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Using the Camera
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The focus area frame turns green when the camera is focused and the exposure is
determined.
•
When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns red.
• To review the last captured image, press
. Press
again to return to the capture
mode.
• The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold
the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting
conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to ensure your
images are properly exposed.
3.3.5 Using the flash
The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the
subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Pressing the flash button cycles your camera
through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate during continuous shooting or
movie capturing.
1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the capture mode.
2. Pressing the flash button changes the flash mode. Each time the flash button is pressed,
the flash icon changes.
3. Press the shutter button to take a picture.
3.3.6 Using the drive mode
Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the
image is shot. Use the burst for continuous still image shooting.
1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the capture mode.
2. Press
, and then press [
] / [
] to select the capture menu.
3. Press [
] / [
] to select Drive Mode and then press [
] or
to launch the
submenu.
Icon
Flash mode
Description
Auto flash
Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra
lighting.
Auto Anti
Red-eye
Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires
again to take the actual image. Your camera will detect the
subject’s brightness and use the flash only when required.
Force on
Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting
conditions.
Slow sync
Fires the flash for proper exposure of the subject, and uses a slow
shutter speed to capture ambient light for proper exposure of the
background. Useful for capturing night scenes with still subjects
(such as portraits). Use of tripod is recommended.
Force off
The flash never fires even in dark situation.
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