Still Images

Movies

Center

One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.

A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus

when you press the shutter button halfway.

To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down (Focus Lock).

Still Images

Shooting with Servo AF

This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway.

1Configure the setting.

zzPress the <n> button, choose [Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (=23).

2Focus.

zzThe focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway.

Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.

In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.

If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again.

AF lock shooting is not available.

[AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.

Not available when using the self-timer (=32).

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode

Other Shooting Modes

PMode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index

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