Basic operations | B Recording |
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Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
POWER switch
1Set the MODE selector to STILL.
Recording B
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing rapidly, the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing rapidly and lights up.**
The camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
Remaining memory capacity indicator
AE lock indicator
3Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
∗Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
∗∗When the AE lock indicator z changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to focus on (dark or no contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter and focus again, and be sure to check the picture after recording.
If you skip step 2 and press the shutter fully down
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”. You cannot record an image when:
—The recording conditions require a flash and the strobe charge lamp (page 17) is flashing.
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