The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.
1 Touch 
during recording or in the standby mode.
2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch 
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. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the 
(CAMERA SET) menu.
SPOT FOCUS STBY | 0:00:00 | ||
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AUTOEND
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4.
bNote
•You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE].
•Focusing distance information will not be displayed.
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
–To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.
–To record horizontal stripes.
–To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.
–When you want to focus on a subject in the background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
Focus ring
3 Touch the subject for which you want to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is adjusting the focus. 9 appears.
SPOT FOCUS STBY | 0:00:00 | ||
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AUTOEND
4 Touch [END].
FOCUS
1 Press FOCUS during recording or in the standby mode.
9appears.
40Recording