Sony MVC-CD350 Setting the distance to the subject, Adjusting the exposure, Focus preset

Setting the distance to the subject

— Focus preset

Mode dial: /SCN/

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.

Control button

Mode dial

MENU

aSet the mode dial to , SCN, or .

bPress MENU.

The menu appears.

cSelect 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V.

You can select from the following

distance settings

0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m and ∞ (infinity)

1.0m

7.0m

3.0m

1.0m

0.5m

Center AF

Multi AF

Focus WB ISO

To reactivate auto focusing

In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF].

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

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

•If you select 0.5 m (9 3/4 inches) with the zoom set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focus setting information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

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

Adjusting the exposure

— EV adjustment

Mode dial: /SCN/

This lets you adjust the exposure value which is set by automatic adjustment. You can select values ranging from +2.0EV to –2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV.

Control button

Mode dial

MENU

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