Before Use
Focus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
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2 [Focus Mode] desired mode
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 (Single-shot AF) |
The camera locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless.
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 (Continuous AF) |
The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion.
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 (DMF) |
Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.
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 (Manual Focus) |
Adjusts the focus manually.
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Using [DMF]/[Manual Focus]
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2 [Focus Mode] [DMF] or [Manual Focus]
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Adjust the focus by turning the Control Ring.
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Use the peaking function, [Focus Magnifier] or [MF Assist] to adjust focus more easily.
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When [Focus Mode] is set to [DMF], auto focus activates when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Focusing using the [DMF] settingUsing [DMF] allows you to use a combination of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows.
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After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustments manually.
Effective when you want to focus narrowly. Hold down the shutter button halfway, then turn the Control Ring.
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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
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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.
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Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared.
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