Functions set in the OPTION MENU

Items you can set only on the (OPTION) menu will be described below.

The default settings are marked with .

SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter focus)You can adjust the brightness and the focus of a picture at the same time.

You can use the functions [SPOT METER] (p. 78) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 78) at the same time.

adjust the exposure on the screen. appears.

Touch [END].

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] [END] in step .

Notes

If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.

Touch the subject you are recording on the

screen.

and appear.

Touch [END].

To adjust the exposure and focus automatically, touch [AUTO] [END] in step .

Notes

If you set [SPOT MTR/FCS], [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].

SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.

Touch the subject on the screen. appears.

Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] [END] in step .

Notes

If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

TELE MACRO

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.

When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] (), the zoom (p. 27) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 47 cm (18 5/8 in.).

78 Touch the point where you want to fix and