My first smart phone, used mainly to take pictures. How do I verify when a subject matter is in focus? I see green brackets and hear beeps mostly.
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I don't have that problem. If you have a problem verizon can fix most problems over the phone. It might be the signals that you have
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The green brackets is the camera trying to auto focus on what it thinks is a face or a point of focus. They move in and out as the focus works and they lock into position kinda when it's ready to take a focused picture. I have shakey hands so this is harder for me to do than some people.
100425
No, only when you want to focus, then that is normal. The there is a delay before the next shot but one can skip that if you want. Best camera we've had, great close-up shots.
849812
I am not sure I understand what you are asking... the camera should focus, but only manually.
1458221
You can also zoom in on the photo here to see the settings. You could take a photo/screenshot with your phone to always have it to see easily (or mark on bottom with Sharpie to remind you).
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I've been using the camera for about 3 months or so and was hesitant about using the auto focus/auto exposure because my last Canon video camera not only made noise, but it continuously unfocused and refocused throughout recording. I switched to all auto mode just to "see" how bad it was and haven't gone back since. I use Premiere Pro editing software and the audio is clean (we run a small soundboard and there's a tiny bit of hiss from there that the denoiser filter removes completely). But we hear no camera noises at all.
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I truly don't know, that's a shame. Have you tried tricking it by turning it on WITH the lens cover still on, like it's saying, and then removing it to see if the message goes away? Then see if it functions normally after that. Other than that, I have no ideas or suggestions, sorry. I haven't had this problem. I'm sure a local camera shop could help you troubleshoot, possibly even for free if it doesn't require a repair. :)
1256235
Hello. Sorry to report that it DOESN'T have focus peaking. Perhaps they can include it in a future firmware version.
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Mine can be heard moving with focusing, don't know if it is really a click, possibly a faint click at start and stop of focusing
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well put it into a different focus mode like one focus instead of continuous or just do manual focus. there should be no other motor sound i love my hs30exr have had it for almost 2 years.
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Everything I'm reading could be applied to my S5 Nikon coolpix; blurs at low light w/o flash. if it's a sensor problem, then they are all using the same sensor.
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My problem is when I press the button half way, I get the red (out of focus) many times before the green screen comes on. This causes me to miss many good shots. Returned camera for repairs twice under the warranty and the problem still exist. Disappointed with this Nikon camera. Will not buy Nikon again. Also, blurred pictures every so often when the screen indicates green.. :(
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The other reviews are misleading. Yes, it does initially beep, both when scrolling through menus and when recording and stopping the recording. However, I found this tedious; if they bother you, too, you can quickly disable all sounds in the main menu. An orange light still flashes while recording, so found the beeping unnecessary.
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May be out of focus. The camera has auto focus but you have to let the pic come into focus prior to hitting the button. Some times more light is needed.
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I have had the S4500 for just a few weeks. I wear tri-focals and lve. them on while shooting. I just did some testing and here's what I found: With my glasses on, I focused on an object (auto) The Image looked sharp in the viewer, and in "reviewing". I then lined-up another shot - without my glasses, moved the shutter button half-way down - object was blurred but I took the shot anyway. Reviewed it (on the camera back) and it was fine. Conclusion (after two more tests) the camera was focusing correctly regardless of what I was seeing ! Highly recommend you do same testing to confirm. Having checked other review, I agree this model does NOT have a Diopter (previous Fuji model I owned did) but I am already used to this system - but then I'm not a pro! Oh, don't forget when shooting picture of two people, always point the focus-beam at ONE of the faces then "re-frame" while holding shutter btn. half way down. (sorry if I,m stating the obvious!). Good luck. Harry Hilton
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I would either put it in Macro Mode or Manual or choose the A, manually focus until the subject looks clear, I have a NX1000 and it may be the same way.
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No. It is high and low intensity. The focus is always the same. Press button once for high, tap on button to switch back and forth from high to low or low to high.
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I have a android version phone. i can focus in but the picture gets fuzzy the bigger you make.I have 2 swanndvr and 1 nightowldvr. I don't like the Nightowl.