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Pressing the shutter
Half-press [
t
Shutter
]: press the shutter halfway down
Press [
t
Shutter
]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [
Shutter
]
Press [
Shutter
]
Subject, background, and composition
Subject
t
: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
Background
t
: the objects around the subject
Composition
t
: the combination of a subject and background
Background
Subject
Composition
Expressions used in this manual
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)