Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 Setting the distance to the subject, Focus preset, Shooting techniques

Shooting techniques

Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using Center AF. For example, when you are shooting two subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus.

Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.

When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

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•When you are using AF lock, you can capture an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame.

•You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process before you press the shutter button fully down.

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset

Mode selector: /

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 in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the Focus preset is convenient.

Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in	Advanced
the menu settings (page 27).
Control button	still
MENU
	imageshooting
Mode selector

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