Sony DSC-D700 - Manual (Page 38)

Setting the Focus Manually
You can set the focus manually with this camera.
There are situations in which it is better to set the focus manually than use the auto focus function.
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Set the auto focus mode switch to MF.
Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring left or
right.
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• The focus ring can be rotated completely in
either direction.
• Set the focus after adjusting the zoom. If you
set the appropriate zoom distance first, you can
get a more accurate focus.
Situations in which auto focus may not work well
When there is a very bright object near the subject;
When the subject is near a highly reflected surface such as mirrors or polished metals;
For subjects with non-reflective surfaces such as a black sweater;
On subjects with small surface areas such as wire netting or lattices;
On subjects with ephemeral shapes, such as smoke, flames or fireworks;
On subjects with extremely low contrast;
On subjects without vertical lines such as Venetian blinds;
When the subject is moving fast.
Situations in which it is better to focus manually
• When the subject and its surroundings are both dark;
• When the subject offers little contrast on the screen, such as with walls or the sky;
• When the background is too bright or the contrast between the background and the
subject is too great;
• When the subject has a fine, repeating pattern such as stripes;
• When the subject is behind a window that is dirty or wet;
• When there is a wire fence in front of the subject;
• When the subject is bright, emits or reflects light;
• When you want to take pictures of still subjects with a tripod.
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