Basic functions 35Holding your camera correctlyEnsure nothing isblocking the lens, flash, ormicrophone.Half-pressing the shutter buttonHalf-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.The camera adjusts the focus and exposureautomatically.The camera sets the aperturevalue and shutter speedautomatically.Focus frame• Press [Shutter] to capturethe photo if the focus frameappears in green.• Change the composition andhalf-press [Shutter] again if thefocus frame appears in red.Reducing camera shakeSet the Optical Image Stabilization option to reducecamera shake optically. (p. 34)When is displayedCamera shakeWhen you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option toSlow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may beharder to hold the camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo.• Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 65)• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 67)Tips for getting a clearer photo