Basic functions
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Holding your camera correctly
Ensure nothing is
blocking the lens,
flash, or microphone.
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [
Shutter
] and adjust the
focus. The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.
The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.
Focus frame
•
Press [
Shutter
] to capture the photo
if the focus frame appears in green.
•
Change the composition and
half-press [
Shutter
] again if the
focus frame appears in red.
Reducing camera shake
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option or Digital
Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake
optically or digitally. (p. 29)
When is displayed
Camera shake
When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to
Slow Sync
or
Off
. The aperture remains open longer and it may be
harder to hold the camera steady long enough to capture a clear
photo.
•
Use a tripod or set the flash option to
Fill in
. (p. 52)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
