Using the Basic Shooting Functions

qTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)

Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.

•Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 3.

1Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls (A16) and tap the touch shooting icon.

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2Tap q(touch shutter).

Tap Jto return to the previous screen.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

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3 Tap the desired subject to take a picture.

When a face is detected in G(easy auto) mode, it is framed by a border. Tap a detected face to set the focus and exposure on that face.

When no face is detected, the camera focuses on the area that is tapped.

Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred pictures.

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When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.

If Xis displayed when the monitor is tapped, the shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within Xor a border displayed when the camera detects a face.

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