Manual Focus

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The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

Select [AF] in the MSET menu. (How To Select a Menu Item)

If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press .

Press to focus on a further subject. ()

Press to focus on a closer subject. ()

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, [] or [] will blink. Press . The setting is completed.

To return to automatic focus

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below;

●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

●When illumination is low.*

●When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the display.*

●When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , , and .