vPress the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.)
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 and exposure are locked.
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway, and the shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status lamp and the flash lamp.
Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will not appear.
Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status | Focus status lamp (green) | Flash status lamp (red) |
lit | Subject is in focus | Flash is charged |
blink | Subject is out of focus | Flash is charging |
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
Pressed down fully The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the 
button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. To start recording a voice memo, press the OK button during Instant Review. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time ☞ p.50
Start Quick
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