f: Selecting the AF OperationN

You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode.

1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.

2 Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative

Zone mode.

3 Press the <f> button. (9)

4 Select the AF operation.

While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> or <5> dial.

X : One-Shot AF

9 : AI Focus AF

Z : AI Servo AF

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.

When focus is achieved, the AF point(s) that achieved focus will light up in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will be displayed.

With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is achieved.

While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.

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