When autofocus fails (manual focusing) h, Set the lens focus mode switch to <mf, Focus the subject – Canon Rebel T2 300X User Manual
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When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)
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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <•> blinks) with
certain subjects such as the following:
Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing
• Low-contrast subjects,
Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid colour
■ Subjects in very low light,
• Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.
Example: Automobile with a strong reflection
• Overlapping near and far objects.
Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.
• Subjects having a repetitive pattern
Example: Personal computer keyboard, windows on a building, etc.
In such cases, do one of the following;
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and recompose.
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually
Manual Focusing
Set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF>.
Focus the subject.
• Focus by turning the lens focusing ring
until the subject is in focus In the
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Focus ring
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