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Appendix
Subject is
not in
focus
Subject difficult to
focus on
Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast
(blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects,
finely patterned objects, fast-moving
objects, scenery through window or net,
etc. Lock focus on another object located
at same distance (press shutter release
button halfway), then aim at target and
press shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
focusing area
Position subject in AF frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the
subject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and
press the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.38)
Focus mode is set on
q
Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q.
Picture is
dark
Subject is too far
away in a dark
environment, such as
a night scene
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person
against dark background, such as night
scene, the person may appear clearly
while the background appears dark
because the flash does not reach the
background. Set to A or B mode on the
virtual dial screen to ensure both person
and background are clear. (p.52)
Flash
does not
discharge
Flash mode is set to
Off
Set to Auto or b
.
(p.40)
The Capture mode is
set to C, Continuous
Shooting or s mode
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
Problem Cause Remedy