When your first photo can’t wait

Getting ready

  1. Insert the battery and memory cards (Inserting the battery and memory cards).

    For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the battery” (Charging the battery).
  2. Attach a lens (Attaching a lens).
    • Align the indicator on the camera body with the indicator on the lens (q) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (w).
    • A strap can be attached to the camera. For more information, see “Attaching the strap” (Attaching the strap).
  3. Turn the camera on and then choose a language and set the clock (Camera setup).

Recording and viewing videos

  1. Hold the camera steady (Recording videos (b auto)).
  2. Press the shutter-release/REC button to start recording a video.
  3. Press the shutter-release/REC button again to stop recording.
  4. View the video (Playback).

    Press the center of the multi selector, or tap the a icon in the monitor to play back videos.