Panasonic Dmc Fz1000 Owners Manual
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Applicable modes:
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the shutter speed for
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-135.png "Page 136
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Applicable modes:
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the shutter speed for
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long...")
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5. Image and Picture Quality Settings
Applicable modes:
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC,
printer etc.
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Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.
–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
> [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-136.png "Page 137
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5. Image and Picture Quality Settings
Applicable modes:
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC,
printer etc.
•
Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.
–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
> [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to...")
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6.Focus and Brightness (Exposure)
Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P139)
2Press 2 ().
3Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P140)•AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed
while [ š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-137.png "Page 138
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6.Focus and Brightness (Exposure)
Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P139)
2Press 2 ().
3Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P140)•AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed
while [ š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
¢ In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or [AFF]
to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
Not available in these cases:
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When Scene Guide Mode is set to [Panorama Shot], even if you set the focus mode lever to
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
¢ In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or [AFF]
to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
Not available in these cases:
•
When Scene Guide Mode is set to [Panorama Shot], even if you set the focus mode lever to
[AFS/AFF] or [AFC],...")
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The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are only those of the face that is in
focus.
When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark
indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-139.png "Page 140
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The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are only those of the face that is in
focus.
When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark
indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway,...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a spec ified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.•Tracking AF and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-140.png "Page 141
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a spec ified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.•Tracking AF and...")
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Up to 49 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen.
•
The area to be focused can be set. (P145)
From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject. (P143)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P145)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65613/w64_dmc-fz1000_en_adv_om_d-141.png "Page 142
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Up to 49 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen.
•
The area to be focused can be set. (P145)
From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject. (P143)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P145)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
5Select AF areas.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
5Select AF areas.
•The selected AF areas are displayed in...")
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press
[MENU/SET] to set (repeat).
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The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed
again.
•If you press [DISP.], all th e selections will be canceled.
6Press [Fn3].
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press
[MENU/SET] to set (repeat).
•
The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed
again.
•If you press [DISP.], all th e selections will be canceled.
6Press [Fn3].
∫ Registering the set AF area to [ ], [ ] or...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of the
screen.
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area
frame.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when
[ š ] is selected, the eye to be in focus will be changed.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of the
screen.
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area
frame.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when
[ š ] is selected, the eye to be in focus will be changed.
4Press [MENU/SET] to...")
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
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The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size.
3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2 /1 .
•Pressing [DISP.] will bring the focus position back to the
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size.
3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2 /1 .
•Pressing [DISP.] will bring the focus position back to the
center of the assist...")
141 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a spec ified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame •AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject. •The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.•Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time 2 is pressed in the Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode. •Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [Metering Mode] is set to []. (P163) •If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again. •When AF tracking fails, [Ø] is set. Not available in these cases: • [ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø].–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations] /[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene Guide Mode) –[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/ [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) –[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases: –When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast –When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When zoom is operated Setting up [ ] ([Tracking]) A
6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 142 Up to 49 AF areas can be focused. This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen. • The area to be focused can be set. (P145) From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. (P143) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. • Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P145)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFS].) You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [ Ø]. • The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. (P146)•If the shutter button is pressed halfway, the screen for checking the focus position will be enlarged. •The time for which the display is enlarged can be set using [Pinpoint AF Time] in the [Custom] menu. (P147) •In the following case, [ ] operates as [ Ø] –When recording motion pictures•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases.–[AFF]/[AFC] (focus mode) About [ ] ([49-Area]) About [ ], etc. ([Custom Multi]) About [ ] ([1-Area]) About [ ] ([Pinpoint])
