Shooting Range and Focusing

Still Images

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (=203).

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

XXOnce the setting is complete, [e] is displayed.

In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn

gray and the camera will not focus.

To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [[] (=51).

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” (=203).

1Choose [f].

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

XX[f] and the MF indicator are displayed.

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