Pentax 12161 Locking the Focus Focus Lock, Refer to Setting the Autofocus Method p.85 for details

Set [Focus Method] to =.

Refer to “Setting the Focus Method” (p.84) for details.

Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)

If the subject is outside of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this case, focus the camera on the subject in the focusing area, lock the focus at that position (Focus Lock), and then recompose your picture.

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2 Set [Autofocus Method] to [AF Select (25 Points)], [Select], or [Spot].

Refer to “Setting the Autofocus Method” (p.85) for details.

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3 Frame the desired composition for your picture on the monitor.

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Shooting Functions

Example) The person is out of focus and the background is in focus instead.

4 Center the main subject on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway.

The AF frame turns green when focused. The focus is locked while the AF frame is green.

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5 Recompose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway.

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