Pentax K-m/K2000 Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)

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Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)

If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use the focus lock and recompose the picture.

1 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.

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

2 Center the subject to focus in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator ]appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. (When blinking, the subject is not in focus.)

3 Lock the focus.

Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.