Olympus E-100 RS - Manual (Page 118)

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run
into problems, try the procedure below or switch to Manual focus (p.94).
Conditions 1 to 3
Auto focus may not work properly. The AF confirmation mark may blink.
1 Subjects with low contrast
Lock the focus on an object that is at the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then aim
at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)
2 Subjects with no vertical lines
Lock the focus on the subject by holding the
camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal
position to take the picture. (p. 93)
3 Subjects in excessively bright light in the
center of the frame
Lock the focus on an object that is at the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then aim
at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)
Conditions 4 and 5
Auto focus may not work properly even when the AF confirmation mark
lights when you press the Shutter button down halfway.
4 Subjects at different distances
Lock the focus on an object that is at the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then aim
at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)
5 Fast-moving subjects
Lock the focus on an object that is at the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then aim
at the subject to take the picture. (p. 93)
Focusing
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