Canon S60 PowerShot S60 Camera User Guide - Page 98

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 When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass. 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 Shooting 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 96 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions