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Hold Camera and Focus
Hold Camera and Focus
Dioptre adjustment (page 66) enables you to see more clearly through
the viewfinder.
To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus
area by using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page
44).
F80D/F80S only: You can imprint date and/or time (page 90) or
shooting data (F80S only) on your photos/negatives (page 94).
BASIC OPERATION
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6.1 6.2
Check points
Lightly pressing the shutter
release button automatically
focuses the camera on the
subject and when the subject is
in focus, causes / to appear in
the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
NOTE: Composing frame
This camera’s viewfinder frame shows approximately 92% of the image
actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame
is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note
that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
Camera shake and shutter speed
Preventing camera shake is crucial when taking photographs. In
general, you should set the shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. Use of a
tripod or Speedlight (pages 30, 78) is recommended for shooting at
shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec.
•Centre the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter
release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator
appears or blinks as follows.
/ appears: Subject is in focus.
/ blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus.
•With dark subjects, the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator (page 43) is
automatically activated to guide autofocus.
•To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area
by using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page 44).
•In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 46.
Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the
shutter release button.
•Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.
•Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
•Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to
cradle the camera (or lens).
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