Focus lock
The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the AF area. Focus lock may also be used when a special situation prevents the cam- era from focusing on the subject (p. 26). This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. For information on continuous-advance focus lock, see page 80.
Place the subject within the AF area. Press and hold the shutter- release button partway down and wait for the green viewfinder indicator lamp to glow to indicate the focus is locked. If the green lamp blinks, repeat the procedure.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recom- pose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
Focus range
The focus range depends on the zoom position. To focus closer than the distances below, use the macro focus mode (p. 30).
Wide-angle position | Telephoto position |
0.5m – inf. (1.6ft. – inf) | 0.8m – inf. (2.6ft. – inf.) |
