Choosing A Focus Operation; Af Mode - Sony DSC-P100/P120 Operating Instructions Manual

• When you use the digital zoom or AF
illuminator, priority AF movement is given to
subjects in or near the center of the frame. In
this case the or indicator flashes and
the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
• The AF range finder frame selection is limited
according to the Scene Selection mode
(page 35).
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Choosing a focus operation

— AF Mode

Single AF ( )
S A F
This mode is useful for shooting stationary
subjects. The focus is not adjusted before
the shutter button is pressed and held
halfway down. When the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down and AF lock
is complete, the focus is locked.
The factory setting is Single AF.
Monitoring AF ( )
M A F
This mode shortens the time needed for
focusing. The camera automatically adjusts
the focus before the shutter button is
pressed and held halfway down, letting you
compose images with the focus already
adjusted. When the shutter button is pressed
and held halfway down and AF lock is
complete, the focus is locked.
• Battery consumption may be faster than in
Single AF mode.
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
b Select
(Camera) with v, [AF
Mode] with B/v, and select the
desired mode with B/v/V, then
press z.
Camera
AF Mode: xSingle
Digital Zoom: Monitor
Date/Time:
1
Red Eye Reduction:
2
AF Illuminator:
Auto Review:
• When shooting using the finder with the LCD
screen off, the camera operates in Single AF
mode.