Canon A50 - Manual (Page 44)

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Basic Functions
Viewfinder
The camera is equipped with an optical
viewfinder for image composition.
• The field of the viewfinder will change
as the Zoom button is pressed.
• In Macro mode (subject 6.7 to 20in. (17
to 50cm) from the lens), the actual area
shot by the lens is slightly lower than the
area shown in the viewfinder. The closer
the camera is to the subject, the larger
the difference between these areas.
Viewfinder Frame Marks
The camera focuses on the area encompassed
by the square brackets in the viewfinder’s
center. When composing images, aim the
camera so that the photographic subject is in
the middle of the viewfinder.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway
locks the focus until the button is
released. This allows you to focus on a
particular object while freely changing
the image composition. A moment after
depressing the shutter button halfway,
two beeps will sound and a green or
red indicator will light, indicating a
focus lock. You are now free to reorient
the camera knowing that your target
subject is in focus.
• When taking shots in Macro mode, be
sure to confirm the image composition
and focus in the LCD panel.