Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

The following focusing methods cannot be used while the Shooting mode is set to .

Focus Lock
AF Lock
Manual FocusManual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects:

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
• Subjects mixing close and far objects
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• Subjects with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus (Focus Lock) or autofocus (AF Lock) and recompose the image with the desired subject. You can also use Manual Focus or Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus.

Focus Lock

1. Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot.
   
   
2. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 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 the AF lock function or the AE lock procedure when this happens.
   
   
3. Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

AF Lock

1. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the <MF> button.
   
   
   • The icon appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
   • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the <MF> button are released.
   • The AF lock will cancel if the <MF> button is pressed again.
     
     
2. Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.
   
   

The AF lock function 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. When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass.

Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.

1. Press and hold the <MF> button, then turn the zoom ring to focus on the subject.
   
   

   The  icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). The AF frame area is magnified when [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] in the [ (Rec.)] menu.* * Except in the (Stitch Assist) and (Movie) modes, when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display. * Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified. The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. Adjust the focus by turning the zoom ring until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). If you let go of the MF button without operating the zoom ring, Manual Focus mode will be canceled.

   
   
2. Shoot the image.
   

Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus

The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location.