6212345678CoverPreliminary Notesand Legal InformationContents: BasicOperationsAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsSmart AutoModeOther ShootingModesPlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBasic GuideP ModeStill Images MoviesShooting with the AF LockThe focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will notchange even when you release your finger from the shutter button.1 Lock the focus.zz With the shutter button pressed halfway,press the <q> button.XX The focus is now locked, and [%] isdisplayed.zz To unlock the focus, release the shutterbutton and press the <q> button again. Inthis case, [%] is no longer displayed.2 Compose the shot and shoot.Still ImagesFlashChanging the Flash ModeYou can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.zz Press the <r> button, press the <q><r>buttons to choose a flash mode, and thenpress the <m> button.XX The option you configured is nowdisplayed.[ ] AutoThe flash fires automatically in low-light conditions.[h] OnYou can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see“Flash Range” (=119).[Z] Slow SynchroWith this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the mainsubject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed toincrease the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.• Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does notmove until the shutter sound is finished playing.• Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it stilland prevent camera shake.
