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Pressing the shutter
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Half-press [
Shutter
]: Press the shutter halfway down
•
Press [
Shutter
]: Press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [
Shutter
]
Press [
Shutter
]
Subject, background, and composition
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Subject
: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
•
Background
: The objects around the subject
•
Composition
: The combination of a subject and background
Composition
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter
the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity.
By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
S
Normal exposure
S
Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual