TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

• In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator (p55) will fire to determine focus distance.

• Use focus hold (p24) if your subject is outside the focus frame.

Focus Signals

The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status when focus is activated.

Focus is confirmed

Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed

Continuous autofocus – Lens focusing

Shutter is locked

Focus cannot be confirmed – Shutter is locked. Subject is too close or is one of the special focus situations described on page 23.

SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (p24) or manual focus (p54). See page 22 for an explanation of the focus signals.

If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast.

If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.

If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame.

If your subject is near a very bright object or area.

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