FOCUS-MODE SWITCH
Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the switch to select the appropriate focus mode.
Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section.
Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously tracks and focuses on the subject.
Place the focus area on the subject. The four-way key of the controller can be used to move the area anywhere in the live image for off center subjects.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to engage the subject lock; the focus signal will confirm focus. If the subject moves or the camera is panned, the focus area will follow the subject. Focus and exposure will change as the subject moves and lighting conditions change.
| Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take | |
| the picture. When the shutter button is released the | |
| focus area returns to the center of the live image. | Continuous AF focus signal |
| Subject tracking can be disabled and AE lock can be |
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| activated in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). | |
| Subject Tracking AF may not be effective under low light. | |
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