Enjoying the camera, Basic techniques for better images, Focus – focusing on a subject successfully – Sony DSC-H1 User Manual

Page 10: Focus, Focusing on a subject successfully, Hints for preventing blur

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Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on

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“To choose a focus method” (page 32)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

t

See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

Press fully down
straight away

Press halfway
down, then

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Press fully down

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, using the flash
in dark places, and turning on the steady shot function are also recommended.

Focus

Exposure

Color

Quality

This section describes the basics so you can
enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the
menus (page 36), and so on.

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VGA

FINE

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30

S AF

F3.5

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