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TAKING A PICTURE
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AUTO-FOCUS LOCK
This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the
center of the picture.
To use the focus lock:
1. Position the subject in the center of the red frame located in the LCD. (fig.1.3)
2. Press the shutter button halfway until the green Auto Focus LED lights up.
The Auto Focus (green) LED will display the status of the auto focus lock.(fig.1.4)
3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7)
• Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8)
Note: The AF LED will continue blinking in the following conditions:
1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area.
Recompose the picture by moving the camera slightly.
2. There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains
more color.
3. There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.
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