72Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focuslock or AF lock in these situations.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition• Subjects that are moving quickly• Subjects through glass:Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances oflight reflecting back off the glass.• Subjects with horizontal stripesShooting with the Focus LockShooting with the AF Lock1 Aim the camera so that an object atthe same focal distance as the mainsubject is centered in theviewfinder or in the AF framedisplayed on the LCD monitor.2 Press the shutter button halfway(two beeps will sound).The focal distance to the object is locked.3 Re-aim the camera to compose theshot as desired and press theshutter button fully.1 Press the DISP. button to turn theLCD monitor on.2 Aim the camera so that an object atthe same focal distance as the mainsubject is centered in the AF frame.
