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.

Before operation

Set the menu to the Setup screen (pages 54 and 124).

Select 1 (Camera 1) with , then select [AF Mode] with

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Select the desired mode with //, then press .

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