Sony CD350 Operating Instructions - Page 43

Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF focus range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode The AF mode sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF The camera calculates the distance in three places to the left and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus function without worrying about the image composition. This is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. You can check the position where the focus was adjusted using the green frame. The Multipoint AF is the factory setting. Control button Mode dial Center AF The AF range finder is only the center of the frame. You can shoot in desired image composition using the AF lock method. MENU a Set the mode dial to or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. , SCN c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V. The focus is adjusted automatically. When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and the focus is adjusted, the color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green. Multipoint AF 60min 3.1M FINE 101 98 M AF AF range finder frame Center AF 60min 3.1M FINE 101 98 M AF AF range finder frame Advanced still image shooting 43