Step 3 Focus and Shoot

jDuring Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the M icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

kAutofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations:

•Subject is very dark

•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow)

•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)

•Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or use focus lock (c 99).

lAF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

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