Canon 450D, Xsi E: Changing the AF ModeN, AF mode, One-ShotAF, AI Focus AF, AI Servo AF, Select the AF mode, 3 Focus the subject, Press the <ZE> button

E: Changing the AF ModeN

You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports.

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Press the <ZE> button.

X[AF mode] will appear.

Select the AF mode.

Press the <U> key to select the AF mode, then press <0>.

3 Focus the subject.

Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF mode.

Selecting the Best AF ModeOne-Shot AF

Suitable for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. You can also recompose the shot.

AI Focus AF

Suitable when you cannot decide between One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF. Depending on the subject’s movement, the camera will switch automatically to One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF.

*When focus is achieved in the AI SERVO AF mode, the beeper will sound softly. The focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.

*AI stands for Artificial Intelligence.

AI Servo AF

Suitable for moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure setting will be adjusted continuously.

*Even when focus is achieved, the beeper will not sound. Also, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.

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