Pentax 8572 Changing the Autofocus Area, Use the four-way controller 23 to select Focusing Area

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5 Press the 4 button.

The focus is locked and the camera returns to capture mode.

After the focus is locked, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.

The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

Changing the Autofocus Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

J Multiple		Uses the normal autofocus area.
K	Spot	Makes the focusing area smaller.
W	Automatic Tracking	Tracks a moving subject and keeps it in focus.

1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [AF Setting] screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the autofocus area.

6 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.204) for details.

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