Step 3 Focus and Shoot
jDuring Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the M (internal memory) or O (memory card) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
kAutofocus
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 and focus indicator glow green:
•Subject is very dark
•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow)
•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)
•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)
•Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the
lFocus Lock
To focus on
•Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.
Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic
L | M |
| W |
| 5 |
Position the sub- | Press the |
ject in the center | shutter- |
focus area. | release |
| button |
| halfway. |
L
M
W
5
Confirm that the focus indicator (p) is green.
L | M |
| W |
| 5 |
Continue hold- | Press the |
ing down the | shutter- |
release | |
button halfway | button the |
and recompose | rest of the |
the picture. | way down. |
l
If the subject is poorly lit, the
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