Pentax Optio 33LF - Manual (Page 99)

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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 an object the same
distance away 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 subject within the frame
(Focusing Area) at the center of the LCD
screen. If your subject is not within the
focusing area, focus on your subject,
secure the focus (by pressing shutter
release button halfway), then re-frame
your picture as desired, and press shutter
release button fully.
Subject is too close Set the focus mode on q. (p.40)
The focus mode is on q When the focus mode is on q, normal
pictures will be out of focus.
Picture taken
with flash is
dark Subject is too far away
in a dark environment
(night-scenes, etc.) Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
away. Take picture within range of flash.
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. Set to B mode on the Virtual
dial screen to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.57)
Flash does not
discharge The Flash mode is set to
Off Set to Auto or b. (p.42)
The Capture mode is
set to on C, Continuous
Capture, or s The flash will not discharge in these
modes.
Problem Cause Remedy