2: AF-Area Mode (All Modes)
This option determines how the focus area is selected in autofocus mode (28). Choose from:
Option Description
User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected Single area focus area only. Use with stationary subjects. Default setting for P, S, A, M, and
modes.
User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even brief- Dynamic area ly, camera will focus based on information from other focus areas. Use with errati-
cally moving subjects. Default setting for mode.
The current setting is shown by an icon in the control panel ( 5).
3: Center AF Area (All Modes)
This option determines the size of the center focus area.
Option | Description | Viewfinder display |
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Focus on a specific subject in a small area Normal zone without other nearby objects interfering with
(default) focus.
Wide zone
Focus on moving subjects and other objects that are difficult to track. Not available when
See “Focus” for more information on focus settings (28).
4: AF-Assist (All Modes Except, , and)
If On (the default setting) is selected and the subject is poorly lit, the
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