Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Selecting an AF Point, Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection

Selecting an AF Point

The AF point can be selected automatically or manually. In the Basic Zone modes and < > mode, AF point selection will be automatic. In the < > < > < > < > modes, AF point selection can be set to either automatic or manual.

•Automatic Selection

From among the seven AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the subject.

•Manual Selection

You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to use the speed of the AF focusing function to help you compose a particular shot quickly.

Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection

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Shifts horizontally Shifts vertically

Automatic Selection

Press the <> button. ( )

•After pressing the <> button, look at the viewfinder or LCD panel and turn the < > or < > dial to select the desired AF point.

Selecting a horizontal AF point

•Press the <> button and turn the < > dial. s The selected AF point will shift horizontally.

Selecting a vertical AF point

•Press the <> button and turn the < > dial. s The selected AF point will shift vertically.

•To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway or press the <> button again.

Focusing

Manual Selection

Automatic Selection

With C.Fn-13-3, you can select an AF point just by turning the < > dial. You need not press the <> button first. (→p.150)

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