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Focusing applications
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Advan
ced shoot
ing
TIPS
How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance
o Decide the focus in Step 2, then press
e
. The focus is locked and MF
appears in red on the monitor.
To fix the focus at the same distance as the focus lock position
1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and
press the shutter button halfway.
2 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press AF/
&
/MF .
• The distance indicator is displayed.
• MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when
you performed focus lock.
• Set to AF to return to auto focus.
Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing
is not possible at
)
.
o
Adjust the cursor position by pressing
ac
.
How to take pictures very close to the subject
o
In super macro MF mode, pictures as close as 5cm from the subject can be
taken with manual focus. Turn the control dial while holding down
AF /
&
/ MF
and select
%
MF .
g
“Super macro shooting” (P.88)
• When the digital zoom is set to ×2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on
is not enlarged.
• If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus
distance may be changed. Perform setting again.
Note