042Checking the focusFixing the FocusIf your subject is outside the Focusing Area (AF Point), first focus the subject inthe Focusing Area (AF Point) and then make a change to the composition.1. Frame the desired composition for yourpicture in the viewfinder.2. Centre the subject to focus in theviewfinder and press the shutter releasebutton halfway. The focus indicator ( )appears and you will hear a beep when thesubject comes into focus (if it ( ) isblinking, the subject is not in focus).3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway.- Focus will be fixed unless you release the shutter button.4. Re-compose the picture while keeping theshutter release button pressed halfway.5. Press the shutter button fully. The picture is taken.● The focus is locked while the focus indicator ( ) is lit.● Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject tobe out of focus.● You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the[SETUP MENU].● To fix the exposure on your subject, press and hold the shutter buttonat halfway to focus and then press the AE-L button ( ).(The exposure is fixed until you fire the shutter button.)The focus indicator is blinking.
