FOCUS-MODE BUTTON

Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode button. Press the button to select the appropriate focus mode.

The continuous AF and manual focus- mode indicators will be displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors.

Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section.

Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. When the shutter- release button is pressed partway down, the autofocus system will activate and continue to focus until the exposure is made. When using continuous AF with the wide focus area (p. 46), the AF sensors used to indicate the point of focus will not be displayed.

The continuous AF mode may have difficulty focusing on fast subjects. In this situation, use manual focus to focus on a point in the subjectís path and release the shutter-release button just before the subject reaches that point; there is a slight delay between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the shutter opens.

Manual focus - To manually focus the camera. See the following section for operation.

Focus signals

Single-shot AF - focus confirmed and locked.

Continuous AF - focus confirmed.

Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.

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