AF MODES
AF mode
Automatic AF
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Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and direct manual focus is set with the function button (p. 56).
The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down or with the controller (p. 57). Focus is confirmed with the viewfinder focus signals, see page 29.
Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Focus lock is available (p. 30).
Automatic AF - this AF mode automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subject’s motion.
Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Spot and local AF areas illuminate as the subject moves through the wide focus frames to indicate the point of focus when the continuous AF is active. Focus lock is not available.
Direct manual focus - operates like automatic AF, but after the AF system focuses, the focus can be adjusted manually by the photographer. Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the controller to activate the AF system. When the viewfinder focus signal is displayed, manually focus the lens. Do not attempt to focus the lens until the focus signal is displayed.
The active mode is displayed on the monitor.
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