Step 4 Focus and Shoot
BNote on Recording Images and Saving MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:
•Subject is very dark
•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)
•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is standing in front of a white wall)
•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
•Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blinds or windows on a skyscraper)
•Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the
See “Face Detection” (A64) for more information.
CWhen the Subject Is Close to the CameraIf the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A56) or the
If the subject is poorly lit, the
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the
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