Shooting Range and Focusing

Still Images

Movies

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (=274).

1Choose [].

zzPress the <q> button, choose [] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the <m> button.

XX[ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.

2Focus.

zzReferring to the on-screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the <o><p> buttons or turn the <5> dial to specify the general focal position.

MF Indicator

3Fine-tune the focus.

zzPress the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF).

zzYou can also fine-tune the focus by pressing the <> button.

130