FOCUS SIGNALS

The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions.

Focus locked.

Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 58).

Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.

Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked.

When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the main subject (p. 30), focus the camera manually (p. 49), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator (p. 96).

Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 93).

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus.

The

subject

is

 

The subject in the

 

Two

subjects

at

 

The subject is near a

composed of repeating

 

focus frame is low in

 

different

distances

 

very bright object or

vertical lines.

 

 

contrast.

 

overlap

in the

focus

 

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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