Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips

Changing the Auto Focus Area

Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF).

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

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

3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

To do this:

Select this

setting:

 

When the shutter button is half-pressed,

 

 

 

have the camera automatically select

 

 

 

one or more of nine possible focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

frames

 

 

 

Multi

If the camera is able to focus on

 

 

 

multiple points, all applicable focus

 

 

 

frames turn green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half-pressing the shutter button focuses

 

 

 

the subject and also starts a focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracking operation that keeps the focus

Tracking

To do this:

Select this setting:

frame on the subject as it moves.

Use a small area in the center of the

screen for metering

This setting is best when you want to Spot use focus lock (page 119).

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ADVANCED SETTINGS