Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

  1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto).

  2. Hold the camera steady, with your arms against your body, and compose your shot.
  3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
    When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator () lights.

    • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 200 cm (6.56 ft) (T) (from the lens).

  4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:
Image is in the focus.

flashes:
The focusing has failed.

Hint

  • When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
  • 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.
    • There is a flashing light.
    • The subject is backlit.