a4: Rangefinder

Gbutton ACustom Settings menu

Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 88; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).

Indicator

Description

Subject in focus.

Focus point is slightly in front of subject.

Focus point is well in front of subject.

Focus point is slightly behind subject.

Focus point is well behind subject.

Camera can not determine correct focus.

AUsing the Electronic Rangefinder

The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. The desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to focus using autofocus (0 80).

The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view.

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