Getling Good Results wilh Aulofocus
Autofocus
does not perform
well under the conditions
listed below.
If the camera is unable to focus
using autofocus,
use manual focus (_ 28) or use focus lock (_ 26) to focus on another subject at the
same distance and then recompose
the photograph.
The
focus
area
contains
objects at different distances
from the camc>m (_W.,the sub-
ject is inside a _-oge).
ground).
The subject is dominated
by
rc>gular geometric
pattems I_1
I _F_
(e.g., a row of windows in a
skyscraper).
The subject appears
smaller
than the> focus area (e.g., focus
area
contains
both
fore-
ground
subject
and distant
buildings).
Th_ "_fOCUS area
contains
areas
of sharply contrasting
briqht-
ness (e.g., the subject i_ half in
file shade).
The subject
contains
many
fine details (fW., a field of flow-
ers or other subjects that am
small
or
lack
variation
in
brightness).
Reference:Moreon Photography(AllModes)/Focus 27