Sony DSC-S980/B Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 42

Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Focus: Changing the Focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. • This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame. (Center AF) AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. • Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set distance (Focus preset). • Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Focus preset mode. • This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance. • This mode is useful when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off]. • You can select only [Multi AF] when shooting movies. • The Focus preset distance setting contains some errors, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward. 42