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Basic still image shooting — Auto adjustment mode
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the power.
The name of the folder where the image will
be recorded appears on the LCD screen for
approximately five seconds.
• This camera can create new folders and select
folders to be stored in the disc (page 41).
, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position the
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your
fingers.
• The minimum focal distance to the subject is
50 cm (19 3/4 inches) at the W end and 80 cm
(31 1/2 inches) at the T end. To shoot even
closer subjects, use macro recording mode
(page25).
, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The beep sounds. When the AE/AF lock
indicator changes from flashing to steadily
lit, the camera is ready for shooting.
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split
second depending on the subject.)
• If you release the shutter button, the recording
will be canceled.
• When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the AF is not set properly (except in
Continuous AF).
• The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range. (For more details
on the AF range finder frame, see page 43.)
1
Mode dial
2
3
F3.8
30
96
3.1M
FINE
101
M AF
60
min
Flashes green
t Lights up
AE/AF lock indicator