Sony DSC-HX9V - Manual (Page 129)

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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus
Focus
Using Flexible Spot AF
Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus
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,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
The selected AF range finder frame appears on the screen.
1. MENU (Focus) desired mode
(Multi
AF)
Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode,
a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on
faces.
(Center
AF)
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.
(Flexible
Spot AF)
Allows you to move the AF range finder frame to the desired point on the LCD
screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
(Semi
Manual)
Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a set distance. Focuses
on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same
distance.
(Manual Allows you to focus on the subject manually.
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