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The AFL button can be used to manually achieve focus lock. Since
the shutter release button needs to be used only when making a
photograph, it aiiows you to concentrate on getting the best shot.
The range in focus is determined by the focus frame (spot, AF).
1 Point the viewfinder's focus frame at the desired
subject and press the AFL button for about 1.5 sec or
more, until the
indicator blinks slowly (1 time/sec).
When the
indicator blinks, the focus is locked on the subject
and you can let go of the AFL button.
• The display will show the distance at which the focus is locked.
• A quickly flashing
indicator (4 times/second) indicates that the
camera cannot focus properly on the current subject, in this case,
perform focus-lock on another object located at the same distance from
the camera before taking the picture.
Pressing the AFL button again will release focus lock.
O Move your camera as necessary to compose the
^ photograph as desired, and press the shutter
release.
• Once the shutter has tripped, the focus lock is released.
<3^ If desired, the focus lock function can be set to remain
locked until the camera is turned off (p. 48).
If desired, exposure can be set together with focus (p. 47).
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