Sony NEX-3N α Handbook - Page 66

Table of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you to check focus area easier. You can prevent the image from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is convenient when you can predict the distance to the subject. With "Focus fixing," you can fix the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is to pass. z Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance 18 mm between the camera and the subject, refer to the (23/32 in.) position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. Index 66GB Continued r