Sony DSC P73 Operating Instructions - Page 49

Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject. MENU Control button Mode dial Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the top, the bottom, the left, the 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 default setting is Multipoint AF. 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. a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. Advanced still image shooting c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V. 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 VGA FINE 101 P 98 SAF 250 F2.0 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Center AF VGA FINE 101 P 98 SAF 250 F2.0 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator Advanced still image shooting 49