Using the Focus Lock, Special Focusing Situations

Using the Focus Lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece (15). To get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows:

1.Place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

2.Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) until the focus/flash lamp (16) glows green to lock in the focus position.

3.While still depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder.

4.Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Special Focusing Situations

Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the auto- focus system to detect correctly; even though the focus lamp may glow green, the focus/exposure may not be correct. To insure proper focus in the following situations, first lock the focus on another object at the same distance from you as your main subject, then recompose your picture and press the shutter button.

•Subject is near a very bright area or object such as a table lamp(s).

•A very bright- or low-contrast area fills the center of the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder.