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You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
Choose .
z After pressing the q button, press the qr
buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose ,
then press the m button.
X and the MF indicator appear.
Focusing roughly.
z The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display for the MF indicator. While
looking at the magnified area, turn the 7
dial to find an approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
z If you press the shutter button halfway, you
can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
• You can also adjust the focus by turning the y ring (p. 121).
• You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually
(p. 94). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual
focus mode first.
• In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.
• When using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 93), or when
using a TV as a display (p. 192), you will be able to focus but the
magnified area will not display.
• If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [MF-Point
Zoom] to [Off], the magnified display will not be available.
• If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF]
to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the
shutter button halfway.