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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes: 
When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode  is selected, you can change the 
position and size of the AF area.
•
Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to 
[AF].
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area  when the [Metering Mode] 
(P160)  is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering...

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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Press 2 ().2Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press  4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
•You can also display the AF area setting screen by 
touching the screen.
3Change the position and size of the AF area.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [š ] is selected, the eye to be 
in focus will be changed.  (P139)
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed...

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You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Press  2 ().2Select [ ] and press  4.
3Press  3/4 /2 /1  to set the focus position and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed 
in an enlarged size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the 
subject.
4Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
•
When the picture is...

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Applicable modes: 
By setting [Touch AF] (P49) in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF+AE], you can 
optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have tou ched.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Press 3/4 to select [AF+AE], and press [MENU/SET].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.  (P142)•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the 
center of the AF area. The position...

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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched 
position before recording takes place.
•At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the  brightness around the touched 
location.
Not available in these cases:
•
[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not wor k in the following cases.–In Manual Focus
–When using the Digital Zoom–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor...

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Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter but ton is pressed halfway, 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low  light conditions.
(Larger AF area is displayed  depending on the recording conditi ons.)
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different dependin g on the lens used.–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached and at Wide:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.3...

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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you c an take a picture when the 
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be ac hieved even with focus 
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto...

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate A uto Focus.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position, 
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF 
Assist)
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the l ens.
When...

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•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or 
pinching out (P48) the screen or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging  (P48) the screen. •Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center. 
4Adjust the focus.
AIndicator for ¶  (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the...

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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the 
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF 
Assist by direct operation of the...
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