47Auto focus (AF)4 FocusFocus4The camera automatically focuses on the subject.1 Position the AF target mark on thesubject you want to focus on. Press theshutter button halfway.● The focus is locked and the AF confirmationmark lights up (focus lock).● A beep sound is output when the subject is infocus.2 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).● A picture is taken.● The card access lamp blinks while the picture is beingstored on the card.TIPSThe AF confirmation mark blinks.T The subject is out of focus. ~ “Focus lock” (P. 49), “AF frame selection” (P. 50)T There is not enough illumination to focus because the subject is dark. ~ “AFILLUMINATOR” (P. 55)T Depending on the subject, it may not be possible to focus. ~ “Subjects that are difficult tofocus on” (P. 48)T If AF is not possible, use manual focus (MF). ~ “Manual focus (MF)”. (P. 54)To turn off the beep sound:T You can turn off the warning beep sound. ~ “Beep sound” (P. 129)To check the picture you have just taken:T You can view pictures you have taken on the monitor. ~ “REC VIEW” (P. 129)How to release the shutter at the right moment:T Pressing the shutter button all the way allows you to take pictures while adjusting the focus.~ “RELEASE PRIORITY S & RELEASE PRIORITY C” (P. 54)AF confirmation markHalfway downAll the way downViewfinderAF frameShutter buttonNote● Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and picturesmay come out blurred.
