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4 ShootingFunctions
Locking 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 case, set [AF Mode] to l (Single mode) first, 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 Frame the desired composition for your picture in the viewfinder.
Example) The person is out of focus and the background is focused instead.
3 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.)
4 Lock the focus.
Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain locked.