Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus - Canon PowerShot A95 User Manual

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

Mode Dial
The autofocus may not work well on the
following types of subjects.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the
surroundings
• Subjects mixing close and far objects
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the
center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• When shooting through glass, get as close as
possible to avoid reflection off the glass.
• Subject with horizontal stripes
To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an
object at a similar distance, lock the focus and
recompose the image with the desired subject, or
use manual focus.
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Shooting with Focus Lock
1
Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject
you wish to shoot.
2
Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus.
The AE setting will also lock when you do
this. The exposure may occasionally be
incorrect if the difference between the two
items is too great. Use AF Lock when this
happens.
3
Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
Shooting with AF Lock
1
Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus. Keep it pressed
and press the MF button.
The icon appears on the LCD monitor.
The focus setting will lock even if the shutter
button and the MF button are released.