Olympus SP 500 SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 55

Advanced shooting functions Focusing applications AF lock The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Be sure to register the AF lock function to the [ button (custom button) before use. g"Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)" (P. 113) 1 Position the AF target mark on the desired subject and press the [ button. • The focus is locked, and the AF lock mark is displayed. • To reset the AF lock, press the [ button again. Press the [ button to engage and disengage the AF lock. 2 Press the shutter button fully. AF lock mark 1/200 F4.0 0.0 AF LOCK 4 SQ1 1600×1200 4 TIPS To save the locked focus position after AF memory mark taking a picture (AF memory) j Hold down the [ button for more 1/200 F4.0 0.0 than 1 second to display the AF memory mark. The focus is locked while the AF AF MEMORY memory mark is displayed. Press the [ button again to cancel the AF memory. When the AF lock was canceled even SQ1 1600×1200 4 though it was engaged j Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock. j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is turned off, the AF lock is canceled. Note • If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom. 55