Samsung DIGIMAX A50 Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing), Focus lock

Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing)

Available focusing method, by recording mode

( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range)

Mode

Auto

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

Macro

O

O

O

O

O

O

X

Mode

Auto

O

O

X

X

O

O

Macro

X

X

X

O

O

X

X

X

X

X

Focus lock

To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.

Using the Focus Lock

1.Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame.

2.Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured.

3.With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be canceled.

[ The image to be	[ Press the SHUTTER button ]	[ Recompose the picture ]
captured ]	halfway and focus on the subject	and fully depress the SHUTTER button

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