■Using the Focus lock button
(For AF cameras compatible with
During autofocus, the focus can be locked if you set the Focus operation selection switch to
•The
■ Using Focus preset (Figs. H, I, J) | En |
(See page 16 for usable cameras. Available during autofocus and manual focus.) | |
Memory set |
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1Set the sound monitor switch to 
to activate the sound monitor; set it to 
to cancel.
2Focus on a subject that you want to memorize the focused distance.
3Press the Memory Set button and a beep sounds, indicating that the focused distance was stored in memory.
4Then you can continue to take pictures, while the focused distance is retained in memory.
•Memory set is possible regardless of the position of the Focus mode switch or Focus operation selection switch.
•The focused distance is kept stored in the memory even when the camera is turned off or the lens is detached from the camera.
Memory recall
5Set the Focus operation selection switch to MEMORY RECALL.
6Press the Focus operation button and two beeps sound to indicate the focused distance was recalled. Then depress the shutter release button all the way to take the picture.
Note 1: In the M/A mode, the lens reverts from Memory recall to autofocus only when you remove your finger from the Focus operation button and lightly depress the shutter release button. Therefore, if you fully depress the shutter release button immediately after removing your finger from the Focus operation button, you may not be able to take a picture at the set position.
To take pictures at the memorized focused distance, (1) press the Focus operation button, or (2) continue to lightly depress the shutter release button to recall the memory, then fully depress the shutter release button.
Note 2: When performing Memory recall at focal length setting different from when the Memory was set, the focused distance may be off slightly. Be careful, particularly when performing Memory recall at longer focal length setting. When the sound monitor
switch is set to 
, two short and three long beeps sound as a warning. It is recommended to perform Memory recall as often as possible at the same focal length when the memory has been set.
Note 3: If the distance scale ring turns from right to left about 10 times when setting, and at the same time one short beep and three long beeps sound, perform Memory set again.
■Using AF start (Operation varies depending on cameras in use. See page 16.)
First, set the Focus operation selection switch to
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