Canon 550D Using AF to Focus, Selecting the AF Mode, Live Mode d, Move the AF point, 113

Using AF to Focus

Selecting the AF Mode

The AF modes available are [Live mode], [uLive mode] (face detection, p.114), and [Quick mode] (p.118).

If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.120).

Select the AF mode.

Under [6Live View function settings], select [AF mode]. While the Live View image is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to select the AF mode on the Quick Control screen.

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.

AF point

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Display the Live View image.

Press the <A> button.

XThe Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

XThe AF point <> will appear.

Move the AF point.

Press the <S> key to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). To return the AF point to the center, press the <L> button.

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