Pentax Optio S50 - Manual (Page 131)

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Subject is not in
focus Subject difficult to focus
on Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue
sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lock
focus on another object located at same
distance (press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and press
shutter release button fully, or use Manual
Focus mode.
Subject is not in focusing
area Position subject in focus frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the
subject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and press
the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set focus mode on q (Macro) or
r
(Super Macro). (p.61)
Focus mode is set on
q
(Macro) or r (Super
Macro)
Normal pictures will be out of focus if
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro)
or r (Super Macro).
Flash does not
discharge Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.63)
The Capture mode is set
to C or J in d mode,
Continuous Shooting or
Infinity-Landscape
mode.
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
Zoom will not
work Focus mode is set on
Super Macro Zoom does not function in Super Macro
mode.
Problem Cause Remedy
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