58 ShootingLocking the Focus (AF Lock)It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use thefocus lock in these situations.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of thecomposition• Subjects that are moving quickly• Subjects through glassTry to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chancesof light reflecting back off the glass.Shooting with the Focus LockMethod 11. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as themain subject is centered in the AF frame in the viewfinder or LCDmonitor.2. Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.3. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press theshutter button all the way.Method 2• Turn the LCD monitor on.• Aim the camera so that an object at thesame focal distance as the main subjectis centered in the AF frame.• Press and hold the shutter buttonhalfway until two beeps sound.Without releasing your finger, press the/ button.• The icon will display and the lowerindicator will light yellow.
