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2726 Recording - basic operation
FOCUS LOCK
The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center
and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation pre-
vents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release
button.
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
The monitor focus signal indicates if the focus is locked.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recom-
pose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to take the picture.
FOCUS RANGE
The focus range depends on the zoom position. To focus closer than the distances below, use the
Super Macro function (p. 31).
Wide-angle position Telephoto position
0.1m ~ ∞ (4 in. ~ ∞) 0.4m ~ ∞ (16 in. ~ ∞)
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right
corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the
camera can focus on the subject or not.
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-lock func-
tion (p. 26) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and
then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.
The subject is too dark. Two subjects at differ-
ent distances overlap
in the focus frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white.
Focus is locked.
Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red.
Focus signal
Focus frame