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If correct focus cannot be obtained
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Shooting basics
When Auto focus does not work (Subjects that are difficult to focus on)
Under the following conditions auto focus may not work properly.
If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as
the intended subject (
~
P. 46, “Focus Lock”), recompose your shot and then
take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically
and lock the focus, then return the camera to the horizontal position to take
the picture.
The green lamp blinks:
The subject cannot be brought into focus.
•
Subjects with low
contrast
•
Subjects with no
vertical lines
•
Subjects in excessively
bright light in the center
of the frame
The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus:
•
Subjects at different
distances
•
Fast-moving subjects
•
The subject to be
focused on is not in the
center of the frame.
