Nikon COOLPIX 5000 P5000 User's Manual - Page 33

Take the picture, During Recording, The Shutter-Release Button

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4.2 Take the picture Gently press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture (moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures). The AF-assist illuminator may light or the flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit (B 24-25). D During Recording While pictures are being recorded, a Q or q icon will blink in the monitor and a o (wait) icon may be displayed. Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or removing memory cards or batteries while the Q or q icon is blinking or the o icon is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card. C The Shutter-Release Button To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutterrelease button down the rest of the way. Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures. Set focus and exposure Take picture Basic Photography and Playback 21

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4.2
Take the picture
Gently press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to take the picture
(moving the camera while pressing the
shutter-release button can result in blurred
pictures).
The AF-assist illuminator may
light or the flash may fire if the subject is
poorly lit (
B
24–25).
D
During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, a
Q
or
q
icon will blink in the monitor and a
o
(wait) icon may be displayed.
Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
or removing memory cards or batteries while the
Q
or
q
icon is blinking or the
o
icon
is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card.
C
The Shutter-Release Button
To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping
when you feel resistance.
Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is
held in this position.
To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-
release button down the rest of the way.
Use a gentle touch; moving the camera
while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures.
Set focus and
exposure
Take picture