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Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the focus
To cancel the AF Range Control function
Press the AF RANGE button again.
• Adjust the AF range to position V (the focus position of the lens) within
the range after you focus on the subject you want to shoot.
• Adjust the AF range to set the subject to be within or outside the range by
checking the yellow points of the AF area and assist area.
Notes
• This function cannot be used with the manual focus or movie recording.
• When a lens equipped with a focus range limiter function is attached, do not use this
function with the AF Range Control function on the camera. Use either of the
function.
• The shooting distance value is not displayed with a lens that does not have a distance
encoder feature.
• The shooting distance value is provided as a guide.
• The AF range and shooting distance value may not be the same as the actual focus
position of the lens.
• The actual AF range may not be the same as that of the yellow points of the AF area
and assist area.
• If the focus is not achieved, the AF area and assist area may not turn yellow.
• You cannot use this function with the direct manual focus function, except when the
lens is equipped with a motor (SSM, SAM lenses*).
* Some SAM lenses may not be compatible with the direct manual focus function.
Refer to the operating instructions of the lens.
• The initial movement that sets the value to infinity may be performed when you use
this function with the AF/MF control function, except when the lens is equipped
with a motor (SSM, SAM lenses*).
* Some SAM lenses may not be compatible with the AF/MF control function. Refer
to the operating instructions of the lens.
3 Press the AF RANGE button again to lock the distance.
• The limit range indicator remains displayed.
• The AF area and assist area that overlap with the subject located within the
AF range you set turn to yellow.
Shooting techniques