3 Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory. (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 or the Built-in memory.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

• Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked.

The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).

You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status lamp and the flash 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 not be displayed.

2. 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.

•Press down fully The picture is taken.

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 1 second. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the i button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review (1 p.78).

Setting the Instant Review Time 1 p.48

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