Using the focus lock
This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the Auto Focus (AF) brackets of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp picture, make sure the AF brackets are on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside the AF brackets, use the focus lock as follows:
1.Place the AF circle on the subject that you want focused in the picture.
AF Circle
Viewfinder
2.Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) to lock the focus position and wait for the
3.While still partially depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want
it within the viewfinder eyepiece(12).
Viewfinder
4.Fully press down the shutter button to take the picture.
Tips for better pictures
•Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinderbut not closer than 2 ft (0.6 m).
•Take pictures at the subject’s level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets.
•Hold your camera vertically to capture tall, narrow subjects, such as
a waterfall, skyscraper, or a single person.
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