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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Focus Lock
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject
that is not located within the focus frame when you record
an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode
and the Macro mode ( ).
1.
Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
button half way.
• This locks the focus on
the subject that is
currently within the
focus frame.
1200
1200
1600
1600
NORMAL
NORMAL
10
10
04/
04/
12
12
/24
24
12
12
:
58
58
IN
1 / 1000
1 / 1000
F4.0
F4.0
Focus frame
Main subject
NOTE
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 54) while recording with manual focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF 17cm - ∞