Basic
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Applicable modes: 
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.
1Touch [
×] in Recording Mode.
•Icon will change to [
], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
2Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then
take a picture.
A Rough indication of the area that can be focused with the Touch Shutter
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is
taken when it is focused. (This function is unavailable at the extreme edges of the screen.)
•If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject after first moving the histogram. (P68)
3Touch [
] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
Note
•If [FOCUS PRIORITY] is [ON], when the Focus Mode is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter fails, if the AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be taken under the current conditions.
When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [METERING MODE] is set to [Ù]. (P133)
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