Samsung NX10 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.3) (English) - Page 34

Setting the automatic/manual focus function, Zooming

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34 Setting the automatic/manual focus function You can set the camera to adjust focus automatically or manually by using the AF/MF switch on the side of the lens. 1 Using automatic focus Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to AF. The focus adjusts automatically when you press the shutter button half way down. 2 Using manual focus Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to MF. You can adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring. Zooming Using the zoom ring, you can enlarge (telephoto angle) or reduce (wide angle) the size of an image by changing the focal length value of the camera lens. Adjust the image to the desired size, and then take a picture. 1 Check the focus, and then turn the zoom ring to the left/right. x The focal length of the lens changes and the subject appears enlarged or reduced. 2 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. Some lens models do not have the AF/MF switch. Please consider this when purchasing a lens. (p.60) Since the focus can change slightly when you zoom in or out, we recommend you adjust the focus again prior to taking a picture.

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Setting the automatic/manual focus function
You can set the camera to adjust focus automatically
or manually by using the AF/MF switch on the side of
the lens.
1
Using automatic focus
Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to
AF
.
The focus adjusts automatically when you
press the shutter button half way down.
2
Using manual focus
Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to
MF
.
You can adjust the focus manually by
turning the focus ring.
Zooming
Using the zoom ring, you can enlarge (telephoto angle)
or reduce (wide angle) the size of an image by changing
the focal length value of the camera lens.
Adjust the image to the desired size, and then take a
picture.
1
Check the focus, and then turn the zoom ring
to the left/right.
x
The focal length of the lens changes and the
subject appears enlarged or reduced.
2
Half-press
[Shutter]
to focus.
3
Press
[Shutter]
to take a photo.
Since the focus can change slightly when you zoom in or
out, we recommend you adjust the focus again prior to
taking a picture.
Some lens models do not have the AF/MF switch. Please
consider this when purchasing a lens. (p.60)