11Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Shutter-release ButtonThe camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus andexposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feelresistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in thisposition. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release buttonthe rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-releasebutton, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.Attaching the Camera StrapPress theshutter-releasebutton the restof the way downto take a picturePress theshutter-releasebutton halfwayto set focus andexposure