SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
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Advanced
Features
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To set the focus manually, use this function after adjusting the focus automatically with “S-AF” auto
focus mode.
1Unlock the Focus mode selector lock switch.
2Press the focus mode selector button to set the
focus mode to “S-AF”, focus on the subject and
press the shutter button half way. The camera is
then focused on the subject.
3Press the Focus mode selector button to set the
Focus mode to “MF”. The focusing position is
locked on the subject. This is the locating pin
status (➡P.49).
Set the Power switch to “q”.
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Manual focus cannot be used in the “r” Movie mode.
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Because the shot may go out of focus if the camera is
moved, a tripod should be used.
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Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode.
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You can set the focus manually by holding down
the “D” button 1 and pressing “T” or “W” 2 while
viewing the image on the screen.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
STILL IMAGE MENU
Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu.
1Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and
“a” or “b” to change the setting.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.
When you enable the setting, an icon appears in
the top-left corner of the screen.
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The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on
the Still photography mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
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01 02
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SELF
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TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
The self-timer is used for taking pictures such
as group shots where the photographer is
included in the shot.
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AF MODE
This sets the focusing method.
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SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE
Change the white balance setting to take a
picture with the white balance fixed for the
surroundings and lighting when the picture is
taken.
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PHOTOMETRY
Change this setting for scenes where the
brightness of the subject and background differ
markedly so that the MULTI setting does not
give the desired photometering results.
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BRACKETING
Use this feature to photograph the same image
with different exposure settings.
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SHARPNESS
Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
or to adjust the quality of the photographed
image.
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FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
Change this setting to adjust the amount of light
emitted by the flash to suit the photography
conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
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P.55
➡
P.56
➡
P.56
➡
P.54
➡
P.57
➡
P.57
➡
P.57
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If the subject moves or the zoom setting is changed, repeat
the procedure from step 2.