SX 60 HS There is a flashing red camera icon

[Scoles15]

There is a flashing red camera icon after I press the shutter button halfway. I can't seem to find out what that means. I searched the user manual,. Perhaps, I am just missing it or calling it the wrong thing. Or perhaps it is so obvious that it doesn't need to be called out specifically.

Any help would be appreciated.

[John_ · Accepted solution]

I believe that is the "camera shake"  warning. Here's the advice from the user manual page 175

[smack53]

Hi Scoles15,

That flashing camera icon is an indicator for camera shake and that you should probably use a tripod or flash since the shutter speed is most likely very slow. Page 175 of the user manual provides the following information to deal with the issue:

I hope that  helps you!

Steve M.

[Scoles15]

Thank you for the quick response. I'm not why I didn't realize what it meant:-(.