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 “Shooting Range” (=206).

zzPress the <q> button, choose [e] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <7> dial), and then press the <m> button.

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

•If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.

• With the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter returns the camera to [].

• To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [[] (=38).

• You can also configure this setting by pressing the <q> button, touching [e], and then touching it again.

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 “Shooting Range” (=206).

1Choose [f].

zzPress the <q> button, choose [f] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <7> dial), and then press the <m> button.

zz[f] and the MF indicator are displayed.

2 Specify the general focal position.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

<7> dial to specify the general focal

MF Indicator

position, and then press the <m> button.

 

 

zzTo adjust the magnification, press the

 

 

<r> button.

 

 

zzMove the focusing frame as needed

 

 

(=83).

3 Fine-tune the focus.

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

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Before Use

Common Camera Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

3

Other Shooting

Modes

4 P Mode

5

Tv, Av, M, and

C Mode

6

Playback Mode

7

Wi-Fi Functions

8

Setting Menu

9

Accessories

10

Appendix

Index

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