Focusing applications
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TIPS
To lock the focus
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After setting the focus in Step 2, press
Z
. The focus locks, and
MF
is
displayed in red on the monitor.
To lock the focus at the focus lock position
1 Press
f
to turn on the monitor if it is off.
2 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press
the shutter button halfway.
3 While keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, press the
AF/
&
/MF
button.
• The distance indicator is displayed on the monitor.
• [MF] is selected and the focus locks at the focus lock position.
• Set the camera to [AF] to return to auto focus.
When you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, but the
camera cannot focus at
)
(infinity)
→
Press
ac
to make fine adjustments to the cursor position while viewing
the monitor.
How to take pictures very close to the subject
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In super macro MF mode, you can take pictures as close as 3cm (1.2") from
the subject using manual focus. Press the
AF
/
&
/
MF
button, and turn the
control dial. Select [
%
MF], and press the
AF
/
&
/
MF
button again.
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“Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro/super macro MF)”
(P. 46)
Note
• When the digital zoom is set to ×2.5 or more, the focus area is not enlarged.
• Using the zoom lever after setting the focus may compromise the setting.
Perform the setting again.
