Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded image
contains more of the scene
than is seen in the
viewfinder.
z
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
monitor when taking close-up
shots (p. 15).
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
z
In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to
activate it (p. 24). Take care not to
obstruct the AF-assist Beam with
your hand when used.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
z
Setting the self-timer to
(2
seconds) delays the shutter
release for 2 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed and
allows the camera to stop shaking,
thus preventing a blurred image
(p. 35).
Even better results can be
obtained by placing the camera on
a stable surface or by using a
tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal range.
z
Shoot with the subject at the
correct shooting distance (p. 118).
The subject is hard to focus
on.
z
Use the focus lock, AF lock or
manual focus to shoot (p. 47).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting.
z
Set the flash to
(Flash on)
(
Basic Guide
Subject is dark in contrast to
the background.
z
Set the exposure compensation to
a positive (+) setting (p. 54).
z
Use AE lock or use the spot
metering function (p. 49, 53).
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