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Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of
the frame (Focus lock)
When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the
viewfinder and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can
focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus
lock) and take the picture as explained below. This is called focus lock.
In shooting mode, position the AF target
mark on the subject you want to focus on.
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the
camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
When the green lamp lights steadily, the
focus, exposure and white balance are
locked.
When the green lamp blinks you are too
close to the subject. Take the picture at
least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the
subject. When the distance from the
camera to the subject is less than 50
cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.
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“Taking close-up pictures” (P.82)
When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not locked. Release your finger
from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button
halfway again.
Recompose your shot while keeping the
shutter button pressed halfway.
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