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The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
(
Ã
) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod,
support the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot
mode.
Shooting against the light
: Please do not take pictures against the
sun. Doing so may make the picture dark.
To take a picture against the light, please
use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode
(see page 23), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 34),
spot metering (see page 46), exposure
compensation (see page 39) or ACB (see
page 49) function.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform
as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.