Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 54)

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MF (manual focus)
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking through the viewfinder.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring.
To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:
j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to
suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing
point.
g“FOCUS RING” (P. 96)
For information on whether the subject is in focus
(Focus aid):
j When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning
the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. When B
is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the
subject is in focus at the center AF target.
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF + MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is
performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available.
• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway and
AF is confirmed. You can also fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring when the shutter button is not
pressed halfway.
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• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is
activated and your adjustments are canceled.
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF + MF)
Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.
• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used.
• When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.
Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:
j You can set the AEL / AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL / AFL” (P. 98)
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Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is
activated and your adjustments are canceled.
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