Sony DSC-W330 Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 42

Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for "Auto Focus," a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) t desired mode (Focus) t (Multi AF) (Center AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. AF range finder frame • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces. • When Scene Selection is set to (Underwater) mode, focus operation is suited to underwater shooting. When focus is achieved by half- pressing the shutter button, a large frame is displayed in green. Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. (Spot AF) Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame Notes • When you use [Digital Zoom], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function. • The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] in the following situations: - In Intelligent Auto Adjustment - In Easy Mode - In Movie Mode - When the Smile Shutter function is activated Index 42GB Continued r