Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
If the subject is outside the range of the focusing area, the camera cannot
automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, set [AF Mode] to l
(Single mode). You can aim the focusing area toward the subject, use
focus lock and recompose the picture.
1
Frame the desired composition
for your picture in the
viewfinder.
Use focus lock function when the
subject you wish to focus on is not
inside the focusing area.
2
Center the subject to focus in
the viewfinder and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The focus indicator ] appears and
you will hear a beep when the subject
comes into focus. (When blinking, the
subject is not in focus.)
3
Lock the focus.
Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway. The focus will remain
locked.
(Example) The person is out of
focus and the background is
focused instead.
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