89You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press theshutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune thefocus.Choose .● After pressing the q button, press the qrbuttons or turn the  dial to choose ,then press the m button.X and the MF indicator appear.Focusing roughly.● The side bar shows your focal point and anMF distance indicator. While looking at themagnified area, turn the  dial to find anapproximate focus.Fine tuning the focus.● If you press the shutter button halfway orpress the button, you can fine tune thefocus (Safety MF).Shooting in Manual Focus ModeMF Distance Indicator• You cannot change the AF mode setting or size while focusing manually(p. 84). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manualfocus mode first.• In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.• When using the Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), orwhen using a television as a display (p. 82), you will be able to focus butthe magnified area will not display.• If you press the n button and [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the4 tab, the magnified display will not be available.• If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF]to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press theshutter button halfway.COPY
