02 RECORDING
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RECORDING_
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting condi-
tions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro 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 the scene shooting
mode (see page 18), fi ll-in fl ash (see page
26), spot metering (see page 40), or expo-
sure compensation (see page 43).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an
image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
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.
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.
