Sony DSCP51 Operating Instructions - Page 58

Choosing a focus method - MULTI AF/CENTER AF Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF When you use Multipoint AF, it calculates the distance in three places, in the center of the image, and to both the left and right of the center, you can shoot with the auto focus function without being dependent on the composition of the image. It is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. Center AF You can focus automatically using the AF range finder in the center of the frame. Control button MENU button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to either , SCN, or . b Press the MENU button. c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B, select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF] using v/V. The focus is adjusted automatically. The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green. Multipoint AF 2048 4 Center AF 2048 4 • 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 Digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF range finder isn't displayed. 58