English 174HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think.By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you cancreate photos that you’ll be proud to display and share.If images are blurred even when the autofocus isusedYour camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture usingthe autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that theimage will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using theautofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.k How the autofocus worksThe autofocus is activated when the still images shooting button is gentlypressed halfway. Press the still images shooting button slightly, and the targetmark will appear on the monitor to indicate that the autofocus has beenactivated. Next, continue to gently press the still images shooting button allthe way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure thatyour photos are perfectly focused.k Reasons for unfocused images1 The still images shooting button was pressed all the way in one step.2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between thecamera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out offocus.3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focusmode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera setto the super macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.k Preventing blurred images1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the still images shooting buttonhalfway.3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camerasteady, gently continue to press the still images shooting button all theway down.Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the still imagesshooting button will ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
