You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus
mode.
AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.

1. MENU

(Focus)

desired mode

(Multi

AF)

Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.

When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green

frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.

(Center

AF)

Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically. Using the AF lock

function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

(Spot

AF)

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically. Using the AF

lock function together, you can compose the image the way you want.

Hold the camera steady so as not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder

frame.

Notes

When you use the following functions, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a
dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

Zoom functions other than optical zoom
AF illuminator

When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.
If Tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.

Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen

If the subject is out of focus, do as follows:

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