Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus

Exposure

Color

Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 28), the menus (page 33), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press the shutter

Press the shutter

AE/AF lock indicator

 

Then press the

button fully down

button halfway

Indicator flashing,

 

shutter button

straight away.

down.

Indicator lit/beeps

 

fully down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 38)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See “Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay self-timer, activating the anti-blur function, or using a tripod is also effective. Use the flash when you shoot under a low light condition.

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