(about 8 inches) to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame.
•If the light on your subject is low, wait for better natural light or use the flash. For more information, see “Using the flash” on page 21.
•If the light on your subject is low and you are using the FLASH OFF setting, the exposure could be longer than 1/30 second. To steady the camera, mount it on a tripod.
•Set the camera’s automatic focus and automatic exposure on a different subject by using focus lock.
Avoid taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like mirrors or glass to prevent bright spots in your photos.
Although the camera has an electronic automatic focus system, some conditions might cause the camera to focus improperly. Some examples are in the following table.
Conditions | Examples of subjects |
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Black or very dark objects | Dark clothing |
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Objects that have no distinct or | Fountains, waterfalls, waves, smoke, |
consistent form | flame, fireworks, a subject in mist or |
| fog |
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Glossy and reflective surfaces | Glass, mirrors, automobiles |
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Multiple or flickering light sources | Neon signs, fluorescent lamps, |
| television images, sun rays through |
| trees |
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Rapidly moving objects | Baseballs, hummingbirds, race cars |
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Wire netting or fencing, latticework | |
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Insufficient light | Sunsets, candlelight |
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Taking pictures | 13 |