Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide

	Choose MF Press the button, press the buttons to choose f, and immediately press the buttons.
	Specify the general focal position. Referring to the on-screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the buttons to specify the general focal position, then press the button. Fine-tune the focus. Press the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF).

• AF frame mode or size cannot be changed while focusing manually. If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first.
• Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom or digital  tele-converter, or when using a TV as a display , but the magnified display will not appear.
• To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
• To hide the magnified display area, press the MENU button and set [MF-Point Zoom] on the tab to [Off]
• To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, press the n button and set [Safety MF] on the tab to [Off]