Selecting an AF Frame

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can select one AF frame from among the three available. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire.

1 Press the button.

• The selected AF frame will appear in the display panel. The three AF frames will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.

2Press the or arrow on the omni selector to chose an AF frame.

• The selected frame will appear green.

3Press the button.

• You can also press the shutter button directly

instead of the button to shoot with the selected AF frame.

4Shoot the image.

AF Frame

• This function can only be selected in the , , and shooting modes. The center AF frame is used for all other shooting modes. The selected setting is not memorized when the camera power is turned off. Consequently, the center AF frame is selected again the next time the camera is turned on.

•Since the AF frame setting remains in effect while the camera is left on even if the LCD monitor is turned off, it is advisable to keep the LCD monitor on while shooting with this function.

•When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering method, you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 78).

•For an explanation of the AF frame colors, please refer to page 36.

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