Getling Good Results wilh Aulofocus
Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus
using autofocus, use manual focus (_ 28) or use focus lock (_ 26) to focus on another subject at the
same distance and then recompose the photograph.
The focus area contains
objects at different distances
from the camc>m (_W.,the sub-
ject is inside a _-oge).
ground).
The subject is dominated by
rc>gular geometric pattems I_1 I _F_
(e.g., a row of windows in a
skyscraper).
The subject appears smaller
than the>focus area (e.g.,focus
area contains both fore-
ground subject and distant
buildings).
Th_ "_fOCUS area contains areas
of sharply contrasting briqht-
ness (e.g.,the subject i_ half in
file shade).
The subject contains many
fine details (fW., a field of flow-
ers or other subjects that am
small or lack variation in
brightness).
Reference:MoreonPhotography(AllModes)/Focus 27