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Setting the distance
to the subject
— Focus preset
Mode dial: /SCN/
When shooting an image using a previously
set distance to the subject, or when shooting
a subject through a net or through window
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the
Focus preset is convenient.
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,
or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B,
then select the distance to the
subject with v/V.
You can select from the following
distance settings
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m and ∞
(infinity)
To reactivate auto focusing
In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select
[Multi AF] or [Center AF].
• Focus setting information is approximate, and
should be used as a reference.
• If you point the lens up or down, the error will
increase.
• If you select 0.5 m (93/4 inches) with the zoom
set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus.
In such cases, the focus setting information
flashes. Press the zoom W button until the
indicator stops flashing.
• The focus preset does not work properly when
attaching a conversion lens (not supplied).
Adjusting the
exposure
— EV adjustment
Mode dial: /SCN/
This lets you adjust the exposure value
which is set by automatic adjustment. You
can select values ranging from +2.0EV to
–2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV.
Mode dial
MENU
Control button
1.0m
WB ISO
Focus
0.5m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
Multi AF
Center AF
Mode dial
MENU
Control button