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Advanced Operations
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Focusing Point Selection

The focusing point is the frame in which the subject is focused. The focusing point can be
selected automatically or manually. In the Easy Shooting zone and in
〈〉
mode, the
selection is automatic, but in
〈〉
,
〈〉
,
〈〉
, and
〈〉
modes you can switch between
automatic and manual focusing point selection.
Automatic selection AF: The camera selects the focusing point automatically according to
conditions.
Manual selection AF: You can select any of the three focusing points manually. This is best
when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to use
the speed of the AF focusing function to help you compose a
particular shot quickly.
1Press the 〈〉button. ()
2Select the focusing point.
Look at the LCD panel or the viewfinder
display as you turn the 〈〉 or 〈〉dial.
Press the shutter button down halfway to
return to ready-to-shoot mode.
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Automatic
selection Manual selection