143 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. 1Press 2 (). 2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. •If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. 3Press 2/1 to select a setting. •The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the bottom left of the screen. 4Press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 5Select AF areas. •The selected AF areas are displayed in yellow, while the areas that are not selected are displayed in white. Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi]) ([Horizontal Pattern]) Horizontal line This shape is convenient for taking panning shots or similar shots. ([Vertical Pattern]) Vertical line This shape is convenient for recording objects, such as buildings. ([User Defined]) Free shape // ([Custom1]/ [Custom2]/ [Custom3]) You can select a customized setting. FREE0ä0Ó 0ä0Ô 0ä0Ò A FREE 0ä0Ò0ä0Ó0ä0Ô
6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 144 When selecting [ ]/[ ] When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the horizontal size and position. When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat). • The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again. •If you press [DISP.], all th e selections will be canceled. 6Press [Fn3]. ∫ Registering the set AF area to [ ], [ ] or [ ] 1On the screen in step 3 on P143 , press 3.2Press 3/4 to select a destination to which the setting will be registered, and press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. •Settings registered to []/[]/[] will be stored even after this unit is turned off. •Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with [ ]/[ ]/[ ] back to the default setting. •If you press a cursor button when [Direct Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. Button operationDescription of operation 3/ 4/2/1 Moves the position Changes the size (Up to 3 lines) [DISP.] Restores the default setting FREE0ä0Ò0ä0Ó0ä0Ô 0ä0Ò0ä0Ó0ä0Ô 0ä0Ò0ä0Ó0ä0ÔFREE
145 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings When selecting [ š], [Ø ] Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area. •Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of the screen. 3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area frame. • If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [ š ] is selected, the eye to be in focus will be changed. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, eac h consisting of 9 areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas). 1Select [ ] and press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select an AF area group.3Press [MENU/SET] to set. •Only [i ] display (center point of selected group) will remain on the screen. •Setting of the AF area frame is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed. Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area Examples of group
6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 146 When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1Select [ ] and press 4. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. •The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size. 3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2 /1 . •Pressing [DISP.] will bring the focus position back to the center of the assist screen. ∫ Changing the display of the assist screen Each time the rear dial is pressed, an enlarged display switches between a windowed screen display and a full screen display. • If the rear dial is rotated, the display can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 6 times when the enlarged display is in a windowed disp lay or up to approximately 3 to 10 times when the enlarged display is in a full screen display. The rear dial enlarges/reduces the size at a rate of 1 time.
147 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] (P163) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the AF area. Not available in these cases: • [Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following case.–Creative Control Mode•You cannot change the position and size of the AF area when the zoom position is in the digital zoom range. Setting the duration for which the screen is enlarged > [Custom] > [Pinpoint AF Time] > [LONG] (Approx. 1.5 seconds) /[MID] (Approx. 1.0 second) /[SHORT] (Approx. 0.5 second) • If you release the shutter button, the enlarged display will be canceled even during the set time period. Moving/not moving the AF area with the cursor button > [Custom] > [Direct Focus Area] > [ON]/[OFF] When [ š], [ ], or [ Ø] is selected, the AF area can be moved; when [ ] is selected, the enlarged position can be moved. • When [Custom Multi] such as [ ] is selected, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.•To set the items that use the cursor buttons like, [White Balance] or [Sensitivity], use the Quick Menu (P40) instead. MENU MENU
6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 148 Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail. Focusing/not focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway Recording tips and techniques: setting focus with [AF/AE LOCK] You can set focus with [AF/AE LOCK] instead of the shutter button. 1 Set items in the [Custom] menu. > [Custom] >[Shutter AF] > [OFF] > [Custom] >[AF/AE Lock] > [AF-ON] 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK]. • Set the focus. 3Press the shutter button to take a picture. •Set the exposure and take a picture. Focusing/Not focusing in advance As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. • The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. •The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–In Preview Mode–In low light situations Setting the desired focus method > [Custom] > [Shutter AF] > [ON]/[OFF] > [Custom] > [Half Press Release] > [ON]/[OFF] > [Custom] > [Quick AF] > [ON]/[OFF]MENU MENU MENUMENU MENU
149 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) • The effective distance of the assist lamp is a maximum of approximately 1.5 m (4.9 feet).•The AF Assist Lamp is valid only for the subject in the center of the screen. Use it by positioning the subject in the center of the screen. •Remove the lens hood.•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. –[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/ [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) –When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved [FOCUS]: You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus. [RELEASE]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button is pressed fully. • When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with focus mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. •[Focus/Release Priority] is disabled during motion picture recording. Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the Focus Mode set to [AFS] or set AF Lock using [AF/AE LOCK]), you can make fine adjustments to the focus manually. > [Custom] > [AF Assist Lamp] > [ON]/[OFF] > [Custom] > [Focus/Release Priority] > [Custom] > [AF+MF] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU MENU MENU
6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 150 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. 1Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2Set the manual ring selector switch to [FOCUS]. 3Press 2 (). 4Press 3/4/2/ 1 to determine the area to be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET]. •The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) (P151) •If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center. 5Operate the manual ring to set the focus. Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to B side: Focuses on faraway subject A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide •The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) (P152) •You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) (P152) AFC AFS/ AFF MF A B B DAC