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

tracking operation that keeps the focus

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

Spot

• This setting is best when you want to use focus lock (page 133).

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ADVANCED SETTINGS