22 RECORDING – BASIC OPERATION
Recording mode – Basic operation
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14
through 21.
Handling the camera
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your
right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows
at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
Take care not to cover the lens, flash, or flash sensor with your fingers or the
strap.
LCD monitor display
Time
Image size (p. 36)
Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)
Compression (p. 36)
Frame counter (p. 37)
Memory priority (p. 75)
Date
AF area
The current date and time are
displayed for a few seconds
each time the camera is turned
on.