Focus lock

Focus lock

To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

Using the Focus Lock

1.Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2.Press the Shutter button halfway. When the green auto focus frame 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 picture.

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 cancelled.

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.

POWER button

Used for turning the camera’s power on/off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.

Refer to page 90 for more information about the auto power off function.

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1.The image to be captured.

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2.Press the Shutter button halfway and focus on the subject.

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3.Recompose the picture and fully depress the Shutter button.

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