ControlBasic techniques for better images
Focus | Exposure | Color | Quality | Flash |
This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 26), the wheel dial (page 35), the HOME screen (page 47), the menus (page 49), 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 button | Press the shutter | AE/AF lock | |
fully down suddenly. | button halfway | indicator | |
| down. | flashing , lit/beeps | |
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Then press the shutter button fully down.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 40)
If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See “Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).
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