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# Focusing (manual focus)

Switch the method of controlling the focus with the <FOCUS> switch.

<A>: Changes to the auto focus mode. The auto focus mode adjusts the focus automatically.

<M>: Changes to the manual focus mode. Control the focus ring manually to adjust the focus.

<>: Changes to the manual focus mode after the focus distance is set to infinity.

This switch is the spring switch. Even when the <FOCUS> switch is pushed towards the <> side, the switch returns to the <M> position.

NOTE

- Since the auto focus control may not operate properly if there is a flicker, select a shutter speed that is appropriate to the light.

- If you set the camera to auto focus mode at times other than 60i (50i) and 60P (50P), the time required for the focus control will be slightly longer than when in normal focus mode.

- When the [CAMERA] menu → [AUTO SW] → [AF] → [ON] is selected while the camera is in auto mode, auto focusing is performed regardless of the position of the <FOCUS> switch.

## Auto focusing

Performs automatic focusing while the <PUSH AUTO> button is pressed during manual focus mode.

## Manual focus assist mode

You can switch from the manual focus mode to the manual focus assist mode by setting the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [MF ASSIST] → [ON].

- Compared to the manual focus mode, you can adjust the focus (course adjustment) by rotating the focus ring approximately a half-turn.

- After adjusting with the focus ring, the focus is automatically adjusted (fine adjustment).

- When the focus deviation is great, it may not be in focus.

- After executing auto adjustment, it will not adjust automatically until you move the focus ring again.

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