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Adjusting the focus
You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
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Notes
• The following functions and buttons may not be
available, depending on the combination of the
mount adaptor (sold separately) and A-mount
lens (sold separately).
– FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button
C
– FOCUS switch
B
at the AUTO position
1
During recording or standby, set
the FOCUS switch
B
to MAN.
9
appears.
2
Rotate the focusing ring
A
and
adjust the focus.
9
changes to
when the focus
cannot be adjusted any farther.
9
changes to
when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer.
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the FOCUS switch
B
to AUTO.
9
disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
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Tips
• The focal length information (the distance at
which the subject is in focus; for when it is dark
and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3
seconds in the following cases.
– When you set the FOCUS switch
B
to
MAN and
9
appears on the LCD screen.
– When you rotate the focusing ring
A
while
9
is displayed on the LCD screen.
• You can switch the focal length information
between meters and feet ([FOCUS DISPLAY],
p. 96).
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