Choosing A Focus Operation - Af Mode - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

Choosing a focus operation
— AF Mode
Single 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
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 47
and 112).
 Select (Camera 1) with ,
1
then select [AF Mode] with
/.
 Select the desired mode with
//, then press .
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