Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)

Shooting Mode

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings zScenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.

zSubjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition zSubjects that are moving quickly

zSubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

Shooting with the Focus Lock

The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode.

1Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor.

2Press the shutter button halfway.

3Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.

Shooting with the AF Lock

The AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode.

1Turn on the LCD monitor.

2Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.

3Press the shutter button halfway and press the /button.

zThe icon will display and the lower indicator will light yellow.

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