SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS
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Use manual focus for subjects that are not
suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the
focus fixed for a shot.
1
Set the focus mode selector switch to “MF”.
2
The “
h
” icon appears on the screen.
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Using Manual Focus Effectively
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1
Turn the focusing ring to focus on the subject
in the AF frame.
2
A focusing indicator mark appears on the
screen. Adjust the focus until “
∫
” appears.
The shot is focused.
The focus is set too close. Turn the focusing
ring clockwise.
The focus is set too distant. Turn the focusing
ring counter-clockwise.
∫
˜
√
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Focusing Indicator Marks
The focusing mark appears when you move the focus a set
amount (close to the focused position). Use the mark as a
guide to focusing.
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If the “
∫
” (focused) mark appears when the shot is not in
focus, try using the One-touch AF function.
Use this function to focus your shot quickly.
When you press the “
√∫˜
” button, the camera
uses the autofocus function to focus on the
subject.
Use this function when it is difficult to see
whether the image is focused.
When you press the “
}
” (Focus Check) button,
the central portion of the image is shown
enlarged and you can focus using the enlarged
image. Take the picture or press the “
}
” button
again to return to normal display.
One-touch AF Function
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Focus Check Function
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!
The focus checking function does not operate in the
following situations:
i
When “
4
” is selected as the QUALITY setting
i
When “
1
” is selected as the QUALITY setting and the
digital zoom (telephoto) is used
i
When AF AREA is specified
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!
The focus indicator is not displayed in one-touch AF mode.
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Manual focus cannot be used in the “
T
” photography
mode.
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2
Because the shot may go out of focus if the
camera is moved, a tripod should be used.
