23Tips before you start taking pictures2If correct focus cannot be obtainedThe camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The levelof contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The cameramay fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings orwith an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, thesimplest solution is to use the focus lock.1 Position the AF target mark onthe subject you want to focus on.• When shooting a hard-to-focus subjector a fast-moving subject, point thecamera at an object about the samedistance away as the subject.2 Press the shutter button halfwayuntil the green lamp lights.• When the focus and exposure arelocked, the green lamp lights.• When the green lamp blinks:c You are too close to the subject takethe picture at least 50 cm/20 ". awayfrom the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject isless than 50 cm/20" , select the macro mode. g“Taking close-uppictures (macro/super macro mode)” (P.39)d The focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from theshutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and pressthe shutter button halfway again.How to focus (focus lock)Mode dial2560 19202560 1920HQHQ 303030PoAF target markShutter button
