Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 Handbook page 48

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05 m
1.Ore
3,0 m
7.Ore
oo (unlimited distance)
Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance
to the
subject. (Focus preset)
• Use "Focus preset" when it is dil]icult to get sharp locus with
automatic Iocusing, such as when
shooting a
su[_iecl through a
net or whldow.
• AF stands k_r Auto Focus.
• Allow a margin of error in tile distance setting of "Focus prowl '. Setting tile zoom to the T side or
pointing the lens up or down will increase error.
• When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder Irmnc is disabled and appears in a
dolled line. In this case, the camera works to locus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
"_" If the subject is out of focus
When shooting with the subject at the edge of the flame (or the screen), or when using [Center AFI or [Spot
AF], the camera may not locus on a subject at the edge of the tiame.
hi gllch cases, do as lollows:
(_) Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter
button hallx_ ay do_n to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder frame
AE/AF lock indicator
As long as you, do not press the shutter button flllly down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you _,_allt.
(&) When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fldly composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.
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