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Shooting basics
Taking still pictures
TIPS
It is difficult to focus on the subject.
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“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 44)
The green lamp blinks.
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You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6
ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera
to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.
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“Macro mode shooting” (P. 52)
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Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked.
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“Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 45)
The orange lamp blinks.
T
If the shutter button is being pressed halfway, the flash is charging.
Wait until the light turns off.
To check the picture you have just taken immediately.
T
Set REC VIEW to ON.
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“REC VIEW - Viewing a picture
immediately after shooting” (P. 88)
Taking still pictures using the monitor
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
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Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.
2
Press
to turn on the monitor.
3
Decide the composition of the picture
while looking at the image on the
monitor.
Shutter button
Shooting mode (P. 37)
AF target mark
No. of storable still pictures (P. 60)
P
HQ
HQ 1600 x 1200
Record mode (P. 59)
Green lamp (P. 42)
This indicates the same status as
the green lamp on the right of the
viewfinder.
Flash stand-by/Flash charge (P. 49)
This indicates the same status as the
orange lamp on the right of the
viewfinder.
