Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 90

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus), with the focus mode switch, set

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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 control button is used. • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 29). 90

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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
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 control
button is used.
When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may
not be smooth.
• The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted
properly in viewfinder mode (page 29).
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)
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