Instruction manual

Locator
45
Approximate location of the CCD plane
Manual focus and Flex Digital Magnifier
The manual focus mode can be set with the focus-
mode button (p. 44). Always use the monitor image
to confirm focus. The approximate object distance
from the CCD is displayed near the frame counter.
The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus. The live
image within the magnification area is automatically magnified to
judge sharpness as the focusing ring is turned. The Flex Digital
Magnifier is disabled when using the digital zoom.
Object distance
Turn the focusing ring to focus the camera. The image within the
magnification area is enlarged. The locator shows which portion of
the image is displayed. When the shutter-release button is pressed
partway down, or the camera is not focued for several seconds, the
entire image area is displayed.
During manual focus, the magnification area or magnified image can
be moved. Press the central button of the controller, then use the
four-way keys to move the area; the magnification area will turn
blue. The magnified image area can be scrolled using the four-way
keys.
Holding down the shift button on the side of the body and pressing
the central button of the controller centers the area.