E: Changing the Autofocus ModeN
You can select the AF (autofocus) mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the most suitable AF mode is set automatically.
1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>.
Press the <ZE> button.
X[AF mode] will appear.
Select the AF mode.
ress the <U> key or turn the <6> dial to select the desired AF mode, then press <0>.
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF mode.
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the dot inside the AF point achieving focus lights briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will also light.
With evaluative metering (p.100), the exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is achieved.
While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
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