Sony MVCCD300 Operating Instructions - Page 66

Setting the distance to the subject Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press FOCUS. The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting. You can select from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again and the focal point information disappears. Notes • Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens. • If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. 66 Recording images in macro Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press the control button B ( ) with the menu cleared. The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. With the zoom set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from the lens surface in macro mode. To return to normal recording mode Press the control button B ( ) again. The indicator disappears. Note You cannot record images in macro with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function.