User Manual

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Camera operation
SHUTTER BUTTON
The shutter button works in two stages.
1. Tap (= Press the shutter button to the 1st pressure point)
saves the metered exposure value in aperture priority mode,
i.e. the shutter speed determined by the camera (for more
details, refer to the “Metering memory lock” section on p.
68)
– restarts a self-timer delay in progress
– reverts the camera to picture mode:
– if playback mode is set
– if menu control is active
– if the camera is in Standby mode
2. Press down fully
– the picture is taken
– starts a preselected self-timer delay
• The data is then transferred to the memory card.
Notes
• Press down the shutter button in a smooth motion until you hear
the click of the shutter. This will prevent camera shake.
• The shutter button remains locked
– if the internal buff er memory is (temporarily) full, e.g. after a
series of ≥16 pictures.
– if the memory card inserted and the internal buff er memory
are (temporarily) full.
– if the battery has exceeded its performance limits (capacity,
temperature, age).
– if the memory card is write-protected or damaged.
– if image numbering on the memory card has reached its limit.
– if the camera prompts for language, date and time settings at
fi rst use or after a reset.
– if the sensor is too hot.
• When the shutter button is released, camera electronics and
viewfi nder displays remain active for the time set in the main
menu for
Auto Power Saving.