Samsung CX2 - Manual (Page 37)

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To take a picture with the subject in the foreground
in focus against a background, half-press the
shutter release button to focus on the subject, and
then compose your shot.
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Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
• The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the picture
display and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.
About Focusing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The color of the frame in the center of the picture display indicates whether the subject
is in or out of focus.
It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus, or they may not be in
focus even when the frame color is green.
• Objects that lack contrast, such as the sky, a wall that is only one color, or the hood of a car.
• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions.
• Quickly moving objects.
• Things in poorly lit places.
• Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.
• Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.
• Point light sources, such as light bulbs, spotlights, or LEDs.
When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same distance
as your subject and then shoot.
Focus Status Frame Color
Before focusing White
Subject in focus Green
Subject not in focus Red (Flashing)
Shooting range
Subject to be focused on