Canon A75, A85 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus, 1Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor, 3Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

Mode Dial

The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography.

•Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

•Subjects mixing close and far objects

•Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

•Subjects that are moving quickly

•Subject with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use manual focus.

Shooting with Focus Lock

1Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor.

2Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot.

3Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

z The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use AF Lock when this happens.

4Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

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