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You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
Choose .
z
After pressing the
q
button, press the
qr
buttons or turn the
5
dial to choose
,
then press the
m
button.
X
and the MF indicator appear.
Focusing roughly.
z
The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display for the MF indicator. While
looking at the magnified area, turn the
5
dial to find an approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
z
If you press the shutter button halfway, you
can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
MF Indicator
•
You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually
(p. 82). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual
focus mode first.
•
In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.
•
When using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 81), or when
using a TV as a display (p. 162), you will be able to focus but the
magnified area will not display.
•
If you press the
n
button to display the
4
tab and set [MF-Point
Zoom] to [Off], the magnified display will not be available.
•
If you press the
n
button to display the
4
tab and set [Safety MF]
to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the
shutter button halfway.
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