Pentax MG2E60-BLK Operation Manual - Page 79

Taking Pictures • When the focus mode is set to = (Standard), the Auto-Macro function is available. When the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (1.56 ft) from the camera, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus range of q (Macro). • In (Green), you can only select =, q or 3. Saving the Focus Mode (p.90) Focus lock When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below. You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as: • Subject contrast is very weak. (blue sky, solid white (Macro) wall, etc.) 4 • Dark places, black object, or subject that does not reflect light. • Subject with strong reflected light, or strong backlight. • Object with a fine pattern • Rapidly moving objects • When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame. 1 Find alternate subject that is in the same distance from the camera as the desired subject. 2 Focus on the alternate subject. Locate it in the focus frame on the display. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green when the alternate subject is in focus. 4 While holding the shutter release button halfway, move the camera to obtain the desired composition. The focus is locked at the point you set in Step 3 even if you recompose. (Focus lock) 5 Press the shutter release button fully. 77