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Use manual focus for subjects that are notsuitable for Auto focus orwhere you want the focus fixed
for a shot.
!Setthe Focus mode selector switch to "MF".
@The "1_" appears on the screen.
Ifthe focus is setto infinity using manual focusing, position the
"O" (Focus) mark on a subject close to infinity. Continuing to
turn the FZ ring will move the focus position beyond infinity
and defocus the image,
Manual focus cannot be used inthe "_" Movie mode,
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Because the shot may go out of focus ifthe camera
is moved, a tripod should be used.
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_Turn the FZ ring to focus on the subject in the
AF frame.
@A focusing indicator mark appears on the
screen. Adjust the focus until "0" appears.
• Focusing indicator marks
The focusing mark appears when moving the focus
a set amount (close to the focused position). Use
the mark as aguide to focusing.
Ifthe "0" (focused) mark appears when the shot is not in
focus,try using the One-touch AFfunction.
Theshot is focused.
Thefocus is set too close. Turn the FZ ring clockwise.
The focus is settoo far. Turn the FZ ring counter-
clockwise.
Use this function to focus the shot quickly.
Pressing the "_,-O-,1" button, the camera uses the
autofocus function to focus on the subject.
:_tThe focus indicator isnot displayed inone-touch AF mode.
Use this function when it is difficult to see whether
the image isfocused.
Pressing the "[_]" (Focus Check) button, the central
portion of the image is shown enlarged and can be
focused using the enlarged image. Take the picture
or press the "[@]" button again to return to normal
display.
The Focus check function is disabled when the AF mode is
setto MLUTI or AREA.
Use this button when you are shooting pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode
reduces the time required for focusing.
!Set the Focus mode selector switch to "C-AF".
2Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of
the image or the entire AF frame.
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Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the
camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on
your subject. At that point the AF frame on the
screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The indicator lamp (green) stops blinking and
remains lit.
4Pressing the Shutter button down fully without
releasing it, the camera makes a clicking noise and
takes the picture. The camera then records the
photographed image.
_;;tThe AF mode isforcibly reset to AF (CENTER).
@Notes on continuous AF @ _,,
Check the remaining battery charge when using C-AF mode.
Because the camera focuses continually even when the shutter button is not pressed, check the
remaining battery charge when using C-AF mode.