Taking pictures, Taking still pictures, Using focus lock – HP 720 Series User Manual

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2-Taking pictures

Taking pictures

Taking still pictures

You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on,

regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To

take a picture:

Frame the subject that you want

to photograph in the viewfinder.

Hold the camera steady, and

press the

Shutter

button. The

camera automatically adjusts

focus and exposure, and then takes the picture.

When you press down the

Shutter

button, you may notice that

the viewfinder light is red, yellow, or green, and may or may

not be blinking. See the description for

NOTE

To achieve best focus in low light conditions, secure the

camera to a tripod and make sure the focus area has

sufficient contrast.

Using focus lock

Focus Lock

allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the

center of the image. It is also useful to verify that your image is

in focus before taking the picture. To use

Focus Lock

Press the

Shutter

button halfway down to lock the exposure

and focus. When exposure and focus are locked, the green

Viewfinder light comes on solid.