Sony DSC W5 Operating Instructions - Page 31

Using the menu For details on the operation t page 28 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 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. VGAFINE P 98 AF range finder frame AF range finder frame S AF indicator Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie ) 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. VGAFINE P 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 26). • 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. 31