Sony DSC W50 User Guide - Page 33

Using the menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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 in the center of the finder frame. • Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image ) (Movie ) AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator 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. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator • AF stands for Auto Focus. • Distance setting information in "Focus preset" is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • 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. • Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29). 33