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Focus

Focus can be adjusted automatically (see “ Autofocus,” below) or manually ( 32). The user can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus (30) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing ( 31).

Autofocus

Controls used: Focus mode selector

When the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. In single-area AF, a beep will sound when the camera focuses. No beep will sound when AF-Ais selected in(sports) mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is used (note that continuous-servo autofocus may be selected automatically when shooting moving subjects in AF-Aautofocus mode).

If the lens does not support autofocus or the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus (32).

A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

If the lens is equipped with A-M selection or an M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority).

The AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light in ,

, or modes or if

Off has been selected for Custom Setting 4 (AF assist;

87). The illumina-

tor has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 24–200 mm and remove the lens hood.

1 — Beep (86)

This option can be used to turn the beep speaker on or off.

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