Focus Operation
Adjusting Focus Automatically
The auto focus icon 
appears on the screen.
When [Camera Function] 
[Focus] [AF Assist] is configured to “Direction”, it is possible to move the auto focus point by turning the focus ring.
The AF area can be configured in [Camera Function] [Focus] [AF Area]. Selecting “Multi” displays a “Multi” icon, while selecting “Wide” shows a “Wide” icon.
One Push Auto Focus
While in the Manual Focus mode, pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button (within 1 minute) makes the camera recorder focus on the center of the frame automatically.
Face detection does not work during One Push Auto Focus.
AF Assist does not function.
When the operation is complete, the camera recorder returns to the Manual Focus mode automatically.
One Push Auto Focus functions with emphasis on the focusing speed. This function is not suitable during recording.
Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily
(Push Auto Focus)
The camera recorder will shift to Auto Focus mode temporarily and automatically adjusts focus when the [PUSH AUTO] button is pressed during shooting in Manual Focus mode.
Release the [PUSH AUTO] button to return to Manual Focus mode.
Face detection does not work during Push Auto Focus.
Locking the Focus
While in the Auto Focus mode, pressing the [PUSH LOCK] button locks the focus on the corresponding point.
An 
icon appears when the focus is locked.
Performing any focusing operation when the focus is locked disengages the focus lock.
Adjusting Focus Manually
The manual focus icon 
appears on the screen.
Using the Focus Assist or Expanded Focus function makes it easier to focus.
Pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button in the Manual Focus mode activates the One-push Auto Focus mode, while holding down the [PUSH AUTO] button activates the Push Auto Focus mode.
AF Assist Function
Configure this function to move the auto focus point closer to or away from the camera or to activate MF temporarily by turning the focus ring.
Set [Camera Function] [Focus] [AF Assist].
Direction:
This option allows you to shift the auto focus point to near and far directions by turning the focus ring during AF.
Focus is automatically adjusted to a focus point near the position where the focus ring stops turning.
Manual:
Temporarily activates MF when the focus ring is turned during AF. The camera recorder returns to the AF mode when the focus ring is not operated for a some time.
MF Assist Function
This function activates AF operation for a short interval when the focus ring is turned during MF.
Set [Camera Function] [Focus] [MF Assist].
On:
Turning the focus ring during MF activates AF for a short interval after the operation, after which the camera recorder returns to the MF mode.
Focus Assist Function
When the [F.ASSIST/1] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color. This enables easy and accurate focusing.
Select the color (blue, red or green) in the menu.
When [LCD/VF] [Shooting Assist] [Focus Assist] [Type] is set to “ACCU-Focus”, the depth of field becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.
The “ACCU-Focus” function switches automatically to “Off” after about 10 seconds.
Select the display color in [LCD/VF] [Shooting Assist] [Focus Assist] [Color].
If you use the zebra function and the Focus Assist function at the same time, it may be difficult to see the effect of the Focus Assist. In this case, turn off the zebra function.
Setting Focus Assist Function to a User Button
You can assign the “Focus Assist” function to a user button.
Focus Assist + Function
You can operate the Focus Assist and Expanded Focus functions simultaneously by pressing the user button assigned with “Focus Assist +”.
“Expanded Focus” is displayed during the “Focus Assist +” operation regardless of the setting in [Camera Function] [User Switch Set] [Expanded Focus].
Expanded Focus Function
You can magnify the preferred area by pressing the [EXP.FOCUS/9] button; doing so enables precise focus to be established easily.
You can also use the user button assigned with the “Expanded Focus” function instead of the [EXP.FOCUS/9] button.
The center area of the screen is enlarged for the first time.
For subsequent operation of the button, the area at which the operation was last performed will be enlarged.
) to magnify the preferred area.The portion that is being magnified is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen.
The display of the enlarged screen is dot by dot equivalent.
To set the operation when the button is pressed, go to [Camera Function] [User Switch Set] [Expanded Focus].
Pressing and holding the Set button ( 
) resets the position of magnification.
This function can be used together with the Focus Assist function.
Magnifying an image does not alter the size of the recorded image.
The cross-shaped button cannot be used as user button while the area is being magnified.
This function is unavailable when [System] [Record Set] [Record Format] [System] is set to “SD”.
When the display screen is turned off, the magnified area at the bottom right of the screen will not be displayed.
