Using AF to Focus
3 Select the AF point.
The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt the <9>. If you press <9> straight down, the center AF point (or center Zone) will be selected.
You can also use the <6> and <5> dials to select the AF point. The <6> dial selects an AF point in the horizontal direction, and the <5> dial selects an AF point in the vertical direction.
4 Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.)
XWhen focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear.
XThe AF point used to focus will light up in green.
XIf focus is not achieved, the AF point will blink in orange.
5 Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.198).
You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture while the Live View image is displayed.
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