FujiFilm Finepix XP140 Series, Owner'S Manual, Page: 76 / 180

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Focus/Exposure Lock
Compose photographs with off -center subjects.
1
Focus : Position the subject in the fo-
cus frame and press the shutter but-
ton halfway to lock focus and expo-
sure. Focus and exposure will remain
locked while the shutter button is
pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
2 Recompose : Keep the shutter button
pressed halfway. Ensure that the dis-
tance to the subject does not change.
3 Shoot : Press the button all the way down.
Autofocus
Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be
unable to focus on the subjects listed below.
•
Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.
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Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object.
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Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than refl ect light, such as
hair or fur.
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Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or fl ame.
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Subjects that show little contrast with the background.
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Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast object that is
also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a
backdrop of highly contrasting elements).