Focus Lock

Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame.

1Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

•The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green.

•Exposure is also locked.

 

 

 

 

 

1/250

F5.6

 

25m 0s

840

2Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.

1/250 F5.6

3Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take

the picture.

C Moving the Focus Area to the Desired Position

In j, k, l or m shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by setting AF area mode in the shooting menu (A51) to one of the manual options.

Section Reference

E21