Focus Area; Manual Focus - Sony DSC-HX60 Help Manual

Automatically and quickly adjusts the focus on the area around a set distance. Focuses on a
subject in all ranges of the image.
This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance.

(Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually.
Note
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared.
Hint
When recording movies, [Focus Mode] is switched to
product keeps focusing on the subject.
[38] 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 →
Menu item details
Wide:
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is
displayed around the area that is in focus.
Center:
Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF
lock function, you can compose the image you want.
Flexible Spot:
Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an
extremely small subject in a narrow area.
On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by
rotating the control wheel.
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.
(Continuous AF), and the
Adjusting the focus