Kodak Advantix 3600ix User Manual page 10

Using the Focus Lock
This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder eyepiece (16). To get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle is on
your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the
auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows:
1. Place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject that you want focused in the picture.
2. Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) until the focus/flash lamp (17) glows
green to lock in the focus position.
3. While still depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where
you want it within the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Special Focusing Situations
Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the auto-focus
system to detect correctly; even though the focus lamp may glow green, the focus/exposure
may not be correct. To insure proper focus in the following situations, first lock the focus on
another object at the same distance from you as your main subject, then recompose your
picture and press the shutter button.
• Subject is near a very bright area or object such as a table lamp(s).
• A very bright- or low-contrast area fills the center of the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder.
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