Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 - Manual (Page 14)

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Manual focus
In M-REC mode, focus distance can be se-
lected manually from a list of preset distances
ranging from 0.1m (4in.) to infinity. To set
focus distance manually:
1
Measure the distance to your subject.
2
Turn the mode dial to M-REC.
Focus Distance
Focus distance is measured from the cover that protects the lens.
Focus distance can be shown in either meters or feet. To change the units
used, select CONTROLS from the M-REC menu. To display distances in
feet, check the DIST FT item and press the shutter-release button. If this
item is not checked, distances are displayed in meters.
+
3
Turn the command dial while holding
down the
button to se-
lect a focus distance.
Focus distance is displayed in the LCD monitor, while the control
panel shows the focus distance together with a flashing
icon.
A short focus distance can be used to focus the camera on objects
at the specified distance while blurring background details. Choose
a setting of Inf for a focus distance of infinity. Unlike the autofocus
setting of Infinity, manual infinity allows use of the flash. Manual
focus can be cancelled by pressing the
button.
Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Focus Settings
Notes
At a manual focus setting of 0.1m (4in.), the camera may not focus properly
when zoomed out.
When manual focus is used with the lens converters available separately for
the COOLPIX 950, the actual focus distance may differ from the setting
chosen. Check focus in the LCD monitor when using a lens converter.