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More on Focus
More on Photography
Manual Focus
In P, S, A, and M modes, manual focus is available for situations in which
you can not achieve the desired results using autofocus. The focus distance
can be selected from preset values ranging from 1 cm (0.4˝) to infi nity. To use
manual focus:
Close-Ups
Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. At some zoom positions, the
camera may be unable to focus at very short distances (the end of the manual focus
display). If the camera is unable to focus at the current zoom position, the manual
focus display will turn red.
Focus Lock
Focus can not be locked using the AE/AF-L button in manual focus mode.
Using a Converter Lens
Use autofocus ( 34) when using an optional converter lens ( 148).
1Pressing MF ( ) button, rotate com-
mand dial until subject is in focus.
Manual focus display shows approxi-
mate focus distance (from lens), from
1 cm/0.4˝ ( ) to infi nity ( ).
Confi rm focus in monitor. Un-
less Off is selected for Focus
options > Focus confi rmation
( 71), focus confi rmation turns
on automatically when manual
focus is in effect, and objects
that are in focus will be sharply
outlined in monitor.
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Take pictures. To cancel manual fo-
cus, press MF ( ) button to select
another focus mode.
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