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Available in
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A
d
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Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and
the subject.
Focus Mode
1
Press the four-way controller (
5
)
in
A
mode.
The focus mode changes each time the
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (
23
).
2
Press the
4
button.
The Focus Mode setting is saved and the
camera returns to capture status.
Selecting the Focus Mode
=
Standard
Select this mode when your subject is more than
approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) away from the camera. When you
press the shutter release button halfway, the camera
automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.
q
Macro
Select this mode when your subject is located approx. 15 cm
to 50 cm (0.49 ft to 1.64 ft) away from the camera. When you
press the shutter release button halfway, the camera
automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.
s
Infinity
This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set
to
a
(Flash Off).
3
Pan Focus
The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots. It is
useful when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or
take pictures from the window of a moving car or a train.
When you select
=
or
q
in
d
mode, adjust the focus before
recording. Once the recording starts, you cannot adjust the focus.
1
2
OK
OK
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OK
Focus Mode
Focus Mode
Focus Mode
Standard
Standard
Standard
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