32● Basic Functions ●Using the ViewfinderYou can reduce power consumption by turningoff the LCD monitor and shooting images withthe viewfinder.1 Align the subject with the center of theoptical viewfinder and shoot.About the AF FunctionThis camera employs AiAF (artificialintelligence autofocus) technology whichuses a broad metering field to calculate thefocal distance with high precision. It deliversa crisp focus even when the photographicsubject is slightly off-center ( p. 57 ).Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImagePlease note that the actual image may differfrom the image seen in the opticalviewfinder due to the physical separationbetween the viewfinder and lens. This iscalled the parallax phenomenon and ismore noticeable the closer the subject is tothe lens. In some cases, portions of imagesshot up close that appear in the viewfinderwill not appear in the recorded image.Please use the LCD monitor to shootimages up close.iewfinr consumptand shootict with the ct ith ther and sderby turninmages withdeby turninmages withtttugesiewfinr consumptiand shootinct with the ct ith ther and sfviewetwcallmfindt the sue tthe imder dthe vpareasowfindat the seue te nthe imder dthe vipareabsooewwallemovieca
