About Focusing - Ricoh PX User Manual

Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the distance between the camera and subject changes while focus lock is in
effect, lift your finger from the shutter release button and focus again at the new
distance.

About Focusing -----------------------------------------------------------------------

• The color and shape of the frame in the center of the picture display indicate
whether the subject is in or out of focus.
Focus status
Camera has not yet focused (Except Normal
Mode, [Auction], [Portrait], [Pets]).
Subject in focus.
Subject not in focus.
• It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus, or they may not
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be in focus even when the frame color is green.
- Objects that lack contrast, such as the sky, a wall that is only one color, or the
hood of a car.
- Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant
protrusions.
- Quickly moving objects.
- Things in poorly lit places.
- Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.
- Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.
- Point light sources, such as light bulbs, spotlights, or LEDs.
When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same
distance as your subject and then shoot.
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Frame color Frame shape
White
Green
Red (Flashing)