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 Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera
shake digitally. (p. 34)
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. 61)
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Tips for getting a clearer photo