DSC-HX300 | Focus | Cyber-shot User Guide

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.

	(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 screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.

Notes

When you use the following functions, 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.

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)

Adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus, then press .

To reset the setting, press

again. You can adjust the rough position by using the jog dial.

Notes

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

You can use the manual ring to set the focus manually.

A: Focus on the background

B: Focus on the foreground

When setting the focus, if you press the FOCUS button, the display will be magnified about 8 times to allow for easier focusing.

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 Manual Focus you set up is cleared.

Distance setting information in Manual Focus is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases.

When using shooting modes or settings that do not allow you to set the focus using the manual ring, the focus mode will automatically switch to (Multi AF), even if the Zoom/Focus switch is set to MF, and appears on the screen.

When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]