Setting the distance to the subject— Focus preset

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

Jog dial

Mode dial

FOCUS

Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or .
Press FOCUS to switch to focus preset.

Each time you press FOCUS, the setting changes in the following order.

Focus preset

AF range Þnder frame select

The focus is Þxed and the (manual focus) indicator appears.

Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting.

You can select from the following distance settings:

0.1m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 0.8 m,

1.0m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m,

7.0m, 10 m, 15 m, and ∞ (inÞnity)

To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS again so that the focus setting information disappears.

¥Focus setting information is approximate, and should be used as a reference.

¥If you point the lens up or down, the error will increase.

¥When you select 0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m with the zoom set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focus setting information ßashes. Press the zoom W button repeatedly until the indicator stops ßashing.

¥Some settings cannot be selected depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 41).

¥The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied).

Selecting a flash mode

Normally, the ßash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. You can intentionally change the ßash mode.

Auto (No indicator)

The camera decides to use the ßash based on lighting conditions. The default setting is Auto.

Forced flash ( )

The ßash Þres regardless of the amount of ambient light.

Slow synchro ( SL )

The ßash Þres regardless of the amount of ambient light.

In this mode, the shutter speed becomes slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the ßash-lit area.

No flash ()

The ßash does not Þre regardless of the amount of ambient light.

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