Pentax 750Z Operation Manual - Page 190

Problem Cause Remedy Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash. Picture is dark Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against a dark background, such as a night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach the background even with the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture mode to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.55) Subject is difficult to focus on Subject is not in focus 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, or use Manual Focus mode. If subject is too dark, use auxiliary AF light for easier focusing. (p.98) Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focusing area in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Appendix Subject is too close Set focus mode on q or r. (p.84) Focus mode is set to Normal pictures will be out of focus if 10 q or r taken with focus mode set on q or r. 188