Basic functions 27Preventing your subject from being out of focusIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:there is little contrast between the subject and background-(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to thebackground)the light source behind the subject is too bright-the subject is shiny-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds-the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame-Use the focus lockHalf-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,you can reposition the frame to change the composition.When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.When you take photos in low lighttTurn on the flash.(p. 45)When subjects are moving fasttUse the continuousor motion capturefunction. (p. 57)