72
Basic Operations
3
3
Look through the viewfinder to
view the subject.
A zoom lens can be used to change the
size of the subject in the viewfinder. (p.76)
4
Position the subject inside the
AF frame and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The
focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when the subject comes into
focus.
AF assist light turns on in a dark or backlit
location, but the flash does not pop up
automatically. If the flash is necessary,
the flash status E blinks in the viewfinder.
Press the E button to pop up the flash.
1Operating the shutter release button
(p.74)
1Subjects that are difficult to focus on
(p.75)
1Using the Built-in Flash (p.77)
1Selecting the Focusing Area (AF
Point) (p.127)
5
Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
This action is referred to as “releasing the
shutter” or “release”.
Focus indicator
Flash
status