22 B
ASIC OPERATION
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
Focus locked.
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus
system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto
lenses, or in low light conditions.
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a
special focus situations may be preventing the system from
focusing. Use focus lock or manual focus (p. 48).
Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified with
custom function 1 (p. 64).
Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 56).
Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked.
Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
The camera may not be able to focus in the following situations.
Use focus lock or manual focus (p. 48).
1. The subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in
contrast.
2. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
3. The subject is near a very bright object or area.
4. The subject composed of alternating light and dark lines
completely fills the focus frame.
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