Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

 

 

Spot

This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the

 

Í

 

image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 64).

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected,

 

 

Multi

the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among

 

È

 

nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera focuses will be displayed in green.

Pressing [4] or [6] focuses on the subject and causes the focus

ËTracking frame to track the movement of the subject. Half-pressing the shutter button performs Spot AF.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (AF Area).

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

4.Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.

5.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

Í Spot” or Ë Tracking”

È Multi”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus

 

frame

 

Focus

 

frame

 

 

 

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