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3 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.

A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.76)

3 BasicOperations

4 Position the subject inside the

AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway.

The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ]appears in the viewfinder when the subject comes into focus.

AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit location, but the flash does not pop up automatically. If the flash is necessary, the flash status Eblinks in the viewfinder. Press the Ebutton to pop up the flash.

1Operating the shutter release button

(p.74)

1Subjects that are difficult to focus on

(p.75)

1Using the Built-in Flash (p.77)

1Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) (p.127)

Flash

Focus indicator

status

 

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

This action is referred to as “releasing the shutter” or “release”.