Focusing

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Pictures Taking

Focusing

The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera’s focus modes. This section explains the various focusing settings.

Choosing the Focusing Range

Controlling the range of the lens motion (focus range).

When [Focus limit] (p.75) is turned “On”, macro photography is limited to close ups and normal photography is limited to the normal range out to long distances.

Choosing the Focusing Area

By default, the camera focuses on the closest object in the middle of the focus frame. Select another focusing option if you want the camera to focus on a different point (p.74).

Subjects Difficult to Focus On

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

•Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

•Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

•Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

•Fast moving objects

•When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture

•Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

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