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3
Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder.
Taking still pictures using the monitor
With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the
camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the
aperture value and shutter speed.
1
Set the mode dial to either
h
i j k l m r p
or
P
and set the power switch to
ON.
g
2
Position the AF target mark on
the subject while looking at the
image on the monitor.
3
Press the shutter button gently
(halfway) to adjust the focus.
• When the focus is locked by pressing
the shutter button halfway, the green
lamp on the monitor lights steadily.
• When
#
on the monitor is on, the
flash fires automatically.
Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the
battery. You are recommended to turn off the monitor if you do not
need it.
Mode dial
Power switch
f
button
Shutter button
Mode dial
Monitor
F2.8
F2.8
1600 1200
1600 1200
SQ1
SQ1
Number of storable
still pictures
Memory gauge
Flash stand-by/Flash charge
→
This indicates the same status as
the orange lamp on the left of the
viewfinder. (P.48)
Green lamp
→
This indicates the same status as
the green lamp on the left of the
viewfinder. (P.48)
AF target mark
