Olympus E-300 - Manual (Page 32)

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If correct focus cannot be obtained
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. Take a picture using
focus lock (
~ P. 30), manual focus ( ~ P. 83), or by selecting an AF frame
( ~ P. 78).
The AF confirmation mark
blinks. The subject cannot
be brought into focus.
Subjects with low contrast Subjects in excessively bright
light in the center of the frame Subject with repeated
patterns
The AF mark stays lit,
but the subject cannot
be brought into focus.
Subjects with different
distances Fast-moving subjects The subject is not
positioned within the AF
frames.
If this happens, focus on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the
intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject
has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus, then
return the camera to the horizontal position to take the picture.
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