Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
The camera automatically determines the focus point on the
Intelligent
screen and focuses there when the shutter button is half-pressed
Ò
(intelligent AF).
This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the
Spot
Û
image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 69).
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected,
the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among
Multi
È
nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
camera focuses will be displayed in green.
Half-pressing the shutter button focuses on the subject and
Tracking
Ë
causes the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.
1.
In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.
Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top
(AF Area).
3.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
4.
Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait
until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.
5.
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
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