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” (=192).

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.

•If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.

• Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.

•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 [[] (=55).

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” (=192).

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.

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

 

 

 

 

<5> dial to specify the general focal

MF Indicator

 

position, and then press the <m> button.

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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Preliminary Notes

and Legal Information

Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Using GPS

Function

3

Auto Mode/

Hybrid Auto Mode

4

Other Shooting

Modes

5 P Mode

6

ModeTv, Av, and M

7

Playback Mode

8

Wi-Fi Functions

9

Setting Menu

10

Accessories

11

Appendix

Index

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