Camera; 3Selecting The Af Point - Canon 300X Instruction Manual

3Selecting the AF point

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone
modes and <Q> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.
In the <T> <R> <E> <W> modes, the AF point can be
selected either automatically or manually.
• Automatic AF point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically according to
situation.
• Manual AF point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best
when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to
compose a particular shot quickly.
Select with cross keys
Automatic selection
Automatic selection
1
Press the <3> button.
The currently-selected AF point will
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light.
2 Select the desired AF point.
•
While looking at the AF point on the
LCD panel or in the viewfinder,
press the cross keys to select the
desired AF point.
•
To select a horizontal AF point,
press the left or right cross key. To
select a vertical AF point, press the
top or bottom cross key.
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You can also turn the <l> dial to
select an AF point.
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If all the AF points light, automatic
AF point selection will be set.
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Press the shutter button halfway to
return to shooting.
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