Sony DSC-P51 - Manual (Page 60)

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Setting the distance
to the subject
– Focus preset
Mode dial: /SCN/
When shooting an image using a previously
set distance to the subject, or when shooting
a subject through a net or through window
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus
using the auto focus function. This is when
use of the Focus preset is convenient.
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,
or .
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b / B ,
then select the distance to the
subject using
v / V .
You can select from the following
distance settings.
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,
∞
(unlimited
distance)
To return to auto focus
Press the MENU button again, select 9
(FOCUS), then select [MULTI AF] or
[CENTER AF].
• (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the
menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).
• The focus distance settings include a small
margin of error. Use them as guidelines only.
• If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases (DSC-P71 only).
Adding special effects
– PICTURE EFFECT
Mode dial: /SCN/
You can add special effects to bring out the
contrast in your images.
Mode dial
Control button
MENU button
WB FOCUS ISO
MULTI AF
CENTER AF
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
∞
SOLARIZE B&W
Like an illustration
with clearly delineated
bright and dark
portions In black and white
SEPIA NEG.ART
Colored to look like an
old photograph Made to look like a
negative image