Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

Selecting the AF Method

You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.166), [FlexiZone - Single] (p.168), and [Quick mode] (p.172).

If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.176).

Select the AF method.

Under the [A] tab, select [AF method]. Select the desired AF method, then press <0>.

While the Live View image is displayed, you can also press the <Q> button to select the AF method on the Quick Control screen (p.155).

u(face)+Tracking:c

The camera detects and focuses human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face.

1Display the Live View image.

Press the <A> button.

XThe Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

2Select an AF point.

When a face is detected, the <p> frame will appear over the face to be focused.

If multiple faces are detected, <q> will be displayed. Use <Y> <Z> to move the <q> frame over the face you want to focus on.

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