Sony DSC-P8 Operating Instructions - Page 42

Choosing an auto focus method There are two Auto Focus functions: "AF range finder frame" which sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. MENU Control button Mode dial 42 Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus function without worrying about the image composition. This is useful for focusing on a subject when it is not in the center of the frame. The AF range frame that was used changes to green after the focus is achieved. Center AF ( ) This is useful for focusing on a subject near the center of the frame. Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. a Set the mode dial to , SCN or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V. The focus is adjusted automatically. The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green. Multipoint AF 60min VGA FINE 101 98 S AF AF range finder frame Center AF 60min VGA FINE 101 98 S AF AF range finder frame • When you are shooting movies (MPEG Movie) and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The Center AF automatically focuses only on the center of the image, so it is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use the smart zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, or flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.