Sony MVC-FD95 Operating Instructions - Page 39

Focusing manually Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. The manual focus function is convenient to focus the subject under dark situations. 1 2 3 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Set the FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch to MANUAL. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. 3 Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus. When you shoot still images, the image on the LCD screen or on the finder is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is being adjusted. After adjusting, the image returns to normal size. The range is from 2 cm (13/16 inch) to ∞ (infinity). ∗ When using the digital zoom function, the enlarged image will be less than double size. To reactivate auto focusing Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. Notes • Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide. • Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens. • If you shoot a subject within 0.8 m (31 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side until the indicator stops flashing. • You cannot adjust the focus manually if you have selected the Panfocus mode in the PROGRAM AE function. B Various recording 39