Setting Focus - Pentax Optio 50L User Manual

Setting Focus

Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the
auto focus and specify [
1. Rotate the mode dial to
2. Press the Power switch to turn on the power.
3. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller ( ) to
select the [Mode2] menu.
In the mode, press the MENU button.
4. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Focus], then press the
button.
5. Use the four-way controller (
setting, then press the
6. To exit the menu, press the MENU button.
7. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode
[No icon] Std. (Auto focus)
Macro
Infinity
] macro or [ ] infinity.
, , , , or
) to select the desired focus
button.
Description
Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the camera to
automatically determine the focus setting.
Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in
focus.
Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest
position you may focus objects as close as 6 cm.When the lens is zoomed to its
telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects as close as 35 cm.
Select the infinity-focus setting when you want to capture images of subject at a
distance of infinity.
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