•Use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. The actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower in macro mode than it appears in the optical viewfinder (p. 53).
Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography
The autofocus function may not be suited for shooting the following types of subject (the upper indicator will flash green when the shutter button is pressed halfway).
Use the focus lock function to shoot the types of subject below.
•White walls and other
•Sports matches, moving vehicles and other moving objects
Focus Lock
Lock the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway and holding it there. This allows you to shift the orientation of the camera without changing the focal distance. This function is particularly useful for composing an image in which the main subject is off to one side or difficult on which to focus with the autofocus.
Shooting
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