EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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Under [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)],

when [AF during Live View shooting]

(p.157) is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live

mode], you can focus with AF. Quick mode

and Live mode use a different AF method.

If you want precise focusing, magnify the

image and focus manually. (p.98)

This is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with the dedicated AF

sensor. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View

image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.

Set to Quick mode, the lens focus mode switch to <f>, and the

AF mode to <X>.

Select the AF point for focusing.

Before starting Live View shooting,

select the AF point.

Press the <S> button and press the

<S> key to select the AF point.

Press the shutter button halfway for

shooting ready.

Display the Live View image.

Press <0>.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

The selected AF point will be

displayed.

The focusing frame (larger frame) will

also be displayed.

Using AF to FocusN

C.Fn-8-1: Quick mode

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