100 ADVANCED SETTINGS
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
•This setting is best when you want to use focus
lock (page 101).
Spot
When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the
camera automatically select one or more of nine
possible focus frames
•If the camera is able to focus on multiple
points, all applicable focus frames turn green.
Multi
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•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