Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

AF-A

Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is

 

stationary, AF-C if it is moving.

AF-S

Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. *

 

Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-

AF-C

ously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Photos

 

can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

AF-F

Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-

 

ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

MF

Manual focus: Focus manually (0 147). Photos can be taken whether

 

or not the camera is in focus.

*Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

AFocus Mode

The options available vary with the shooting mode.

 

Shooting mode

Focus mode

Creative mode

 

P, S, A, M *

AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF

Movie mode

 

HD movie

AF-F (default), AF-S, MF

 

Slow motion

AF-S (default), MF

 

 

*AF-A is used when 10 fps is selected for Continuous > Electronic (Hi), AF-S when 30 fps or 60 fps is selected.

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