Note: The option you set is active from shot-to- shot; it resets to its default setting when you cycle the power on the camera.

Figure 36: Focus Mode Submenu

Note: Setting the camera to Manual focus mode cancels any selected auto focus range (Macro or Infinity) and turns off the corresponding icon on the status LCD.

Focus Mode Submenu

Use the Focus Mode submenu to control how your camera focuses. You can select from these setting options:

ŠAuto Focus (Default)

ŠManual Focus

After you set the focus mode to Manual Focus and exit the submenu, the live view of Capture mode will turn on automatically, and the focus distance will appear in the far left side of the top overlay bar. You can then adjust the focus distance by pressing the left and right arrows on the 4-way controller (see below). If you turn off the image LCD, Manual Focus will still be on, but you will no longer be able to adjust the focus distance with the 4-way controller.

When you set the focus mode to Manual Focus and live view is on, pressing the right and left arrows on the 4-way controller will perform these specific functions:

ŠRight arrow − increases focus distance

ŠLeft arrow − decreases focus distance

Table 16: Focus Mode Soft Keys

Soft Key

Function

 

 

Select

Places a checkmark by the

 

highlighted setting, then returns to

 

the Photo Assist menu.

 

 

Exit

Returns to the Photo Assist menu

 

without changing the setting.

 

 

Chapter 6: Menu and Soft Key Reference

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Capture Mode Menus and Soft Keys