Power zoom lever

NOTES:

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus

indication is replaced by the focus lock indication “ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

4 Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

2 Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications

“ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.

To nearer subject . . .

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications

“ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.

LOCK FOCUS

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (☞ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT MODE

FAR NEAR

PROGRAM AE select dial

GR-AX76, GR-AX46, GR-AX26 specifications

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