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6. Focus/Zoom
Low illumination AF
•  In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically operates, and the focus 
display is indicated as [ 
 ].
•  Achieving focus may take more time than usual.
Starlight AF
•  If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining low illumination AF, 
then Starlight AF will be activated.
When focus is achieved, the focus display will display [ 
 ], and the AF area will be 
displayed on the area in focus.
•  Edges of the screen cannot detect Starlight AF.
Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF 
mode
 – Fast-moving subjects
 – Extremely bright subjects
 – Subjects without contrast
 – Subjects recorded through windows
 – Subjects near shiny objects
 – Subjects in very dark locations
 – When recording subjects both distant and near
•  When the following operations are performed while recording with [AFF] or 
[AFC], it may take some time for the camera to focus.
 – When zooming from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end
 – When the subject is suddenly changed from one far away to one close by
•  If using the zoom after achieving focus, the focus may be erroneous. In that 
case, re-adjust the focus.
•  You can release the shutter quickly by pressing the shutter button halfway:
[ 
 ]   [   ]   [Half Press Release] (333)
•  When camera shake reduces, it is possible to focus automatically:
[ 
 ]   [   ]   [Quick AF] (334)