User's Manual
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f: Selecting the AF ModeN
Suited for still subjects. When you
press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the AF point
which achieved focus will flash in red,
and the focus confirmation light <o>
in the viewfinder will also light.
With evaluative metering, the
exposure setting will be set at the
same time focus is achieved.
While you hold down the shutter button
halfway, the focus will be locked. You
can then recompose the shot if desired.
In the d
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f
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F shooting modes, AF is also possible by
pressing the <p> button.
This AF mode is for moving subjects when
the focusing distance keeps changing. While
you hold down the shutter button halfway,
the subject will be focused continuously.
The exposure is set at the moment
the picture is taken.
In the d
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s
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f
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a
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F shooting
modes, AF is also possible by
pressing the <p> button.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Focus confirmation
light
AF point
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the
viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the
shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to
focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.84).
If the [1 Beep] menu is set to [Off], the beeper will not sound when
focus is achieved.
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