appear on the
live image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from
white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down
(3) to take the picture.
• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is
being written to the CompactFlash card. Never
remove a CompactFlash card while data is being
transferred.
With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be
on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will
activate.
Metering-mode
indicators (p. 74)
Shutter-speed display
Aperture display
Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)
Focus signals (p. 31)
Frame counter (p. 45)
Image-size indicator (p. 42)
Image-quality indicator (p. 43)
Mode indicator
Focus frame
Exposure-mode/Digital-
subject-program
indicators (p. 46/38)
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