mechanism. For example, when your subject is at the edge of the picture frame, not in the center, first move the camera slightly so that the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame, then press the shutter release button halfway to focus. While keeping the button pressed, recompose the picture, and press the button fully. (See "Taking Photographs II" on p. 19). By doing this, photographs with any required composition can be taken.
Manual focus is also possible.
Subjects with which autofocus is difficult
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such as those illustrated below, in which it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. |
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you can try focusing on a subject at a similar distance and then, using the focus lock. |
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(4) Two subjects within the | (5) Excessively bright light |
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focusing frame, at | in the center of the | (6) A subject with a |
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different distances | focusing frame | repeated pattern |
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