Pentax Optio 33L Operating Manual page 95

Problem
Out of focus Subject is difficult for
Autofocus to handle
Subject is not in
Focusing Area
Subject is too close
The focus mode is on q When the focusing mode is on q, normal
Picture is dark Subject is too far away
in a dark environment
(night-scenes, etc.)
Background is dark
Flash does not The Flash Mode is set to
fire Off
The Capture mode is
set on C, Continuous
Capture, or s.
Cause
Subjects difficult for Autofocus include
those with low contrast (blue skies, white
walls), dark objects, fine-patterned
objects, fast-moving objects, and
landscapes seen through a window or
net. Focus on something at the same
distance as your subject, secure the
focus (by pressing shutter release button
halfway), aim at your subject, and press
shutter release button fully.
Position focusing target within the frame
(Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD
screen. If your subject is not within the
Focusing area, first focus on your subject
within the AF area, secure the focus (by
pressing shutter release button halfway),
then reframe your picture as desired, and
press shutter release button fully.
Set the focus mode on q. (p.36)
pictures will be out of focus.
If the subject is too far away, the image
will be dark. Take the picture within the
flash range.
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, the person may
appear clearly while the background
appears dark, because the flash does not
reach it. If you select the B mode on the
virtual dial screen, both the person and
the night-scene will be clear. (p.53)
Set to Auto or b. (p.38)
The flash will not fire in these modes.
Remedy
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