Capture images
Image indicators
The indicators in the camera viewfinder area display the
current camera settings. The indicators in image mode are
the following:
1
Close
2
Scene mode in use (for example,
3
Capture settings (
4
Flash mode in use (for example,
5
Photos (
)
6
Zoom level (hidden at the default zoom level)
7
Autofocus crosshair (
8
Image counter (estimated number of images you can
capture using the current settings and available memory)
9
Memory in use (for example,
10 Image resolution (for example,
11 White balance (for example,
other than Automatic.
Automatic)
)
Automatic)
, not shown in all image modes)
Internal
storage)
)
). Only visible if set to
Capture images and record videos
12 Exposure (for example,
than 0.
13 ISO sensitivity (for example,
than Automatic.
14 Geotag (
, if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinks
when the coordinates for the location are being
retrieved.
Related topics
See "Scene modes," p. 64.
•
See "Image settings," p. 65.
•
See "Flash settings," p. 65.
•
See "General settings," p. 66.
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Capture images
When capturing an image, note the following:
Use both hands to keep the camera still.
•
The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than that
•
of a non-zoomed image.
The camera goes into battery saving mode if you perform
•
no actions for about a minute. To continue capturing
images, activate the touch screen.
Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use the
flash on people or animals at close range. Do not cover the
flash while taking a picture.
Capture an image
1
To activate the camera, open the lens cover.
). Only visible if set to other
). Only visible if set to other
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