Sony DSC-P8 - Manual (Page 42)

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Choosing an auto
focus method
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the
focus operation according to the AF
response and the battery consumption.
Choosing a focus range
finder frame
— AF range finder
Mode dial: /SCN/
Multipoint AF ( )
The camera calculates the distance in three
areas to the left and right and in the center
of the image, letting you shoot using the
auto focus function without worrying about
the image composition. This is useful for
focusing on a subject when it is not in the
center of the frame. The AF range frame
that was used changes to green after the
focus is achieved.
Center AF ( )
This is useful for focusing on a subject near
the center of the frame. Use together with
the AF lock function lets you shoot in the
desired image composition.
a Set the mode dial to , SCN
or .
b Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c Select 9 (Focus) with b / B ,
then select [Multi AF] or
[Center AF] with
v / V .
The focus is adjusted automatically.
The color of the AF range finder frame
changes from white to green.
Multipoint AF
Center AF
• When you are shooting movies (MPEG Movie)
and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to
the center of the screen is estimated as an
average, so the AF works even with a certain
amount of vibration. The Center AF
automatically focuses only on the center of the
image, so it is convenient when you want to
focus only on what you aim at.
• When you use the smart zoom or AF
illuminator, priority AF movement is given to
subjects in or near the center of the frame. In
this case,
or flashes and the AF range
finder frame is not displayed.
Mode dial
Control button
MENU
FINE
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