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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

t Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
Press [
t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subject
t : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
Background
t : the objects around the subject
Composition
t : the combination of a subject and background
Background
Subject
Composition

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 speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will
be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)