Canon PowerShot SD100, User Manual

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It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus
lock in these situations.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• Subjects through glass:
Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of
light reflecting back off the glass.
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Method 1
Method 2
Locking the Focus (AF Lock)
1
Aim the camera so that an object at
the same focal distance as the main
subject is centered in the AF frame
in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
2
Press the shutter button halfway
and wait until two beeps sound.
The focal distance to the object is locked.
3
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.
1
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2 Aim the camera so that an object at
the same focal distance as the main
subject is centered in the AF frame.