Switching the focus range (Focus range limiter)
Using the focus range limiter, you can limit the autofocus operating range to the telephoto side when shooting distant subjects.
When the focus range limiter switch is set to “∞-3m,” the camera focuses on subjects more than 3 m (9.84 ft.) away in telephoto shooting (shooting with a 35 mm-equivalent focal length of 150 mm or longer). This function allows the camera to focus more quickly on distant subjects by keeping it from focusing on subjects at close distances in telephoto shooting.
An icon indicating the status of the focus range limiter is displayed on the monitor.
: The focus range limiter is not applied. The camera focuses anywhere within entire shooting distance.
: The focus range limiter is applied. The camera focuses within a limited range from approximately 3 m (9.84 ft.) to infinity.
Note
- When the focus range limiter switch is set to “∞-3m” in non-telephoto shooting (shooting with a 35 mm-equivalent focal length of less than 150 mm), appears, and the camera focuses anywhere within entire shooting distance.
- Depending on the usage conditions, even if the focus range limiter switch is set to "∞-3 m," the shortest shooting distance may be slightly smaller or greater than 3 m (9.84 ft.).