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To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus
against a background, half-press the shutter release button to
focus on the subject, and then compose your shot.
Shooting range
Subject to be focused
5
Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
• The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the picture
display and is recorded to the internal memory or the SD memory card.
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your
fingers, hair, or the strap.
About Focusing -----------------------------------------------------------------------
The frame in the center of the picture display and the auto focus/flash lamp
indicate whether the subject is in or out of focus.
Focus Status
Frame Color
Auto Focus/Flash Lamp
Before focusing
White
Off
Subject in focus
Green
On (Green)
Subject not in focus
Red (Flashing)
Blinks (Green)
It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus, or they may not
be in focus even when the frame color is green.
• Objects that lack contrast, such as the sky, a wall that is only one color, or the
hood of a car.
• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant
protrusions.
• Quickly moving objects.
• Things in poorly lit places.
• Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.
• Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.
• Point light sources, such as light bulbs, spotlights, or LEDs.
When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same
distance as your subject and then shoot.
