Autofocus Mode | Controls used: button |
The following autofocus modes are available when the focus mode selector is set to AF:
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Auto select | Camera automatically selects | ||
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| (default setting) | only be released if camera is able to focus. | |
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For stationary subjects. Focus locks when | |||
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| For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while | |
| AF | indicator is not displayed. | |
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To choose the autofocus mode, press the button until the desired setting is displayed.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 32) or use focus lock ( 31) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background
Example: Subject is the same color as the back- ground.
The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera
Example: Subject is inside a cage.
The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns
Example: A row of windows in a skyscraper.
The subject appears smaller than the focus area
Example: Focus area contains both foreground subject and distant buildings.
The focus area contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness
Example: Subject is half in the shade.
The subject many contains fi ne details
Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness.
Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Focus 29