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The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

Keep the shutter button pressed halfway
and press the q button
.
X and the MF indicator appear. You can
check the distance to the subject.
Compose the scene and shoot.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will continue to adjust,
allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot.

Select [Servo AF].

Press the n button and select [Servo
AF] on the 4 tab, and use the qr
buttons to select [On].
Focus.
Focus will be maintained where the blue
AF frame displays while you press the
shutter button halfway.
Shooting with the AF LockShooting with Servo AF
The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom]
option in the 4 tab to [On].
Not available in Face Self-Timer (p.67).