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Shooting basics
Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
1
Open the lens barrier.
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
Position the AF target mark over the
subject in the viewfinder.
When the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, select the
macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures
(Macro mode)” ( p.40)
3
Press the shutter button gently
(halfway).
The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights
up when the focus and exposure are locked. At this
time the sound of the focusing mechanism can be heard from inside
the camera, but no picture is being taken.
4
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The camera takes the picture.
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” ( p.33)
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If
this happens, use the macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro
mode)” ( p.40)
Green lamp
AF target mark
Orange lamp