Canon EOS 5D instruction manual Live Mode, Move the AF point, 115

Using AF to FocusN

Live Mode:

The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode.

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AF point

Display the Live View image.

Press the <A> button.

XThe Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

XThe AF point <> will appear.

Move the AF point.

Use <9> to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture).

If you press <9> straight down, the AF point will return to the image center.

3 Focus the subject.

Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the <p> button.

XWhen focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.

XIf focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn red.

4 Take the picture.

Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button to take the picture (p.110).

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