Pentax Optio 33L - Manual (Page 95)

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Out of focus Subject is difficult for
Autofocus to handle Subjects difficult for Autofocus include
those with low contrast (blue skies, white
walls), dark objects, fine-patterned
objects, fast-moving objects, and
landscapes seen through a window or
net. Focus on something at the same
distance as your subject, secure the
focus (by pressing shutter release button
halfway), aim at your subject, and press
shutter release button fully.
Subject is not in
Focusing Area Position focusing target within the frame
(Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD
screen. If your subject is not within the
Focusing area, first focus on your subject
within the AF area, secure the focus (by
pressing shutter release button halfway),
then reframe your picture as desired, and
press shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.36)
The focus mode is on q When the focusing mode is on q, normal
pictures will be out of focus.
Picture is dark Subject is too far away
in a dark environment
(night-scenes, etc.) If the subject is too far away, the image
will be dark. Take the picture within the
flash range.
Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, the person may
appear clearly while the background
appears dark, because the flash does not
reach it. If you select the B mode on the
virtual dial screen, both the person and
the night-scene will be clear. (p.53)
Flash does not
fire The Flash Mode is set to
Off Set to Auto or b. (p.38)
The Capture mode is
set on C, Continuous
Capture, or s. The flash will not fire in these modes.
Problem Cause Remedy