Sony DSLR-A200W Instruction Manual - Page 71

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

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Using the shooting function Note • The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. 2 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the controller is used. • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The correct focus is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 26). 71

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Using the shooting function
71
Note
• The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter
button is pressed all the way down without pause.
When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can
adjust the focus manually.
Notes
In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the
z
indicator lights
up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used,
the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected
with the controller is used.
The camera resets the focal length to
(infinity) when the POWER switch is set to
ON.
• When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth.
• The correct focus is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 26).
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)
1
Set the focus mode switch to MF.
2
Rotate the focusing ring of the
lens to achieve a sharp focus.
Focusing
ring