Shooting techniques

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot (except 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

 

 

60min

VGA FINE 101

P98

 

S AF

 

 

0EV

AF range

 

F2.8

 

30

finder frame

 

 

m

60min

VGA FINE 101

P98

S AF

0EV

F2.8

30

48

•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: P/S/A/M/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.

FOCUS

Mode dial

Jog dial