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In the “CAF” (continuous autofocus) mode
Point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus, position
the subject within the focusing frame, then half-press the shutter but-
ton.
The focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter button is half-pressed.
Check that the focus display in the viewfinder is lit, then press the
focus button.
The focus is locked when the focus button is pressed.
Still pressing the focus button, position the camera to achieve the
desired composition.
The focus is locked as long as the focus button is pressed.
Press the shutter button all the way in to take the picture.
<Subjects that may cause problems for the autofocusing system>
For the subjects described below, the camera may not be able to focus auto-
matically and the “
” (focusing not possible) display may flash. In such cases,
either use the focus lock function to first focus on a different object at the same
distance as the subject or adjust the focus in the manual focus mode.
Extremely bright or extremely dark subjects.
Subjects which have little or no contrast.
When the sun or other strong light sources are within or near the focusing
frame.
When there are two or more subjects at extremely different distances within
the focusing frames.
A very small subject in relation to the focus frame.
Subjects with repeating patterns.
When the ambient light level is very low or an ND or polarizing filter is used.
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<Focus lock>
If the subject is not within a focusing frame with the desired composition, use
the procedure described below to lock the focus on that subject.
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In the “SAF” (single autofocus) mode
Point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus, position
the subject within a focusing frame, then half-press the shutter button.
The focus is adjusted automatically. When the subject is in focus, the focus dis-
play (“
”) lights in the viewfinder and the focus is locked at that position.
Still half-pressing the shutter button, position the camera to achieve
the desired composition, then press the shutter button all the way in to
take the picture.
• The focus is locked as long as the shutter button is half-pressed, so it does not change
when the camera is repositioned.
• The focus lock is canceled when you release your finger from the shutter button.
Half-press
Example: Center focus frame selected.
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