Advanced (Recording pictures)

When the subject is other than a human being

When the camera is shaking

When digital zoom is used

About [ƒ]

You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes.

The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

Note

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø].

If the AF mode is set to [], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.

The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.

It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.

In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [UNDERWATER] in scene mode.

In motion picture mode.

[QUICK AF]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Applicable modes: ·½¾

[OFF]/[ON]

Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

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