Basic Techniques For Better Images; Focus Focusing On A Subject Successfully - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

This section describes the basics so you can
e_joy your camera. It tells you how to use
various camL_ra f/inctions Stlch as till • mode
dial (page 33), .jog dial (page 32), tile menus
(page 43), and so on.
FO_IIS Focusing on a subject successfu//y
the shutter button balrM'ay down, the camera ad usls the locus
automatically
Remember to press the shutler button only hallway down.
Press the shutter Press lhe s]ltloer AE/AF lock indicator Then press the
button fully down bulton hallway Flashing _ Ill/beeps shulter bultoll
straight away. down• hilly down•
To shool a still image difficult Io locus on _ "Choosing a focus method" (page 38)
I1' Ihe image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. _ See
"Hinls lor preventing blur" (as lk)llows).
Hints for preventing blur
HoM the camera steadib, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the
camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using the 2_second delay self-
timer or a tripod, or turning on the anti-blur lunction may be elTcctive. Also. using the
flash in dark places is also recommended.
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