Still Images
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (=204).
zzPress the <q> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [u], and then press the <m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [u] is displayed.
Still Images | Movies |
Digital The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=26).
zzThe view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen.
•The digital
(=36) or
• The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward <i> for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” (=36).
Still Images | Movies |
Changing the AF Frame ModeChange the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.
zzPress the <n> button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=26).
Still Images | Movies |
One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (=81).
• A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Hybrid Auto /
Dual Capture Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
PMode Playback Mode
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