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