Solution
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.
NOTE
- The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] (
).
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the [MF] button.
- [MF] and the MF indicator are displayed.
: MF indicator
3. Referring to the on-screen MF indicator (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display, turn the [
] ring or [
] dial to specify the general focal position, and then press the [
] button.
NOTE
- To adjust the magnification, press the [DISP.] button.
- During magnified display, you can move the focusing frame by pressing the [
], [ 
], [ 
], [ 
] buttons.
4. Press the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF).
5. When focus has been achieved, press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
REFERENCE
- When you focus manually, the AF method is [1-point AF] and AF frame size is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed.
- 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.
NOTE
- To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
- You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting [ MENU ] > [
4] tab > [MF-Point Zoom] settings.
- To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, choose [ MENU ] > [ 4] tab > [Safety MF] > [Off].
