Northern Industrial Tools P5000 Take the picture, DDuring Recording, Shutter-Release Button

4.2Take the picture

Gently press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture (moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures). The AF-assist illuminator may light or the flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit (B 24–25).

DDuring Recording

While pictures are being recorded, a Q or q icon will blink in the monitor and a o (wait) icon may be displayed. Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or removing memory cards or batteries while the Q or q icon is blinking or the o icon is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card.

CThe Shutter-Release Button

To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter- release button down the rest of the way. Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures.

Set focus and	Take picture
exposure

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