Sony DSC-S780 - Manual (Page 35)

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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
• AF stands for Auto Focus.
• Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. Pointing the lens up or down will
increase error.
• When you use Digital Zoom, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.
In this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
9 (Focus): Changing the focus method
(unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the
subject (Focus preset).
• Use “Focus preset” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with
automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a
net or window.
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.0 m
0.5 m
Center AF
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)
Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame
automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.
Multi AF
(Multipoint AF)
(
)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator
AF range finder frame
AF range finder frame
indicator