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Focus mode dial
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
1.Set the focus mode dial to the desired mode.
| (Autofocus) | The camera locks the focus when focus adjustment is achieved |
| The camera continues to focus while recording a movie | |
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| (DMF) | Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination. |
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| (Manual Focus) | Adjusts the focus manually. |
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Using [DMF]/[Manual Focus]
1.Set the focus mode dial to 
(DMF) or 
(Manual Focus).
2.Adjust the focus by turning the focusing ring.
Use the peaking function, [Focus Magnifier] or [MF Assist] to adjust focus more easily.
When the focus mode dial is set to 
(DMF), auto focus activates when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Focusing using the [DMF] setting
Using [DMF] allows you to use a combination of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows. After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustments manually.
Effective when you want to focus narrowly. Hold down the shutter button halfway, then turn the focusing ring.
Adjust the focus manually in advance, then use automatic focus.
Effective for focusing on subjects that are toward the back of a scene because those subjects tend to be out of focus when using the automatic focus adjustment.
Notes
If the focus distance is set very close, the image may show dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared.
Related Topic
Focusing ring
Peaking Level
MF Assist
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