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Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus), When the lens is not equipped

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Notes • The available AF area settings depend on the status of the [AF method] setting (page 91). When [Contrast AF] is selected, [Spot] and [Flexible Spot] are available. When [Phase-detect AF] is selected, [Wide], [Spot], and [Local] are available. • When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, or the Smile Shutter is activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select the other settings. • The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the controller is used. 90

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	7
Table of Contents	9
Preparing the camera	13
Checking the accessories supplied	13
Identifying parts	14
Preparing the battery pack	18
Attaching a lens	25
Inserting a memory card	27
Preparing the camera	31
Using the accessories supplied	33
Checking the number of recordable images	35
Cleaning	37
Before your operation	40
Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder (OVF)	40
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)	40
The status of the screen in Live View mode	42
Switching the status of the LCD monitor	42
Recording information display	43
The status of the screen in viewfinder (OVF) mode	45
Switching the status of the LCD monitor	45
Recording information display on the LCD monitor	46
Viewfinder	48
Selecting a function/setting	49
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button	50
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	51
The functions selected by the MENU button	52
Shooting images	58
Shooting an image without camera shake	58
Correct posture	58
Using the SteadyShot function	59
Using a tripod	60
Shooting with the automatic setting	61
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject	63
Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection)	63
Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama)	66
Shooting 3D-panoramic images (3D Sweep Panorama)	69
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	70
Shooting with program auto	71
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	72
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	75
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	77
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	79
Recording movies	81
Available recording time for a movie	83
Notes on continuous movie recording	84
Using the shooting function	85
Selecting the focus method	85
Using autofocus	85
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	87
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode)	88
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	89
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	90
Composing your shot using the image sensor (Focus check Live View)	91
Checking the focus by enlarging the image	93
Detecting faces	95
Using the Face Detection function	95
Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)	96
Using the flash	98
Performing wireless flash shooting	101
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	102
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)	102
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	103
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation)	105
Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)	106
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode)	107
Setting ISO	108
Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)	109
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	109
Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)	110
Image processing	112
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	112
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)	113
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	114
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	114
Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)	115
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	116
Selecting the drive mode	118
Shooting single shot	118
Shooting continuously	118
Using the self-timer	119
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	120
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)	122
Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander	122
Using the viewing function	123
Playing back images	123
Checking the information of recorded images	129
Protecting images (Protect)	133
Deleting images (Delete)	134
Viewing images on a TV screen	136
Changing your setup	140
Setting image size and image quality	140
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	144
Changing the noise reduction setting	148
Changing the function of the buttons	149
Changing other settings	150
Setting the LCD monitor	152
Confirming the version of the camera	154
Resetting to the default	155
Viewing images on a computer	158
Using with your computer	158
Using the software	160
Connecting the camera to the computer	164
Creating a movie disc	167
Printing images	171
Specifying DPOF	171
Others	173
Specifications	173
Troubleshooting	178
Warning messages	187
Precautions	190
AVCHD format	193
3D-shootings	194
Index	195

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Notes

• The available AF area settings depend on the status of the [AF method] setting

(page 91). When [Contrast AF] is selected, [Spot] and [Flexible Spot] are available.

When [Phase-detect AF] is selected, [Wide], [Spot], and [Local] are available.

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, or the Smile Shutter is

activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select the other settings.

• The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter

button is pressed all the way down without pause.

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can

adjust the focus manually.

Notes

•

In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the

indicator lights

up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is

used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the controller

is used.

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

Set the focus mode switch on the

lens to MF.

When the lens is not equipped

with the focus mode switch, set

the focus mode switch on the

camera to MF.

Rotate the focusing ring of the

lens to achieve a sharp focus.

Focusing

ring