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Focus Lock
Autofocus
Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo-
cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects
listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using
autofocus, use focus lock (
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subject at the same distance and then recompose
the photograph.
• Very shiny subjects such
as mirrors or car bodies.
• Fast-moving subjects.
• Subjects photographed through a window or other
reflective object.
• Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than
reflect light, such as hair or fur.
• Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame.
• Subjects that show little contrast with the back-
ground (for example, subjects in clothing that is the
same color as the background).
• 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 back-
drop of highly contrasting elements).
The AF-Assist Illuminator
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will
light to assist the focus operation when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
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Notes
• Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into
your subject’s eyes.
• The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-
assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is un-
able to focus in macro mode (
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the distance to the subject.
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