034Hard-to-Autofocus SubjectsThe autofocus mechanism is not always precisely accurate. Focusing may bedifficult when taking pictures under the following conditions (1 to 6 below).These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ( ) in theviewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus modelever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with theaid of the matte field in the viewfinder.1 Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range.2 Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range.3 Fast moving objects.4 Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).5 If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.6 Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus pointsrange.Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator ( ) is displayedwhen 6 above applies.Using the full automatic program mode6. Review captured images on the LCDmonitor.- Image appears for 1 second on the LCDmonitor after capturing (Instant Review.)You can delete the image during InstantReview by pressing the delete button ( ).If you press the playback button ( ),captured images appear again on the LCDmonitor.Operating the shutter release buttonThe shutter release button has two positions.Pressing the shutter release button down halfway (first position) turns onthe viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates.Pressing it down fully (second position) takes the picture.● Squeeze the shutter release button gently when taking a picture toprevent camera shake.● Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where thefirst position is.● The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button ispressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting)after the button is released.[Not pressed] [Pressed halfway(first position)][Pressed fully(second position)]
