Olympus Stylus 410 Digital Stylus 410 Digital Reference Manual (English) - Page 63

Taking still pictures Shooting Taking still pictures Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame (Focus lock) When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the viewfinder and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. This is called focus lock. In shooting mode, position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. 3 AF target mark When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the 2272*1704 20 camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. When the green lamp lights steadily, the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. When the green lamp blinks you are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. g"Taking close-up pictures" (P.82) When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again. Recompose your shot while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway. 2272*1704 20 Continued on next page 63