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When focusing cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can manually set an
approximate focus and then press the shutter button halfway to fine-tune the
focus range.

Press the q button.

Select f.

●After using the qr buttons to select f,
quickly press the op buttons.
●f appears on the screen, and the AF
frame in the center of the screen is
magnified.

Approximate focus.

●The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display. While looking at the
magnified area, press the op buttons to
find an approximate focus. Then press the
m button.

Fine-tune your focus.

●Pressing the shutter button halfway will
fine-tune your focus.
f Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Changing the Distance Units

Press the n button, then in the 3 tab, scroll down to [Distance Units]
where you can select the desired units of measurement.
•For accurate focusing, it is recommended to use a tripod or to otherwise
stabilize the camera.
•When using the digital zoom (p.61), digital tele-converter (p. 62), or
when using a television as a display (p.77), you will be able to focus but
the magnified area will not display.
•To turn off the magnified area, press the n button, and in the 4
tab, scroll down to [MF-Point Zoom] and select [Off].
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