Changing Shooting Function Settings

If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4tab (p. 45).

Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than Gmode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 162 – 165).

Switching the Focus Setting

The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

●Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qrbuttons to choose [Off].

Since the camera focuses continuously

On until you press the shutter button halfway, it allows you to shoot without missing photo opportunities.

The camera does not focus

ffcontinuously, thereby conserving battery power.

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.

●Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qrbuttons to choose [Off].

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