Olympus AZ-4 Zoom manual Subjects with which autofocus is difficult

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mechanism. For example, when your subject is at the edge of the picture frame, not in the center, first move the camera slightly so that the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame, then press the shutter release button halfway to focus. While keeping the button pressed, recompose the picture, and press the button fully. (See "Taking Photographs II" on p. 19). By doing this, photographs with any required composition can be taken.

Manual focus is also possible.

Subjects with which autofocus is difficult

Although the AZ-4 Zoom can focus in almost any situation, there are certain conditions,

 

such as those illustrated below, in which it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus.

 

The focus aid indicator

in the Viewfinder will usually blink to warn you during

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these conditions; however, in situations (4), (5) and (6), the focus indicator in the Viewfinder

 

may light even though the lens is incorrectly focused. In any of these situations,

 

you can try focusing on a subject at a similar distance and then, using the focus lock.

 

Or you may also use manual focus to take the photo.

 

 

(4) Two subjects within the

(5) Excessively bright light

 

 

focusing frame, at

in the center of the

(6) A subject with a

 

different distances

focusing frame

repeated pattern

 

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Contents Instructions Symbols used in this manual Preparations before taking pictures Loading batteries Preparations before Taking Pictures Loading Batteries Checking the Batteries Taking Photographs Loading the Film Page Page Taking Photographs Page Page Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Page Page Unloading the Film Page Taking Photographs Using the Focus Lock Taking a Continuous Series of Shots Using the Self-timer Page How to Use the Manual Focus Macro Photography Page Exposure Compensation Spot Metering Change the composition while pressing the Spot button Program Shift Double-exposure Photography Page Using the Reset Button Taking Photographs III Flash Photography Flash Auto Photography ISO Wide Tele Using Fill-in Flash Page Using an Exterior Flash Attachment Attaching a Shoulder Strap Order to take even better photographs How to use your zoom lens for the best results 35mm 70mm Autofocus AF Subjects with which autofocus is difficult Programmed exposure ExposureViewfinder Displays LCD Panel and Mode Buttons For Long-lasting Enjoyment of Your AZ-4 Zoom Care and Storage Radio Station What kind of batteries should I use? Questions and AnswersPage Description of Controls Page Exposure compensation ± 4EV compensation potential 1/3 step SpecificationsDimensions Accessories Sold Separately