SSelecting the AF PointN
The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you.
In Basic Zone modes and the <8> mode, the AF point is selected automatically. In the <d> <s> <f> <a> modes, you can switch between automatic and manual AF point selection.
Automatic AF Point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the shooting conditions. All the AF points < . > in the viewfinder will light in red.
Manual AF Point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when you want to focus a particular subject, or autofocus quickly while composing the shot.
<S> Selecting with the Cross Keys
1 Press the <S> button. (9) s The selected AF point will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Automatic AF point selection | Automatic AF point selection |
Automatic AF point selection |
Automatic AF point selection
2Select the AF point.
¡Press the <S> key while looking in the viewfinder or at the LCD panel.
sPress the <U> key to select a horizontal AF point, or press the <V> key to select a vertical AF point.
¡By pressing <0>, you can toggle between the center AF point and automatic AF point selection.
¡To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway or press the <S> button again.
73