Sony DSC-P92 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
Advanced still image shooting, Choosing a focus method, Multipoint AF, Center AF
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Choosing a focus method Mode selector: / 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 fucus function without worrying about the image composition. This is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. The AF range finder that was used changes to green after the focus is achieved. Center AF The AF range finder is only the center of the frame. You can shoot in desired image composition using the AF lock method. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 23). Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to 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. Advanced still image shooting Multipoint AF VGAFINE 101 98 AF range finder Center AF VGAFINE 101 98 AF range finder • 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 is not displayed. 44