Advanced Still Image Shooting; Choosing A Focus Method - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7 Operating Instructions Manual

Choosing a focus
method
Mode dial: /SCN/
Multipoint AF
The AF range finder frame widens.
Center AF
The AF range finder frame is only the
center of the frame.
a Set the mode dial to either
SCN, or
.
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select
(FOCUS) using b/B,
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then select [MULTI AF] or
[CENTER AF] using v/V.
The focus is adjusted automatically.
The color of the AF range finder frame
changes from white to green.
Multipoint AF
60min
,
Center AF
60min
• When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)
and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to
the center of the screen is estimated as an
average, so the AF works even with a certain
amount of vibration. The Center AF
automatically focuses only on the center of the
image, so it is convenient when you want to
focus only on what you aim at.
• When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator,
priority AF movement is given to subjects in or
near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF
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range finder is not displayed.
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