Shooting images

[Point and shoot] is used here as an example. In [Point and shoot], the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

  1. Press flexible button 1 () to display the [Point and shoot] shooting screen.
    • In [Point and shoot], is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
  2. Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
    • Battery level (1)
      : The battery level is high.
      : The battery level is low.
    • Number of exposures remaining (2)
      is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory.
  3. Hold the camera steady.
    • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
  4. Frame the picture.
    • Use the multi selector to change the zoom lens position.
      To zoom in: Press .
      To zoom out: Press .
  5. Press the shutter-release button halfway.
    • To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.
    • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.
    • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.
    • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.
  6. Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button all the way down.

Notes about saving images or movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes, or [Please wait for the camera to finish recording.] is displayed while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

The auto off function

  • When no operations are performed for about three minutes, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.
  • To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

Using a tripod

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

  • When shooting in dim lighting with [Flash] set to [Flash off]
  • When the zoom is at a telephoto position