Changing the camera’s focus

2Select an option.

Icon Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. Farther than 59 in. (150 cm) away when you use the zoom.

Macro: Focus on a subject that is 4-31 in. (10-80 cm) from the camera. 59-138 in. (150-350 cm) when you use the zoom.

Auto Macro:

•Focus on a subject farther than 0.4 in. (1 cm) away. Farther than 59 in. (150 cm) away when you use the zoom.

•It is set automatically in some shooting modes.

Super Macro: Focus on a subject that is 0.4 in. (1 cm) from the camera.

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.

Icon Description

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.

Selection AF: Focus on the area that you select. (p. 62)

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 62)

Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

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