Setting the Focus Method

Set the focus mode switch to v or w.

The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs from that for shooting with Live View.

Setting the AF Mode when Shooting

v/A1

with the Viewfinder

 

1Press Gin standby mode.

2Select [AF Mode] and press E.

The [AF Mode] screen appears.

3 Select an autofocus mode

AF Mode

and press E.

 

3

Shooting

Shooting with

TTL phase-matching autofocus: Select from x, y, or z mode which enables automatically switching between xand y. (p.49)

 

 

Cancel

OK

 

 

 

 

 

z

Switches automatically between xand

Auto-select

 

 

 

 

the viewfinder

Set the focusing area in [AF Active Area]. (p.50)

mode

ymodes according to the subject.

 

 

 

 

When 0is pressed halfway and the

Shooting with

Faster autofocus performance than “contrast detection AF” is possible.

Contrast detection AF:

xsubject comes into focus, the focus is locked Single mode at that position.

The AF assist light turns on as necessary.

Live View

Face Detection and Tracking are available. (p.51)

The subject is kept in focus by continuous adjustment while 0is pressed

tMemo

• You can use fto focus on the subject. The fbutton operation can be set in [Button Customization] of the A4 menu. (p.77)

yhalfway.

Continuous Pappears in the viewfinder when

mode the subject comes into focus. The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus.

The control panel reappears.

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