If the focus brackets turn red, the viewfinder light blinks, and the Macro icon blinks on the Image Display, either the

camera is set to the Macro focus range but detects the focus is farther away than the macro (close-up) range, or the camera is set to the Normal focus range but detects the focus is closer than the normal range. For more information, see Setting the focus range on page 30.

NOTE When set to the Macro focus range, the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus. However, when set to the Normal focus range (the default), the camera will still take a picture if it cannot find focus.

Using focus lock

Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, or to capture action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where action will occur. You can also use Focus Lock to help achieve focus in low lighting or low contrast situations.

1Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets in the viewfinder or in Live View. (See Using live view on page 28.)

2Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure.

3Continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down while you re-frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning.

4Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips

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