Setting the distance to the subject

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

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1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

2 Select [ ] (macro/focus) from the menu.

3 Press z of the control button repeatedly to achieve a sharp focus.

The 9(manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

You can select from the following 7 focus settings: auto (no

indicator), (auto macro), 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (infinite)

To reactivate auto focusing

Press z of the control button repeatedly until the indicator disappears in step 3.

Notes

•You cannnot set the distance to the subject with the following PROGRAM AE mode:

— Panfocus mode

•These setting distances are approximate, and should be used as a reference.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

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1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

2 Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Aperture priority mode

Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press +/– repeatedly to select an aperture value in 7 steps from F2.8 to F8.

Shutter speed priority mode

Records a sharp picture of a fast- moving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press +/– repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 19 steps from 8” to 1/1000 when recording a still image and in 13 steps from 1/8 to 1/1000 when recording a moving image.

Twilight mode Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function.

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