Shooting techniques

Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using Center AF. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. But you cannot use this function in Continuous AF mode.

Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.

When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

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VGA FINE 101

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S AF

 

 

AF range

 

F2.8

 

 

 

 

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finder frame

 

 

 

 

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60min

VGA FINE 101

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S AF

F2.8 30

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•When you are using AF lock, you can capture an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame.

•You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process before you press the shutter button fully down.

Setting the distance to the subject

— Focus preset

Mode dial: /SCN/

When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the Focus preset is convenient.

MENU

Control button

Mode dial

aSet the mode dial to , SCN or .

bPress MENU.

The menu appears.