Shooting with Focus Lock
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.
Focus Lock Method 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.
- Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. Continue pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way.
- The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use Method 2 when this happens.
Focus Lock Method 2
- Ensure that the LCD monitor is on. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.
- Press and hold the shutter button halfway until two beeps sound. Without releasing your finger, press the left directional button.
- The icon will display on the LCD screen.
- Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way.
- Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.
- In Method 2, pressing the zoom lever, <MENU> button or <DISP.> button, or changing the shooting mode also releases the focus lock.
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