Canon EOS 33 - How the Shutter Button Works; Pressing the Shutter Button

How the Shutter Button Works
The EOS camera's shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way.
There Is a click stop at the halfway point.
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely
The shutter button works as described below.
When it is pressed halfway:
* Autofocusing Is activated, and when
focus Is achieved, the focusing point
flashes and the beeper sounds. The
In-focus Indicator < • > on the
viewfinder's lower right also lights.
* Also, the shutter speed and aperture
are set and displayed on the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
When it is pressed completely:
* The shutter is released to take the
picture and the film advances by one
Irame.
Q > Camera movement during the rrtonienl of exposure is called camera shake
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent blurred pictures due to
camera shake:
' Hold the camera steady (see page 26).
• Use the center of your linger lo touch the shuttw button, grasp the camera
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
■ If the AF Mode Dial has been set to < the in-focus indicator < • > will
not light.
■ If the AF Mode Dial has been set to and automatic focusing point
selection is set (-^page 45). the focusing pont will not flash in red.
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