Focus lock
The focus-lock function prevents the AF system from focusing. Focus lock can be used with off-center subjects or when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 27).
When using focus area selection, place the active focus area on the subject. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down; the active focus area will turn red and the other areas will disappear. The focus signal should turn white to indicate the focus is locked.
When using single-shot AF with Area AF in the multi-function recording mode, place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter-release button partway down. The focus frames will disappear and a red AF sensor will indicate the point of focus.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the green focus lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus sta- tus.
Focus icon: white
Focus lamp: steady
Focus icon: red
Focus lamp: blinking
Focus locked.
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.