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The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode, or DIS mode is selected in
a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã )
may appear on the LCD screen. In this case, use a tripod, support
the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot mode.
It is best to take pictures with the sun behind you. Taking pictures
with the sun behind the subject may make the picture come out
dark. To take a picture against the light, please use [Backlight] in
scene shooting mode (see page 25), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 36),
spot metering (see page 48), exposure compensation (see page
41), or the ACB function (see page 51).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD screen.
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Under certain conditions, the auto focus system may not perform
as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.