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The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
(
Ã
) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod,
support the camera on a solid surface or change to
fl
ash shot
mode.
Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the
sun. Doing so may make the picture dark.
Doing so may make the picture dark. To
take a picture against the light, please use
the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode
(see page 22),
fi
ll-in
fl
ash (see page 30),
spot metering (see page 39) or exposure
compensation (see page 34).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the
fl
ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to con
fi
rm focus and
fl
ash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform
as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly re
fl
ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong re
fl
ected light, or when the background is
very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or
fl
agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
