Using AF to Focus
Selecting the AF Mode
The AF modes available are [Live mode], [uLive mode] (face detection, p.139), and [Quick mode] (p.143).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.145).
Select the AF mode.
Under the [z] tab, select [AF mode]. While the Live View image is displayed, you can press the <o> button to select the AF mode on the setting screen displayed.
Live Mode: d
The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with the Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with the Quick mode.
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AF point
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
XThe Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
XThe AF point <
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Move the AF point.
You can use <9> to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). If you press <9> straight down, the AF point will return to the image center.
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