Focus mode [55, Focus area [56, Focus mode – Sony DSC-RX100M3 User Manual
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Right (default setting):
Pan the camera from the left to the right.
Left:
Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Up:
Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.
Down:
Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.
[55] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the focus
Focus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings
) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details
(Single-shot AF) (default setting):
The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF]
when the subject is motionless.
(Continuous AF):
The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
Use this when the subject is in motion.
(DMF):
Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.
(Manual Focus):
Adjusts the focus manually.
Note
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe
the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is
achieved.
[56] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the focus
Focus Area