Performing manual focusing
1 Focus by rotating the setting wheel.
2 Press the cursor button in the same direction
(nearer or farther) a few times.
3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing the
cursor button for the opposite direction.
Prefocusing
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This is a technique for focusing in advance on the distance the subject will be, when using Auto
Focus is difficult due to the subject's quick motion. (e.g. [Panning] in Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is known and
remains the same.
One shot AF
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You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing the [FOCUS] button
.
Focus
This is convenient for prefocusing.
Notes
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If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
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MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures.
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The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the
focus position. Use the MF Assist screen for a final check of the focus.
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After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.
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Using MF Assist in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.
Recording
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during Manual