Sony DSC P200 Operating Instructions - Page 29

For details on the operation t page 25 Using the menu 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • 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, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.5m Spot AF () Focuses on a very small subject or a narrow area. • Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Hold the camera steadily so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. 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. 60min P VGAFINE 101 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF indicator Multi AF (Multipoint AF) ( ) Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. 60min P VGAFINE 101 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF indicator • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • The distance selection is limited according to the Scene mode (page 27). • When you are shooting movies, [Multi 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. 29