Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a
• Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You can find the following information on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder lamp.
1. Autofocus frame
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.
2. Viewfinder lamp
The viewfinder lamp (red) lights when the flash charge is completed. The viewfinder lamp blinks when the flash is charging.
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging or the camera is recording an image.
•Press down fully The picture is taken.
[Poor focusing conditions]
The camera may not focus if the subject is in a condition shown below. Lock the focus on something that is the same distance away as the subject (press the shutter release button halfway), and press the shutter release button fully when you have composed your picture.
•Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white walls
•Dark places or objects, and conditions that prevent light being reflected back
•Finely patterned objects
•Fast moving objects
•When an object in the foreground and one in the background are in the same picture
•Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 1.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the ibutton (the [Delete] menu will be displayed), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.
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