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 to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 30)
•
Select the
mode to reduce camera shake
both optically and digitally. (p. 46)
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. 60)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
