Focus – Sony DSC-HX5V User Manual

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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.

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• When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a

dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.

• When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function.
• The focus mode is fixed to [Multi AF] in the following situations:

– In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode
– In Easy shooting mode
– In Anti Motion Blur mode
– In Hand-held Twilight mode
– In Movie Mode
– When the Smile Shutter function is activated
– When the self-timer is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]

(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.

(Spot AF)

Focuses on an extremely small subject or a
narrow area automatically. Using the AF
lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera
steady so as not to misalign the subject and
the AF range finder frame.

Notes

AF range finder frame

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