SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold (p.21) or manual focus (p.33). See page 19 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.

FOCUS HOLD

Use focus hold when your subject is outside the

OPERATION

focus frame or when autofocus is difficult to

 

confirm.

 

• Use AF Lock (p. 32) to lock focus on moving

 

subjects.

 

• Focus hold does not operate when continuous

 

autofocus mode (p.29) is selected. Use AF Lock.

BASIC

Focus hold cannot be used for moving subjects.

1.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release

button partway down.

• appears in the viewfinder when focus is confirmed.

•Focus hold also locks the exposure settings when 14 segment metering is selected (p. 45).

2.Continue to hold the shutter-release button partway down while you compose your picture.

3.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

•Remove your finger from the shutter-release button to cancel focus hold.

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