BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS

4 Take the picture.

<Shooting without using the LCD monitor> 1 Press the focus button.

œThe LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set focus mode.

2 Press the focus button within 5 seconds to set the desired focus mode.

HINT

œThe shortest distance for macro photography is 10 cm if [W] (Wide) on the zoom switch is pressed, and 40 cm if [T] (Tele) is pressed.

œIn the manual focus mode, the shortest distance for taking pictures is 10 cm when [W] (Wide) on the zoom switch is pressed until it stops (wide angle), and 40 cm when [T] (Tele) is pressed until it stops (telephoto).

œThe focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject.

Using the flash

The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Flash photography is possible only in the still image shooting mode.

1

Set the camera to the still image

Flash button

 

shooting mode (see page 59).

 

2

Press the flash button.

 

 

œ The current flash mode is shown on

 

 

the LCD monitor.

 

Flash

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VPC-MZ3GX, VPC-MZ3 specifications

The Sanyo VPC-MZ3EX, VPC-MZ3, and VPC-MZ3GX are part of a compact digital camera lineup that showcases Sanyo's commitment to innovation and quality in photography. These models were designed with the user in mind, offering an array of features that appeal to both amateur photographers and seasoned enthusiasts.

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