Focus Area - Sony DSC-HX400 Help Manual

Focus mode details
AF/ZOOM (Single-shot AF):
The camera focuses and the focus is locked when the focus is achieved. Use this mode when
the subject is motionless.
DMF (DMF):
After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually.
MF (Manual Focus):
Adjusts the focus manually.
Note
Dust or fingerprints on the lens may show on the image if the subject is too close. Wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased.
Hint
If you cannot achieve focus for the intended subject using auto focus, select MF or DMF, and
then shoot again.
When the zoom/focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM or DMF during movie recording, [Focus
Mode] is switched to
[39] How to Use

Focus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto
focus mode.
1. MENU →
(Continuous AF), and the product keeps focusing on the subject.
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.
Adjusting the focus