Samsung NX1 user manual 100, Active AF, Manual focus

Shooting Functions > AF mode

Active AF

While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera automatically detects the subject‘s movements and switches between Single AF and Continuous AF. It fixes the focus on the subject when the subject gets far from the camera (Single AF). It continues to focus automatically when the subject gets closer to the camera (Continuous AF). This mode is recommended for shooting subjects that are moving unpredictably.

This option is not available when recording a video.

Manual focus

You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily bring a subject into focus. While you are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnified. When you use the Focus Peaking function, the color you selected appears on the focused subject. This mode is recommended for shooting a subject similar in color to the background, a night scene, or fireworks.

If you use this function, you cannot set Touch AF, AF Area, and Link AE to AF Point options.

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