Sony DSC H1 Operating Instructions - Page 32

To choose a focus method You can change the focus method. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Multi point AF () Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. This mode is the default setting. When the mode dial is set to , only Multipoint AF is available. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF 30 F2.8 0EV indicator Center AF () Focuses automatically on a subject near the center of the frame. • Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF 30 F2.8 0EV indicator Flexible Spot AF () Manual focus Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the desired image composition. • To set the Flexible Spot AF, see the following procedure. • This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject is out of the center area. • When shooting a moving subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. • To set distance, see the following procedure. • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, the manual focus mode is convenient. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you are shooting movies, Multi point AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. 32