[ABree]

Hi Pat,

Congrats on the new 400D I'm sure you will get the hang of it quickly.

This is an answer to a questain I asked when I got my new 350D a few months ago, on another site. Hope it is of help......

Using the green auto mode on camera automagically enables all focus points. These look for areas of contrast and the point selected may not be the one that you actually want.

Try using one of the other modes that allow you to select the focus point to use (centre one is most accurate). Suggested modes... Av (you set the f-stop and it will set the shutter speed), Tv (you set the shutter speed and it will set the f-stop) or if you must use a full auto mode try P rather than the green.

Once you have the centre focus point enabled, position it on the subject, 1/2 press the shutter button and wait until you hear the focus confirmation beep and see the red focus square flash, then gently press the shutter the rest of the way.

Being new to DSLR you may find this site of interest...
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

I look forward to seeing the results of your trip down the Snowy.

Sharon