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.
1Set the focus mode selector switch to "MF".
2The "
" icon appears on the screen.
!
Manual focus cannot be used in the "
mode.
Using Manual Focus Effectively
Because the shot may go out of focus if the
camera is moved, a tripod should be used.
1Turn the focusing ring to focus on the subject
in the AF frame.
2A focusing indicator mark appears on the
screen. Adjust the focus until " " appears.
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.
!
If the " " (focused) mark appears when the shot is not in
focus, try using the One-touch AF function.
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.
One-touch AF Function
Use this function to focus your shot quickly.
When you press the "
uses the autofocus function to focus on the
subject.
!
The focus indicator is not displayed in one-touch AF mode.
Focus Check Function
Use this function when it is difficult to see
whether the image is focused.
When you press the "
the central portion of the image is shown
enlarged and you can focus using the enlarged
image. Take the picture or press the "
again to return to normal display.
!
The focus checking function does not operate in the
following situations:
i When "
" is selected as the QUALITY setting
i When "
" is selected as the QUALITY setting and the
digital zoom (telephoto) is used
i When AF AREA is specified
" photography
" button, the camera
" (Focus Check) button,
" button