40
3
Shooting basics
Taking still pictures using the monitor
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
•
Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.
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The monitor turns on and the subject is displayed.
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Turning off the monitor (P. 44)
2
Decide the composition while looking at
the image on the monitor.
3
Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust
the focus.
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When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp
lights steadily. (focus lock)
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If the
mark lights, the flash fires automatically.
4
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
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The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds.
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When the green lamp next to the viewfinder stops blinking,
you can take the next picture.
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The orange lamp next to the viewfinder starts blinking when
the pictures are being saved to the card.
Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
Shutter button
PHOTO
Shooting mode (P. 37)
AF target mark
No. of storable still pictures (P. 61)
P
HQ
HQ 2048 x 1536
Record mode (P. 61)
Green lamp (P. 41)
Flash stand-by/Flash charge (P. 50)