Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects.

•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

•When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass.

•Subjects with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus (focus lock) or autofocus (AF lock) and recompose the image with the desired subject. You can also use manual focus.

Shooting with Focus Lock

Mode Dial

1Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot.

2Press 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 the AF lock function or the AE lock procedure

(p. 105) when this happens.

3Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

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