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

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

1 Aim 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.

2 Pressfocus.the shutter button halfway to set the

3 Keep the button pressed, re-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.

1 Turn on the LCD monitor.

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

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

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

Shooting

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