Help Guide
Digital Camera
ZV-1F
Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode)
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
Menu item details
Single-shot AF (only during still image shooting):
The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
Continuous AF (only when shooting movies)
The camera continues to focus during movie recording.
Manual Focus:
Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use [Manual Focus].
Focus indicator
(lit):
The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.
(flashing):
The subject is not in focus.
Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus
Dark and distant subjects
Subjects with poor contrast
Subjects seen through glass
Fast-moving subjects
Reflective light or shiny surfaces
Flashing light
Back-lit subjects
Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings
Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances
Hint
When you set the focus to infinity in [Manual Focus] mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by
checking the monitor.
Note
Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available in the movie shooting mode.
MENU →
(Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Focus Mode] → desired setting.
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