Sony DSC P73 Operating Instructions - Page 52

c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF 0.5m Multi AF Focus WB ISO To return to auto focus mode In Step 3, select [Multi AF] or [Center AF]. • Focal point information may not show the exact distance. Use it as a guide. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • If focus preset value flashes with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93 only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the position of the mode dial (page 37). Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Manual Exposure You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the LCD screen as the EV value (page 55). 0EV indicates the most suitable value set by the camera. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to M. b Press z. "Set" indicated on the lower-left corner of the LCD screen changes to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. c Select a shutter speed with v/ V. VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return SAF 250 F2.8 0EV A shutter speed can be selected between 1/1000 of a second and 30 seconds. If you select 1/6 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter function (page 37) is automatically activated. In such cases, "NR" is indicated at the next to shutter speed indicator. 52