Recording
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To adjust the focus automatically
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.
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Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the 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.
1
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to
MANUAL.
9
appears.
2
Rotate the focus ring and adjust the
focus.
9
changes to
when the focus cannot be
adjusted any further.
9
changes to
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when
you use the zoom function. Move the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
To use the expanded focus
It will be easier to confirm the focus setting by
enlarging the image during manual focusing.
When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is on, set
[EXP. FOCUS] in the
(CAMERA SET)
menu to [ON] (p. 60).
When you rotate the focus ring,
appears
and the image will be displayed at 1.5 times its
original size.
To adjust the focus automatically
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.
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Tip
• The focal distance information (the distance at
which the subject is focused on, for when it is dark
and hard to adjust focus) appears for 3 seconds in the
following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if
you are using a conversion lens (optional).)
– When the focus mode is switched from automatic
to manual.
– When you rotate the focus ring.
Focus ring
