OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

•When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus mode (page 134), pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at the half-way point will perform high-speed Auto Focus using the phase differential sensor only. Note, however, that high-speed Auto Focus is somewhat less reliable than the Auto Focus operation performed when you press the shutter button half way and pause.

•Except when you specifically need very fast focusing and response, it is recommended that you normally press the shutter button half way and wait for the Auto Focus operation to complete before pressing the shutter button the rest of the way down to record.

•When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 84).

■Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [￿].

3.Use [￿] and [￿] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].

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