Operation Manual

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When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), the camera focuses on the objects
detected in the area defined by the AF marks in the center of the screen. If you wish to
place a correctly focused subject off-center, follow the steps below.
Focus on the desired subject
Aim the AF-area at
the subject
Press halfway and
hold
Focus display
( When focusing is successful: illuminated
When focusing is not possible: flashing)
AF area frame
( When focusing is successful: green
When focusing is not possible: red)
Determine the desired composition
Press fully
AF area
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Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects without color
contrast.
• When taking pictures through glass
or near objects emitting light. In dark
areas, or with considerable camera
shake.
• When an object is too close or when
there are both distant and close
objects within the AF area.
Storing a focus setting
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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focusing is not
successful.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording
conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.
Focus display
Focus range