Pentax 18173 Operation Manual - Page 150

Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus on Remedy Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in AF frame (focusing area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Subject is too close Set focus mode on . (p.40) Focus mode is set on Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on . Picture is dark Subject is too far away Picture becomes dark if subject is in a dark environment, too far away. Take picture within such as a night scene. range of flash. Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark background, such as night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with correct exposure. Set to mode to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.59) Appendix 148