Using AF to Focus

Selecting the AF Mode

The AF modes available are [Quick mode], [Live mode] (p.117), and [Liveumode] (face detection, p.118). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.122).

Select the AF mode.

While the Live View image is displayed, press the <o> button. (9)

Turn the <6> dial to select the AF mode.

: Quick mode

: Live mode

: Liveumode

This can also be set with the AF mode menu option explained on the preceding page.

Quick Mode:

The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.79), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.

1 Select the AF point.

Press the <o> button, then use <9> to select the AF point. The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt the <9>.

If you keep tilting <9> in the same direction, it will toggle between manual and automatic AF point selection. When all AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set.

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