Sony Cyber-shot 3-700-727-12(1) - Manual (Page 27)

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Shooting still images
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T)
(from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer
than the shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
W/T Using the zoom
Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 79.
Changing the image size
Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
For details on the image size, see page 12.
Using the self-timer
Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].
: Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the
shutter operates.
To cancel, touch .
• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you
press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer lamp