Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- About Operating Instructions
- Chapters
- Contents
- Contents by Function
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Basic Operations
- 4. Recording mode
- 5. Image Recording
- 6. Focus/Zoom
- 7. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer
- Selecting the Drive Mode
- Taking Burst Pictures
- 4K Photo Recording
- Selecting Pictures from a 4K Burst File
- Post-Focus Recording
- Recording Using the Self-timer
- Recording with Time Lapse Shot
- Recording with Stop Motion Animation
- Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos
- Bracket Recording
- [Silent Mode]
- [Shutter Type]
- Image Stabilizer
- 8. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect
- 9. Flash
- 10. Recording Videos
- 11. Playing Back and Editing of Images
- 12. Camera Customization
- 13. Menu Guide
- 14. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- 15. Connecting to Other Devices
- 16. Materials
- Using Optional Accessories
- Monitor/Viewfinder Displays
- Message Displays
- Troubleshooting
- Cautions for Use
- Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery
- Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards
- List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode
- Specifications
- Index
- Trademarks and Licenses
- Firmware Update
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6. Focus/Zoom
Low illumination AF
• In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically operates, and the focus
display is indicated as [
].
• Achieving focus may take more time than usual.
Starlight AF
• If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining low illumination AF,
then Starlight AF will be activated.
When focus is achieved, the focus display will display [
], and the AF area will be
displayed on the area in focus.
• Edges of the screen cannot detect Starlight AF.
Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF
mode
– Fast-moving subjects
– Extremely bright subjects
– Subjects without contrast
– Subjects recorded through windows
– Subjects near shiny objects
– Subjects in very dark locations
– When recording subjects both distant and near
• When the following operations are performed while recording with [AFF] or
[AFC], it may take some time for the camera to focus.
– When zooming from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end
– When the subject is suddenly changed from one far away to one close by
• If using the zoom after achieving focus, the focus may be erroneous. In that
case, re-adjust the focus.
• You can release the shutter quickly by pressing the shutter button halfway:
[
] [ ] [Half Press Release] (333)
• When camera shake reduces, it is possible to focus automatically:
[
] [ ] [Quick AF] (334)