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## Focus

Using Flexible Spot AF
Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen.

1. MENU (Focus) desired mode

| (Multi AF) | Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.
| (Center AF) | Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.
| (Flexible Spot AF) | Allows you to move the AF range finder frame to the desired point on the LCD screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
| (Semi Manual) | Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a set distance. Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance.
| (Manual Focus) | Allows you to focus on the subject manually.

Notes

- When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

- When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.

- If Tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.

- You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

### Using Flexible Spot AF

This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject not in the center of the frame.
A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)

1. Use the control wheel to adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus, then press .

To reset the setting, press in the center again.
Note

- Once you change the focus method, the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.

### Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus

This is useful when it is difficult to get the proper focus, such as shooting images through a window.
A: Manual Focus bar
Focus range 5 cm (2 inches) to (W), 1 m 20 cm (3 ft 11 1/4 inches) to (T)

1. Use the control wheel to set the desired focus distance on the manual focus bar, then press .
   To correct the setting, press again. Use /// on the control wheel to set the position.

You can turn the control wheel to make rough adjustments.
Notes

- If the focus distance is set very close, the image may show dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.

- The focus distance range is limited according to the zoom scaling.

- Once you change the focus method, the distance of the Manual Focus you set up is cleared.

Related Topic
Tracking focus
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