Focusing in Live View

To focus using autofocus, rotate the Focus-mode selector focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose

autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually,

see page 59.

❚❚Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

Mode

Description

AF-S

Single-servo autofocus: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when

x

shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Full-time servo autofocus: For moving subjects. Camera focuses

AF-Fcontinuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks

 

when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.

AF-mode

Main command

Monitor

button

dial

 

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