AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.75).

1 Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center.

Area AF frame 2 Aim the Area AF frame over the subject.

All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused.

Aiming the center of the Area AF frame over the subject will make focusing easier.

3 Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway. The lens focusing ring will rotate to focus.

X The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus will be displayed. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light up.

X In low light, the AF point(s) will light up briefly in red.

X If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically.

Focus confirmation light

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