Canon POWERSHOT A75 User Manual page 89

Shooting - Advanced Functions
Shootin 9 Problem Subjects for
the Autofocus
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The following types of subjects may not be
suited to autofocus photography.
• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the
surroundings
• Subjects mixing close and far objects
• Subjects with extremely bright objects at
the center of the composition
• Subjects that are moving quickly
• Subject with horizontal stripes
To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an
object at a similar distance, lock the focus and
recompose the image with the desired subject, or
use manual focus.
Shooting with Focus Lock
1 Press the DISR button to turn on
the LCD monitor.
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Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject
you wish to shoot.
Press the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus.
The AE setting will also lock when you do
this. The exposure may occasionally be
incorrect if the difference between the two
items is too great. Use AF Lock when this
happens.
Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
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