545More useful functionsSequential shootingThis function allows you to take a succession of still pictures atapproximately 1.5 frames per second (5 pictures in [SHQ] mode) bykeeping the shutter button pressed.As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, youare recommended to use this mode when photographing a movingsubject.o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. (Normal,single-frame shooting mode)j Shoots a succession of still pictures by keeping the shutter buttonpressed. The focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the firstframe.Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE]g“Menus” (P.15)1 Select [j] and press e.2 Take the picture.• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will takepictures in sequence until you release the button.Note• Sequential shooting ([j]) is not possible in the following situations.When “SUNSET“, “NIGHT SCENE“, “NIGHT+PORTRAIT“ or “CANDLE“ isselected for the shooting scene mode.• If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequentialshooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you havetaken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much batterypower remains.Mode dialojDRIVEESP/5ISODIGITAL ZOOMAF MODECARDSET CAMERA
