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3.7 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing
Use the focus lock when the your intended focus point is not within the focus
frame. In such cases where a subject is not located in the center of a frame,
use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter.
1. Set the focus mode selector lever to S or C.
Put the subject in the focus frame and half press the shutter release button.
2. Lock the Focus.
When the focus mark • in the viewnder LCD is lit, press the AF lock button
on the front of the camera to lock the focus.
3. Adjust the Composition.
With the shutter release button half-pressed, slide the camera to achieve the
desired composition, and release the shutter.
When the focus mode is set at S (single focus mode) and the focus mark • is lit,
hold the shutter release button halfway down to lock the focus.
AF Assist Infrared Light
Autofocus can fail when a subject is dark or very low-key. On these occasions,
a red lamp may be activated on the front of the camera when the shutter
release button is half-pressed to assist the camera’s auto focus function. The
AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to S (single
focus mode).
Notice:
Eective range of the AF assist infrared
light is limited. It does not reach distant
subjects. - Range: 9m/29.5 ft. (using 80
mm f/2.8 lens)
Use of a lens hood or a bellows lens
hood (sold as an optional accessory)
may interfere with the assist light. It
is advisable to set the focus before
mounting the hood.
The AF assist infrared light can be
disabled.