When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In

this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.

The AF range finder frame selection is limited according to the mode dial setting (page 36).

Choosing a focus operation— AF ModeSingle AF (S AF )

This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.

The factory setting is Single AF.

Monitoring AF (M AF )

This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. The camera automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, letting you compose images with the focus already adjusted. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.

Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode.

aSet the mode dial to SET UP.

bSelect (Camera) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select thedesired mode with B/v/V, then press z.

 

 

Camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF Mode:

xSingle

 

 

Digital Zoom:

Monitor

 

 

Date/Time:

 

1

 

 

 

Red Eye Reduction:

 

 

 

 

2AF Illuminator: Auto Review:

When shooting using the finder with the LCD

screen off, the camera operates in Single AF

mode. Advancedstill

shooting image

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