VQT2A6180Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode:Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lensand the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.Set the focus mode dial to [MF].• [ ] is displayed on a screen for about 5 seconds.Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.• Screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist.• The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.• MF assist disappears about 10 seconds after you stoppressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring.• MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the frontdial is rotated clockwise. It will return to 5 times by rotating the front dial counterclockwise.Take the picture.∫ MF ASSISTIf [MF ASSIST] (P129) of [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [OFF], an enlarged screen willnot be displayed as MF assist, even if focus ring is rotated. To display the MF assist, press2 and then press [MENU/SET] for enlarged display.1 Press 2 to display the MF assist screen.2 Press 3/4/2/1 to change the position of the MF assistscreen.• The following will return the MF assistance to the originalposition.– Switching the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].– Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE].– Turning the camera off.3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen.• Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.• The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.• MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the front dialis rotated clockwise. It will return to 5 times by rotating the frontdial counter-clockwise.4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist.• The screen returns to the previous screen.∫ Technique for Manual Focus1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on thesubject.2 Rotate it a little more.3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating thefocus ring slowly in reverse.
