Basic functions
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Holding your camera correctly
Ensure nothing is blocking the lens,
ash, or microphone.
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera
adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.
The camera sets the aperture value and shutter
speed automatically.
Focus frame
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Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the
focus frame appears in green.
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Change the composition and half-press
[Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in
red.
Reducing camera shake
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera
shake optically. (p. 40)
When is displayed
Camera shake
When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the ash option to Slow Sync or O.
The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera steady
long enough to capture a clear photo.
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Use a tripod or set the ash option to Fill in. (p. 70)
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 72)

Tips for getting a clearer photo