Changing the camera’s focus

2Select an option.

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Description

 

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away.

 

Farther than 98 in. (250 cm) away when you use the zoom.

 

Macro: Focus on a subject that is 2–31 in. (5–80 cm) from the

 

camera. 39–98 in. (100–250 cm) when you use the zoom.

 

Auto Macro:

 

‡ Focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm) away. Farther than

 

39 in. (100 cm) away when you use the zoom.

 

‡ Auto Macro is set automatically in some modes. You cannot set

 

it manually.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

In some modes, you can also set the focus option by pressing [m], and then selecting Focus.

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

1In Shooting mode, press [m].

2Select Focus Area.

3Select an option.

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Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when

 

subjects are located at or near the center).

 

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

 

 

 

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 66)

 

 

Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

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Samsung EC-DV180FBDPSA manual Adjusting the focus area, Select Focus Area, Changing the camera’s focus, Auto Macro

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