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Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
shutter button.
( ) Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection →
Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then
select Normal).
*Annotation
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
•Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down
•Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
•Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person,
animal, or still life
•Background: The objects around the subject
•Composition: The combination of a subject and background
Composition
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure,
your photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)