Olympus C3020 C-3020 Zoom Reference Manual (5.6 MB) - Page 73

Focusing (Cont.) 3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjects Chapter 4 Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P. 73). 5 Subjects with no vertical lines Hold the camera vertically, half-press the shutter button and hold it down to lock the focus. Re-position the camera horizontally, compose the picture and then fully press the shutter button to take the picture (P. 73). Focus lock - Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible (as illustrated to the right), try the following: AF target mark 1 Focus on something within the AF target mark. Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Brightness (exposure) is also locked and the green lamp lights. Green lamp ~ Continued on next page 73