Choosing an auto focus method

You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode.

AF range finder frame

This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size.

AF mode

This sets the focus operation start and stop timing.

Mode dial

MENU

Control button

Choosing a focus range finder frame— AF range finderMultipoint AF ( )

The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus function without worrying about the image composition. This mode is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. You can check the position where the focus was adjusted using the green frame.

The factory setting is the Multipoint AF.

Center AF ()

This mode is useful for focusing on a subject near the center of the frame. Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.

aSet the mode dial to P, M, ,

, , , , or .

bPress MENU.

The menu appears.

cSelect 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V.

The focus is adjusted automatically. The color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green.

Multipoint AF

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AF range finder frame

S AF

AF range finder frame indicator

Center AF

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AF range finder frame

S AF

AF range finder frame indicator

•When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration.

The AF range finder frame is . Center AF automatically focuses only on selected frame,

so this is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at.

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