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Digital camera focus tips
Focus mode
Many digital cameras are set to default to focus continually or have another focus mode that causes the camera to automatically select what will be focused on in a scene. These modes are often unreliable, resulting in poorly focused, soft looking images. For best results, switch to a single or center area focus mode and lock focus where you want it.
Focus difficulties
Digital cameras have difficulty focusing when there is low contrast in a scene. If you fail to achieve focus taking photos in low-light or low-contrast situations, lock focus and exposure on something of equal distance which has contrast. Depress the shutter-release button half-way, recompose your shot and then fully depress the button.
Prefocus
Anticipate the moment by prefocusing before photographing a fast moving subject. Prefocus on an object of equal distance as the subject will be when it moves in front of you. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway as you track the subject, then press it down fully when ready to take the shot. If your camera has manual focus, or other method to keep focus locked after a photo is taken, use either if the shooting distance remains the same for subsequent photos.
