Focus Lock | Controls used: AE-L/AF-Lbutton (AF-A/AF-C)/Shutter-release button (AF-S) |
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (
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1Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus.
2Check that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder.
AF-A and AF-C autofocus modes (
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Press the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock both focus and exposure. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
AF-S autofocus modes (
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Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-Lbutton (see below).
An AE-Licon will be displayed in the viewfinder.
3Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in ef- fect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
Continuous Shooting Mode (
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Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous shooting mode.
18 — AE-L/AF-L (
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This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-Lbutton.
Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / Focus 31