FOCUS SIGNALS
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes see p. 81.
| Focus icon: white | Focus confirmed. |
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•The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
•When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set between 5 m and infinity (16.4 ft and ∞). When the flash is in use, the focus is set between 3.0 m and 3.8 m (9.8 ft and 12.5 ft). In this case, focus lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 94).
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the
The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.
Two subjects at differ- ent distances overlap in the focus frame.
The subject is near a very bright object or area.
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