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 the 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:

 

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 117).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

NOTE

•When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The

camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen.

Spot

 

Multi

Focus Frame

Focus Frame

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ADVANCED SETTINGS