Application (Record)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
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MF assist
When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you perform the Manual Focus 
operation, an enlarged display appears.
 • Shortly after you stop operating Manual Focus, the display switches to normal.
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To change the position of an enlarged display
   Press [MENU/SET] while MF assist is displayed
   Press         to move the enlarged display
 • The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial 
when MF Assist is activated or the MF area is moving.
 • To return to the original position → Press [DISP.] button
   Press [MENU/SET]
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The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion 
pictures.
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The MF Area position is retained even after the unit is turned off.
Technique for Manual Focus
  Focus by rotating the rear dial
  Press the cursor button a few times furthermore in the same direction
  Finely focus on the subject by pressing the cursor button in reverse
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Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken 
when it is difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. 
[Panning] in Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is 
certain.
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One shot AF
You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button during 
Manual Focus. This is convenient for prefocus.