Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - Toshiba PDR-T20 Instruction Manual

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The following are some frequently asked questions.
Q:Pressing the shutter button does not cause the camera to immediately
take a photograph. Why does this happen?
A: Are you using the "half-shutter" function (pressing the shutter button down halfway)? This
camera adjusts the focus and exposure when the shutter button is pressed down halfway. If you
fully press the shutter button down, the camera first tries to adjust the focus and exposure. After
finding the appropriate values for these, it takes a photograph, resulting in a time lag between
the time when the shutter button is pressed and when a photograph is actually taken.
We recommend using the "half-shutter" function so as not to miss photo opportunities. For this
function, see "Taking photographs"
Q:Why can't I focus the camera properly?
A: While this camera has a precise auto focus mechanism, this mechanism may not work well
under the conditions and with the subjects described below:
• Subjects moving at high speed
• Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body
• Subjects with extremely low contrast (such as subjects dressed in the same color as the
background)
• When there are objects in front of or behind the subject (such as an animal in a cage or a
person in front of a tree)
• Subjects with little reflection, such as hair or fur
• Subjects with no solidity, such as smoke or flames
• Subjects viewed through glass
In addition, on this camera the focus is usually set on the center of the frame. The focus is,
however, set on the background if the subject is not at the center, for example, when shooting
two people standing side by side. In such cases, you may try the following:
1) Point the camera so that one of the persons is at the center of the viewfinder.
2) Press the shutter button half way down. (The camera is focused on the person.)
3) While keeping the shutter button in the half-way position, point the camera to compose a
desired image, then fully press the shutter button down.
If the focus cannot be adjusted properly, it is locked to infinity (1.5 meters when using the flash).
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