Setting the distance to the subject

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

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1 Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, SCN, or .

2 Press FOCUS.

The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.

3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting.

You can select from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position:

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity)

To reactivate auto focusing

Press FOCUS again and the focal point information disappears.

Notes

•Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.

•The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens.

•If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m

(19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

Recording images in macro

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects.

 

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Set the mode dial to , S, A,

 

M, SCN, or .

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Press the control button B

 

( ) with the menu cleared.

The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

With the zoom set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVC- CD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Press the control button B () again.

The indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot record images in macro with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function.

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