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Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

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Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close and far objects z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects with horizontal stripes To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use manual focus or AF lock. Shooting with Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. z The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use AF lock or AE lock when this happens. 3 Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. 1 2, 3 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 93

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Shooting-Advanced Functions
93
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
The autofocus may not work well on the
following types of subjects.
Subjects with extremely low contrast to the
surroundings
Subjects mixing close and far objects
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center
of the composition
Subjects that are moving quickly
Subjects with horizontal stripes
To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an
object at a similar distance, lock the focus and
recompose the image with the desired subject, or
use manual focus or AF lock.
Shooting with Focus Lock
Mode Dial
2, 3
1
1
Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject you
wish to shoot.
2
Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus.
The AE setting will also lock when you do this.
The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if
the difference between the two items is too
great. Use AF lock or AE lock when this
happens.
3
Keep it pressed while you
recompose the image and press the
shutter button all the way to shoot
the image.