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You've posted here in the camera flash section and the flash will not affect the focus of your images. Check to see if you've got the camera set for auto focus.
Depending on your lens, you may have an AF/MF switch. Make sure it's set to AF for Auto Focus. Try increasing your light levels. Does focus work in a good light setting?
You should have a button that looks like a matrix. Press this button to set your focus point. Use the joy-stick like wheel to select the focus point. Press it to select Auto Focus points.
in manual mode, will not try to focus itself, my be the manual auto switch is faulty, or the focus related mechanism not rotating the lens, open the lens carefully check the focus motor and gear set (engine is the technical term)
The shutter will not release if the camera is unable to obtain focus. If the switches on both the camera body and the lens (if equipped) are set to auto focus, the camera will prevent the shutter from releasing. The most common cause of a focus problem is the lack of light. The "focus assist" light on the front of the camera will come on automatically for a moment in dark places to help the camera gather enough light to focus. If you haven't disabled the light in the menu, make sure it isn't obstructed.
You can override the whole auto focus issue by setting the switches on the camera / lens to "manual focus" instead. Of course, this means that you are shifting the responsibility of focusing from the camera to you. The camera will release the shutter every time in this situation.
If you still have problems, provide the mode you're running and the lens you're using & I'll try to help out some more. I hope this helps & good luck!
I could be that your lens isn't focusing. If the Auto focus can't find something to focus on the shutter won't fire. If you are shooting in low light sometimes it has trouble try shooting something that is well lit. also your auto focus point may be somewhere other than the center. there is a button on the top of your camera that looks like this [ ][ ] [ ] [ ] More or less that will switch where your focus point is. If you look in the view finder and see a red dot when you push on the shutter button that is your focus point. push the above button until the red dot is in the centre. that may fix your problem.
That means that there isn't enough contrast in order for the camera to get a subject in focus properly, if you can set back a little more that can help. The other option would be to have the camera focused where you want and switch to manual focus (which will leave the focus the auto focus found) and shoot the picture.
I had the same problem. My issue was with all my lenses. I solved it by going to the menu and selecting the custom setting menu (pencil icon). Then from the right menu select the AE-L/AF-L and press OK. Then make sure it is set on AE/AF Lock. Presto...all my lenses worked on auto-focus.
I suppose you really can't do much when camera is set to Auto Focus? All you do is aim and shoot? Everything is set up for you. Not so sure about limitations on manual focus. Don't you have different setting when shooting indoors? Good luck.
Low light focus lock can be a problem with this camera. But in normal or bright light there should be no problem with auto focus lock.
If this is a new problem, you should check to see if a setting has been changed.
With so many options, it is easy to accidently set something that causes unusual results (been there, done that).
First ... Go to the Setup Menu and see that the "All Reset" option is selected. This will cause everything to be reset to factory default each time you power-on the camera.
Turn the camera off and then turn the camera on. Then take some test photos to see if your auto-focus-lock is improved.
If that works, there is no need to check the items below.
If that does not work, here are some control changes to try. Remember if you turn off the camera everything gets reset.
That camera uses contrast detection for auto focus and it is normally set to "Multi-Area Auto Focus". Try changing it to "Spot Auto Focus" and do some tests, including with the camera set to one of the programs or manual mode.
There is another setting called "Autofocus Area", you should investigate. Check your manual to determine what you can do with this control.
There is another control called something like "continuous auto focus". Check the manual for further information.
If none of the above help, it is time to see about some camera repairs.
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