3. Focusing manually
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<Adjusting the focus>
Set the focus dial to “MF” (see page
<One-shot autofocus>
When a lens fitted with the dual focus mechanism is used the autofocus mechanism can be used while in the manual focusing mode. To use autofocusing, press the focus button. The camera adjusts the focus automatically while the focus button is pressed, and when the subject is in focus the focus is locked in that position (SAF: focusing with single autofocus).
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<Relationship between the focus mode and drive mode>
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Adjust the focus by turning the lens' focus ring manually.
The image on the matte surface is clearly visible when the subject is in focus, blurry when subject is out of focus.
<Focus display with manual focusing>
The focus display in the viewfinder with manual focusing displays the distance measured for the selected focusing frame.
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The focus is adjusted by turning the lens' focus ring by hand.
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