Pentax 555 - Manual (Page 137)

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Problem Cause Remedy
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.
Subject is not in
focusing area Position subject in AF frame (focusing
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the
subject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock 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. (p.40)
Focus mode is set on
q Focus mode is set on q.
Picture is dark Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,
such as a night scene. Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against
dark background, such as night scene,
the person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach background even with
correct exposure. Set to B mode to
ensure both person and background are
clear. (p.60)
Flash does not
fire Flash mode is set to
Off Set to Auto or b. (p.42)
The Capture mode is
set to C, super
macro, continuous
shooting or infinity-
landscape mode, or
the Picture mode is set
to Fireworks mode. Flash will not fire in these modes.