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More on Photography
Manual focus is available in
P
,
S
,
A
,
M
, and
modes for situations in which
the desired results can not be achieved using autofocus. Focus distance can
be selected from preset values ranging from 3 cm / 1˝ (widest angle) or 1 m / 3´3˝
(maximum zoom) to infi nity.
Cancelling Manual Focus
To cancel manual focus, press the
MF
(
) button.
Manual Focus
When manual focus is in the macro close-up range (the end of the manual focus
display), the manual focus display will turn green and the camera will be able to focus
on subjects as close as 3 cm (1˝). Note that minimum focus distance varies with zoom
position; at some positions, the camera may be unable to focus in the macro close-up
range. If the camera is unable to focus at the current zoom position, the manual focus
display will turn red.
The
AE / AF-L
button can not be used to lock focus in manual focus mode.
Use autofocus with optional converter lenses (
97).
Manual Focus
P
,
S
,
A
,
M
, and Modes Only
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Confi rm focus in shooting dis-
play. Unless
Off
is selected for
Focus options
>
Focus confi rma-
tion
(
101), focus confi rma-
tion turns on automatically
when manual focus is in effect,
and objects that are in focus
will be sharply outlined.
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Take pictures.
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Press
MF
(
) button and rotate com-
mand dial until subject is in focus. Fo-
cus position (distance from lens) shown
by manual focus display in monitor
or electronic viewfi nder.
icon dis-
played in control panel.
8M
8M
8M
F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
1/60
60
1/60
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Rotate mode dial to
P
,
S
,
A
,
M
, or
.
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