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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be
within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens,
change the focal length to frame the subject.
Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the
autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder
focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area
(B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the
focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure.
The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure
are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor.
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2
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take
the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently so as not
to the shake the camera during the exposure.
The recorded image is displayed while the image is being
saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to
cancel the playback. For more on instant playback see page
77.
The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being
written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is
being transferred.
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus.
The subject in the focus
frame is low in contrast.
The subject is composed
of repeating vertical lines.
Two subjects at different
distances overlap in the
focus frame.
The subject is near a very
bright object or area.
Focus locked.
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be
longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions.
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be
preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the
main subject, focus the camera manually (p. 52), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator (p. 97).
Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p.
94).
Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 52).
Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked.
Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.