Sony DSC P9 Operating Instructions - Page 52

Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF Even if it is difficult to focus in Center AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using the AF lock. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. Shutter button a Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down. First, the focus for the subject you are aiming at will be adjusted. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, and there is a beeping sound, focus adjustment is completed. 60min 2272 FINE 4 F2.8 125 AF range finder AE/AF lock indicator b Return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks, the image will be recorded with the proper focus for the human subjects. 60min 2272 FINE 4 F2.8 125 • You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process before you press the shutter button fully down. • When you are using AF lock, you can capture an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame. 52