If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/
Focus Lock)
When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the
auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance.
Next, press it all the way down (Full-press) to shoot. When your
subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo
after focusing. (Focus Lock)
1
Press the POWER button to turn the
camera on, and turn the mode dial to
5.
2
Put the subject of your photo in the center of the
screen and press the shutter release button
halfway.
• The camera focuses on the
subject and the exposure and
white balance are fixed.
• If automatic focusing fails, the
frame in the center of the LCD
monitor flashes red and the auto
focus/flash lamp blinks green.
• The focal distance is measured at
a maximum of five points. Green
frames appear to indicate the
positions that are in focus.
Frame
Auto Focus/
Flash Lamp