Setting The Autofocus Conditions - Pentax Optio M50 Operating Manual

Setting the Autofocus Conditions

You can set various conditions for autofocus.
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Setting the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
J Multiple
Spot
K
Automatic Tracking AF
W
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the Focusing setting.
5
Press the 4 button.
The AF Setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
• In Y (Frame Composite) mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to
J (Multiple) or K (Spot).
• In b (Auto Picture) mode, [Focusing Area] is fixed at J (Multiple).
• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)
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MENU
Four-way controller
4 button
3 button
Normal autofocus area
The autofocus area becomes smaller.
Keeps moving subjects in focus.
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Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels
8
M
Quality Level
White Balance
AWB
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
Exit
MENU
Rec.Mode 1/3
Recorded Pixels 8
Quality Level
White Balance
AWB
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO
Exit
MENU
M
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