Setting the distance to the subject

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

MVC-FD85

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MVC-FD90

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1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL.

2 • MVC-FD85:

Press FOCUS repeatedly until a sharp focus is achieved.

The 9(manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can select from six focus settings: (macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,

7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity)

• MVC-FD90:

1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

The 9(manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

2Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus.

When you shoot still images, the image on the LCD screen is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is being adjusted. After

adjusting, the image returns to normal size. The range is from

3 cm (1 3/16 inches) to ∞ (infinity).

∗When using the digital zoom function, the enlarged image will be less than double size.

To reactivate auto focusing

MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly

until both the and 9indicators disappear.

MVC-FD90: Set the FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch to AUTO.

Notes

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

•Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens.

•If you shoot a subject within 0.6 m

(23 5/8 inches) (MVC-FD85)/ 0.9 m

(35 1/2 inches) (MVC-FD90) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing.

•You cannot use this function if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function.

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