Canon S400 Digital Camera User Manual


 
64 I ShQQting
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Usethe
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.
Shooting with the Focus Lock
Method 1
n 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.
Pressthe shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the
shutter button all the way.
Method 2
Turn the LCD monitor on.
Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject
iscentered in the AF frame.
Pressand hold the shutter button
halfway until two beeps sound.
Without releasing your finger, press the
,_ / all,button.
The [] icon will display and the lower
indicator will light yellow.