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Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. (DMF): Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus. Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Hint If you shoot movies when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF], the [Focus Mode] will automatically change to (Continuous AF) and then continue to focus. [57] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want. Flexible Spot: Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame

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Menu item details
(Single-shot AF):
The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF]
when the subject is motionless.
(DMF):
Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.
(Manual Focus):
Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus,
use manual focus.
Note
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe
the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Hint
If you shoot movies when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF], the [Focus
Mode] will automatically change to
(Continuous AF) and then continue to focus.
[57] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the focus
Focus Area
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto
focus mode.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings
) →
[Focus Area]
→ desired setting.
Menu item details
Wide:
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame
is displayed around the area that is in focus.
Center:
Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the
AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.
Flexible Spot:
Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an
extremely small subject in a narrow area.
On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame