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Taking still pictures
3
Shooting basics
Available
modes
AF target mark
Number of storable still pictures
Memory gauge
Taking still pictures using 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
Open the lens barrier.
●
The power lamp lights and the monitor turns
on. If the monitor does not turn on, press
to display the top menu and select
MONITOR ON.
~
“How to use the menus” (P. 28)
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 and exposure are locked,
the green lamp on the monitor lights steadily.
●
lights when the flash fires.
~
P. 55
4
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
●
The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the
card access lamp blinks, and the camera
begins storing pictures on the card.
Shutter
button
Card access lamp
Power lamp
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.
P 1/ 800 F2.8
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