Recording pictures (advanced)
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n MF assistance
Move the joystick e/r while [MF ASSIST] 
is set to [MF1] or [MF2] to enlarge the 
picture to help focusing. (P24)
• [MF1]: The center area of the picture is 
enlarged. You can focus while 
considering the overall composition 
of the picture.
• [MF2]: The whole picture is enlarged. You 
can easily focus when you are not 
sure of the focus at Wide. 
• You can set the MF assistant to [OFF] in 
the [SETUP] menu (in the recording 
mode). (P24)
n Technique for Manual focus
1 Move the joystick e/r.
2 Even if the subject is focused, move it a 
little more.
3 Return to the center to make fine 
adjustments.
n Prefocus
This is a technique to focus on the point to 
take pictures in advance when it is difficult 
to focus on the subject with auto focus due 
to its quick motion.
This function is suitable when the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
certain.
• You can also record with manual focus in 
motion picture mode [i]. When starting 
the recording, the focus is fixed.
• When you focus on the subject in Wide, 
the focus may not be adequate in Tele. In 
this case, focus on the subject again.
• When setting the manual focus, you 
cannot set the continuous AF (P77).
• The MF assistance does not appear in 
digital zoom range.
• The distance shown shows roughly how 
far away the point of focus is.
• Use the MF assistant to make final 
adjustments to the focus.
• The AF lock is released when you select 
manual focus.