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You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
Choose
f
.
Press the
q
button, then press the
qr
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to choose
f
,
then press the
m
button.
and the MF indicator appear.
Focus roughly.
The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display. While looking at the
magnified area, turn the
Â
dial to find an
approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
If you press the shutter button halfway, you
can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
•
You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually
(pp. 82, 83). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel
Manual focus mode first.
•
In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.
•
When using the Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66), or
when using a television as a display (p. 80), you will be able to focus but
the magnified area will not display.
•
If [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the
4
tab, the magnified display will
not be available.
•
If [Safety MF] is set to [Off] in he
4
tab, you will not be able to fine tune
the focus even if you press the shutter button.
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