Af lock – Olympus SP-500 UZ User Manual

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Focusing applications

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The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Be
sure to register the AF lock function to the [ button (custom button) before use.

g“Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM

BUTTON)” (P. 113)

Position the AF target mark on

the desired subject and press the

[ button.

• The focus is locked, and the AF lock

mark is displayed.

• To reset the AF lock, press the [

button again. Press the [ button to
engage and disengage the AF lock.

Press the shutter button fully.

AF lock

TIPS

To save the locked focus position after
taking a picture (AF memory)
j Hold down the [ button for more

than 1 second to display the AF memory
mark. The focus is locked while the AF
memory mark is displayed. Press the
[ button again to cancel the AF
memory.

When the AF lock was canceled even
though it was engaged
j Do not operate any of the buttons or the

mode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock.

j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is

turned off, the AF lock is canceled.

Note

• If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of

focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom.

AF LOCK

1600

1600×1200

1200

SQ1

0.0

F4.0

1/200

AF lock mark

AF MEMORY