Continuous shooting

You can shoot still images continuously and find the best shot.

Note

  • In the BASIC (Basic) mode, the [Continuous shooting] and [Focus mode] functions are available while using the main camera in a photo mode.

Turning the [Continuous shooting] function on or off

  1. Tap the Drive mode button, and then select an option.

    BASIC (Basic) mode

    Image showing the position of the Drive mode button

    • [HDR continuous shooting: Hi]: Shoots HDR images continuously at a high speed.
    • [HDR continuous shooting: Lo]: Shoots HDR images continuously at a low speed.
    • [Continuous shooting: Hi]: Shoots images continuously at a high speed.
    • [Continuous shooting: Lo]: Shoots images continuously at a low speed.
    • [Single shooting]: Shoots a single image.

  2. Tap (Close button) to close the menu.

    You can also close the menu by tapping the viewfinder.

To select the focus method according to the movement of the subject

  1. Tap [MENU].

  2. Find and tap [Focus mode], and then select an option.

    • [Single-shot AF]: The camera locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless.
    • [Continuous AF]: The camera continues to focus while the device shutter button is pressed (or while the screen shutter button is touched and held in the BASIC (Basic) mode). Use [Continuous AF] when the subject is in motion.

  3. Close the menu.

    The setting is saved.

Shooting images continuously

  1. Long press the device shutter button or touch and hold the screen shutter button in the BASIC (Basic) mode.

    The number of pictures taken is indicated in the viewfinder.

  2. Release the shutter button.

    All photos are saved.

To select the best shot

  1. Tap the thumbnail to view the results.

  2. Scroll through the images you shot and select the image that you want to save.

  3. Tap (Burst icon), and then select an option.

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