Samsung DIGIMAX-A40 User Manual - Page 32

Focus lock

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Macro( )/ Down button ■ Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) Mode Normal O X O Macro O X O Auto macro X O X Mode SCENE Normal O O O ∞X ∞∞ O ∞ O Macro X X X X O X X X X X Auto macro X X X X X X X X X X Focus lock ■ To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function. ● Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture. 3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled. 1. The image to be captured. 《32》 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject. 3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.

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Macro(
)/ Down button
Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable,
: Infinity focus range)
To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means
the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the
way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to
recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to
take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock
function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be
captured.
2. Press the SHUTTER
button halfway and
focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.
Focus lock
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