Using AF to FocusN

Selecting the AF Mode

The AF modes available are [Quick mode], [Live mode] (p.115), and [Liveumode] (face detection) (p.116).

If you want to achieve precise focusing, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.119).

Select the AF mode.

Under [6Live View/Movie func. set.], select [AF mode].

While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <o> button, you can also select the AF mode with the <6> dial.

Quick Mode:

The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.79), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.

AF point 1 Display the Live View image.

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

The small box in the screen is the AF point, and the larger box is the magnifying frame.

Magnifying frame

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