Canon EOS Rebel T2 SERIES' EOS 300X SERIES Instruction Manual

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14How the Shutter Button WorksWhen it is pressed halfway:• Pressing the shutter button downhalfway activates autofocusing(AF), and also activates theautomatic exposure (AE)mechanism and sets the shutterspeed and aperture value.• The exposure (the combination ofshutter speed and aperture value)appears on the LCD panel and inthe viewfinder (˜).When it is pressed fully:• The shutter is released to take thepicture and the film advances byone frame.The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfwayor fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows:Camera movement during the moment of exposure is calledcamera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. Toprevent blurred pictures due to camera shake:• Hold the camera steady.· Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and pressyour both elbows lightly against your body.· Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.· Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.· To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the otherinstead of lining up both feet.• Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camerawith your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (thelowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusingwill not operate. For details, refer to the extender's instructions.