Shooting In Manual Focus Mode - Canon 5244B001 User Manual

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
MF Indicator
You can also adjust the focus by turning the y ring (p. 121).
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• You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually
(p. 94). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual
focus mode first.
• In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.
• When using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 93), or when
using a TV as a display (p. 192), you will be able to focus but the
magnified area will not display.
If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [MF-Point
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Zoom] to [Off], the magnified display will not be available.
If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF]
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to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the
shutter button halfway.
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Choose .
After pressing the q button, press the qr
buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose
then press the m button.
and the MF indicator appear.
Focusing roughly.
The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display for the MF indicator. While
looking at the magnified area, turn the 7
dial to find an approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
If you press the shutter button halfway, you
can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
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