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STANDARD OPERATION
Chapter 2
STANDARD OPERATION
How to use in the automatic mode.
HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER
There is no special picture-taking stance for this particular camera, but it is
useful to know these basic techniques for taking good pictures in general.
Note:
In P.I.F. mode the image will sometimes appear upside down.
FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS
Full & Half Positions
The shutter button has a two-step function. Hold it halfway down to activate
the flashing green Indicator light. The camera is automatically setting focus
and shutter speed.
Fully press it completely to release the shutter.
HINT
Remember to make an L-shape platform and to avoid covering the lens or flash with
your fingers. If you arch your right forefinger, you may press the shutter button too
hard, jerking the camera as the shutter releases. Also, it is difficult to maintain a
half-press when the finger is arched.
Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots
Avoid arching
your shutter
button finger
Both hands
are clutching
the camera
Arms are
extended
Knees are
locked
Make an L-shape
platform with the
left hand
Both arms
are close to
your body
Knees slightly
bent to
create a
cushion
Poor Form
LCD Viewer Stance
(Horizontal)
Maintain the same
L-shaped left hand grip
and relax shoulders to
bring arms forward.
Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots
Left thumb
next to your
forehead
Right thumb
controls the
shutter button
Both arms
are close to
your body
Forms a
human
tripod
Knees slightly
bent to
create a
cushion
LCD Viewer Stance
(Vertical)
Right thumb controls
shutter button. Left
hand shades the LCD
screen for easier
viewing.
Half Pressed
Turns On the Light
Releases the Shutter
Indicator lights
Fully Pressed
