FOCUS
Focus Signals
The following signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status.
• Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions the camera may require a little more time to ensure accurate focus.
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| Steady | Focus is confirmed. |
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| Steady | Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ). |
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| Steady | Lens is focusing (Continuous AF). |
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• The shutter is locked.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
Blinking
• The shutter is locked.
•When focus cannot be confirmed, the subject may be too close or one of the special focus situations on the following page is preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p. 75).
Custom Function Notes
Special Focus Situations
The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p.75).
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If the subject within the focus | If two subjects at different | ||
frame is very bright, or low in | distances overlap in the | ||
contrast. | focus frame. | ||
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If a subject composed of | If your subject is near a very |
alternating light and dark | bright object or area. |
lines completely fills the |
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focus frame. |
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32 | 33 |
