Sony DSC-P31 Setting the distance to the subject, Adding special effects, Subject using v/V

Setting the distance to the subject

–Focus preset Mode dial: /SCN/

When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus using the auto focus function. This is when use of the Focus preset is convenient.

Control button

MENU button

Mode dial

aSet the mode dial to , SCN, or .

bPress the MENU button.

The menu appears.

c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B, then select the distance to the

You can select from the following distance settings.

0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance)

∞		1.0m
7.0m
3.0m
1.0m
0.5m
CENTER AF
MULTI AF
FOCUS	WB	ISO

To return to auto focus

Press the MENU button again, select 9 (FOCUS), then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF].

• (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).

•The focus distance settings include a small margin of error. Use them as guidelines only.

•If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only).

Adding special effects

–PICTURE EFFECT Mode dial: /SCN/

You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.

SOLARIZEB&W

Like an illustration	In black and white
with clearly delineated
bright and dark
portions
SEPIA	NEG.ART

Colored to look like an Made to look like a

old photograph negative image

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subject using v/V.