Auto-focus Mode

Y

 

 

Use this option to determine how the camera focuses when shooting still pic- tures.

Z Single AF

Focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

(default setting)

 

 

 

 

Adjusts the focus continuously even when the shutter-release

aFull-time AF button is not pressed halfway. Use this setting for shooting mov- ing subjects.

AF Lock

Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF lock). AF lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using Autofocus (P.123). Procedures for AF lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode (P.86) is set to Center.

Settings Camera Advanced

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1/60 F2.7 120

1Focus.

Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

2Check focus indicator.

When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator on the monitor lights up. The focus area is outlined in green on the monitor.

•Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

3Recompose picture.

•Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, re- compose your picture. The distance between the camera and your subject should not change while the focus is locked. If your subject moves, lift your finger from the shut- ter-release button, focus again at the new distance and then recompose your shot.

4Press shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take picture.

Menu Shooting The –

For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.123).

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