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.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set

(Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 53 and 120).

Control button

Mode switch

MENU

 

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.

Spot AF ()

This is useful when focusing on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. Use together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame.

Set the mode switch to or

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Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select (Focus) with /, then select the desired AFrange with /.

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AF range finder frame

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

•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 and Spot AF automatically focuse only on selected frame, so these are convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at.

•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.

•Some settings cannot be selected depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 43).

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