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• To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 79).
Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 77) or manual focus
(page 80).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
• Ambient light is not sufficient.
3 Press the shutter button halfway
down to check the focus and shoot
the image.
• When the focus is confirmed, the focus
indicator changes to z or (below).
• The green frames are indicated at an
area where the focus has been
confirmed.
Focus area sensor
Focus indicator
Shooting technique
Focus indicator Status
z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
lit Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
Focus area