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## Focus mode dial

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.

1. Set the focus mode dial to the desired mode.

| (Autofocus) | The camera locks the focus when focus adjustment is achieved (AF-S). The camera continues to focus while recording a movie (AF-C).
| (DMF) | Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.
| (Manual Focus) | Adjusts the focus manually.

### Using [DMF]/[Manual Focus]

1. Set the focus mode dial to (DMF) or (Manual Focus).

1. Adjust the focus by turning the focusing ring.

- Use the peaking function, [Focus Magnifier] or [MF Assist] to adjust focus more easily.

- When the focus mode dial is set to (DMF), auto focus activates when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Focusing using the [DMF] setting
Using [DMF] allows you to use a combination of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows.

- After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustments manually.

Effective when you want to focus narrowly. Hold down the shutter button halfway, then turn the focusing ring.

- Adjust the focus manually in advance, then use automatic focus.

Effective for focusing on subjects that are toward the back of a scene because those subjects tend to be out of focus when using the automatic focus adjustment.
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.

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

Related Topic
Focusing ring
Peaking Level
MF Assist
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